Hi there! I’m Lana, and if you’re anything like me, the scent of vanilla and sugar wafting through the kitchen brings instant joy. I’m 38 years old, currently living in a cozy little town just outside Asheville, North Carolina, where the seasons are kind and the ovens are always warm. Baking isn’t just something I do—it’s how I share love, memories, and a bit of magic with the world.

My earliest memory in the kitchen is standing on a chair next to my grandmother, who made the fluffiest angel food cake I’ve ever tasted. She never measured a thing, but every cake came out like a dream. I must have been five, covered in flour and sticky with icing, completely mesmerized by how a few humble ingredients could turn into something so wonderful. That was the beginning.

Over the years, I stuck with the classics. Give me a buttery pound cake, a rich devil’s food, or a perfect slice of New York cheesecake, and I’m in my happy place. But that doesn’t mean I’m afraid to experiment. I once turned a traditional carrot cake into a layered masterpiece with chai spices and maple cream cheese frosting—my husband still talks about it like it was our wedding day.

What I love most is making these classic cakes feel approachable to everyone. You don’t need fancy tools or a culinary degree to bake something incredible. Just patience, a bit of curiosity, and a willingness to try again when something flops (because yes, even my bundt cakes have had their off days).

When I’m not baking, I’m usually tending to my herb garden, flipping through vintage cookbooks, or hosting impromptu cake tastings for my neighbors. There’s something so special about sharing a slice of homemade cake and seeing someone’s face light up with that first bite.

So, whether you’re new to baking or have batter in your veins like I do, I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s dust off our aprons, preheat the oven, and bring some sweetness to life—one classic cake at a time.