Hello, my name is Hannah.

As a self-taught baker, I learned early on that the kitchen is where I feel most at home. I’m part of a lineage of excellent home bakers and cooks in my family, but it was my grandmother who taught me to make madeleines in college, planting the seed for my love of French baking. It’s that simple elegance — rustic yet refined, wholesome yet just a little fancier — that I’m most drawn to, and you’ll see it woven throughout this blog.

Cake Joie — joie meaning joy in French — is more than recipes. It’s a lifestyle told through cakes, madeleines, and the rhythm of the seasons. It’s for those who romanticize their lives, find beauty in the ordinary, and feel grounded in the heartbeat of a warm kitchen.

If a small, sweet treat — like a madeleine or a simple snacking cake — can bring a little joy, make you pause, smile, or feel inspired, then I’ve done my job.

Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.