My story · Candace Maggard

Hi, I'm Candace. I bake.

Master baker, chef, and the person behind every order from Candissweetstuff. Here is how a home kitchen in Tampa became a little bakery.

Sourdough starter and a fresh loaf from Candace's kitchen

A note from me

It all started at home, with a jar of starter and a warm oven.

I have always believed food is how we show love. Baking for my family turned into baking for friends, and before long people were asking if they could buy a loaf.

So I set up a simple farm cart. Nothing fancy: fresh sourdough, cookies and cinnamon rolls, made that week in my own kitchen. Neighbors kept coming back, and the cart kept growing.

Today the menu is bigger, with breads, sweets, dot cakes and even treats for your dogs, but the way I bake hasn't changed. Small batches, real ingredients and my own two hands.

Thank you for being part of it. Candace

What I believe

How I bake

  • Slow is the secret

    My sourdough is naturally leavened and gets all the time it needs. You can taste the patience.

  • Small batches only

    I bake what I can make well, so every order gets my full attention.

  • Made by my hands

    Every loaf, roll, cookie and dot cake is shaped and finished by me, in Tampa.

Come say hello

Find me at the Friday cart in Tampa.

Quantities are limited, so text me to preorder and I'll have your favorites ready for pickup.

Sourdough, cookies and cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven

From my kitchen

Something warm is always coming out of the oven.

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