Help Bring Victor’s Cakes to The Drive

Growing up in Cuba teaches you many things. It taught me to take pride in all I do, to be passionate about what I do, and to be resourceful. As a young 18-year-old I discovered my love of baking was a way I could help support myself and my mother. By baking and selling cakes I could not only help my family, but also fund my way out of Cuba — fund my way to a better life.

I left Cuba in 2012 at age 23, after acquiring a visa to travel to Ecuador with the end goal of making the long trip to the US border. Once ready to make the daunting trip, I passed through 7 countries in 28 days, traveling on foot, bus or whatever means we could. There were treacherous conditions and we lost half of our group along the way. Despite the trauma, it was worth it for a fresh start in a country where I hope to make my dreams come true. I arrived with nothing but a backpack and a wish to grow a life full of love, friendships, and freedom.

In September of 2021, life brought me to Fort Lauderdale where I finally felt at home, met my boyfriend and found an amazing group of supportive friends - something that I never thought I would have. After baking a cake for a friend’s birthday and another for my boyfriend’s father, I realized that something that had always given me joy was inspiring and exciting others as well. Seeing friends enjoying my creations and boasting about having one of my cakes was both thrilling and so motivating. Friends, and friends of friends began requesting cakes, and I started selling them and promoting them on social media, using my Instagram specifically for cakes, @victorscakes_yum.

My return to my baking has been rewarding and exciting, but I have reached the limit of what I can do baking solely from my home kitchen. My next step is to open a brick and mortar bakery near my home, right here in Wilton Manors, FL. I want to have the space to bring my cakes to a broader audience and to evolve and expand my line of products to include cookies, and special events with a focus on wedding cakes.

Here is where you come in. Although I have been saving over the past year, I am short of what I need to make my dream a reality. I have an investor who has me very close to what is needed, but I am not quite there yet. So many people have expressed the desire to help me, and many have shown support by purchasing my cakes and cupcakes. Others have expressed that they would support me in some small way when I was ready to open my own shop.

I am very appreciative of anything you can contribute to help me reach my goal.

I am very excited to be working hard towards this goal and very appreciative of your support and love.

Many thanks,

Victor