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With a passion for aesthetics and art, Richmond resident Vivi creates jelly cakes from scratch with exquisite detail.
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Qings Cake, dessert with a twist
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What started out as a just a simple passion for drawing and crafting beautiful creations turned into something more. As a young child Richmond’s own Vivi enjoyed drawing, constantly finding inspiration in the world around her. As time went on her designs slowly veered upon cake artistry, this inspired her to draw more exquisite cakes that promoted healthy eating. “Unfortunately, she would encounter an obstacle while living in Vancouver
The lack of availability of these cakes did not stop Vivi, as she tirelessly worked to make these cakes a reality. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she studied diligently through online courses until she was able to create the cakes on her own. “The internet became my guide, through online courses and tireless experimentation, I honed my skills until I could manifest my visions into tangible creations” said Vivi, owner of Qing’s Cake.
With her newly sharpened skills in jelly cake designing and making, Vivi needed create a name for her business, which came quite simply for her. “Simplicity and memorability were key, thus, ‘Qing’s Cake’ emerged, a moniker directly tied to my own name. Complimented by the tagline, ‘Qing’s cake make your day,’ it encapsulates the essence of what I strive to achieve with each creation,” said Vivi.
The now custom made to order jelly cake business specializes in low-sugar, low calorie floral and pet design jelly cakes. Each cake is hand crafted by Vivi herself and provides a ‘feast for the eyes, and a treat for the palate, offering flavors ranging from pineapple to strawberry-kiwi and coconut,” she said. Jelly cakes, differ from traditional cakes in that they are made with jelly, offering a unique texture with less sugar and calories in every bite.
Vivi attributes three qualities to the success she has experienced so far, dedication, innovation, and an ability to identify a scarce market of Jelly cakes in Vancouver. “My entrepreneurial journey is rooted in a deep-seated love for aesthetics and a desires to share that beauty with others. The scarcity of jelly cakes in Vancouver sparked my determination to fill that void, leading me down the path of creation and innovation,” she said. “Dedication and innovation have been my guiding lights thus far, with my commitment to continuous improvement and a belief in the untapped potential of jelly cakes, I navigate the path ahead with optimism and resolve.”
Without setbacks there can be no success, as she navigated the COVID-19 pandemic like the rest of the world her passion for aesthetics and this business now leaves her with only one wish, that she had started learning how to create jelly cakes earlier. Qing’s cakes combine art with healthy cake, Vivi shared a heart warming moment between a customer and their girlfriend and how happy they were with the cake
“A friend (of mine) asked for a jelly cake with their pet’s picture on it for his girlfriend’s birthday. Their dog had passed away a year ago, and they really missed it. When his girlfriend saw the cake, she recognized their dog right away and started crying. She was sad but also happy to see their dog again, even if it was just on a cake. The picture looked so much like their dog, it felt like it was right there with them. At the end of the party, she didn’t want to cut the cake because meant a lot to her, like keeping a memory of their beloved pet. It’s moments like these that fuel my passion and drive for perfection,” she said.
For those curious about Qing’s Cake and want to marvel at her work or those who wish to place an order for a custom jelly cake immediately, visit her Instagram page at @qingscakevan
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