This Fil-Canadian baker is granting ‘sweet’ wishes in Ontario
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Filipino Canadian baker Danielle Quilos is granting “sweet wishes” by offering custom cakes and ube treats at her home-based “Bake-A-Wish” shop in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
“The goal of Bake-A-Wish is to grant people’s baked wishes and make every celebration feel special,” Quilos told TBnewswatch.
Chasing one’s dreams often comes with risks, but the young entrepreneur decided to take a leap of faith. This decision has paved the way for her sweet success.
Born in the Philippines, Quilos shares a taste of home through her Filipino-inspired creations: custom cakes, pastries and breads – including ube pandesal.
Starting on a totally different career path in physiotherapy, she eventually pursued her true passion as a baker and entrepreneur.
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Now, she runs her home-based bakery, where she whips up custom cakes and decadent Filipino sweet treats, like ube butter, cookies and pastries – a nod to her Filipino roots.
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The star of Bake-A-Wish? The ube pandesal. Known for its cushiony, soft texture and delectable purple yam flavor, this Filipino treat has quickly become a fan-favorite.
Before migrating to Canada, Quilos sold sweets back home, offering her specialty cakes, Summer Fruit Craze, Strawberry Delight and Dragonfruit Delight.
In the wake of the pandemic era, she moved to Canada and initially decided to set aside her love for baking. “I was focused on my studies and finding a job,” Quilos shared.
When a friend with a tight budget needed a birthday cake, she stepped up and created a stunning cake – and soon, she was baking again.
She started taking orders as a side hustle and just within months, Bake-A-Wish was born. Word quickly spread about her home-based business. One patron even called her “the ube dealer.”
Another customer commented on Facebook, “I’m obsessed with the ube butter from Bake-A-Wish!!! It’s good on crackers, toast, fruit… ”
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Quilos also sells her baked goods at local farmers markets while accepting orders of custom pastries and cakes. She is eyeing a bigger dream.
“Eventually, I hope to turn this into a full-time business with a storefront and be able to provide jobs for others who need work,” Quilos said.
You can find Bake-A-Wish at local farmers markets. Follow her social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) for updates and pop-up events.
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