Business Spotlight: Top Tier Cakes

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In the world of celebrations, few things make a moment more memorable than a beautifully crafted cake. Top Tier Cakes, located just north of Franklin at 225 North U.S. Highway 31 in New Whiteland, has all things sweet!

Owner Jenna Elkins is dedicated to turning life’s most special moments into sweet, lasting memories.

Specializing in tiered wedding cakes, Elkins also creates cake pops, cupcakes, cookies and dessert jars. Her journey to becoming a business owner is a story of passion, dedication, and a love for food and artistry.

Her love for baking started at an early age. “Both of my parents were very active in the kitchen,” she says. “So much of what I did with my mom was in the kitchen.”

From these early kitchen experiences, Elkins developed a deep appreciation for food and exploring recipes. Her first job in high school was at Ritter’s Frozen Custard, where she worked in customer service and eventually began making ice cream cakes. It was there that she realized her passion for combining two of her favorite things: art and food. “I’m a big foodie,” she says with a smile.

To refine her skills, Elkins took culinary courses in high school and later attended culinary school. This foundation that started with her love for baking led to Top Tier Cakes, a childhood dream.

After working for various companies on the northside of Indianapolis, Elkins decided to open her own bakery on the southside. Two years ago Top Tier Cakes was born. While she did not realize owning her own bakery was a real goal, it came about at the perfect time.

“I get to see customers through all the happy stages of their lives, like weddings, first birthdays, anniversary parties and more,” Elkins says.

With the help of her husband, Kyle, and his coworkers, they revamped the bakery into the perfect setting for her baking creations. “This whole place is my happy place,” she says.

Whether it’s a wedding cake or a simple birthday treat, Elkins pours love and care into every dessert she creates.

Each cake at Top Tier Cakes is a blend of skill, experience and love. Elkins’ wide range of flavors like strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, lemon, orange almond, and more, is the result of years of learning and experimentation. “Every flavor is my favorite for a different reason,” she says.

For Elkins, each cake is more than just a dessert; it’s an experience. “My favorite part is creating unique items that I know are going to make them happy,” she says, reflecting on the joy she gets from the reactions of her customers. Whether it’s a wedding cake or a simple treat, she finds fulfillment in knowing that her desserts are bringing joy.

For couples planning their wedding, Elkins offers an intimate cake tasting experience. For $25, couples can sample three different flavors with up to three guests in the tasting room. This personal experience allows the guests to discuss their wedding vision and collaborate with Elkins to create a custom design that’s perfect for their big day. On the wedding day itself, Elkins delivers the cake personally, ensuring everything is just right.

She currently works on her own, so she is along for every step. She genuinely enjoys every task at Top Tier Cakes, from washing dishes to piping her handmade buttercream on a spectacular tiered wedding cake.

For those interested in placing an order, Elkins recommends reaching out a few weeks in advance. “That way I can make the perfect design for your event,” she says.

Whether it’s for a wedding, birthday or holiday, Top Tier Cakes has you covered.

To place an order, visit toptierindy.com.