Cake decorator in Puyallup, Washington
If you’re reading this, then you KNOW a box mix and can of frosting isn’t going to cut it.
Hi! My name is Shaylee. I’m a cake maker and decorator for people who want to show up to their party with a cake that makes the other guests say, “Oooohhhhh. Where did you get that?”
You could totally make a cake yourself. I *know* it crossed your mind.
My name is Shaylee, the EVERYTHING behind Silly Goose
When I was a kid, my grandma would always bake with me. I remember picking blackberries from her backyard and looking up recipes on the family computer.
Baking = happy memories and love to me.
When I was 13, I started to take baking more seriously. I bought the textbooks used in professional pastry schools and read them cover to cover. I took cake-decorating courses, made wedding cakes, and even took a professional culinary course in high school. I even considered going to pastry school!
And then life happened.
Here’s the part where I decided to pursue a “stable and reliable” job in marketing instead of baking
When I turned 18, I decided to focus on a career in marketing because “it was more sustainable.” What proceeded was a fun, educational, but stressful-as-heck decade-long career in social media management
Until November 2025.
I was getting my hair braided for five hours (if you know you know) and had a LOT of time to think. I realized, “What am I doing? I don’t even like social media marketing anymore. I have this commercial kitchen literally sitting in the garage. Why don’t I use it for myself and bake cakes?” So, I decided to create a TikTok account and post a lil carousel to see if people would respond to my idea.
And so, Silly Goose was born.
My first cake decorating class
I took one of my first professional cake decorating classes this year at Book Larder in Seattle.
Six year old Shaylee
I have always loved baking! When I was younger, I always baked with my grandma and mom.
My first decorated cake
After I graduated college, I started taking cake decorating more seriously as a hobby. After I posted this cake, I ended up making a three tiered wedding cake for a friend!
A lil more about your cake decorator
GUILTY PLEASURE
My monthly Cinemark Movie Club subscription, Coffee and Love Nuts ice cream from Salt and Straw, and crispy shallots on anything.
YOU CAN FIND ME
CURRENTLY READING
A young adult dystopian novel. They’re all the same, and I LOVE it.
THE ONE THING I WOULD IMMEDIATELY REPURCHASE, NO MATTER THE COST
My Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise Cancelling Headphones.
A lil more about your cake decorator
GUILTY PLEASURE
My monthly Cinemark Movie Club subscription, Coffee and Love Nuts ice cream from Salt and Straw, and crispy shallots on anything.
YOU CAN FIND ME
CURRENTLY READING
A young adult dystopian novel. They’re all the same, and I LOVE it.
THE ONE THING I WOULD IMMEDIATELY REPURCHASE, NO MATTER THE COST
My Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise Cancelling Headphones.
“You want a beautiful cake that tastes great, too? You’ve found your girl. Truly one of the best cakes I have ever had, and I’ve had a lot of cake.”
Olyvia
“’I’m so grateful for the time, effort, and talent that went into creating something so meaningful for us. I will definitely be ordering again and recommending to anyone looking for a custom cake that’s both stunning and delicious.”
Cassie
“The cake was a HUGE hit!! Everyone at our table was gushing over how gorgeous it was. And it was DELICIOUS!!! I cannot thank you or compliment you enough!!!!!! You are a treasure, and you are so talented. The way that buttercream just melted in your mouth”
Mandy
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