Susan Kellerman is the go-to baker for anyone craving a taste of home—no matter where they are in the world.
An American expat turned Madrid’s favorite dessert rebel, Susan brings unapologetically American-style cakes, cookies, and all-out joy to the Spanish streets—one perfectly balanced bite at a time.
After years as a music teacher (with a side-hustle in Christmas cookies), Susan made the leap from classroom to commercial kitchen with a mixer, a mission, and a firm no to fondant. What started as a few cupcakes for friends quickly became Tasty Cakes Madrid—a word-of-mouth baking business known for bold flavors, real butter, and zero shortcuts.
Armed with a Basic Pastry Certification from Le Cordon Bleu and a Philly-born respect for honest food, Susan built her bakery on five principles: quality, sustainability, zero waste, seasonal ingredients, and actual human connection. She bakes like she lives—thoughtfully, passionately, and on her own terms.
Now, whether she’s whipping up a Spider-Man birthday cake or decoding the math behind mini cupcakes, Susan brings her whole self to the kitchen—and her community. She’s not just baking desserts. She’s building something meaningful, one celebration at a time.
Her superpower? Turning homesickness into sweetness—and making even the most skeptical Spaniard fall in love with buttercream.
When she’s not juggling spreadsheets and spatulas, you’ll find her dreaming of a second location by the sea, sharing samples through a window with a wink, or mentoring the next fearless baker who’s just crazy enough to leap.
Because great cake doesn’t just taste good. It feels like home.
