There are many large organizations that supply desserts, sweets and other treats for parties around Canada. Each of them has a large platform with millions of yearly customers, but very few of them use that platform to raise awareness for issues and make a difference. Today we’re going to give you a behind the scenes look into Bakes with Rags, our custom cake shop that thrives on helping charities and giving back to the community.
In this post, we’ll go over our backstory, mission statement, and future plans as an organization.
What is Bakes with Rags?
Bakes with Rags is a Custom Cakeshop in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is heavily focused on creating a unique and personal dessert that will touch the heart of the receiver. Additionally, she focuses on enhancing parties or any celebration. It is owned by Raganya Ponmanadiyil, a talented artist who brought her love for desserts and artistic ability together to create cakes that are more than just food, but an experience.
The term “Rags” is simply Raganya’s nickname, and no rags are actually involved in the baking (if you were wondering). Raganya operates straight from her home kitchen in Mississauga and has clients all over the Greater Toronto Area. Custom Cakes that can contribute to charity and awareness for Autism awareness is her main focus.
Let us give you a little background about Bakes with Rags!
Our Story and Values
Coming from a South Indian family in Mississauga, Raganya Ponmanadiyil has always had a passion for baking. She also has a passion for helping those in need and contributing to social responsibility.
Raganya’s artistic talent needed to be shown in some sort of form, so she decided to start practicing with cakes. It started with watching YouTube tutorials and getting advice from family members, and eventually, she decided to make it into a business!
Raganya and her mother baked together in her childhood often, creating cakes, cupcakes, and other creations for birthdays. family parties, and even just for fun. Her talent quickly showed, which led to some amazing custom cakes being created. This came to eventually manifest into her passion for baking, which created a nostalgic feeling every time she baked cakes.
The Beginning
In the beginning, Raganya started with clients such as her parents, close friends, and family friends as well. This is where she learned that people loved her talent and that they would be willing the recommend her custom cakes to their connections if she was willing to expand.
Caking Success
Firstly, Raganya grew her clientele through word-of-mouth recommendations through her friends and family, where the business started to boom. She created a Facebook Page and an Instagram, where she displays her custom cakes, cupcakes, and other treats.
As you can see, custom-made cakes are her specialty. Although, Raganya takes the word “Custom” to a new level. She’s done Drake, Marvel movie, minion, unicorn, and just decorative cakes. Check out her Instagram in the link below to take a look!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakewithrags/
Giving Back to the Community
Now, Raganya bakes part-time on top of her job as a supervisor at a school for kids with autism. She loves her full-time position helping these children with disabilities because she feels like she is doing her part to make a difference. But she believes she can use the success of her business to help even more through charity!
Additionally, the platform Rags created with her cakeshop and social media accounts was seen as a perfect opportunity to help a charity cause. Now, Bakes with Rags is making a pledge to donate $1 of her profits for each cake sold to Jake’s House. JH is a charitable organization that focuses on raising autism awareness, and support for autistic people around Canada. Her focus on custom cakes for charity is her way of giving back to the community, as well as filling their stomachs with delicious goods. Every customer of Bake with Rags can feel personal satisfaction. This is because ordering a custom cake for their family also contributes to a greater cause.
Here’s a link to Jake’s House: https://www.jakeshouse.ca/
In the future, Bakes with Rags plans on expanding their social responsibility contribution, and growing capabilities as a custom cake shop for several charities in the Greater Toronto Area!
Now, why not try a custom made, handcrafted cake for yourself? Make your contribution to Autism Awareness and enhance your celebrations by inquiring below, or on Instagram or Facebook. We look forward to caking up your party!
