About Amber Mae

Hi! I'm Amber - baker, recipe developer, and the person behind Amber Mae Baking Co. I started this blog because I believe that great baking shouldn't be gatekept. Whether it's a perfectly chewy chocolate chip cookie or an elaborate French entremets, every recipe on this site comes with the real details you need to actually pull it off at home.

I grew up watching my parents in the kitchen and always had a lot of interest in food. I watched way too much Food Network in college and a journey to lose weight encouraged me to be more inventive in the kitchen.

Baking is how I show up for the people I love - birthdays, holidays, random Tuesdays when someone needs something good. Over the years, I've developed a strong point of view about what makes a recipe worth making: it has to taste genuinely delicious, the technique has to make sense, and the result has to be worth the effort.

I have a background in social psychology and I believe that some of the greatest and longest-lasting connections can be formed around food. Whether that's a shared meal in your home, baking with a loved one, or trying something new while on vacation.

What You'll Find Here

Amber Mae Baking Co. covers the full range of baking (plus savory dishes as well)- from beginner-friendly drop cookies to multi-component mousse cakes that'll make you feel like a pastry chef. I work with WP Recipe Maker, so every recipe is organized, searchable, and easy to follow. No scrolling through paragraphs of text to find out how much flour you need.

• Cookies & bars - the classics, elevated
• Cakes & entremets - from layer cakes to French mousse cakes
• Bread & sourdough - including my obsession with flavored sourdough
• Savory baking - gnocchi, focaccia, and more
• Pastry & desserts - the fancy stuff, made approachable
• Meals of all varieties - from healthy lunches to hearty dinners

Let's Connect

I share behind-the-scenes baking content, tips, and new recipe previews on Instagram. Come find me there - I love seeing what you're making when you use my recipes.