Hi! My name's Emily Lael Aumiller and I'm a pastry chef, founder of Lael Cakes, and author of Pure Artistry. My passion for baking began while pursuing a fine arts degree, and it has grown into a lifelong pursuit. I’ve been creating amazing pastry sculptures for 20 years and love what I do. I started Lael Cakes back in 2011 after battling an autoimmune disease and food allergies. I aim to create custom cakes that beautifully merge intricate artistry with high-quality ingredients—exactly what we do here.

If you're looking for a sweet treat that's both healthy and delicious, you've come to the right place. Lael Cakes is a cake studio specializing in cakes made in-house with alternative ingredients. We use a secret blend of gluten-free flour and high-quality organic ingredients like unrefined sugar, plant-based fat, and non-dairy milk while maintaining eco-friendly production standards. We also use natural pigments to make our cakes vibrant and eye-catching. We work with local suppliers to ensure our cakes have the finest ingredients. For something special and tasty, you can order a custom cake or choose from our ready-made cakes. We're based in Brooklyn and offer delivery. As a private kitchen, we don’t have a traditional storefront, but we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out and say hello!

meet the team

  • A smiling woman with short brown hair wearing a patterned shirt and an apron stirring a pink mixture in a glass bowl in a kitchen.

    Emily Lael Aumiler

    FOUNDER | CHEF | DESIGNER

  • A man with glasses wearing a black t-shirt and blue gloves stands outdoors, reaching out over a table filled with colorful flowers and berries, with a background of green trees and clear sky.

    Scott Whipkey

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

  • Woman sitting cross-legged on a balcony or patio, wearing a large straw hat, white tank top, and black shorts. Potted plants and city buildings are in the background.

    Lisa Hulihan

    CAKE COURIER

  • A smiling man in a white t-shirt standing in front of a body of water at sunset.

    Chris Hulihan

    CAKE COURIER