New York City is an undisputed food capital, known for its culturally-rich selection of restaurants, bars, and most notably, bakeries. One up-and-coming bakery, Grace Lin’s Bakery, stands out--not only for its confections, but its mission: offering delicious baked goods in support of charitable causes. 

Started by Manhattan local Grace Lin, the bakery's creations are displayed across the bakery’s instagram page and are visually stunning. From blue sprinkled-cakes stacked high to rabbit-shaped cupcakes celebrating Chinese New Year, Lin offers an array of options for clients, with plenty of opportunities for customization. 

Despite it being such an integral part of her life now, baking was not something Lin frequently did growing up. However, the seeds of her baking passion, which sprouted later in life, were planted from the boxes of grocery store cake mix, purchased for special occasions.
 

“I cherish those early baking memories—stirring oil and eggs into a floury mixture alongside loved ones. Those fun times are what made me associate baking with happiness in the first place.”

Lin is extremely dedicated to honing her craft by improving her existing recipes, testing brand new ones, and incorporating her own cultural background into them. Her favorite cake flavor is black sesame almond and biscoffee cake, because it ties into her Chinese heritage and of course, is delicious!

“I’m always looking for ways to improve them so that the flavors are as bright, rich, and tasty as they can be. I’ve spent a lot of time finding the right balance in my recipes and designs so that they reflect my own unique style and creativity.”

Along with her hopes of expanding her clientele, Lin would like to strengthen her charitable contributions and collaborate with other businesses like hers. All proceeds of Grace Lin’s Bakery are donated to charities spanning various missions, including improving mental health, access to education, and racial equality. 

“By donating to organizations that operate intentionally towards goals that I am fully on board for, I hope to be a part of the bigger picture that comes with helping others get the support and resources that they need in order to achieve their own dreams and aspirations.”

In the future, Lin would also like to channel her passion for baking into teaching others how to bake through educational courses, whether it be recipe demonstrations or working directly with students in a school setting. 

To learn more about Grace Lin's Bakery and see her latest creations, follow her on Instagram and TikTok.