Business Q&A: Polka Dot Pound Cake

Tell us how your company got started.

I’ve always had a passion for baking, but when I started bringing my cakes to farmer’s markets, I discovered that I have a passion for selling as well. About three years ago, I launched my business online and now I sell through my website, polkadotpoundcake.com, and at weekly farmer’s markets in the area.

What types of pound cakes do you make?

I specialize in flavored pound cake, like chocolate pound cake and sour cream lemon pound cake. I also make banana bread and I currently have pumpkin spice bread on the menu for the fall season. All of my products are all natural and have no preservatives.

What do you love about pound cake?

I don’t like eating desserts that are overly sweet, but pound cake has just the right amount of sweetness without it being too much. I like to enjoy a slice in the evening with a cup of tea. When I started selling my cakes, I found out that there are a lot of other people out there who like to do the same thing.

How is RVC a good home base for your company?

I live in Rockville Centre and I love that it’s such a family-oriented community. It also has a bustling downtown area, which makes it good for stores and small businesses.

What do you enjoy most about meeting your customers?

I love the camaraderie that I find among the people I meet at the farmer’s markets. These venues attract people who have a common interest in natural food because everything there is homemade and homegrown. It’s also great to swap recipes and share different ways to enjoy pound cake!