About SWIRL

SWIRL Custom Cakes & Desserts is more than just an outlet for creativity – it is another outlet to positively impact the lives of others. SWIRL is active in the Calgary community, encouraging young pastry chefs to pursue internships within our kitchen. SWIRL Custom Cakes & Desserts is active in charity work, sponsoring several charity events as well as the arts and entertainment scene in Calgary and surrounding area. A philanthropic approach to business is strong part of our business model and we encourage our staff to take part and give back to the Calgary community.

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SWIRL Custom Cakes & Desserts Staff is comprised of several talented and passionate professional, both in the bakery and the office.

Lynnette MacDonald

Lynnette MacDonald, our founder and head Cake Designer, earned her reputation as one of Canada’s most sought-after cake designers and international speakers by channeling her unrivaled perfectionism and meticulous attention to detail into creating unique desserts for over 20 years.

Lynnette’s passion for baking started at an early age: in her mom Marie’s kitchen where fresh baked bread and homemade kitty cat birthday cakes were a staple. It is here where Lynnette learned how to perfect and recreate recipes that had been in the family for generations.

In 2002, Lynnette decided to convert passion to profession, and trained in the art of cake design and decorating. She has trained in Paris France in French pastry and French macaroons. Lynnette proudly shares her family recipes today – with her discerning clientele who seek delicious desserts, perfectly decorated in SWIRL’s kitchen.

Tanya Kaynes

Tanya joined SWIRL in 2018 and competed with Lynnette and Arin in 2019 on the Food Networks The Big Bake. Tanya has years of baking experience and brings her passion for experimenting with new recipes to continually better the experience for our clients with special dietary requests. Her talent in the bakery with the art of decorating is a wonderful addition in addition to her contagious smile and unsurpassed work ethic. Tanya continues to make guest appearances in the SWIRL kitchen when she is able to amongst her busy schedule as an event coordinator.

Monique Regier

Monique joined SWIRL in May of 2020 and is the queen of buttercream. Her passion for clean sharp edges and simple modern minimalistic designs is such a delight to have on the team. Monique is a wife and mom and has an infectious energy. You’ll often find her on the front end of our community appearances. Come say Hi!

Amanda Jones

Amanda joined SWIRL in April of 2019 as a junior bakery assistant. She is very familiar with the wedding industry with over 18 years experience as the owner of Glimptz Invitations. Amanda has quickly progressed and has elevated her skills and her passion has allowed her to learn to execute the majority of the design assigned to her under the guidance of our lead designer. She is a wife and a mother and enjoys all things creative.

Awards & In The Press

Swirl Cupcake’s was a dream to work with when we recently held a birthday celebration for our employee association. They were very accommodating to our needs – high volumes of cupcakes, ability to provide a gluten-free alternative, time co-ordination between our many groups and of course providing us with a delicious selection of cupcake flavors. Lynette was quick to get back to us with answers to questions we had and somehow among the chaos that ensued kept a calm and collected demeanor.

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