Thea Werlinger, owner of Bakehouse 23, has a passion for baking that has been nurtured since childhood through her time at Gigi’s Cupcakes to today where she is crafting custom orders in her own storefront.
About Bakehouse 23
Located in Robert’s Alley in Downtown Fargo, Bakehouse 23 is a sweets shop specializing in custom orders. However, you can stop into the storefront for a decedent selection of macrons, cupcakes with rotating flavors, cookies, creme brulee, brownies, lemon bars, and more!
A Lifelong Love For Baking
“My passion for baking started with my grandma. Ever since I was four or five, she’d have me bake with her. We made everything from scratch, even the flour. That’s where I learned the basics of baking. I’ve always been creative and artistic, so for me, baking is about more than taste; it’s about creating something beautiful.”
Artistic Roots
“I’ve always had creative outlets. I was in the art club throughout school and focused on pottery and ceramics. I even took AP ceramics. At home, I worked on art projects in our unfinished basement, which became my blank canvas. That artistic mindset carries over into my baking— it’s like creating edible art.”
A Family Tradition
“Caramel rolls were the first thing I made with my grandma, and it became a tradition every summer on her farm in Hettinger, ND. On my own, I’d experiment with cakes and truffles, using whatever was in the pantry. Those early experiences shaped my love for baking.”
