Meriel Frandsen

Meet the owner and founder of Mmm Dessert

I’m Meriel Frandsen, a Utah Valley-based baker, wife, and mom of four. Baking started as something simple for me—a creative outlet in my home kitchen and a way to do something I loved while caring for my family. I began sharing my creations on social media just for fun, never expecting it to grow into anything more. But as time went on, people connected with my work, my style, and the joy behind what I was creating. What started as a hobby slowly turned into something much bigger.

Services

Custom cakes
Custom Pastries
Cake & Pastry Classes

Fun facts about me!

Go-To Dessert

My favorite dessert to make right now is chocolate diplomat filled choux au craquelin! But my favorite dessert to eat will always be fudgy brownies with vanilla ice cream on top! Yum!

favorite baking song

I love me some Taylor Swift that I can sing along with! My favorite song of hers is Life of a Showgirl. But the occasional Jack Johnson is definitely a favorite as well!

messy or clean baker?

I definitely strive to be a clean baker! A clean kitchen is a happy kitchen. However, I love to let my kids help me in the kitchen and it sometimes gets a little messy! But it’s worth it to spend time with them!

What makes Mmm Dessert different?

Made by a mom who truly cares.

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Designed to feel personalized, not mass produced.

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Focused on both beauty and taste.

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the creative process

Your Vision

It all starts with you! Share your ideas, inspiration, and event details, and I’ll help bring your dream dessert to life.

Design Time

I plan out every detail—from colors and style to structure—so everything feels cohesive.

Bake

Everything is baked fresh from scratch with lots of love (and a little kitchen chaos!).

Decorate & Finish

This is the fun part! I bring it all together with textures, details, and those extra-special finishing touches that sparkle.

Kind words from my clients & students

I ordered a custom cake for my daughter’s birthday and it was honestly better than I imagined. Not only was it beautiful, but it tasted amazing too—which is hard to find! Meriel was so easy to work with and really listened to what I wanted. I’ll definitely be ordering again.

Katherine MBirthday Cake Order

I took one of Meriel’s cake decorating classes and had the BEST time. She explains everything in a way that’s easy to follow, even if you’re a beginner. The whole environment was fun and relaxed, and I left feeling so much more confident. Highly recommend!

Nicole WCake Decorating Class

We had Mmm Dessert cater a mix of macarons and mini desserts for a baby shower, and they were a huge hit. Everything looked so elegant and tasted incredible. So many people asked where we got them! You can tell she really cares about the details.

Ashley BCatered Event

I’ve ordered from Meriel multiple times now, and she never disappoints. From weddings to smaller events, she somehow makes every dessert feel so personal and special. You can really tell how much heart she puts into her work.

Blake PCatered Event

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