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Your Favorite Dessert.
In a Jar.

Indulge in our delicious homemade cakes, served in portable glass jars, perfect for sharing or savoring on your own. Experience the sweetest way to celebrate any occasion. All you need is a spoon!

From The CEO's Kitchen To Your Home

Founded by Maneeka Brown, she came up with the idea of sharing her love of baking with the world by offering them in cake jars. Something delicious, fun, unique, and on the go!

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Flavor In Every Jar

Each jar of cake we create is a journey through layers of taste, texture, and tantalizing aroma. From the comforting embrace of our Chocolate High Toffee-Mel Cake to the adventurous taste of our Straw buh-buh berry Shortcake, there’s a world of flavors waiting to be discovered

About Maneeka Brown & Cakes by the Jar

Maneeka Brown is a visionary entrepreneur, award-winning businesswoman, and dedicated mentor with a passion for creating unforgettable dessert experiences. With over 20 years of baking expertise, she launched Cakes by the Jar as a way to share her love for sweet treats while honoring the memory of her beloved aunt. What started as a home-based venture in 2016 has grown into a thriving business known for its delicious, convenient, and portion-sized cake jars.

Maneeka’s journey is marked by perseverance and innovation. She holds five degrees across multiple disciplines, including business management and healthcare, which have shaped her strategic approach to entrepreneurship. Her dedication has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition from being featured as a contestant on Let’s Help Her Win, Start Garden, Pitch Black Competition, and the Grand Rapids Area Black-Owned Business Awards. Her work has been featured in Voyage Magazine, Grand Rapids Time, and SBDC Newsletter, solidifying her influence in the small business community.

Cakes by the Jar caters to busy, health-conscious dessert lovers who appreciate high-quality ingredients and indulgent flavors without the hassle of traditional cake servings. Whether through retail locations, corporate partnerships, or special events, Maneeka continues to expand the brand’s reach, making gourmet desserts accessible and enjoyable for all.

As a mother, grandmother, and mentor, Maneeka is committed to inspiring others on their entrepreneurial journeys. She also leads MMB Consultant Solutions, coaching and facilitating programs for aspiring business owners. Her mission with Cakes by the Jar is simple: to bring joy, one jar at a time.

In the news

Watch Cakes By The Jar on Let's Help Her Win!

The show, which completed production across most of 2023, will hold its premiere event on March 30, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Celebration Cinema North in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The ticketed event will screen the series’ first episode, as well as hold a networking hour, where guests can interact with Mathis, the production team, the entrepreneurs and investors featured on the show, and each other to learn about and celebrate women’s entrepreneurship.

Following the premiere, the show will be available on YouTube beginning April 3 and broadcast on TV in the fall of 2024.