ABOUT JACKIE SERVELLON
I’m Chef Jackie Servellon, a chef, pastry chef, and the owner of Baked Studio DSM and Cake Studio DSM. I create modern, botanical‑forward cakes and teach baking in a way that feels clear, welcoming, and genuinely fun.
I didn’t start in pastry. I spent more than twenty years in restaurants, catering, and large‑scale food service before stepping into a pastry kitchen. Those years taught me how to feed people well, stay steady under pressure, and create experiences that feel thoughtful and memorable. I later trained in both savory and pastry arts at the Iowa Culinary Institute and worked as the Pastry Sous Chef at the award‑winning Oak Park Restaurant here in Des Moines.
That mix of real‑world experience and formal training shapes everything I do today.
How I Teach
Teaching is one of my favorite parts of this work. My classes are hands‑on, relaxed, and full of laughter. I’ve been told I have a knack for making difficult concepts easy to understand - the kind of teacher who helps things finally “click.”
I love talking about ingredients, flavor, and baking science, but I explain things in a way that feels friendly and practical. My goal is for you to leave class feeling confident, capable, and excited to try it again at home.
My Cake Style
Every cake starts with flavor. I build menus around seasonal ingredients so everything tastes its best, then use flavor theory to create combinations that feel surprising but balanced.
Once the flavors are set, I design. I work with florals, natural textures, and my own sense of composition to create cakes that feel modern and expressive. No two are ever the same. I design with my hands and my instincts, adjusting, refining, and responding to what feels right in the moment.
What I Offer
Through Baked Studio DSM and Cake Studio DSM, I create:
Custom cakes with a modern, botanical‑forward aesthetic
Baking and pastry classes for all skill levels
Kids classes and private group events
Seasonal workshops and specialty offerings
Whether you’re here to learn, celebrate, or enjoy something delicious, I’m glad you’re here. Baking is meant to be shared, and I’m grateful to share it with you.