Corey Griffin
Jenn Chang
Jenn Chang works three days a week at a downtown lab studying the effects of caffeine and alcohol on rats.
The other days are devoted to cupcakes, specifically the cupcakes of Cake Cutie, a new online cupcake business Chang launched the third week of January.
Chang, 25, is originally from California. She came to area with Teach for America. She heads to medical school in the fall and hopes Cake Cutie will provide some extra cash for expenses.
“I’m not a big fan of cooking, but I like baking,” says Chang.
On her off days, she found herself watching a lot TV (including, yep!, Cupcake Wars), and decided to refocus her time — and that meant a lot of cupcakes. Her boyfriend (not a sweets guy) convinced her to try her hand in business.
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Corey Griffin
Strawberry Champagne Cheers
Among the flavors Cake Cutie offers are Strawberry Champagne Cheers (strawberry cake topped with a champagne frosting), Wedding Cake with almond frosting, gluten-free chocolate, and the Lemon Drop Martini (vanilla, lemon cupcake with a vodka frosting topped with a lemon drop).
Chang also does special orders. She recently completed a Walking Dead-themed order with red velvet cake and a green filling (brains!).
Cupcakes run $20 for 2 dozen mini cupcakes; standard size are $10 for a half dozen, $16 for a dozen.
Chang makes deliveries in the Memphis area. Extra charges may apply due to mileage.
