About Me

Me and Norman I am Kristin Kirkpatrick owner, operator, baker, cake decorator, and the inspiration behind FAT GIRL CAKES. At the ripe old age of 12, my mom threw cookie dough at me and told me to make the Christmas cookies since she had had enough of the "sticky mess". Well, something clicked and I not only made cookies that year but I've been making them every year since. As the years progressed, my interest in baking expanded from cookies to that of bread, pies, and cakes, and I was always asked to bring a dessert to parties. After the birth of my son, I felt like I was ready to venture out there and try something new. I picked up chocolate making first, starting with molded chocolates and working my way into truffles and peanut brittle. Finally, I started decorating cakes several months ago and to say I feel in love with it is an understatement! Ever since my first Wilton course, I knew that I needed to share my passion for making and decorating cakes with others and now I am getting to do just that! Since the completion of my Wilton courses, I have become a Wilton instructor. I have also taken classes with Norman Davis (The Sweet Life), Colette Peters (Colette's Cakes), Ruth Rickey (Sweet Justice), Diane Simmons (Cake Connection), and Michaelle Stidham (Cake Connection). I am a member of ICES (International Cake Exploration Society) and attended the National Capitol Area Cake Show in 2009.

I do both fondant and buttercream work, with the most popular being a buttercream cake with fondant accents. I also work with royal icing, colorflow, gelatin and gumpaste, with the hopes of learning different techniques and mediums. I really enjoy creating and hope you will allow me to help you celebrate that special occasion or "just because" with a cake, cookies, or special treat!

On the personal side... I am a stay-at-home mom with a 2 year old little boy who also works part-time as a system tester. I grew up in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Lafayette College, located in Easton, PA, with a degree in Mathematics. After graduation, I moved to Northern Virginia and was sent to live and work in Richmond, VA, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Harrisburg, PA. I met my husband, the very talented web designer, over six years ago and moved to Fredericksburg, VA, where I now reside and Fat Girl Cakes operates. Other interests include scrapbooking, watching movies, and hanging out with my family.

Awards Novelty Tiered Category

2009 Great American Cake Show

2nd Place Novelty Tiered Category - Beginner Division
1st Place Cupcake Category