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Culpepper Cakes | Small-Batch Appalachian Bundt Cakes for Chattanooga, TN
SIX RECIPES. FOUR GENERATIONS.
Dark Corner Whiskey
Edneyville Apple
Mud Creek Pumpkin
Church Cookbook Carrot
Sunday Morning Honeybun
Flat Rock Blackout
THE PRODUCT
DARK CORNER WHISKEY CAKE
Bourbon infused Bundt cake - tucked away in the shadow of the Blue Ridge is the "Dark Corner," an area with a notorious history of moonshiners, hidden stills, and mountain outlaws. We’ve captured that defiant spirit in this cake. This is a rich, old-school crumb deeply soaked in a potent bourbon glaze that permeates every bite. Bold, indulgent, and unapologetically Appalachian, it’s a recipe rooted in North Carolina’s liquid history. If you aren't a fan of the barrel, skip it—but if you are, you’ve found your holy grail. (Designated driver highly recommended.)
$65 - Serves 12-15 people
EDNEYVILLE APPLE CAKE
Bringing the famous flavors of the North Carolina Apple Festival to the Scenic City. We honor our Edneyville neighbors with an ultra-moist, old-fashioned recipe that puts the local harvest front and center. Finished with a decadent honey glaze, it’s a nostalgic staple of the Blue Ridge. If you’re looking for the quintessential mountain dessert, this is it.
$65 - Serves 12-15 people
MUD CREEK PUMPKIN CAKE
Year-round pumpkin cake. Our "Founding Flavor" and most-requested cake. Sourced from the traditions of the Mud Creek harvest, this recipe focuses on the natural richness of the pumpkin to create an unparalleled moisture. No gimmicks, just a deep, subtly sweet cake finished with a signature smooth cream cheese frosting. It’s the "epiphany cake"—designed to win over even the most dedicated pumpkin skeptics.
$65 - Serves 12-15 people
CHURCH COOKBOOK CARROT CAKE
Southern style carrot cake. In Henderson County, the most guarded culinary secrets aren’t found in high-end boutiques—they are found in the plastic-bound pages of local church cookbooks. This recipe has been a common refrain across Blue Ridge denominations since the 1950s, and for good reason. It celebrates the root vegetables that anchor our local food culture, resulting in a classic Southern cake with genuine spice, texture, and depth. Topped with a silky cream cheese frosting, it remains a quiet favorite for those who truly know cake. It’s not just a dessert; it’s a piece of our shared history.
$65 - Serves 12-15 people
SUNDAY MORNING HONEYBUN CAKE
World's best honeybun. While the rest of the world has the doughnut, the mountains have the honeybun. This recipe is our tribute to that beloved Southern staple. We’ve traded the convenience store wrapper for high-quality ingredients, layering the batter with a rich cinnamon-brown sugar ripple. Finished with a delicate sugar glaze that shimmers on the crust, it captures the simple, unhurried spirit of a Blue Ridge weekend.
$65 - Serves 12-15 people
FLAT ROCK BLACKOUT
Decadent, moist chocolate cake. Rooted in the mountain summers of Henderson County—where Lowcountry families once carried refined tastes inland to escape the heat—Flat Rock Blackout is our most indulgent expression of chocolate. This deep, dark Bundt is built on Dutch cocoa and espresso and finished with a silk-smooth chocolate glaze for a restrained finish.
$65 - Serves 12-15 people
THE PEOPLE
My family’s story is told through food. By 2026, we marked four generations of professional chefs and home cooks—a rare legacy still alive today at our family restaurant, Shine, on Main Street in Hendersonville, North Carolina.I spent decades in Chattanooga building a career in the rug industry, but the pull of the grill, the smoker, and the oven never left. What began as “helping out” for fundraisers and holidays became something clearer: I wasn’t just cooking, I was carrying the torch.Of everything I’ve made, six cakes - recipes that have crossed the Blue Ridge for decades - sparked a demand I couldn’t ignore.Culpepper Cakes is my way of bringing that Western North Carolina heritage to my neighbors in Chattanooga.
THE PROCESS
Small-Batch by Design: To maintain the integrity of our recipes, we limit our oven to just 8–10 cakes per week. This ensures every cake receives the exact saturation and crumb texture our heritage demands.The Saturday Ritual: We bake fresh for Saturday morning pickups, timed perfectly for your weekend gatherings, brunches, or Sunday dinners. Pick up is in the Rivermont area of North Chattanooga.The Ingredients: Inspired by Appalachian tradition, our ingredients are simple and honest. We swap seed oils for homemade butter and use only fresh produce, natural cocoa, and real Blue Ridge infusions. We don't shortcut the process; we prioritize quality over volume in everything we craft.
Proudly serving the Chattanooga area, including Northshore, Riverview, Rivermont, St. Elmo, Ooltewah, East Ridge, Signal Mountain, and Lookout Mountain. Authentic Hendersonville, NC recipes.
Thanks so much for your interest—and for supporting something made close to home.