He is only 12 years old but has set goals for his future, and is a young entrepreneur. WillB (William) Baldwin is owner of WillB Cakes.

Now being home-schooled in the sixth grade, WillB hopes his new enterprise will enable him to attend Ware Academy next year. “That’s my goal.” And his parents are very creative and supportive in helping WillB reach “his goal and his own future.” It’s an entire family’s enterprise. Dad’s a combat veteran, member of the National Guard and with the Shipyard Apprentice School, and helps with sales. Mom, a native of Indiana, is a special education teacher who has recently experienced a serious injury; she helps in the baking and decorating.

Although WillB may have had an interest in cooking, it didn’t develop until he started home-schooling. The recipes he shares here are an example of those he practiced with before taking on cupcakes. With time and experience the cupcakes have grown into cakes either miniature or full size, all in a little over a ye...