At Trail CPA, we’re proud to work with passionate, values-driven entrepreneurs—and we’re kicking off our new Small Business Spotlight series by featuring one of our favorites: Holly Stark, owner of Hollywood Baked Goods in Kirkland, WA.
A self-proclaimed “cupcake wrangler,” Holly’s journey into entrepreneurship began in an unexpected place—construction job sites in downtown Bellevue, where she sold breakfast burritos to hungry workers. Later, while working at a recruiting agency, she began baking sweet treats for her coworkers, who quickly became her biggest fans. “You should really turn this into a business,” they told her—and she listened. What started as a creative side hustle soon blossomed into a thriving bakery built on passion, perseverance, and heart.
Now celebrating 10 years in business, Hollywood Baked Goods is a staple in the Totem Lake neighborhood of Kirkland, Washington—just east of Seattle. Open seven days a week, the bakery offers a beautiful storefront where customers can find everything from classic cupcakes to vegan, gluten-free, and eggless desserts—all made from scratch daily using original recipes and real ingredients.
“We strive to create desserts that feel like a warm memory,” Holly says. “Everything is made in-house with love and attention to detail. I want our customers to taste the care that goes into every bite.”
As regular visitors of the bakery, we can confirm: that care shines through in every bite.
Hollywood Baked Goods has grown not only in size but in reputation. Whether it’s a corporate event, wedding, baby shower, or birthday, Holly and her team treat every order like a celebration.
Outside the kitchen, Holly is a world traveler (she’s visited over 30 countries!), a devoted family member, and dog mom to her golden retriever, Leo. When she’s not dreaming up new recipes, you might find her enjoying a cheesecake or chocolate chip cookie—her personal favorites.
We’re honored to support entrepreneurs like Holly—people who turn their passion into purpose, and their vision into something truly sweet.
You can visit Hollywood Baked Goods in person or order online at hollywoodbakedgoods.com.