Ever searched for a bakery experience in Forest Hills? If you’ve walked into an Austin Street food pop-up or scrolled past a dreamy croissant-topped cake on Instagram lately, there’s a good chance you’ve already encountered the sweet magic of Butterboy Baking Co.
What started as a home kitchen project during the pandemic has blossomed into a beloved micro-bakery—and at the heart of it all is local mom and Filipina American Carla Rodriguez.
Based right here in Queens, Carla launched Butterboy Baking Co. in 2020 with a simple mission: to bring joy through nostalgic desserts and playful, hands-on baking experiences. Over the past few years, she’s grown from baking at home to hosting vibrant pop-ups and cooking clubs across Queens and Brooklyn. Now, she’s bringing one of her most delightful experiences yet to the heart of Forest Hills.
???? Mark Your Calendar: August 16 at Yant Studio + Café on Austin Street!
Carla is hosting a Croquembouche Decorating Class and Social—and it’s the ultimate pastry event for anyone who’s ever swooned over a cream puff tower on The Great British Bake Off.
This isn’t just a demo—it’s a full-on, interactive workshop where you’ll get to:
✨ Learn to pipe and fill pâte à choux (the dough behind cream puffs)
✨ Dip and build your own caramel-glazed croquembouche tower
✨ Decorate with edible florals and artistic flair
✨ Connect with fellow baking lovers in a relaxed, welcoming space
Whether you’re a kitchen novice or a bake-off champ, this event is designed to be fun, beginner-friendly, and totally Instagram-worthy.
“At the heart of Butterboy are the flavors of home — the Philippines,” Carla shares. “Every cream puff, cake, and pastry I make carries with it a piece of my heritage. It is now woven into the desserts that bring people together here in Queens, a place as diverse as the food we create.”
Spots for this class are limited, and Forest Hills moms are getting the inside scoop—so don’t wait to sign up!
Event Details:
What: Croquembouche Decorating Class + Social
When: August 16, 2025
Where: Yant Studio + Café, Austin Street, Forest Hills
Tickets: Registration link here
Follow @butterboybakingco on Instagram for sweet updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and more pop-up announcements.
