• Beatrice
• 16 May, 2026
• • HACCP Plan
  • Food Business
  • Home Bakery
  • Food Safety
  • Licensing
  • Selling Cakes
  • Cottage Food Laws

Do I need a HACCP plan to sell cakes from home?

You saw that Reddit post, didn’t you? A beginner baker proudly shares they’re starting a cake business from home, only to have a chef reply, “Don’t worry about licensing — just bake.” And then chaos erupts in the comments. Some people say you absolutely need a HACCP plan, others say cottage food laws make it optional. It’s confusing, and if you’re just starting out, that kind of conflicting advice can make you want to throw your apron in the trash. Let’s untangle this together.