meet the biker chic

Hi there !

I’m Kristin — the owner, baker, and creative behind Biker Chic Cupcakes, located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

My story isn't what you'd expect. I didn’t take the typical path into baking. I spent several years as a pharmaceutical sales rep and later as a healthcare administrator, earning my master’s degree in health care administration from Des Moines University along the way. But in 2020, like so many others, I was laid off for a few months during the pandemic. With endless time on my hands, I started baking and decorating to keep busy — and something just clicked.

What began as a side hustle slowly transformed into a full-time business that I’ve now been running for the past two years.

I specialize in custom sugar cookies, cupcakes, and cakes — all homemade, hand-rolled, cut, and decorated with care. Every order is made from scratch and tailored to the occasion, whether it’s a wedding, baby shower, birthday, corporate event, or just a “thinking of you” treat.

People often find my story surprising, but the truth is, I’ve never felt more at home. Creating something meaningful for others — and seeing the joy and smiles my work brings — is the most rewarding part of what I do.

When I’m not baking, I love riding motorcycles, traveling, going to concerts, live sporting events, ALL things KC Chiefs, and finding new ways to create!

My first “bike”, circa 1981

Arizona (near the Grand Canyon)

adventures on the bike …