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Custom Geek Treats · Charleston, IL

Baked with
Nerd Love
& Fandom Magic.

Custom cakes, cookies, and treats designed around the characters and fandoms you love most — made with real skill, great-grandma's recipes, and a whole lot of heart.

🎂Custom Cakes
🍪Decorated Cookies
📍Pick-Up · Charleston, IL
The NB Bakery Mascot
100% Custom Designs
🎮 Fandom-Themed Treats
📍 Charleston, IL Pick-Up
⏱️ 48-Hour Quote Turnaround
🍰 Great-Grandma's Recipes
🕐 Online shop coming soon! Cookie boxes, DIY kits, class tickets, and more — no DMs required. Check back soon!
Becca with the T-Pain cake
🍰 Est. 2016
🎤 Official baker to T-Pain
Our Story

Hi, I'm Nerdy.

I've been baking since I was little — standing in the kitchen with my great-grandma, learning her recipes. Most of what I make today is still built on those same foundations, just tweaked and evolved over the years with a whole lot of love. Baking has always been my happy place.

The NB Bakery really started when I was baking cupcakes for coworkers — just for fun. Then COVID hit, all the bakeries closed, and my then-3-year-old asked for an "ice cream candy cake." I was not about to let my baby go without. So I figured it out, made exactly what he wanted, and something clicked. Friends and family started reaching out. Word spread. And it just kept going up from there.

I've had the honor of baking for music artist T-Pain and other artists along the way — something I still have to pinch myself about. Now I'm bringing The NB Bakery to the Coles County community full-time, partnering with Everett's Place Play Café, and opening a storefront fall 2026. This is the dream, and we're living it.

💌 Every recipe starts with my great-grandma's originals. Her flavors, her care, and her love are baked into everything that leaves this kitchen.
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Nerdy (Becca)
Baker, Founder · The NB Bakery · Charleston, IL
Coming Soon
🕐 Partnership Launching Soon

Find us at
Everett's Place Play Café

We're partnering with Everett's Place Play Café in Charleston, IL — a local family play café where NB Bakery treats will be available for grab-and-go. Fresh cookies, seasonal items, and fan-favorite flavors ready to enjoy right there or take home.

📍Location: Charleston, IL · Coles County
🍪Available items: Ready-made cookies, seasonal boxes, and rotating specials
📣Updates: Follow @thenerdybakercharleston for the launch announcement
Design Inspiration

Your celebration,
your flavor.

Birthdays, weddings, baby showers, graduations — and yes, your favorite fandom too. If you love it, I can bake it. Here's just a taste of what's possible.

💡 Tip: Bring a screenshot, a Pinterest board, a character reference — anything that shows me the vibe. The more inspo you share, the more magical the result.
Birthday & Celebration Cakes
Birthdays & Celebrations
Wedding & Shower Cakes
Weddings & Showers
Gaming & Fandom Cookies
Gaming & Fandoms
Anime & Fantasy Cookies
Anime & Fantasy
Movies, TV & Pop Culture
Movies, TV & Pop Culture
Custom Cookie Sets
Whatever You Love — We Bake It
The Process

How It Works

Four easy steps from idea to celebration — no boss battles required.

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Submit Your Order
Fill out the order form below or shop ready-made items in the store. Tell me your theme, date, and vision — the more detail the better.
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Get Your Quote
I'll review your request and send back a detailed quote within 48 hours. We'll sort out all the details before anything is confirmed.
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We Get Baking
Once your deposit is in and details are locked, I get to work. Your order gets made fresh, with real care, using tried-and-true recipes.
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Pick Up & Celebrate
Pick up your order in Charleston, IL at the scheduled time. Get ready for some seriously happy reactions. You're going to be the hero of this party.
Live Sometimes
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Follow to get notified
TheNerdyBakerCharleston
Cookie decorating · DIY kits · Fandom baking
🟣 Twitch
📅 Stream alerts on Instagram & Twitch
Watch Me Bake

Cookie Decorating,
Live on Twitch

Come hang out while I decorate — it's part ASMR, part tutorial, part chaos, and 100% real. No filters, no edits, just me, my kitchen, and whatever I'm making that day.

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Learn as you watch
Tips on royal icing, piping techniques, color mixing, and how I approach fandom designs from sketch to finished cookie.
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Sub perks & exclusive rewards
Twitch subscribers unlock real bakery rewards — from discount codes to exclusive shipped cookie boxes. The longer you sub, the better the rewards.
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Vote on designs & themes
Chat helps pick themes, colors, and sometimes which cutter I use next. It's collaborative chaos and we love it.
Watch on Twitch
Email List

Join The Coven 🍪

Be the first to know about new seasonal menus, pre-sale drops, class announcements, and exclusive deals — before we post anything publicly.

VIP early access
🍪 Cookie of the Month updates
🎓 Class & event announcements
💌 Exclusive subscriber deals

No spam. No selling your info. Just the good stuff, when it's ready.

Welcome to the Coven!
You're on the VIP list. We'll be in touch with all the good stuff first.
Got Questions?

The most asked things.

Here are the answers to what everyone wants to know before they order. Still have questions? Just reach out — I don't bite. (The cookies might though.)

Can't find your answer here? Send me a message in the order form below or DM me on Instagram — I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
How far in advance do I need to order?
Custom orders need a minimum of 2 weeks lead time — 3 to 4 weeks is preferred for larger or more complex designs. For cakes with lots of detail or multiple tiers, the earlier the better. Cookie sets and cupcakes can sometimes be done with slightly less notice, but please don't wait until the last minute! Popular dates (holidays, spring/fall weekends) book fast. Ready-made items in the shop are available based on current inventory and pickup windows.
Do you deliver or ship?
Shipping is currently available for custom decorated cookies and gourmet cookies — because they're shelf-stable and travel well. Just ask when you submit your order! Local delivery is available too — it's free within Charleston, and available for a fee outside of town. Pickup is always an option in Charleston, IL as well. Just let me know which works best for you in your order request.
What flavors do you offer?
My core flavors — built from my great-grandma's recipes — include classic vanilla, chocolate, lemon, red velvet, and funfetti. Seasonal flavors rotate throughout the year (pumpkin spice in fall, strawberry in summer, peppermint in December — you get the idea). Frosting options include classic buttercream, cream cheese frosting, and royal icing for cookies. Have a flavor request? Ask! I love trying new things.
Can you do allergen-free options?
I can accommodate some dietary needs — including dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free requests — on a case-by-case basis. However, please know that my kitchen is not a certified allergen-free facility, so cross-contamination is always possible. If you or someone you're ordering for has a severe allergy, please always disclose this upfront so we can have an honest conversation about what's safe. Your safety matters more than the sale.
How does pricing work?
Pricing is based on the complexity of the design, the number of tiers or pieces, the flavor, and the materials involved. Custom cakes start around $65, custom cookie sets start at $70/dz (minimum 1 dozen), gourmet cookies start at $45/dz (minimum 1 dozen), and cupcakes start at $35/dz (minimum 1 dozen). The same minimum applies to cake pops and similar items. More elaborate designs cost more — because they take more time, skill, and materials. I'll always give you a full quote before anything is confirmed, so there are no surprises. A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to hold your date.
Do you do weddings or corporate orders?
Absolutely — and I love both! Wedding cakes and dessert tables are a specialty. For corporate orders (team events, client gifting, office parties), I offer bulk pricing on cookie sets and cupcakes — a minimum order quantity applies to qualify for bulk pricing, so just ask when you reach out. Please reach out at least 4–6 weeks in advance for wedding work, and let me know your aesthetic so I can make sure we're a great fit.
How do I place an order?
The easiest way is to use the order form below — just fill in your details and I'll get back to you within 48 hours with a quote and any follow-up questions. If you prefer, you can also DM on Instagram or Facebook — but the form is honestly the fastest way to get a quote.
Come Find Us

Hours & Location

We're a cottage bakery operating by appointment — with a storefront coming to the Coles County area in fall 2026.

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Current Hours
📋By appointment only — cottage bakery
📩Submit your order form and I'll reach out to schedule pickup
⏱️Quotes within 48 hours
🏪 Storefront opening Fall 2026
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Service Area
🗺️Charleston, IL and the Coles County area
🚗Free delivery within Charleston · fee applies outside town
📦Shipping available now for custom & gourmet cookies
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Map will be added when storefront opens
Charleston, IL · Coles County
Let's Create Something

Place a Custom Order

Every custom creation starts with a conversation. Fill out this form and I'll get back to you within 48 hours with a quote and any follow-up questions.

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Fill out the form with your event details and design vision
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I'll send a quote within 48 hours
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Confirm with a 50% deposit to lock in your date
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Pick up your creation in Charleston, IL 🎉
🕐 Online shop coming soon! Pre-made items, DIY kits, and presales will be available to order directly — no form needed.
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Click to upload or drag & drop
Screenshots, Pinterest pins, reference images — anything helps!
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Request received!
Thank you! I'll be in touch within 48 hours with your quote. Keep an eye on your inbox — and follow @thenerdybakercharleston for updates in the meantime 🍪