Ciara dotson
baker in Joliet
Ciara dotson
baker in Joliet
Hi, I’m Ciara — a self-taught treat maker with a sweet tooth and a story. My love for baking started in the kitchen with my mom, watching and helping her make her famous pound cake. That time with her sparked something in me that never really left.
Over the years, I’ve made and shared treats, then took a break… but after losing my mom, I felt a pull to start again. Baking helps me feel close to her, and while I’m still learning to perfect her pound cake (with a few happy tears along the way), I’m also putting my own twist on things—creating dipped and decorated sweets that bring joy to others.
Ciara’s Treat Trap is more than just a business—it’s a tribute, a passion, and a way to turn memories into magic, one dessert at a time.