Hands kneading dough in a warm cottage bakery kitchen

Meet the baker

Made with love, faith, and flour

Every loaf, cookie, and cake that comes out of Shoobies Baking is made by hand — with intention, prayer, and a whole lot of heart.

Shala, baker and founder of Shoobies Baking, smiling in her chef coat

How Shoobies Baking began

Shoobies Baking started the way most good things do — with a dusted apron, a flour-covered kitchen, and way too much excitement over a fresh batch of goodies! What began as baking for family and friends quickly spiraled into something bigger: a little cottage bakery rooted in faith, where big laughter is completely non-negotiable and food made with heart (and a whole lot of joy) just tastes better.

Based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Shoobies Baking is a one-woman operation. Every item is baked fresh to order — no mass production, no shortcuts. Just real ingredients, real care, and real connection.

The name "Shoobies" is personal — a childhood nickname that carries warmth and memory. It's a reminder that this bakery isn't just a business. It's a calling.

What we believe

Made with intention

Every order is prayed over before it's baked. We believe the spirit behind the work matters as much as the ingredients.

Honest ingredients

No fillers, no shortcuts. We use quality ingredients and time-honored techniques because you deserve the real thing.

Community first

Shoobies Baking exists to serve the Tuscaloosa community — at celebrations, in hard seasons, and every ordinary Tuesday in between.

Faith-rooted

Our Gospel Baking Project is just one expression of a deeper truth: we bake as an act of worship and a gift to others.

Ready to place an order?

All orders are custom and baked fresh. Reach out and let's make something special together.