Family business rises from cake for missionary
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In September, the author returned to Belo Horizonte, Brazil, after 35 years, seeking to reconnect with people he met while serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He visited Sete Lagoas, in the state of Minas Gerais, and reunited with the Torres family, one of the first to welcome him into their home in 1991.
During his initial mission, the author asked Wilma Torres to bake a cake for his companion’s birthday, offering to pay for the ingredients. Wilma, with help from her daughters, agreed despite having never baked a cake before. The cake became a surprise for Elder Toni Castro and a turning point for the Torres family. After his mission, the author followed the Torres family through social media and noticed they frequently posted pictures of decorated cakes.
He assumed it was a hobby, but learned it had become a thriving, multi-generational family business. The family now creates nearly 30 cakes each month for celebrations, providing income for home improvements, vacations, and other expenses. The author observed that believing in people and receiving a positive response can lead to unexpected and lasting outcomes, extending beyond initial interactions and impacting multiple generations.
