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Kristina Lavallee Named Lead Judge of Dessert Wars Orlando 2026, America's Largest Dessert Festival
Kristina Lavallee, founder of The Cake Girl, named lead judge of Dessert Wars Orlando 2026, America's Largest Dessert Festival, on October 17.
3 days ago


The Cake Girl Launches Crave’n Cups Nationwide, Expanding Award-Winning Bakery Brand Beyond Tampa
The Cake Girl is going nationwide. Award-winning chef and entrepreneur Kristina Lavallee has launched Crave’n Cups, handcrafted 4 oz cake jars made by The Cake Girl team using the bakery’s award-winning recipes and available for nationwide shipping at cravencups.com.
Oct 1


Crave’n Cups Are Here: The Cake Girl’s Award-Winning Cake Jars Now Ship Nationwide
The Cake Girl’s award-winning cake jars now ship nationwide! Meet Crave’n Cups, shop delicious flavors, send gifts and order cake online.
Sep 27


How Much Does a Custom Cake Cost in Tampa? A Cake Artist Explains
How much does a custom cake cost in Tampa? Cake artist Kristina Lavallee explains pricing, fondant vs. buttercream, 3D cakes, servings and what affects your quote.
Sep 3


Who Is Kristina Lavallee? The Story Behind The Cake Girl
Meet Kristina Lavallee, founder and celebrity cake artist behind The Cake Girl, and discover how she built a nationally recognized Tampa bakery and dessert brand.
Sep 2


From Law Enforcement to Entrepreneurship: How Kirby Lavallee Helped Build The Cake Girl
Meet Kirby Lavallee, former law enforcement officer and COO of The Cake Girl, and discover his journey into entrepreneurship, leadership and business growth.
Sep 2


PEOPLE: Kristina Lavallee Creates Cardi B's Spectacular Care Bears Birthday Cake for Daughter Kulture
PEOPLE magazine spotlights award-winning pastry chef and cake artist Kristina Lavallee after she created Cardi B's elaborate 3.5-foot-tall Care Bears birthday cake for daughter Kulture's eighth birthday celebration.
Jul 16


Custom Wedding Cakes in Tampa Bay: Why Couples Choose The Cake Girl for Their Dream Wedding Cake & Dessert Experience
Looking for the best custom wedding cakes in Tampa Bay? The Cake Girl creates luxury wedding cakes, cupcakes, dessert tables, and custom wedding desserts for Tampa, Clearwater, St. Pete, Sarasota, Brandon, and beyond.
Jul 5


The Future of Crave'n Cups: New 4 oz Cake Jars, Nationwide Shipping, Retail Expansion & Dessert Franchise Opportunities
Introducing the new 4 oz Crave'n Cups™ from The Cake Girl. Gourmet cake jars, nationwide shipping, retail expansion, dessert franchise opportunities, and innovative vending machine franchises coming soon.
Jul 5


FOX Nation's American Kitchen: Kristina Lavallee Joins Celebrity Chefs for America 250 Celebration Honoring Military, Veterans and First Responders
Award-winning pastry chef and cake artist Kristina Lavallee appeared on FOX Nation's American Kitchen alongside Celebrity Chefs Andre Rush, Robert Irvine and David Burke during a special America 250 celebration honoring military members, veterans and first responders.
Jul 4


UCF: Kristina Lavallee Shares the Passion, Purpose and Entrepreneurial Journey Behind The Cake Girl
UCF features Kristina Lavallee, founder of The Cake Girl, as she reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, creative inspiration and commitment to serving others through baking.
Jul 4


Bake Magazine: Kristina Lavallee Highlights How the Icing Images Blue Food Printer Is Transforming Cake Decorating
Bake Magazine features Kristina Lavallee as she shares how the Icing Images Blue Food Printer is helping The Cake Girl elevate efficiency, creativity and edible printing technology.
Jun 9


The Kitchn: Pastry Chef Kristina Lavallee Shares Boxed Cake Mix Upgrades Alongside World-Renowned Chocolatier Jacques Torres
The Kitchn features award-winning pastry chef and cake artist Kristina Lavallee alongside world-renowned chocolatier Jacques Torres, sharing professional tips for elevating boxed cake mix.
Jun 7


The Kitchn: Baking Expert Kristina Lavallee Shares Professional Guidance on Leaving Butter Out Overnight
The Kitchn features baking expert Kristina Lavallee as she explains when it's appropriate to leave butter out overnight and why proper butter handling matters in professional baking.
Jun 5


Florida Trend: Kristina Lavallee Celebrates a Decade of Growth with The Cake Girl
Florida Trend profiles award-winning pastry chef, cake artist, and entrepreneur Kristina Lavallee, highlighting The Cake Girl's 10-year journey, business growth, franchising, and national recognition.
May 19


FOX & Friends: Pastry Chef Kristina Lavallee Demonstrates Mother's Day Floral Cupcake Arrangements
FOX & Friends featured award-winning pastry chef and cake artist Kristina Lavallee as she demonstrated how to create beautiful Mother's Day floral cupcakes using professional decorating techniques.
May 9


The Cake Girl® Named One of Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers for 2025
The Cake Girl® has been named one of Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers for 2025, recognizing innovation, community impact, and franchise growth.
Jan 17


Celebrating the 78th Birthday of the United States Air Force with a Custom Cake
The Cake Girl was honored to create a stunning 7-foot 3D plane cake for the U.S. Air Force’s 78th Birthday with MacDill AFB in Tampa. Unveiled at the Hilton Downtown Tampa, this custom creation took center stage during the ceremonial cake cutting — a sweet tribute to America’s Airmen.
Sep 27, 2025


The Cake Girl Named Best Cakes and Best Cupcakes in Tampa Bay! 🎉
The Cake Girl has been voted Best Cakes & Best Cupcakes in Creative Loafing’s 2025 Best of the Bay Awards! Thank you for all your love and votes
Sep 24, 2025


🎉 The Cake Girl Selected to Pitch at Alibaba’s CoCreate 2025 in Las Vegas!
From a Tampa dessert truck to the global stage: The Cake Girl has been selected as one of just 70 worldwide — out of 20,000+ entries — to pitch at Alibaba’s CoCreate 2025 in Las Vegas for a share of the $1M award pool.
Aug 27, 2025
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