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.

In Simply Recipes’ expert roundup of the best store-bought chocolate chip cookies, The Cake Girl founder Kristina Lavallee shares why she picks Tate’s as her go-to choice.

The Cake Girl founder Kristina Lavallee shares her go-to cocoa powder recommendation in Chowhound’s guide to the best store-bought baking cocoa brands.

Kristina Lavallee shares professional insight in The Takeout on how proper mixing techniques help eliminate air bubbles in buttercream.

Kristina Lavallee shares a bakery-pro tip for preventing cake layers from sliding during frosting and assembly — featured in The Takeout.

Kristina Lavallee of The Cake Girl weighs in on the best store-bought hot cocoa mixes, sharing expert insight on flavor, quality, and balance.

Kristina Lavallee of The Cake Girl shares a professional trick for balancing overly sweet canned frosting — featured in The Takeout.

Kristina Lavallee of The Cake Girl appears on Access Hollywood and Access Daily, ending her segment with a surprise custom birthday cake for Scott Evans.

Kristina Lavallee of The Cake Girl explains why wooden kitchenware — cutting boards, spoons, bowls — shouldn’t go in dishwashers to avoid warping, splitting, and health hazards.

Kristina Lavallee of The Cake Girl advises bakers on why parchment paper outperforms aluminum foil for cake-batters and better results.

UCF spotlights Kirby Lavallee ’09 and his entrepreneurial journey building The Cake Girl with wife and CEO Kristina Lavallee — from food truck to booming bakery.

We’re excited to share that Kristina Lavallee, founder of The Cake Girl, was featured in an article on Chowhound titled “The Secret to a Truly Great Cake Isn’t Just the Recipe — It’s the Pan You Use.” In this expert-level piece, she breaks down how the material, thickness, and heat-conducting properties of baking pans shape the final outcome of a cake — from rise and texture to browning and release. In a world where recipes dominate the spotlight, Kristina turned the focus to

Baking expert Kristina Lavallee breaks down why Dutch-processed and natural cocoa powder behave differently — and why the distinction matters for perfect cakes.

Award-winning pastry chef Kristina Lavallee spots the must-have baking finds at Trader Joe’s—insider tips for better cake results every time.

Award-winning baking specialist Kristina Lavallee takes center stage at Savor St. Pete Food & Wine Festival, delivering elite desserts to Tampa-Bay food lovers.

Cake-expert Kristina Lavallee appears on “Great Day Live” to showcase fall-inspired dessert creations and baking innovation.

Kristina Lavallee, founder of The Cake Girl, explains how separating eggs affects structure, texture, and lift in chiffon cake—featured on Tasting Table.

Kristina Lavallee, founder of The Cake Girl and nationally recognized cake expert, appeared on The Today Show to demonstrate her signature cake recipe and share her expertise with millions of viewers. Watch the full segment and see why Kristina continues to shape the baking industry.

Kristina Lavallee of The Cake Girl is profiled in American Cake Decorating Magazine — sharing her exacting methods, design process and industry leadership.

Kristina Lavallee, founder of The Cake Girl, opens up about being told not to speak Spanish and building a thriving bakery brand.