FOX 35 Orlando: Hispanic Heritage Spotlight — Kristina Lavallee Shares Her Puerto Rican Roots & Bakery Success Story

In a Hispanic Heritage Month feature on FOX 35 Orlando, baking expert and entrepreneur Kristina Lavallee (founder of The Cake Girl) shared the inspiring story of her Puerto Rican upbringing, her passion for baking, and the journey that led her to build one of Florida’s most celebrated custom-cake brands.

Kristina spoke about:

• Growing up in Puerto Rico, where she learned the foundations of baking alongside her mother and grandmother — traditions that shaped her signature flavors today.

• Immigrating to the mainland U.S., navigating cultural challenges, language barriers, and moments of discrimination, including being reprimanded early in her career simply for speaking Spanish.

• Turning adversity into purpose, using every setback to fuel her determination to open her own bakery and create opportunities for others.

• Launching The Cake Girl, starting first with a food truck and evolving into a nationally recognized bakery, now expanding through franchising.

• Her signature Puerto Rican cake, a recipe rooted deeply in family tradition and now adored nationwide after multiple appearances on national TV.

This FOX 35 segment highlights Kristina’s dual identity as both a heritage-driven artisan and a strategic entrepreneur, reinforcing her impact not only within the baking industry but also as a Latina business leader paving the way for future entrepreneurs.

🔗 Watch the Story:FOX 35 Orlando – Hispanic Heritage Spotlight