UCF: Kirby Lavallee ’09 on Building The Cake Girl and Scaling a Dream Into a Flourishing Business

In the UCF Alumni Association feature titled “How Kirby Lavallee ’09 Baked Business Success from a Dream and a Food Truck,” UCF spotlights Kirby’s entrepreneurial leadership and the pivotal role he has played in building and scaling The Cake Girl alongside his wife and business partner, Kristina Lavallee.

The article highlights Kirby’s evolution from UCF graduate to entrepreneur, detailing how his operational experience, strategic mindset and community-driven leadership helped transform The Cake Girl from a small dessert truck into a full bakery and thriving brand.Key moments include:

• Launching The Cake Girl food truck in 2016 with Kristina, blending her baking artistry with his business strategy.

• Navigating early challenges while building a distinctive brand rooted in quality, creativity and customer connection.

• Scaling from mobile operations to a brick-and-mortar bakery — and now to statewide and national recognition.

• Supporting Kristina’s vision and playing a central role in day-to-day operations, community engagement and brand expansion.

This profile highlights Kirby’s integral role in The Cake Girl’s success and his commitment to building a business that uplifts community, celebrates culture and creates opportunity.

🔗 Read the full article:How Kirby Lavallee ’09 Baked Business Success from a Dream and a Food Truck: https://ucfalumni.com/blog/how-kirby-lavallee-09-baked-business-success-from-a-dream-and-a-food-truck/