Dessert Wars Orlando 2026 brought the heat and the sweets! Celebrity cake designer Kristina Lavallee led the judging panel at America's Largest Dessert Festival, where Cantreats by Cantrese claimed first place, Angelyne's Cookies took second, and 13-year-old Sweet Danika earned an inspiring third-place finish. Discover the winners, judges, and unforgettable moments from Orlando's sweetest competition!

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

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.