TAMPA, Fla. — When Tampa's famous Cake Girl was still just a Little Girl growing up in Puerto Rico, her culinary hero was her chef mom, Margarita.
"She's been the one who has guided me through all of this, from when I was very little to where I am now," said the Cake Girl, aka celebrity baker Kristina Lavallee, who became a household name when she made a truly incredible GOAT cake for none other than Tom Brady.
The key to her successful power move from morning-market stalwart to star on the rise?
Perfection, of course. A drive for excellence she learned from her mama.
"It has to be perfect," said Lavallee, who has amassed a massive social-media following thanks to her whimsical creations and architecturally marvelous cakes (and PR-savvy husband Kirby).
Oh, and another thing: "It has to taste good and look good; it can't just be one or the other."
At her Carrollwood shop — at 14851 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa — the Cake Girl will honor her mom and all moms and people celebrating this weekend with special treats for Mother's Day.
This includes crazy-delicious Puerto Rican cakes, a decadently moist almond-flavored delight with rich butter-creamy frosting.
Learn more on the Cake Girl and all her delightful creations.
