Emily Nejad, Bon Vivant Cakes

Known for her cutting edge cake designs and her joyful personality, Queen of Cakes Emily Nejad runs one of the most creative cake spots in the nation. She’s known for her wild designs and her trademark Shag Cake. In 2021, she pivoted from taking custom orders to offering a full calendar of weekly cake and treat workshops! She even has a happy hour inspired workshop complete with snacks and a cocktail! We stepped into the kitchen to discuss how she got into the world of cakes and how she found her unique voice in the industry. Plus, she walks us through her favorite designs and some of her baker’s dozen tips. Emily also shares how the pandemic impacted her business and led to a pivot in her main offering. And she dishes out some inspiration for aspiring bakers! We frost the cake with a round of rapid fire, hearing what her favorite cake flavor is, her favorite Chicago restaurant, and we get her extremely educational opinion on whether or not box cakes get a bad name! To read more about Emily and sign up for her workshops, go to her website: https://www.bonvivantcakes.com/