Cake lovers! Here are 11 Nigerian bakers you need to know

Editor’s note: NAIJ.com contributor Ifeyinwa Nzeka recently did a post on Nigerian foodies and bloggers to follow on social media. Now, she’s back with a (not-exhaustive) list of our talented bakers and pastry chefswho rule on and off the internet.

When you look at the baking, pastry and dessert space in Nigeria today, one can’t help but marvel at how much variety we now have in terms of the cakes, desserts and sweet treats we can order for birthdays, weddings and whatever occasion you might be celebrating or just to satisfy that sweet tooth or craving!

We are amazed at the options and varieties we now have where 10 years ago, it was mostly only about basic butter or fondant cakes! And how about the royal icing era some 20 years back and beyond? It’s just great to see that we now have so much to choose from! Kudos to the bakers and pastry chefs making this happen all over Naija!

These bakers are sure to be able to satisfy the sweet craving you might have! The decadence we now see is sinful! I don’t understand how we can be tormented with so much deliciousness by these bakers, crafters or is it artists? I mean! In any case, we are loving it absolutely and like Oliver Twist, we want even more!

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1. Licious Desserts

This cake is a work of art. I mean these bakers and pastry chefs are talented! Like most of the bakers and pastry chefs on this list, Licious Desserts started from very humble beginnings, from her kitchen at home, supplying bespoke cakes to family and friends. As word got out, they began to expand, first moving to Adeniyi Jones and then to the current location of their bakery on Allen Avenue! You can follow @liciousdesserts on Instagram as well as other social media platforms for pictures of delicious cakes and desserts.

2. Cakes by Tosan 

Cakes by Tosan owned by master baker and cake artist Tosan Jemide is another one to follow. This baker is in a league of his own being the go-to baker for a number of socialites, celebrities and discerning brides. Follow @cakesbytosan on Instagram for more “edible delights”!

3. I Luv Desserts 

I Luv Dessert is run by pastry chef Peju, who produces desserts, sweet treats and fresh bread for events.  iluvdessertsng is definitely one Instagram account to follow!

4. Anna’s Sweet Treats 

Run by cake artist, Funmi Ajayi, @annassweettreats cakes are a work of art from every cupcake to cake as you would find in her Instagram posts.

5. My Soko Lad

This luxury brand for chocolate lovers is run by the lovely Afolabi Ogunbanjo, who walked away from an enviable oil company job to pursue her dream of building a chocolate making brand. Follow @mysokolad so you are up to speed on chocolate trends.

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6. I am Cookie Jar 

Chef Eros is the man behind @iamcookiejar . We saw him start this baking business from the comfort of his home. Today, he has locations in the heart of Lagos. Follow @iamcookiejar on Instagram for pictures of great cakes and desserts that will make you drool.

7. Fifi’s Oven 

Fifi’s Oven is run by the lovely Fisayo Olaleye and she’s been in this space for a while, long before a number of newbies dreamt of baking as a career or business. She’s been around this space for 19 years. It’s not difficult to see how and why her business has stood the test of time from her humble beginnings. I remember ordering and then picking up cakes from her home and then she opened up her bakeshop within the same vicinity at Anthony Village and then recently set up shop in GRA, Lagos. I must confess that her chocolate cakes are absolutely decadent! Yum! If you love cakes or are a sweettooth, follow @fifisoven and be tortured!

8. Sweet Tooth Desserts

Okay, we can’t get over that perfectly formed, scrumptious looking crème caramel. If you are in Abuja, here is one for you! There is scrumptiousness going on @sweettoothdessertsabuja by Amaka.

9. Cupcake Couture 

Okay, she had us at rum and raisin and pina colada chin chin! @cupcakecouturelagos by Uzo showcases her lovely specialty baked goods, cakes, cookies, chin chin and cupcakes! This “foodpreneur” also post pictures from her garden and it’s lovely to see how well she is doing experimenting with various vegetables and herbs in her home garden.

11. Sweet Indulgence by Ola 

Sweet Indulgence by Ola is run by Olamide Smith who left her full time job to follow her passion for baking, combining her cooking and creative talents. This 2013 Baker of the Year (Wed Awards) can be found following her passion, which means cakes, lovely desserts and sweet treats for our viewing pleasure @sweetindulgencebyola on Instagram.

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This list is by no means exhaustive so if we missed out your favorite baker, cake artist or pastry chef, we would like to know in the comments section so we can follow too!

Ifeyinwa Nzeka is a Cordon Bleu trained chef, hospitality practitioner and blogger who is passionate about Nigerian food and cuisine.

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