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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with These Amazing Cake Artists

Hi friends! National Hispanic Heritage Month began on this month of 15th, which begins each year on Sept. 15, celebrating Latinos and their culture and their history. As a Mexican American, I am more than honored to spotlight some of my fellow talented Hispanic cake artists & content creators who make incredible creations on social media. Read on to check out their bio, desserts, and links to their social media to follow!

The Silva Whisk

The Silva Whisk

Mendy Silva, Baker & Owner, The Silva Whisk
Ethnicity:
Salvadorean
Residence: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: I love all Salvadorian food. Fav dessert – pastelitos de piña (pineapple empanadas)
Social Media Links: @thesilvawhisk (Instagram)

Black Chanel Cake

Black Chanel Cake
Cake by @thesilvawhisk

Yellow Baking Delights

Yellow Baking Delights

Eren Macias, Baker & Owner, Yellow Baking Delights
Ethnicity:
Mexican
Residence: Katy, TX
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: My favorite food is Chicken Sopes with chile guajillo red sauce and favorite dessert is Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Milk Pudding)
Social Media Links: @yellowbakingdelights (Instagram)

Willy Wonka Cake

Willy Wonka Cake
Cake by @yellowbakingdelights

Baking Encanto

Baking Encanto

Maria Luisa, Pastry Chef & Owner, Baking Encanto
Ethnicity:
Mexican
Residence: Bakersfield, CA
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: Fave food: chile rellenos
Dessert: pan dulce, conchas.
Social Media Links: @baking_encanto

Fall Themed Cake

Fall Themed Cake
Cake by @baking_encanto

A Sweet Vida

A Sweet Vida

Gloria Chamarro, Baker
Ethnicity:
Mexican
Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: I love huevos rancheros, chiles rellenos & enchiladas de mole. I don’t have dessert favorites but my top 3 are cookies, cake & flan.
Social Media Links: @asweetvida (Instagram)

Vintage Birthday Cake

Vintage Birthday Cake
Cake by @asweetvida

Chocolate Hustler

Chocolate Hustler

Adricel, Owner of Chocolate Hustler, LLC
Ethnicity: Mexican
Residence: Fontana / La Puente, CA
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: Pozole is my all-time favorite. I love churros con cajeta.
Social Media Links: @chocolate_hustler1 (Instagram)

Boho Inspired Cupcakes

Boho Inspired Cupcakes
Cupcakes by @chocolate_hustler1

Gretchen The Baker

Gretchen The Baker

Gretchen, Award-Winning Cake Designer
Ethnicity: Venezuelan
Residence: Atlanta, GA
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: As far as food, of course, arepas are my favorites. And honestly, I don’t really have a favorite Hispanic dessert.
Social Media Links: @gretchen_the_baker (Instagram)

Parisian Cake

Parisian Cake
Cake by @gretchen_the_baker

Beary Good Bakery

Beary Good Bakery

Alonso, Baker
Ethnicity: Peruvian
Residence: Overland Park, Kansas
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: I love tres leches, or alfajores, a Peruvian dessert.
Social Media Links: @bearygoodbakery

Read more on his baker interview here.

Palette Knife Cake

Palette Knife Cake
Cake by @bearygoodbakery

Jo’s Cakes

Jo's Cakes

Johany Torres, Content Creator & Cakesicle Instructor
Ethnicity: Puerto Rican & Guatemalan
Residence: Las Vegas, NV
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: I love arroz con gandules (Puerto Rican rice). For dessert, Pastelillos de guayaba (pastry with guava & cream cheese)
Social Media Links: @joscakes_(Instagram)


Read more on her baker interview here.

Summer Cookout Cakesicles

Summer Cookout Cakesicles
Cakesicles by @joscakes_

Down To The Krumb

Down To The Krumb

Leslie Soto, Content Creator & Treat Maker
Ethnicity: Mexican
Residence: McKinney, TX
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: I love Tacos al pastor and besitos de nuez (Mexican wedding cookies).
Social Media Links: @downtothekrumb

Catrina Cake Pop

Catrina Cake Pop
Cake Pop by @downtothekrumb

G Baby Cakes

G Baby Cakes

Gianna Thompson, Cake Artist & Content Creator
Ethnicity:
Mexican
Residence: Martinez, California
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: My fave food is carnitas street tacos. My favorite dessert is Flan.
Social Media Links: @gbaby.cakes (Instagram)

Floral Birthday Cake

Floral Birthday Cake
Cake by @gbaby.cakes

Florida Bakers Club

Florida Bakers Club

Irenea Aristigueta, Chef & Founder, Florida Baking Club
Ethnicity:
Dominican & Puerto Rican
Residence: Tampa, Florida
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: My favorite food is chicharron de pollo con tostones. My favorite dessert is Tres Leches.
Social Media Links: @floridabakersclub (Instagram)

White Valentine’s Day Cake

White Valentine's Day Cake
Cake by @floridabakersclub

Candy Queen Bee Baker

Candy Queen Bee Baker

Candy Low, Cake Artist & Content Creator
Ethnicity:
Mexican
Residence: Arizona
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: Tres leches (Three Milks Cake) y arroz con leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)
Social Media Links: @candyqueenbeebaker (Instagram)

Mermaid Birthday Cake

Mermaid Birthday Cake
Cake by @candyqueenbeebaker/

Berry’s Sweet Studio

Berry's Sweet Studio

Berry Rabago, Pastry Chef & Recipe Creator
Ethnicity: Mexican
Residence: Mexico City, Mexico
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: My favorite food is mole with homemade tortillas, plátano macho inside, and cheese. My favorite dessert is flan extra creamy with vanilla bean paste and basque cheesecake.
Social Media Links: @berrysweetstudio (Instagram)

Cake by @berrysweetstudio

Liciousz Cakez

Liciousz Cakez

Javier Perez, Cake Artist
Ethnicity:
Colombian
Residence: Hawthorne, New Jersey
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: My favorite food is Arroz de coco y Pollo a la Coca-Cola. (Coconut Rice and Cola Braised Chicken.) My favorite dessert is tres leche cake.
Social Media Links: @liciouszcakez (Instagram)

Marbled Wedding Cake

Cake by @liciouszcakez

Ara Signature Sweets 760

Ara Signature Sweets 760

Aracely Espinoza, Cake Artist
Ethnicity:
Mexican
Residence: Adelanto, CA
Favorite Hispanic Food/Dessert: I love some carne asada tacos with very good spicy salsa and I love Tres leches cake.
Social Media Links: @ara.signature.sweets760 (Instagram)

Fiesta Cake
Cake by @ara.signature.sweets760

I hope you enjoyed this round-up of the Hispanic talent as much as I did! I encourage you to check out more of their work by following them. I hope to bring you more Hispanic talent next year!

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