Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be voted Favorite Chef because desserts are more than sweets to me they’re edible art and a way to create joy.
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Receive Text UpdatesA rich and creamy Cinnabon cheesecake with a buttery pecan crust, loaded with Cinnabon crumbles, and topped with sweet cinnamon buttercream frosting for the ultimate cinnamon dessert experience.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My grandmother has always been my greatest culinary inspiration because she taught me that baking is about more than food — it is about love, tradition, and bringing people together. Some of my favorite memories are from Christmas time, standing beside her in the kitchen while the house filled with the smell of cinnamon, vanilla, and fresh baked desserts. She would spend hours making cakes, pies, cookies, and holiday treats, putting care and passion into every detail.
What would you do with the $25,000?Winning $25,000 would help my wife and I move to Virginia and open our dream pancake house and bakery combo. We want to create a warm, family-friendly place serving homemade pancakes, baked desserts, and sweet memories for our community.
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