He was very thoughtful with each layer, texture and flavor. “My pet peeve is when you take a bite of a dessert and all you taste is sweet” she says, “my desserts are full of flavor and they sometimes border on the salty/sweet/savory. Although she took a detour from her baking career Soudah says, “I think having been a scientist compliments my baking because I think being very precise with measurements and detail oriented makes me a better baker.” She never stopped baking of course and her baked goods only became more coveted and well-known. The series, which spans eight episodes, will eliminate one chef each week. Beginning with cookies and moving on to making dinner for her family, Soudah says “baking has always been my passion.” She became an entrepreneur in fifth grade when she started selling her cookies, cakes and cheesecakes to local families, friends and teachers. It’s been a wonderful job for this mother of four because she works 2-3 days a week, usually Monday, Thursday & Sunday. "On a day-to-day basis, I have to be quick on my feet," Fischer says.

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Meet the Competitors of Spring Baking Championship, Season 6 11 Photos Vegas Chef Prizefight: Meet the Competitors 9 Photos His use of candied orange rind  for the marmalade was genius. Finding the right balance with the coffee was key to making a successful dessert. Still, Cory was able to recover. South Pasadena Mom, pastry chef extraordinaire and winner of Spring Baking Championship, Jane Soudah, has come out with her first cookbook called Delightful Desserts.

What's your prediction? Watch Full Episodes, Get Behind the Scenes, Meet the Cast, and much more. While all three cakes would be a delightful present for any mom, the Spring Baking Championship winner was Cory.

Any mom would gladly add this dessert to her plate on Mother’s Day. Now the 'stache, curled at the ends, has become his trademark. "Being a restaurant chef, working on the line ... a lot of bakers and pastry chefs don't have that.".

I use ingredients that are sometimes surprising in desserts to create a really awesome flavored dessert that’s not too sweet.”, Recently friends Aman Thind, Amy Jones and Danielle Ashton threw Soudah a book launch party here in South Pasadena to celebrate Delightful Desserts. Courtney Silva Rezendes was the winner of the Food Network's Spring Baking Championship, "Sweet Vacations" challenge. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events. His love of baking has been a definite plus at Acre, and the dessert menu bears Fischer's influence, with offerings such as flourless chocolate torte, citrus pound cake and peanut butter pie.

She is a valuable arts advocate in South Pasadena, with an extensive background in theatre arts.

"We were definitely busy working the whole time, but there was a lot of camaraderie." The contestants are putting their final touches on their Mother's Day cakes.

For the pre-heat, the bakers had to create cocktail inspired treats that a mom would love.

Beyond being picture perfect, it was absolutely delicious. sets of twins. "And there's the excitement of having all eyes on you. But he doesn't have a sweet tooth, preferring to make delectable goodies for others to enjoy. As a culinary instructor, his knowledge is vast. In the main heat, Cory seemed almost overwhelmed by the moment. With Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale, Bobby Deen. She says “Allie and her team were able to follow the recipes and they all turned out beautifully!