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Author: Annie Bennett

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The Profitable Baker — for bakers who mean business

with Annie Bennett


You bake beautifully. But running a profitable baking business? That’s where things can get messy.

Each week, business mentor and baking industry expert Annie Bennett helps home bakers move beyond “just getting by” and start building a real, sustainable business.

Inside every episode, you’ll hear practical strategies, honest conversations, and inspiring stories from bakers who’ve turned their passion into profit. From pricing and visibility to mindset and marketing, Annie breaks down what really works — without the fluff or overwhelm.

If you’re ready to feel confident, charge your worth, and finally think like a business owner (not just a baker), you’re in the right place.



From Annie Bennett at The Home Baking Business Academy

Helping bakers to start and grow a profitable Home Baking Business.

https://anniebennett.co.uk/

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Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what the cake world looks like from the other side of the counter? This week I'm joined by Steve Golding, CEO of Vanilla Valley, one of the UK's biggest cake decoration suppliers. Steve sees what thousands of bakers buy, what's trending and where the industry is heading, and he shares it all in a warm, honest conversation. With Cake International just days away, this episode rounds off our Cake International series with a supplier's eye view of the industry. In ...
Send us Fan Mail This week on The Profitable Baker, I'm joined by Suzanne Esper, one of the UK's leading cake decorating tutors and coaches. Suzanne shares the story of how she built her career in the cake world, from her early days at the turntable to teaching and coaching decorators of every level. We also go behind the scenes of her involvement with Cake International, and talk about what the show means for bakers who want to grow their skills, their confidence and their business. With...
Send us Fan Mail What really happens when the judges walk up to your entry? This week I'm joined by David Close and Jane Hatton, Head Judges of Cake and Bake International, for a rare look behind the judging table. David and Jane share how they each found their way into judging, what the role of Head Judge actually involves, and the advice they'd give anyone entering the competition this year. Whether you're polishing your first entry or you've competed before, this is the conversation to lis...
Send us Fan Mail This week I'm joined by Natalie Porter, the sugar artist behind Immaculate Confections. We talk about how her cake journey began, how she fell for sugar flowers, and how she built a reputation for detailed, lifelike floral work. Natalie also shares her experience with Cake International: what it's really like behind the scenes, what competing and being involved has done for her skills and visibility, and her advice for any baker wondering whether it's for them. This episode...
Send us Fan Mail What really happens behind the scenes at the world's biggest cake show? And what does it mean for your business if you enter? This week I'm joined by Melanie Underwood, head of Cake and Bake International, for the first episode in our Cake International Guests series. We talk about how the show started, and how it has developed over the years. Cake International returns to the NEC Birmingham from 6th to 8th November 2026. All information about Cake and Bake International:...
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