Based in Chelmsford, Essex, I am the proud owner of **Baked by Nicoleta**, a **5-star food hygiene rated** home-based bakery business, officially registered since August 2023. Baking is not just my profession—it’s my passion. From timeless classics like Victoria Sponge Cake and Lemon Drizzle to the most exquisite Entremet cakes, I craft desserts that blend artistry with flavor.
My love for desserts began in primary school, when I would collect every recipe I found in magazines and newspapers, carefully writing them down in notebooks. Over the years, I gathered more than six notebooks filled with recipes, fueling my fascination with the art of baking.
Since 2021, I dreamed of opening a bakery, but after deciding to move to the UK in 2022, I postponed the idea until 2023, when I finally brought my vision to life with **Baked by Nicoleta**. The idea of creating high-end desserts truly took shape in 2021, when I attended my first masterclass course. That experience was a turning point—it made me realize that this is what I want to do forever. Since then, I have refined my skills through several masterclass courses, specializing in Entremets, tiered cakes, candy bar desserts, and pastry creations.
With a selection of over 16 gourmet cupcake flavors, I am committed to using only premium ingredients, including Belgian and French chocolate (Callebaut, Valrhona), Barry/Van Houten cocoa, 100% pistachio paste, pure fruit purées, Madagascan vanilla, and rich 82% premium butter. My dedication to perfection and love for complex recipes drive me to create desserts that are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
A devoted fan of master pastry chefs Cédric Grolet and Amaury Guichon, I continuously seek inspiration to elevate my craft. Beyond baking, I cherish my family life with my husband, Chirtu Cosmin, and our two wonderful boys (ages 3 and 9). And, of course, my love for chocolate is endless!