About

Hello, I'm Baiba

I'm the heart and hands behind Lough Erne Cakes.

I moved to Northern Ireland 24 years ago and it quickly became home - a place where my passion for pastry and cake artistry really flourished. My journey started in fine dining, training as a pastry chef in a five-star hotel. But cake decorating took hold, and 15 years ago I swapped late-night restaurant service for sugar, fondant and wedding magic.

What began with one simple birthday cake grew into something far bigger than I'd imagined and, at times, far harder to tame.

Learning from the best

This industry never lets you stand still, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

That drive has taken me to train with some of the finest cake artists across Europe and the USA, and to a Paris culinary school, where working with French desserts was an unforgettable education. I've competed in international competitions, participate at a cake show in Prague, and sat on the judging panel at several competitions myself.

One of my proudest moments was creating a dessert table for a members of the Royal Family.

Beyond the kitchen

Cakes are a huge part of my life, but so is family. I'm a mum of five and grandma to three amazing granddaughters. Life is always busy, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I'm endlessly curious about anything technical, from cars and computers to house renovation and painting. I love to travel, because there's always somewhere new calling my name. And I love music, currently working towards my Grade 7 in piano and singing.

Teaching

I also run Baiba Lauzè Cake Studio & School, developing recipes and helping home bakers grow in confidence. Seeing other people succeed in baking brings me enormous joy and makes me feel slightly less guilty about my ever-expanding collection of cake tools.

If you'd like to learn with me, have a look at my private masterclasses.

What this means for your cake

I believe every couple deserves a wedding cake as individual as their love story. Whether you're picturing a timeless classic or a couture-inspired showstopper, I'm here to bring that to life, one delicious tier at a time.

Every cake is made with love, a sprinkle of perfectionism and a fair bit of obsessive attention to detail. (Okay - possibly more than a fair bit.)

When you choose Lough Erne Cakes, you get all of that experience and care poured into a design built around your story. And calm, practised hands on the day as I deliver and set up every cake myself.

Baiba