The Big Bake

Team Sugar Sleigh

Lead: Ann Alaboud

Hometown: Apple Valley, MN

Occupation: Owner and Pastry Chef, Sweet Treasures Bakery

Team Members: Brie Lourdes Darling and Julie Jensen

Ann holds an associate degree in Culinary Arts and Baking. She has extensive experience creating cakes with dynamic elements such as music, erupting volcanos and light-up features. Ann won the Magic Episode on Cake Wars in 2016 and has returned to Food Network for The Big Bake show. Ann’s teammates are Brie, an artist who works well under pressure, and Julie, a self-taught cake artist who has run her own cake shop for 14 years.

Sweet Words

Emma Anne

Absolutely amazing place!! I love the Gluten Free options… Not many places have amazing Gluten Free Cupcakes… But this place does and does it well!! I have never been disappointed and the staff is knowledgable and friendly. Makes for an all around great experience. Highly recommended to everyone especially if you are Gluten Free. PS the cakes are stunning and cupcakes are adorable.

Deborah Luck

The best cupcakes I have ever had! I have tried many cupcakes on my travels, from Paris to NYC to other major cities. These are by far the best EVER! Her frosting is a rare gem to find and it is right here in Minnesota! Her creativity with wonderful flavors and artistic display of the cupcakes is a rare talent! She incorporates organic ingredients into the cupcakes which is an extra bonus on these delicious delicacies! Simply the best ever cupcakes!!!

Skylar Davis

Literally whenever I try to cheer up my best friend I always come here because I know their cupcakes are delicious and always unique! Always leaving with a smile from the great customer service.

Tim and Ron

We were absolutely thrilled with our cake! Ann did a tremendous job, and our guests were absolutely in love with our cake. Our photographer was practically begging us to not cut into it because of how beautiful it looked! Ann, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for all the hard work you put into our cake. We will treasure the photos and memories of it forever!

Sarah Carlson

This was WONDERFUL!!! People are still talking about this cake – not just how amazingly well done it is, but also DELICIOUS! Thank you so much for putting together such a beautiful work of art for this very special event. We’ll definitely be checking in with you again!

Pipita Block

How lovely is this bakery. I finally had the opportunity to visit and let me tell you it was a sweet dream come true. As soon as I entered the store I got greeted by the amazing bakers and the smell of baked goods was so inviting that I could not help myself but buying and trying different flavor of cupcakes. I even bought cakepops. Frequent customers can enroll and get points. How cool is that!!! I can’t wait to come back for more. Simply delicious!