Erin Gardner

Erin Gardner is the creator of ErinBakes.com, author of Erin Bakes Cake, and 3-time Craftsy Instructor. She’s also a regular contributor for The Cake Blog, Craftsy’s Cake Decorating Blog, and American Cake Decorating Magazine. Erin worked as a pastry chef in numerous New England kitchens, including Boston’s legendary Locke Ober, before opening Wild Orchid Baking Co. She quickly became the go-to cake designer for premiere events, competing on and winning Food Network’s Sweet Genius. Erin was named one of the best wedding cake makers in the country by both Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine and Brides; one of her cakes was also included in Brides’ Prettiest Cakes in America story. 7 years and 2 babies later, Erin decided to close up shop and continue sharing her love for baking and cake decorating through her blog, Erin Bakes, teaching, writing, and content creation. Her work has been featured in media outlets including: Oprah.com, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Town & Country, OK Magazine, Huffington Post, HGTV’s DIY Network, and more. When she’s not talking about cake, she’s exploring the NH lakes region and coast with her husband and two children.