Baker Nina Gudkova Creates Whimsical Berry and Pastel Cakes

For many of us, eating sweets has been a consistent indulgence, especially given the rollercoaster-like trajectory that 2020 is on so far. But at least we have Nina Gudkova’s confectionary filled Instagram account to fall back on. Her creations combine freshness, color, and aesthetic to create whimsical treats that connect to us way more than the meticulously crafted Insta-perfection that already exists out there.

Texture is a big part of this baker and pastry chef’s signature style. She loves dipping things in pastel tones, different berries, and whipped finishes. This goddess runs a baking com[any called “Friends Forever”, which started with Nina’s own cafe. Now, she’s famous for cakes, cookies, and so much more.

Her online reviews make it sound as though anyone whose eaten at Nina’s cafes have experienced a little slice of heaven, with one reviewer calling it the “most incredible cake I ever had” and comparing the location to a cake shop invented by Willy Wonka.

The reviewer wouldn’t be wrong. So many of Gudkova’s cakes are about whimsy and escapism. Consider one single bite that combines fresh cream, light marshmallow layers, caramel ribbons, and fresh fruit that tastes like it came from an orchard – all sandwiches between hundreds of crepe cake layers.

One of this beauty’s more recent creations is this cloud-like pavlova – an homage to classic Russian desserts. Combining berries, figs, pavlova and strawberry cake all embody the complete mood of summer and an aura of love. We should all strive to recreate this cake while we’re stuck inside!