Today we’d like to introduce you to Aamina Masood.
Thanks for sharing your story with us, Aamina. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I first became interested in Pastry Arts at a young age when I used to bake with my mom. When my daughter was very young, she developed an intolerance to dairy, wheat and sugar. We had to do a complete detox.
I started experimenting with recipes and decided to go back to school to learn Pastry Arts. My first degree is in Computer Engineering. I received a scholarship to complete my associate degree in Pastry Arts and from there, I gained some experience working in the industry and various bakeries and at SMU in catering. About five years ago, I decided to officially register my business and have not looked back since.
Has it been a smooth road?
The biggest struggle is balancing work and personal life. I work full time at Collin College in the culinary department. With that and my own business, life can get pretty busy.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
I like to do mostly customized wedding cakes, however, I do get requests for parties and now I am expanding into other different desserts like panna cotta. What sets me apart is that I use majority organic and natural ingredients. I do not use any alcohol-based extracts and I use either kosher gelatin or fish gelatin in my desserts. I am known for my unusual and curious cakes. I am most proud of maintaining my standards and following my ethics. I work honestly and fairly with my clients providing the best service possible.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Yes, I think Dallas is a great place for small specialized businesses like myself. I think there is a great opportunity for growth and a very diverse population. It would be nice if the city could have a place where businesses could come together to show the community what is available. Not a farmers market but something like a pop-up.
Pricing:
- Cakes start at $25
- Cake pops $36 per dozen
- Cookies $36 per dozen
- Cupcakes $36 per dozen
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.brilliantcakes.com
- Phone: 4692354775
- Email: orders@brilliantcakes.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brilliantcakes_chef_aamina/
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/brilliantcks
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/brilliant-cakes-plano
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