Get to know the face behind the cake
Elizabeth Irla, Pastry Chef and Owner
Elizabeth started her baking career in her grandmother's kitchen, baking a cake for Christmas in 2011. Ever since then, the sugar has flowed through her veins. Elizabeth went to a local technical school and competed at the State level in their Culinary Arts Program. After high school she attended the World's Premier Culinary College, The Culinary Institute of America in New York and earned her Associate’s Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts.
Capturing Memories
While in New York, Elizabeth worked in a Michelin starred restaurant. After culinary school Elizabeth has worked at profound businesses in the pastry industry in Downtown Rochester, West Bloomfield and Ferndale. During her entire career, Elizabeth has been pouring her everything into Lawenda Desserts.
A name true to the heart
Lawenda Desserts LLC
Lawenda (pronounced lah-ven-da) translates to lavender in Polish. Elizabeth has deep Polish roots and knew that she had to hold a space for it in her business. But why lavender? Back in 2017, Elizabeth made honey lemon lavender cupcakes for her cousin's baby shower. This was the first time she had really branched out from the normal chocolate and vanilla flavors, to a unique and new flavor. Lavender has always had a special place in Elizabeth’s heart, and she knew it needed a special place in her business.
