--- title: "My Journey as a Baker: Professional Eggless Baking in Mumbai" description: "Discover the story behind Cakecious and how I turned my passion into a professional home bakery in Mumbai. Learn expert eggless baking techniques from me." canonical: https://mytribe.in/_cakecious_/eggless-baking-workshops/my-journey-as-a-baker-teacher last_updated: 2026-02-13 --- # My Journey from Home Baker to Certified Chef Tribe Verified · Certified pastry chef, Mumbai-based home baker By [Cakecious](https://mytribe.in/_cakecious_) · Online classes available; Offline workshops at Santacruz East or across Mumbai · ₹2,200 per person (estimate) Part of [Eggless Baking Workshops](https://mytribe.in/_cakecious_/eggless-baking-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/_cakecious_/eggless-baking-workshops/gallery) From a simple 'ek cake karke dekhti hu' to graduating from professional pastry school, this is the real, unfiltered story of how I built Cakecious in Mumbai. ## Photos and videos - [Video: It all started with "Ek cake karke dekhti hu, kya hi ho jayega..." and now, here I am, a certified baker and teacher. This is a glimpse of my journey and achievements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf500c78-c097-4f83-828b-4be671b6813b) - [Video: That moment when you get your dream baking asset! I was so excited to unbox my Unox oven, and it has been a complete game-changer for my baking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75207b2b-bc19-4232-b7af-8b08664efd17) - ![An appreciation post for my incredible support system. I was so happy to have my friends and family with me at this food exhibition, where my Korean Garlic Bun won the Best Product award!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0672cce1-5d05-47fd-88b1-7b8780b1b146) - [Video: Work hard, stay humble, and trust the process. This reel is a reminder of my journey, from learning to frost my first cake to creating complex tiered cakes. The best is yet to come.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f894711c-37cb-48c1-be74-527839be72bd) - [Video: A baker's dream tool is now my kitchen reality! Unboxing and setting up my professional stand mixer was a huge milestone for my home bakery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02ab0960-d4b1-4d78-8251-1cf7bc03a24e) - [Video: Do it angry, do it tired, but get it done. This is the mindset that has carried me through my training at pastry school and in building my own business.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/331aa67f-4fdd-46b6-abec-0bba0f3a5ef8) - [Video: Therapy is expensive, so I chose baking instead! For me, baking is more than a business; it's my passion and my happy place, from my home kitchen to professional pastry school.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e74b3e6-a045-434f-83c8-68642cdcabaa) - [Video: People often underestimate what you can achieve by selling cakes. But I am decorating my world, one cake at a time, and turning my passion into a profession I am proud of.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d64cc661-6377-4901-b46d-d1a68b919e7d) - [Video: I gifted myself a new chef coat for my birthday! Wearing this coat for the first time felt like a symbol of my dedication and how far I've come on my baking journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db5538ec-d350-4fb9-9a7b-61256cc706f6) - [Video: A week to this dream-come-true moment. Receiving my professional certification was an emotional and proud day that I will never forget.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d723e72-ea1f-4a64-92ed-ec28ee292cb1) - !["Swapnapurti" - a dream turned into reality. This Certificate of Completion for my Professional Eggless Baking & Pastry course is a testament to all the hard work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e391045-c1ec-4669-ab7b-3280cac8d75e) - ![A quiet moment of reflection and pride with my certificate. This journey to becoming a certified pastry chef has been a dream I've worked so hard for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23cfa30d-522f-4ab6-9987-13399b3cc7f7) - ![I did it! So proud to hold my certificate from the School for European Pastry. This is just the beginning of a new chapter in my baking career.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ebcadfb-419b-4ed2-b79b-d031bbcf188e) - ![Feeling accomplished and grateful. Graduating from pastry school was a huge goal, and I'm excited for everything that comes next.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1502453-091b-48bf-bfc7-cc54efad4dd8) - [Video: The finale week at the School for European Pastry (SEP)! From learning to make burger buns to mastering pizza dough, it was an incredible end to my course, culminating in receiving my certificate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d475cd4-0d32-4b86-925d-6f55aff1186d) - [Video: Fifth week at SEP, and just one week left! This week was all about breads and savory bakes, like these delicious pita breads and focaccia.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a3a5b49-f366-490a-9d9e-b787ddf0c4b1) - [Video: Fourth week at SEP was all about chocolate buffets and wedding cakes. I was so proud of this beautiful floral wedding cake I created.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95183245-60fc-4359-b449-d2803c1e7ba9) - [Video: A funny blooper from my chocolate-making class! When your chocolate is tempered perfectly, you don't need to tap the mould too hard, or this happens!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1df3ede3-b462-46a5-ae24-a86b82d66cb0) - [Video: My third week at SEP was focused on the Entremet Buffet. Look at this stunning display of modern French pastries, macarons, and desserts we created.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eeec947c-cbff-4ec3-b784-ec61b3e445a8) - [Video: The second week at the School for European Pastry was amazing! We learned to make classic cakes with complex layers, like this beautiful Black Forest cake and opera cake.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b7b47b9-499b-428f-be2c-05d387a9f454) - [Video: The chef's explanation on the whiteboard versus the stunning final result. This is how we brought the classic Black Forest cake to life in pastry school.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1594ea3-2fa9-40d3-ba54-9b6a95acc792) - [Video: My first week at the School for European Pastry was a dream. This reel shows the beautiful school and some of the first pastries I learned to make, like carrot cake and a decadent chocolate cake.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17460113-1ec5-47c2-937f-cb60579d7d68) - [Video: POV: You are living your dream. This course was on my wish list for so long, and finally taking that auto to my first day of pastry school was a feeling I'll never forget.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/487bad69-aa02-4c23-a6f5-5fe1013141d1) - [Video: On World Baking Day, here's a look back at my journey. From baking my own engagement cake to teaching classes and always working towards my goals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97fe3130-f265-4204-9db5-234427cdeda8) - ![Doing what I love most, even on my engagement day! Here I am, setting up the multi-tiered wedding cake that I proudly baked for my own special day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68c922d3-bec4-4de9-b94f-93f0ac4af83d) - ![A smile of pure happiness. I always said I would bake my own engagement cake, and I'm so proud I was able to manage it all and create this beautiful cake.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dfd68ab1-4e12-4ac8-88c8-5ef98a7553b2) - ![The final assembly of my engagement cake. It was a challenge to manage everything on the D-Day, but seeing the final three-tier cake come together was worth it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2bb72e8c-8880-4bfa-a3e9-4b36081f47b1) - ![A full view of my engagement cake. It was a proud moment to stand next to the cake I designed and baked for one of the most important days of my life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d70883c-9a7a-4a9a-88ae-a4b72a3d990d) ## About My Journey as a Baker & Teacher Building a business is not just about the perfect frosting. It meant learning the science behind eggless sponges, managing vendor lists, and eventually investing in professional gear like my Unox oven. My biggest lesson has been that if you treat your home kitchen like a professional workspace, your output changes completely. It started with a casual thought that spiraled into something much bigger. When I started, I did not have fancy equipment or a professional kitchen. I had a vision and a lot of determination. The path was not always smooth. I had to learn the hard way that home baking is 20% creativity and 80% science. That realization pushed me to join the School for European Pastry (SEP) to get my professional certification. I wanted to move beyond standard home-made quality and ensure my eggless sponges, ganache ratios, and finishing techniques met industry standards. ### The Business Reality People see the finished cake on Instagram, but the real work is in the vendor logistics, the costing models, and yes, the tedious hours of box folding. I learned to balance my role as a creator and a business owner. My journey taught me that you do not need a factory-sized setup to start. You need a solid foundation in techniques and the courage to show up every day, whether you are tired or discouraged. Now, as I teach others, I do not give them shortcuts. I give them that same professional foundation so they can build a bakery they are proud of. Whether you are looking for guidance on starting your own home bakery or want to master the science of eggless baking, my workshops are designed to skip the fluff and focus on the skills that actually build a brand. ## About Cakecious I’m Ashwini, the person behind Cakecious. I believe if I could go from being a school teacher at heart to a certified professional baker, you can definitely master your own baking journey. 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