--- title: "Behind the Scenes at The Next Door Baker Mumbai" description: "Get a behind the scenes look at the heart of The Next Door Baker. From my award-winning studio in Mumbai to your table, I create premium eggless desserts with a decade of experience." canonical: https://mytribe.in/thenextdoorbaker/gourmet-dessert-gifting-hampers/behind-the-scenes-awards last_updated: 2025-09-28 --- # A Decade of Baking: Behind the Scenes Tribe Verified · Cakepreneur of the Year 2025 Winner By [The Next Door Baker](https://mytribe.in/thenextdoorbaker) · Delivers across Mumbai Metropolitan Area; Studio in Prabhadevi · ₹350 per box (estimate) Part of [Gourmet Dessert Gifting & Hampers](https://mytribe.in/thenextdoorbaker/gourmet-dessert-gifting-hampers). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/thenextdoorbaker/gourmet-dessert-gifting-hampers/gallery) I’m taking you inside my kitchen to show you what goes into a decade of creating eggless, fondant-free desserts in Mumbai. ## Photos and videos - [Video: It was such an honor to be recognized at the Indian Cake Awards with the 'Cakepreneur of the Year 2025' award. This win belongs to everyone who has supported me on this decade-long journey of resilience and innovation. It's truly personal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa2c11ae-27f3-463f-86d0-0d566af2d8d3) - ![What an evening at the Indian Cake Awards 2025. I'm so grateful to be celebrated among some of the finest names in the Indian baking industry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04c1f7b3-3a60-4a92-82b5-5696c0af3fd7) - ![A close-up of my 'Cakepreneur of the Year 2025' award from the Indian Cake Awards. This beautiful plaque is a reminder of a decade of hard work and passion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0fb9d5f7-1086-4bcd-917f-5058c816f827) ## About Behind The Scenes & Awards Winning 'Cakepreneur of the Year 2025' was a surreal moment, but the real magic happens daily in my Prabhadevi kitchen. It’s not just about the awards; it’s about the ten years of late nights, messy recipe failures, and finally perfecting the eggless, fondant-free textures you love. When you order from me, you get the same relentless energy that earned that title, ensuring every box that leaves my studio is as personal as it is delicious. Life is funny. I started by watching baking shows and dreaming of pastries. Now, a decade later, I am running a studio in Prabhadevi and shipping desserts across Mumbai. My journey hasn't been a straight line. There have been moments where I moped over failed recipes and times where I was absolutely exhausted. But then, an order comes in for a milestone celebration, or a customer tells me they trust my vision, and it reminds me why I started. That is the philosophy behind The Next Door Baker: real ingredients, no fake stuff, and definitely no fondant. I believe desserts are memories. Whether it is my Kashmiri Kahwa Opera for a festive hamper or a simple mini bento cake, I want the taste to stay with you. ### Why my kitchen is different: * **Eggless & Authentic:** Every single item is 100% eggless. I focus on real, seasonal ingredients like Alphonso mangoes and top-notch Belgian chocolate. * **No Fondant:** You will not find heavy fondant here. I use buttercream and ganache to keep the focus on flavor. * **Small Batches:** I keep my batches small because that is the only way to ensure quality. It also means I can focus on the small details that make your cake or favor box special. Being recognized as a 'Cakepreneur' validated my decision to prioritize passion over mass production. If you are looking for a baker who treats your celebration like her own, you have come to the right place. ## About The Next Door Baker I’m Shreya, and I’ve been running this kitchen for ten years, moving from my living room to a studio in Prabhadevi. I don't believe in corporate, mass-produced vibes; I just believe in making damn good, eggless desserts that taste like memories. 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