Saskatoon baker takes home title on Food Network competition

A Saskatoon baker known for her elaborate cake designs out dueled the competition on television.

Annissa Cheyne from Sweet Wheat Bakeshop appeared on an episode of the Food Network TV series The Big Bake Monday evening.

She impressed the judges with her ice fishing themed s’more cake and took home the $10,000 prize money.

The TV competition features teams of three having five hours to design, bake and decorate a grand-scale cake creation based on a particular theme.

After being declared the winner, Cheyne gave credit to her teammates, Trisha Skalicky from SharpTooth Treats, and Janelle Mulhall with Artisan Sweets YXE.

“I am so proud of my team. I couldn’t have done it without them.”

“I am feeling amazing,” she said.

Cheyne said she is splitting the prize money with her team. She plans to use her winnings to grow her business and pay off her student loan.