The eleventh season of the Spring Baking Championship premiered on March 10, 2025, featuring a vibrant competition among 13 talented bakers vying for the coveted title of Spring Baking Champion along with a prize of $25,000. Hosted by Jesse Palmer, the show boasts a panel of esteemed judges, including Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown, and Nancy Fuller.
This season is characterized by a series of imaginative baking challenges themed around spring, showcasing a diverse range of culinary styles and backgrounds from contestants hailing from cities as far apart as Atlanta and Vancouver.
Among the contestants, viewers will find a mix of professionals, including chocolatiers from Michelin-starred establishments and award-winning cake decorators, all bringing their unique creative flair to the competition.
Meet the Contestants of Spring Baking Championship Season 11
1) Stacy Flores
Stacy Flores, based in Jersey City, New Jersey, serves as the executive pastry chef at Battello JC. With a rich background in several Michelin-starred kitchens, she shares her baking journey on Instagram @stacymflores, where she currently has 907 followers.
2) Jon’nae Smith
Known as Chef Jaye, Jon’nae Smith is a pastry chef from Miami who now resides in Atlanta. As a Community Advocate for Nourish the Cause, Jon’nae is also part of The New South, a collective of Black chefs in Atlanta.
3) Lauren Klein
From Freehold, New Jersey, Lauren Klein is a chocolatier and founder of Handcrafted Chocolate. She gained experience through an internship at Jean-Georges in New York and studied at Johnson & Wales. Find her culinary creations on Instagram @handcraftedchocolate, where she has over 5,700 followers.
4) Kareem Youngblood
Kareem Youngblood is a self-taught pastry chef from Brooklyn, New York, and a certified digital marketer. He has been featured on other baking competitions like Sugar Rush and Chopped Sweets. Check out his work on Instagram @kareem_youngblood, which boasts 2,349 followers.
5) Priya Winsor
Priya Winsor hails from St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, where she operates her chocolate brand, Compass Chocolates. Notably, she received the Spirit of NAIT Alumni Award from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Follow her culinary adventures on Instagram @priyawinsor, with over 400 followers.
6) Corey Jamison
Corey Jamison operates Urban Chefs Table in Washington, D.C. He holds an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts and Chef Training from Johnson & Wales University and shares his culinary journey on Instagram @urbanchefstable, currently having 2,408 followers.
7) Jamie Li
Jamie Li is a talented cake designer and mother of three from San Mateo, California. Her award-winning designs have been recognized, including the National Pastry Conference Cake Concept of the Year. Follow her on Instagram @cakebyjamieli, where she showcases her work to over 7,730 followers.
8) Julian Perrigo-Jimenez
Julian Perrigo-Jimenez owns a popular bakery with two locations in Sacramento, California. He has previously appeared on Food Network shows like Guilty Pleasures and Halloween Wars. Check out his creations on Instagram @julianspatisserie, which has 4,146 followers.
9) Paul Feybesse
Trained in Paris, Paul Feybesse has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants throughout Europe and subsequently opened Tarts de Feybesse in the Bay Area with his wife. He was honored as the San Pellegrino Best Young Chef in France and was a world finalist in 2015.
10) Raveena Oberoi
Raveena Oberoi, from Vancouver, British Columbia, began her baking career at just 16, expanding her business to two locations by the age of 22. She is the owner of Just Cake Bakeshop and co-founder of Gummy Gainz. Follow her on Instagram @ravthechef, amassing 4,715 followers.
11) Lisa Clark
Lisa Clark is an executive pastry chef at Peppers Artful Events in Boston and the owner of Cake Art Designs. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in San Francisco, specializing in Fashion Merchandise Product Development. View her works on Instagram @lisajadeclark, where she has over 1,300 followers.
12) Kari Cota
Kari Cota serves as the executive pastry chef at Pendry San Diego. Her culinary education includes studies at both the California Culinary Academy and the National Culinary and Baking School. She can be followed on Instagram @pastry_chef_kari_cota.
13) Mary-Frances Bahun
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mary-Frances Bahun is a pastry chef instructor at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. She shares her expertise on Instagram @maryfrancesbahun, where she has 263 followers.
Tune in to the Spring Baking Championship Season 11 every Monday at 8 PM ET on Food Network, with same-day streaming available on Max.