Meet the brilliant baker at the helm of one of Britain’s best small businesses

Sensational Cakes and Desserts, which specialises in meticulously crafted, bespoke cakes made to order, has been included in the SmallBiz100 line-up.

The firm was founded by Sope Oludimu, an accountant turned baker in 2016.

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With nearly a decade of experience, she excels at creating stunning and delicious cakes for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, corporate events, and other special occasions. 

Her commitment to exceptional customer service and the use of high quality locally sourced ingredients ensures that each cake is a unique masterpiece, both visually and in taste.

(Image: Sensational Cakes and Desserts) Owner and Head Baker Sope said: “Sensational Cakes and Desserts is incredibly honoured to be recognised as one of the top 100 small businesses in the UK.

“This recognition is especially meaningful as it highlights the importance of supporting young, female, and ethnic minority owned businesses like ours.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and this recognition will inspire us to continue our journey to keep serving our delightful cakes with passion and perseverance.”

(Image: Sensational Cakes and Desserts) Following a nationwide search, Sensational Cakes and Desserts was selected as part of this year’s SmallBiz100 line-up, which showcases 100 of the most impressive independent businesses from across the nation as part of the countdown to Small Business Saturday on 7 December.

Running in the UK for over a decade, Small Business Saturday is the UK’s most successful small business campaign, which takes place each year on the first weekend in December, celebrating small businesses and encouraging consumers to ‘shop local’ and to support businesses in their communities.

“It’s great to celebrate Sensational Cakes and Desserts as part of this year’s campaign,” said Michelle Ovens CBE, Director of Small Business Saturday UK.

“This year’s SmallBiz100 list shows the huge contribution small businesses make to their communities and the wider UK economy. Despite the economy turning a corner, the nation’s small businesses continue to feel the fallout of a challenging few years and still need significant support to get back on their feet. Small Business Saturday is all about getting the nation to come out in force and show its love for our local businesses.”

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