La Dolce Vita

Thefounder

Kalia Gounden is the founder, baker and creative heart behind Kakes & Kanvas, where her love of baking, art and meaningful connection is poured into every creation. With a genuine passion for making people feel celebrated, Kalia approaches each kake, dessert and creative experience with care, intention and a personal touch.

Whether she is designing something bespoke for a wedding, creating a beautiful dessert table, or leading a painting or kake decorating class, her goal is always the same — to create something memorable, joyful and made with love.