An impact so sweet, you can almost taste it! In this annual competition, one amazing baker takes home the title, $10,000, and a feature in one of the most notable baking magazines in the U.S. And if that isn’t sweet enough, the campaign benefits The Be Positive Foundation.

DOLLARS RAISED SINCE 2022

$5,258,524

Greatest Baker is proud to support The Be Positive Foundation. Every day, 46 children will be diagnosed with cancer with a 75% survival rate. Their mission is to provide financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer nationwide and fund cutting-edge childhood cancer research.

2025 Greatest Baker

Carol Burrell

A nurse and mom of four boys, Carol turned her passion for baking into a family tradition inspired by recipes from her mother and grandmother. She handpicks wild blueberries each summer for pies, and her soft, chewy “Carol’s Cookies” are beloved by family and friends.

Empowering Home Bakers

Bake from Scratch

Bake from Scratch empowers home bakers to create artisan breads, cakes, pastries, and more. Each issue provides inspiration and education to cultivate your baking skills. The new Greatest Baker will have their work shared among this global baking community.

The Critic

Brian Hart Hoffman

Brian is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bake from Scratch magazine, as well as an acclaimed author. Brian’s mission is to empower bakers, infusing his tutorials with infectious passion and humor. He demystifies baking, ensuring everyone can enjoy success in the kitchen. He personally selected one competitor to appear in Bake from Scratch.

Brian’s Pick

Jazmin Coleman

Rooted in patience and passion, Jazmin bakes slow-fermented sourdough and artisan pastries made with high-quality ingredients and care. Her cloud-soft cinnamon rolls, swirled with caramelized sugar and finished with Madagascar vanilla cream cheese glaze, are an elevated take on comfort.

Our Champions

Alexandra Stanko

2024 CHAMPION
Inspired by her great-grandmother's recipes, Alexandra enjoys crafting treats for her friends and family. Her coworkers and friends regularly commission her stunning creations, drawn to her intricate designs and heartfelt touch.
Sara Husein

2023 CHAMPION
A passionate baker from North Carolina with a lifelong love for creating delectable treats, Sara excels in crafting diverse breads and delightful cakes, and her ultimate dream is to open her own bakery.
Ginger Gaddi

2022 CHAMPION
Ginger is a self-taught baker who turned her sweet dreams into reality after taking the title of Greatest Baker 2022 by launching her own business called Creative Cakes by Ginger.
Malia Jusczyk

2021 CHAMPION
Malia created magic every time she stepped into the kitchen. This tough cookie baked her heart out as she battled cancer throughout the 2021 Competition.
Sandy Bradley

2020 CHAMPION
Sandy began fostering her cooking skills after receiving an Easy-Bake Oven at the age of 4 years old. For her, it was love at first knead from the moment she created her first batch of cornbread in her new oven.
Carol Burrell

2025 CHAMPION
A mom of four boys, Carol turned her passion for baking into a tradition rooted in family history. Her cookies and pies are made with love, using recipes passed down from her mother and grandmother, and her soft, chewy “Carol’s Cookies” are a favorite among family and friends.