Los cinnamon rolls mas conocidos de Saint Cloud están hechos en Cakes Pastries and More
- Ramon Valles
- 4 hours ago
- 3 min read
Saint Cloud, FL
We traveled to Saint Cloud, FL, to visit Cakes, Pastries & More, a local business led by owner and pastry chef Laura Figueroa, who opened the doors of her kitchen to show us her process, recipes, and vision.
This Qbon Spotlight focuses on the product, technique, and story behind a bakery that makes everything from scratch and has earned its place in the community through consistency and quality.
From the Kitchen: Cinnamon Rolls Made From Scratch
During our visit, Laura Figueroa walked us step by step through how she prepares her cinnamon rolls, one of the bakery’s most popular items.
We tried two versions:
A classic cinnamon roll with house frosting and Nutella
A special coquito cinnamon roll, a signature version with unique flavor
Both stand out for their well-developed dough, balanced sweetness, and clean execution that reflects experience and attention to detail.
Artisan Baking: Ciabatta and Oat Bread
Bread is another strong focus at Cakes, Pastries & More. Laura also showed us how she makes her ciabatta bread, with great structure and texture, perfect for sandwiches.
Using that same ciabatta, she prepared her turkey sandwich, showing how quality bread can elevate a simple preparation.
She also prepared her avocado toast using her oat bread, a lighter and well-balanced option that works perfectly for this type of dish.
The Story Behind the Business
The story of Laura Figueroa goes far beyond baking. Laura was married to Rafael Figueroa, a veteran, whom she lovingly cared for until he passed away last year.
Rafael was one of the biggest motivations behind Laura’s journey into baking. During his illness, she learned to cook and bake with special diets in mind, as he was on dialysis. That experience strengthened her skills and gave deeper purpose to her work in the kitchen.
Before becoming a full-time baker, Laura owned a beauty salon. Over time, baking became a form of personal therapy, a space for healing, creativity, and expression.
After moving to Florida, she made the decision to fully dedicate herself to baking and turn her passion into a business.
She also wanted to teach her daughters the value of hard work, effort, and building a living with discipline and purpose. In addition, her father was a constant source of motivation. When Laura decided to open her business in Saint Cloud, he gave her his unconditional support, helping give her the strength to take that step.
This story is an essential part of what makes Cakes, Pastries & More a business built on purpose, heart, and vision.
Technique, Product, and Vision
This Qbon Spotlight is not only about recipes, but about understanding the process behind every product. From cinnamon rolls to artisan breads, everything is made by someone who respects the craft and the time it takes to do things right.
That dedication is what makes Cakes, Pastries & More more than just another bakery, but a solid project that truly connects with its community.
Support Local with Qbon
Cakes, Pastries & More is one of the local businesses you can discover and support through Qbon. If you are in Saint Cloud, FL, this is a must-stop for enjoying high-quality, from-scratch bakery items.
This content was produced as part of a Qbon Spotlight.
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