Aug 9, 2024 - Culture

RVA baker "Kimmy Kakes" on new Netflix reality show with "American Pie" star

a woman decorates a cake with pink icing — Kim Thompson, aka Kimmy Kakes. Image: Courtesy of Netflix

Kim Thompson, aka Kimmy Kakes, stars alongside nine other award-winning pastry chefs to compete in Netflix's "Blue Ribbon Baking Championship."

Dig in: The show, hosted by chef Sandra Lee and "American Pie" star Jason Biggs, pits state fair blue ribbon-winning pastry chefs against each other for the chance to win $100,000.

Zoom in: Thompson specializes in pound cakes, including her popular "Welcome To Jam Rock," a pound cake topped with Jamaican rum sauce, and "Crush on You," topped with Oreo cookies.

She took home the first prize for her "Dear Mama" classic pound cake at the State Fair of Virginia in 2021 and 2022.
You can try one for yourself at various pop-up markets around Richmond. Check her Insta for the latest.

What they're saying: "I learned a lot about human nature on this show," Sandra Lee told Axios.

"People were behind the scenes helping their competitors get to the next level. I learned a lot about watching people give love and light and not be jealous. It was amazing."

Lee will also serve as a judge with former White House pastry chef Bill Yosses and award-winning baker Bryan Ford.

What's next: "Blue Ribbon Baking Championship" premieres Friday.

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RVA baker "Kimmy Kakes" on new Netflix reality show with "American Pie" star

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