At the heart of today’s modern cake artistry stands Chef Anna of Florea Cakes, a pastry chef and educator who has redefined what bakers can do with wafer paper. Originally from Russia and now thriving in the United States, Chef Anna combines her engineering background with a passion for design and flavor to create edible art that inspires bakers worldwide.
A Journey Rooted in Passion
Chef Anna’s love for baking began when she was just seven years old, baking cookies for her mother. This simple act sparked a lifelong obsession with baking and artistry. Self-taught and heavily influenced by European flavors, she developed a style that moves away from overly sweet desserts and leans into elegance and refinement. Her discovery of wafer paper became the turning point of her career — offering her the versatility to create breathtaking designs that could withstand even the challenges of Florida’s humidity.
The Discovery of Wafer Paper
What makes Chef Anna unique is her dedication to wafer paper as both a medium and an art form. While her journey included fondant and sugar flowers, it was wafer paper’s adaptability that captured her imagination. She quickly realized she could design delicate roses, peonies, ranunculus, and more with efficiency and beauty, saving time while elevating her artistry. Wafer paper became her signature, and her designs are now admired by bakers across the globe.
Teaching and Inspiring a Community
In 2017, Chef Anna began sharing her skills through online teaching. By 2020, she dedicated herself entirely to wafer paper artistry. Through her YouTube channel, Instagram, and Florea Cakes Academy, she provides bakers with step-by-step tutorials, templates, and live coaching sessions that empower them to find their style and master the craft. Her courses go beyond technique — they give students the confidence to create cakes that are true works of art and to price their artistry with value.
Wafer Paper in Her Hands
For Chef Anna, wafer paper is more than a decorating material — it’s a tool for storytelling. From elegant wedding cakes adorned with lifelike florals to sourdough bread stenciled with intricate patterns, her creations show how wafer paper can transform simple bakes into extraordinary displays. With every project, she proves that edible art can be as durable as it is beautiful.
Oasis Supply & Chef Anna
Chef Anna trusts Oasis Supply for her wafer paper, and Oasis Supply is proud to support her artistry. With high-quality wafer paper and edible decorations, Oasis Supply helps bring her vision — and the visions of countless bakers — to life.