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Desserts by Dana: The Sweet World of Pastry

Chef Dana Herbert, owner of Desserts by Dana in Bear, Delaware, is a nationally recognized pastry artist celebrated for his stunning cakes, sugar artistry, and creative desserts. Known as “The Sugar Daddy” and “Delaware’s King of Cakes,” Dana rose to fame after winning TLC’s Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker. Trained in both culinary and pastry arts, he blends sweet and savory with expert flair, earning accolades from the James Beard Foundation and appearances on major media outlets. Chef Dana also uses his platform to promote balanced, health-conscious cooking, partnering with organizations like Novo Nordisk to support diabetes education. DeliveryRank has the opportunity and absolute pleasure of chatting with Dana.

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Delaware’s King of Cakes

Dana Eugene Herbert is comfortable wearing many hats. The owner of Desserts by Dana is a savory chef, pastry chef, baker and sugar artist. The veteran entrepreneur is also a champion. In 2010, he scored a win on TLC’s “Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker,” which led to celebrity tours and guest appearances on Food Network and Cooking Channel programs. Given that celebrities clamor for his cakes, the “Sugar Daddy” could live and work in Hollywood or Manhattan. But Herbert prefers Delaware.

‘King of Cakes’ Dana Herbert is back in TV competition mode

You want to climb back into the ring every so often - says the John Dickinson High School graduate. Herbert is no stranger to baking competition shows. In 2010, the Desserts by Dana owner won TLC’s Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker hosted by baker Buddy Valastro, owner of Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey. He’s also been on Cake Wars on the Food Network and “Cake Hunters. Cookie, Cupcake, Cake brings back Valastro, who is joined by Samantha Seneviratne. Before starting her blog Love, Cake, Seneviratne was food editor at Good Housekeeping, Fine Cooking, and Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food.