Mombasa is set for a record-breaking celebration as Amina Khalid Ahmed, an award-winning baker prepares to bake an extraordinary 1,300 kilograms of cake for the 3rd Edition of the Minat Cake Festival.

Mrs Amina, 28 years old, is the founder of Minat Bakery & Cake Zone Academy, a bakery and baking school that offers marketplace knowledge for bakers and beginners in Mombasa. 

The festival comes at a special moment, exactly one week after Amina was honored by KNCCI as the Best Women-Led Business 2025 during their annual gala dinner. 

This year’s festival is especially significant as Amina marks 10 years in the baking business; a decade of excellence, creativity, and community impact. 

"I take this opportunity to thank KNCCI for this recognition. This award means a lot to me as I am marking my 10th anniversary in this business. I am also happy to announce that I will be doing over 1300 kgs of cakes for my event this Sunday,” said Mrs Ahmed at the award ceremony held at Pride Inn Paradise Hote in Shanzu, Mombasa.

The recognition has added greater momentum to a festival already known for its creativity, scale, and community connection.

The event will happen at Amwaj Hall in Tudor, on December, 14. Tickets for the event are already sold out. 

Over the past 10 years, she has trained hundreds of bakers, mentored fellow young entrepreneurs, and transformed the pastry industry at the Coast.

This year, 50 new students will graduate, bringing the total number of bakers trained by Amina to over 500.

The annual Cake Festival has grown into a highly anticipated gathering that blends culinary celebration with business networking.

A major highlight will be the Cake Buffet Experience, a unique offering where every guest enjoys a variety of delicious cakes, carefully crafted by Amina, her team, and partners. 

“Guests will also be treated to the vibrant cake runway, showcasing stunning cake designs displayed in a fashion-show style parade,” she said.

Beyond the culinary excitement, the festival will feature panel discussions focused on business growth, entrepreneurship, and industry opportunities, creating a space for learning, connection, and empowerment.

The 2025 edition has attracted strong backing from major corporate sponsors including Mombasa Maize Millers, Legacy Kenya, Absa Bank, Taqwa Sacco, KNCCI, Swahili Pot Hub, YEPI Africa, among others.

With over 500 guests expected, including business professionals, families, influencers, and industry leaders, the 3rd Minat Cake Festival promises to be the biggest edition yet, a powerful celebration of Amina’s journey, her impact, and the thriving baking community she continues to build.