Baker & A Black Cat is a cottage bakery located near Placerville, owned and operated by Nikki Ozawa. After graduating with high honors from Le Cordon Bleu in patisserie and baking, she began her career as a Cast Member in the Production Bakery at Epcot, Walt Disney World, opening her bakery after returning to the Sacramento area. Nikki’s passion for the art of baking and her unique personal touches have led to her appearing on Style Me Pretty, Wedding Chicks, and Hey Wedding Lady; and being named one of the Top Ten Wedding Cake Bakers in the Sacramento area.

When not baking, you'll find her snuggled up to her not-black-cat Gambit, reading a book, or enjoying tater tots with friends. Thank you so much for voting for us—congratulations to all the winners!