Pati cake
[a.k.a patricia soto]

Hello there!
I'm Patricia Soto  a.k.a. Pati Cake. I've loved baking with my grandmother since a young age and haven't stopped since. After finishing business school at the University of Illinois at Chicago, I was finally free to follow my dream to attend baking and pastry school. In January 2018, I packed my bags and moved to Paris, France not knowing much more than "Bonjour" and "Merci." 
After graduating from École Ferrandi, I trained under Chef Nicolas Paciello at Prince De Galles Paris, a 5 star luxury collection hotel, and in the 2 Michelin star restaurant, La Scène. I've also been fortunate enough to work for renowned pastry chefs including Cedric Grolet, Christophe Michalak, Yann Menguy, and Nicolas Haelewyn at the Taste of Paris, one of the most prestigious culinary events in France. 
I believe desserts can encourage conversations about our experiences with them, the history of their origins, and the nature of the ingredients themselves that all combine to make something satisfyingly indulgent.
I created this website as a resource for those interested in learning more about desserts including personal experiences, their history/ traditions and the ingredients that make them so special. 
I also eat lots of cake.
​And I love chocolate.
For pronunciation purposes use Spanish or follow this guide:
Pati Cake [ pah- tea cake ]
Patricia [ pah - tree - sea - ah ]