Meet Apna Bhakta

We had the good fortune of connecting with Apna Bhakta and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Apna, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
My thought process behind starting my own tres leches business reflects a beautiful journey that intertwines passion, opportunity, and cultural heritage. I’ve always enjoyed cooking and baking, which has always set a strong foundation for my business. After being let go from my job due to COVID-19, I saw an opportunity to pivot my career into something I love. A former co-worker who was also a good friend requested a tres leches cake for a family gathering. It was a huge hit. I knew then that it highlighted my talent and potential, leading to the realization that I could turn this into a business. My rich background, being born in Panama with Indian heritage, inspired me to create fusion flavors that differentiate my offerings in the market. With many different flavor options came more and more orders so I had to convince my husband to convert our formal dining area into a dedicated bakery, allowing me to scale up production. With increasing orders and event bookings over the past four years, I’ve established a steady business while enjoying the creative process. My ongoing goal is to create a tres leches that leaves a lasting impression on every customer, which drives my business decisions and product development.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
TresLechesByApna blends Latin American and South Asian flavors to create a one-of-a-kind twist on the classic tres leches cake. We offer a diverse range of flavors, from traditional to innovative options like Cookies & Cream, Biscoff, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Strawberry Crunch, Funfetti, Nutella, Ras Malai, and Falooda, with even more exciting flavors coming soon! I have been able to get where I am today by doing many trials with flavors and offering the best quality handcrafted tres leches. My brand is something I take much pride in. My quality, my flavors, my event setups are unique that no one else offers.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’d like to shout out my community for their support when I started my at-home baking business. The kind people, other businesses, and schools in the community supported me by ordering and posting about my business on social media. That led to larger orders and events. I’d also like to shout out to all of my event planners, brides, and grooms who have put their trust in me to provide desserts for their events.

Website: www.treslechesbyapna.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treslechesbyapna/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TresLechesByApna/