Rising Stars: Meet Derrick Fowler of Atlanta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Derrick Fowler.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I actually got started when my kids were young back in the early 2000’s. I would doctor up box cakes for their school parties to make them taste a little better than just a box cake. I have always had a passion for great tasting desserts and after experimenting with different flavors and making my first cheesecake, I knew this is what I wanted to do. The first 2 original products on the menu back in 2005 were Strawberry Daiquiri cake and Sweet Potato Cheesecake which are still favorites on the menu today. 

 In 2009 I got the chance to attend Le Cordon Bleu in Atlanta and graduated Cum Laude in my 2010 class with a Certificate in Baking and Pastry and I am Serve Safe Certified. Since that time, I have won several awards including Best Desserts from the Family Food Fest Organization, 3 years, Atlanta’s Hottest Baker 3 years in a row and in 2025 won one of The Best Bakeries Category by the Georgia Business Journal. My goal is to continue to make you some of the most uniquely flavored desserts for your pleasure.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The road to Entrepreneurship has had its struggles. Trying to stand out and build a name for yourself is always a challenge. What helped me was getting my own niche which at the time was making alcohol infused cakes to cater to more of an adult crowd. I took some Wilton classes to help me with learning to decorate and it helped a lot. Then when Covid 19 hit, I had to pivot to try and maintain what I was building.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Derrick’s Cake Delights specializes in uniquely flavored & some alcohol infused desserts. The trick is trying to stay relevant and making changes that are necessary to make sure I have the right mix for my clients.
I am known for my Sweet Potato cakes, my Red Diva cakes and my Rivulet Pecan Orgasm Gourmet Cookies
I have won several awards including Best Desserts from the Family Food Fest Organization, 3 years, Atlanta’s Hottest Baker 3 years in a row and in 2025 won one of The Best Bakeries Category by the Georgia Business Journal.
What sets me apart from the rest os I feel that with my name being associated with my product and 25 years in sales and customer service. I understand the importance of taking care of the customer and listening to them.

What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
I don’t think it’s one characteristic to who I am because with me I do my best to treat all the same way I would like to be treated. At the same time, we are talking about business, and I learned a long time that business and friendships are two separate things and if you don’t respect the difference then everything can be much harder. Now when it comes to quality, that’s what keeps them coming back to you and hopefully you gain more trust with that.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Derrickscakedelights.com
• Instagram: Derrickscakedelights
• Facebook: Derrickscakedelights