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Dessert Wars champion to open highly-anticipated bakery in Tampa this fall

a perso poses in front of a flower wall with a pink neon sign that reads "Synergy Sweets"
Synergy Sweets owner Shonnika Denise poses at a big dessert competition

Synergy Sweets, the award-winning Tampa bakery, is gearing up to open its new brick-and-mortar location this fall. While the original grand opening was set for September 27, Hurricane Helen caused a delay. Once the bakery opens at 4016 W Hillsborough Avenue, it will welcome customers from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For the latest updates, follow Synergy Sweets on Instagram.

The bakery is owned by Shonnika Denise, a multi-time champion of Tampa’s Dessert Wars and recent runner-up in the Dessert Wars National Championships. Denise has earned a devoted fan base with her mouth-watering cheesecakes and artfully crafted cupcakes. Her menu features popular items like red velvet stuffed cookies, churro cupcakes, Reese’s cheesecake, and Key Lime pie.

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Rows of cupcakes, one is topped with torched marshmallows
Pumpkin S’mores Cupcakes and Cookie Butter Cupcakes by Synergy Sweets

One of the most creative bakeries in Tampa Bay

A culinary school graduate in 2015, Denise’s passion for baking was sparked by family gatherings where food played a central role in creating lasting memories. “I wanted to take control of the creative process with each new pastry,” Denise explained. “More importantly, I wanted the freedom to experiment with flavors and textures on my own terms. That’s how Synergy Sweets came to life.”

The bakery’s grand opening is eagerly anticipated by Tampa’s dessert lovers, promising to add a sweet new flavor to the city’s culinary landscape.

Follow Synergy Sweet on Instagram and its website.

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stack of cookies filled with red velvet, assortment of cake donuts topped with cookies
Photo via Synergy Sweets (Instagram)

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