Margaret Braun

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Margaret Braun (born 1962) is a prominent New York City baker. [1] She has funded architecture and art tours in Europe through bakery work, and this visual education is apparent in her innovative cakes. Braun's cakes have been lauded in a long list of American magazines, television programs, and in a 2001 book. She has consulted on and cooked for the movie the Great Wonderful. [2] Oprah Winfrey is a notable celebrity fan. Some of Braun's more well-known designs and their artistic inspirations include:

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