Michelle Lu

ABOUT MICHELLE LU

Baker, influencer, and TikTok personality known for sharing her sweet creations online. Her motto is "I like to bake cute things." Her baked goods are unique because she often makes little animals out of her treats. She has amassed more than 1.7 million followers on her sweet_essence_ account.

In third grade, she started a baking club with friends called Sweet Essence. As a high school student, she played the piano and cello. She is a self-taught baker and learned her skills by watching YouTube videos.

Her favorite cake is a Strawberry Shortcake. Her other interests include K-pop music, anime, and Korean and Japanese culture.

She has Chinese heritage. She speaks Cantonese and Mandarin.

She posted a TikTok featuring the song "Everybody Loves Somebody" by Frank Sinatra in December 2022.