Our Story
The Cooking Penguin was born from the idea that healthy desserts can be both sugar free and delicious. TCP was started by professional Chef Marco Gaona, who lost over 150 pounds with his own invented healthy and tasty recipes. Along with his partners Randy Gerson and Nathaniel Hosmer, Marco hopes to bring you exceptional cakes that delight the senses yet are also sugar free and able to be enjoyed by everyone in your family, even those who are diabetic. Check out OUR STORY section to learn more about Marco’s Journey and our mission!
All about our Desserts
All of our desserts are sugar-free and made with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Our cakes Jars are available in 6 packs of 4 oz jars and can be cold packed and shipped anywhere in the U.S.
Our Desserts
View allOur promise
SUGAR FREE
Marco hopes to bring you exceptional cakes that delight the senses yet are also sugar free and able to be enjoyed by everyone in your family, even those who are diabetic.
Locally Sourced
We believe that local is always the best! At the Cooking Penguin we source most of our ingredients from local, sustainable suppliers to ensure our cakes not only taste great but support local businesses.
Health Inspired
Marco is a true inspiration both in and outside the kitchen with his amazing weight loss story. TCP uses this inspiration to create fun, healthy and positive change to the Dessert Industry.