Baking just got a delicious upgrade thanks to The Dessert Mixologist, a women-owned company founded by long-time friends Rae Guillermo and Lorrie Popik. Their innovative, patent-pending dessert mix is plant based, customizable and fun. Add your favorite beverage — alcoholic or non-alcoholic — and you have an indulgent, dessert that’s ready in minutes. (Yes, minutes.)
This one-of-a-kind treat caught our attention! Latham Seeds has invited The Dessert Mixologist to join our 2025 Dealer Kickoff event in Mankato. But as we discovered, their story goes beyond sweet flavors. It’s also one of friendship, innovation and heartfelt giving.
Meet the Mixologists
Rae and Lorrie met at the University of Northern Iowa and have been inseparable ever since. Rae spent 25 years in product development and R&D at Cargill, while Lorrie brought decades of retail and marketing experience from Macy’s and Verizon. After retiring from their corporate careers, the two combined their strengths — and their shared love of dessert — into a new venture that makes baking easy, fun and social.
With just three ingredients (your favorite drink, water and oil) and a microwave, anyone can whip up an eight-serving dessert in no time. It’s as simple as: Measure. Mix. Microwave. Whether you’re planning a girls’ night, a holiday party or a Wednesday, it’s a treat that never fails to impress.
Mixing in a Meaningful Mission
What really sets this company apart is its purpose. A portion of profits from every Dessert Mixologist purchase goes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The cause is deeply personal to both founders, who lost two sorority sisters — and Rae’s sister — to blood cancers. Supporting research and raising awareness is baked into everything they do.
At Latham Seeds, this mission aligns closely with our own Seeds of Hope initiative, where proceeds from select hybrids support the American Cancer Society. That’s why we are so proud to share The Dessert Mixologist with our Dealers — and now, with you.
If you’re looking for a gift, a conversation starter or just a really good reason to say, “cheers,” visit dessertmixologist.com and grab a mix (or two). You’ll satisfy your sweet tooth and support a worthy cause with every bite.
Here is just one of their favorite boozy recipes for you to try.
Tres Leches Rum Cake
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Wire wisk
- 1 Microwaveable pan
Ingredients
- 1 package of The Dessert Mixologist Vanilla Mix
- ¾ cup coconut rum we prefer Malibu
- ½ cup water
- 2 Tablespoons oil we love avocado oil
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups whipped cream
Instructions
- Pour rum, water and oil into a medium bowl. Add one package of Vanilla Mix.
- Mix it up using a wire whisk. Pour into a greased microwaveable pan (NOTE: an 8” or 9” round or square pan will do)
- Place the pan in the center of the microwave. Bake on high for 5-7 minutes (NOTE: Times are based on 1200-watt microwaves)
- Let cool.
- While cake is cooling, combine the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk.
- Use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the COOLED cake.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the top of the cake, making sure to pour near the edges and all around.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight, to allow it to soak up the milk.
- Spread whipped cream over the top of the cake.
- Portion into 8 pieces. Serve!