3 Best Cakes in Raleigh, NC

“The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery offers cakes, cupcakes, pastries, and espresso drinks. Sara F. is the owner of the cake shop. The bakers start with the highest quality, freshest ingredients available and rise early to prepare breakfast pastries, sweet and savory confections, cookies, bars, brownies, and of course, specialty cupcakes daily. They also offer seasonal ice cream sandwiches, homemade marshmallows, and some vegan/gluten-free options in-house, as well as a full line of locally roasted coffee and espresso drinks for you to enjoy in the cafe, on their patio, or for carry-out. Their daily menu features a wide variety of cupcakes and scratch-baked confections in many traditional and modern flavors. The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery offers a rotation of seasonal goods, gift items, and features a new flavor each week.”

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“Edible Art Bakery & Dessert Café offers a cheery, long-running bakeshop with a cozy seating area, made-to-order cakes, and seasonal pastries. The bakery has been around for many years, starting with Mrs. Lasater baking cakes from her mother's recipes in the 1950s. In 1982, Mrs. Lasater partnered with her daughter Beth Pendergrass to create Edible Art Bakery and Dessert Café. They update the café menu seasonally about every 6-8 weeks; however, custom cupcake and cake orders do not have to stay within the special menu. They have been sharing their scratch-made Southern-style wedding cakes and cutting-edge designs with people all around the world. They are currently offering take-home tasting boxes, which are available for pick-up by reservation only Thursdays to Saturdays. Their dessert bar packages can include cupcakes, cookies, macarons, brownies, cheesecakes, parfaits, petit-fours, and pies.”

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“Bakery St Honore, personalized cakes for every special occasion. Their custom cakes are crafted with artisanal care and can be tailored to your preferences, ensuring a unique and memorable centerpiece for your celebration. Their skilled bakers use time-honored techniques and the finest ingredients to create an array of delectable treats that delight the senses. Their mission is to craft exceptional desserts that inspire joy and delight, elevating everyday moments into extraordinary experiences for their valued customers. Their values of quality, creativity, and passion drive them to consistently create desserts that not only taste exceptional but also reflect their dedication to excellence and innovation. Their custom cakes are crafted with artisanal care and can be tailored to your preferences, ensuring a unique and memorable centerpiece for your celebration.”

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