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I don’t know about you, but I need a regular sugar fix. I don’t seek out sugar often, but when I do, I need it to be uber-delicious, decadent and heavenly all at once, while also squashing my cravings. In my search for the most satisfying desserts available in my area, I wondered: “Where are the Black bakers whipping up the desserts of my childhood? I craved bread pudding, cobbler, sweet potato pie, lemon pound cake, beignets and brownies. And what about those birthday cakes with thick buttercream icing and strawberry filling? Yum. Or maybe you’re vegan or have a gluten allergy but still want a sweet treat made with love.
So I went on the hunt, and here’s a list of what I found. Check out our list of Black bakers and black-owned bakeries near you to get your fix. There’s something here for everyone.
SOUTHEAST
B. Sweet Bistro and Bakery
Location: New Orleans, LA
Owner: Cake designer, Brittney Walker
Specialties: Sweet potato and bananas foster beignets, specialty cakes and a full bistro menu
Must Try: Beignets - sweet potato, bananas foster, berry bliss or savory beignets - seafood or cheesesteak stuffed
Seating: yes
Shipping: No. Not currently
Website: bsweetorelse.com
Keisha’s Cakes
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Owner: Netflix “Sugar Rush” contestant, Keisha Gaines
Specialty: Extravagant, custom-crafted special occasion cakes and cupcakes that are works of art. She also has cake decorating classes.
Must Try: Cake Jars (taste Keisha’s popular flavors in small cake jar portions, including vanilla, almond, chocolate, red velvet and carrot cake)
Seating: No
Shipping: No
Website: keishacakes.com
TC Bakery
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Owner: Baker, Jennifer Young
Specialty: Traditional layer cakes, bundt cakes and cupcakes
Must Try: Old-fashioned bundt cakes
Website: tcbakery.com
Seating: No
Shipping: No
Swank Desserts
Location: Summerville, SC
Owner: “Best Thing I Ever Ate” star, Danetra Richardson
Specialty: Cookies, cakes and brownies
Must Try: Brownies in dark chocolate, Nutella and salted caramel
fudge flavors
Seating: Yes. Limited
Shipping: Local delivery
Website: Swankdesserts.com
Pastry Addict
Location: Atlanta, GA
Owner: Celebrity cake-designer, Daneisha Simon
Specialty: Luxury, unique special occasion cakes, cupcakes, mini desserts and cakesicles for events
Must Try: Cakesicles
Seating: No
Shipping: No. Local delivery.
Website: pastryaddictco.com
Indulge Cupcakes
Location: Atlanta, GA
Owner: Best friends Patti Williamson and Sherita Kimpson
Specialty: Custom cupcakes and special occasion cakes
Must Try: Red Velvet or Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Seating: No. Drive-thru pick-up available
Shipping: No. Local delivery
Website: endulgecupcakes.com
The Avenue Bakery
Location: Baltimore, MD
Owner: retired UPS manager, James “Jim” Hamlin
Specialty: Rolls, cinnamon buns, croissants, bread pudding, cobblers, lemon pound cake
Must Try: Pappy’s Dinner Rolls
Seating: Yes
Shipping: No
Website: theavenuebakery.com
SOUTHWEST
Southern Roots Vegan Bakery
Location: San Antonio, TX
Owner: Husband and wife team, Marcus and Cara Pitts
Specialty: Vegan, nut and soy-free cookies, doughnuts, and pies
Must Try: Red Velvet Cake Donut
Seating: No
Shipping: Yes. Nationwide shipping and local delivery
Website: Southernrootsvegan.com