Sweety Pies Bakery
ByPink Lemonade Angel Food Cake! What a tasty treat for the office Valentine’s Day party! What a shame that my attempt at this was a failure of epic proportions…or was it…???
Had I made a decent cake, I wouldn’t have had to run over to a bakery to pick up a replacement cake to save face, and I never would have known what a gem Sweety Pies is.
This is the cake that I went with because it sounded Valentiney: yellow cake with vanilla bean buttercream filled with strawberry mousse. The cake was moist, the mousse delicate, and the frosting incredibly rich. It was pretty reasonable too; only $20 for a 6-inch, three-layer cake that was decorated simply but beautifully with pearl-sized dots in a pinwheel pattern.
I couldn’t resist the pricey milk chocolate covered cardamom spiced pistachios ($6 per bag). It was tough not to eat the whole bag in one sitting. The taste was exotic and all of the flavors complemented each other perfectly. Cardamom and pistachios are underrated, and it was nice to see these flavors paired with chocolate for an intoxicating treat. The company that makes these, Diva, also makes other tasty items like truffles and jams, sold in the antique curio by the door.
Sweety Pies also makes a quiche of the day and sandwiches, so next time you’re in the mood for lunch, you may want to stop by. You’ll love the comfy seating area complete with couches and throw pillows, perfect for chilling out with one of their various coffee drinks and a piece of pie.
