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Photo by Fawn DeVineyCelebrating her 10th year in business last fall, owner Hilary Larson remains dedicated to unique and beautiful custom cake creations, from a Tinkerbell theme for a four year old’s birthday party to a towering, delectable delight for the wrap party for John Travolta’s latest movie, The Forger. Thanks to fantastic word-of-mouth (and media attention, including an appearance on the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars), business is booming—especially in the bridal market. Larson’s creations aren’t just eye candy, they taste as good as they look, packed with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. From fresh fruit pureés to indulgent chocolate ganache, everything is made fresh to order—the shop doesn’t even have a freezer, and Larson vows it never will.
6 Inn St., Newburyport, 978-465-6057, eatcakeonline.com
READERS’ CHOICE
Cakes for Occasions
Named both by our readers and The Knot as winner of the 2014 best cake category, Cakes for Occasions’s reputation continues to grow. The boutique-style gourmet cake and pastry shop takes great pains to create gorgeous cakes matched in quality by exquisite flavors. Nut- and gluten-free options are just a few of the things that earn owner and award-winning baker Kelly Delaney a diverse fan base.
57 Maple St., Danvers, 978-774-4545, cakes4occasions.com