The Classics

Dessert Gallery Marks 30 Years as a Houston Sweet Spot

From carrot cake to Cosmic Birthday Cake, Sara Brook’s Kirby bakery has been serving up Houston’s favorite desserts for three decades.

09/19/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Sweetest Success

Meet the Cake Designer with the Spookiest Sugary Creations

Common Bond employs one of the world's best dessert decorators.

10/29/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Surprise inside

For Your Next Bash: Smash a Piñata Cake (or Cupcake)

Local bakeries are getting in on this sweet trend.

10/22/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

You're a Rainbow

Food News: Bid on Beautiful Gray Treats at the Depressed Cake Shop

Plus, an innovative restaurant is closing on Oct. 31.

10/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Truckin'

Rush to Get These Famous New York Cakes

This weekend's Lady M pop-up is as sweet as an Astros pennant win.

10/18/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Monday, Monday

An Ode to Empire Café's Cake Special

For just half the price, enjoy a sugar rush par excellence.

09/12/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Choco-tastic

Can These Cake Mixes Turn You Into A Baking Pro?

Tackling Godiva while attempting to not make a fool out of oneself.

08/26/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

🏳️‍🌈

Celebrate Pride Month With These Rainbow Cakes

For some of these festive desserts, a portion of proceeds go toward nonprofits and progressive causes.

06/14/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

One Belt Notch Over

How to Tame Two Monster Plates at Barnaby's

Of course you need a big salad if you're going to order the enormous slice of cake.

11/13/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Well Week

$11K Raised at Depressed Cake Shop 2018

Chefs bake up some treats to raise awareness for mental health issues.

10/11/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Salty Behavior

Prepare for Chaos at The Chocolate Bar

There are new desserts on the menu, including a midnight snack of a cookie.

09/06/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Sweet Times

SusieCakes Has Treats Worthy of Celebration (Cake)

The West Coast chain has arrived in Houston with treats you should check out.

03/20/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Fat Tuesday!

Get Wild With Three Brothers' King Cake Cheesecake and King Cake Petit Fours

Three Brothers Bakery has a pair of interesting twists on the king cake.

02/07/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Layer By Layer

Meet the Smörgåstårta, Or Sandwich Cake

The Swedish creation is difficult to build but delicious to eat.

09/12/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

Kind Comfort

You Don't Have to Be Vegan to Be Sweet on These Animal-Free Desserts

You won't believe it's not butter when you try these treats.

09/07/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

In Rainbows

Funfetti Food Fad in Full Swing in Houston

Forget about the unicorn trend. These multicolored treats are more our style.

05/08/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

Seder Sweets

It’s Pesach! Pass the Sponge Cake

How a British dessert became the go-to for American Jews.

04/12/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

Sweet & Petite

The Cake Boss Has Arrived in The Woodlands

Would you stand in line for one of Buddy's lobster tails?

02/28/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Kick Off

This Super Bowl You Can Have Your Football and Eat It Too

Local businesses are spiking these pigskin-shaped foods your way.

01/30/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

Lazy Sunday

The Prix-Fixe Brunch at Holley's Is Your Key to Sunday Success

From biscuits to bread pudding (with filet and foie gras in between), the Midtown favorite scores big.

01/16/2017 By Alice Levitt