Happy Monday, readers! This weekend, my roommate and I had the pleasure of attending a Blogger Bake Sale at the soon-to-be-opened Smash Cakes at Lincoln and Wellington. Not only did we stuff our faces with everything from lime cheesecake with Oreo crumbles, vanilla cupcakes with strawberry frosting, and peanut butter and chocolate bars, but we got the extra bonus of knowing our money went to a good cause--Share Our Strength, which helps fight childhood hunger. If you're like me, your go-to baked goods location is the delectable Sweet Mandy B's, but I love to throw in some variety and support other Chicago businesses as well. Take a look at these fabulous and talented women and keep their websites in your back pocket for your next bachelorette pre-party or bridal shower dessert.
If you're planning a party for your bride-to-be, chances are you're looking for food to serve, and that usually includes sweets. Whether it be a traditional shower with a smattering of desserts offered at the end, or a bachelorette pre-party where you open gifts at someone's apartment or rented hotel suite, having lush cupcakes, cookies, or baked goods on hand brings the enjoyment to the next level. Check out the links below for some of the latest deliciousness Chicago has to offer. As a plus, if you can line up with a charity bake sale, you get to give back to a good cause while giving your stomach--and your friends!--some extra happiness.
Check out their themed cookies--the wedding dress cookies would make amazing favors for a shower!
With flavors like the Cinnful Apple (above) and Caffeine Fix, this cupcake delivery service will please even the most eclectic crowd of party-goers.
3. Sweet Mandy B's (had to include this for those who have never experienced it!)
A true Chicago classic. Even if you don't have a shower to plan, get thy self to Sweet Mandy B's and celebrate the fact that it's a Monday. Or that it's sunny. Or that you're breathing. Any excuse is worth these insanely good cupcakes.
image via We Are Not Martha
A fellow Chicago Now blogger, Maris Callahan provides a plethora of easy-to-make, mouth-watering recipes (created especially with twenty-somethings in mind) for those of you looking to bring some homemade goods, including these guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
Offering everything from Strawlemon cookies to Lime Margarita Chiffon cupcakes, Hey Sugar can provide the exact dessert you're looking for to finish off your themed shower or party perfectly.
For more of the bloggers and bakers at the sale as well as a full recap, click here. Now go get yourself some sugar!
Smash Cake Image via In Good Taste
Filed under: bachelorette parties, bridal showers, food
Tags: bachelorette party desserts, bridal shower desserts, cupcakes, giving back
MMM...all of those look delicious!