Cake., Lexington

Cake.'s simple, no-nonsense business name belies a menu full of elegant dessert creations, custom-made in stunning shapes for weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, and family celebrations in a wide range of flavors and fillings. Proprietor Michelle Ryan got her start in the baking trade at the age of eight, working in the kitchen making cookies and cakes alongside her childhood neighbor, Mr. Lewis. After years of delighting family and friends with her delicious desserts, Ryan turned her hobby into a career. Now, her handmade creations frequently appear in wedding banquet spreads, Hollywood feature films, and kitchens throughout the Boston area. Ryan wills into existence multi-tier wedding cakes clothed in creamy fondant, grooms' cakes in novelty shapes, and custom-made cupcakes in flavors such as Ghiradelli fudge, bittersweet mocha, and red velvet.