I’m always fussing about not being able to find a good cake, so I’ve got to let you know about the one that’s in the office today. A&E editor Peggy Burch and fashion writer Barbara Bradley are celebrating birthdays and I went to Lucchesi’s to pick up a cake from the department.
Oh my. At the suggestion of one of the guys there, I selected this one: It’s a dark chocolate cake with a center layer of vanilla mousse, iced with chocolate buttercream. Unbelievably decadent. It’s rich, wonderful, and so big that I’m surprised it didn’t cost more. (It was about $35.)
The man at Lucchesi’s said they don’t make the cake, that it either came from La Baguette or from a bakery in Misssissippi (he wasn’t sure if it was Sugaree’s or another supplier).
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September 27th, 2007 at 12:16 am
We have started getting cakes for special occasions from Sugaree’s. If we can’t get them from New Albany, they are available at Holiday Ham locations. They make an excellent traditional chocolate and strawberry cake.
September 27th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
We had a wonderful black forest cake from La Baguette for a work party one time that was really sensational. Miss Muffins makes the best strawberry cake ever but they are very pricey.
October 1st, 2007 at 10:44 am
I think La Baguette is probably one of the best bakeries in Memphis. Boy, do I miss crispy, flaky, homemade danishes. When I moved here from California a few years ago, I didn’t realize Memphis was not fond of european style bakeries. Memphians (and Southerners) would rather have a good biscuit! Anyway, La Baguette’s cakes are made in the European style and they are wonderful if you have not tried them….
October 5th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
Hello! I agree that there is a scarcity of good cakes in Memphis… which is why I am opening a bakery in East Memphis.
We plan to open our doors in January and possibly have special orders for delivery during the holidays.
We will serve good, old-fashioned cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies, etc.
The should be functional by the end of October.
In the meantime, please plan on visiting the store in January!
Muddy’s Bake Shop
October 5th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
Hello! I agree that there is a scarcity of good cakes in Memphis… which is why I am opening a bakery in East Memphis.
We plan to open our doors in January and possibly have special orders for delivery during the holidays.
We will serve good, old-fashioned cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies, etc.
The website should be functional by the end of October.
In the meantime, please plan on visiting the store in January!
Muddy’s Bake Shop
July 6th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Has anyone tried the cakes that Bogie’s Deli sells? They get them from Westside Bar B Q in New Albany,MS. They come in a lot of different flavors such as strawberry, banana, pineapple, coconut, carrot cake, choc, red velvet, and yellow. To purchase entire cake you need to pre-order 48 hrs ahead I believe. The ones I purchased came frozen. Price was $35 or $39 2 years ago.I have never heard of Sugaree’s also in New Albany,MS. Thought maybe it was the same place but it is not. That’s odd 2 really great bakeries in New Albany. One of them should open a location in Memphis. I agree that LaBaguette’s is great. Best bakery in Memphis!
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