Prepare your taste buds for a story as sweet as it gets! Bakealicious by Gabriela in Forestville has been turning heads and stirring up excitement ever since the shop landed a special order from none other than pop sensation Taylor Swift.
Imagine the thrill when Gabriela Oporto, the creative force behind Bakealicious, received that magical call from Taylor Swift’s team. They wanted a cake – not just any cake – that captured Taylor’s essence and Gabriela rose to the occasion!
Crafted with precision, the Bakealicious Era Cake combines Swift’s preferred Milk Bar Cake from the famed New York bakery with Oporto’s own Chilean Mil Hojas and Dulce de Leche Cake. Finished with puff pastry horns filled with Dulce de Leche buttercream, the cake is adorned with glitter and a lavender flower, paying homage to Swift’s hit songs “Bejewelled” and “Lavender Haze.”
The excitement was palpable when word got out that Taylor Swift was sinking her teeth into a Bakealicious creation. Suddenly, everyone wanted a slice of the action! With the $65 cake flying off the shelves, Bakealicious’s sales skyrocket, tripling over the weekend.
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This surge in sales echoes the experience of New York’s Milk Bar bakery chain, which witnessed a similar rise in popularity after baking a cake for Swift’s 34th birthday in December.
For Bakealicious by Gabriela, this collaboration with Swift has elevated the store’s profile and significantly impacted its bottom line, solidifying its status as a go-to bakery in the Forestville area and beyond.
But this success story isn’t just about cake – it’s about the woman behind the bakery counter. Gabriela’s journey from her family farm in Chile to the bustling streets of Forestville shows her passion for baking and her commitment to spreading joy through her creations.
If you want to taste the magic for yourself, head down to Bakealicious by Gabriela at Shop 13, The Centre, Forestville. With gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Published 28-February-2024
