Let’s face it, holiday cooking and baking can be stressful! And when it’s over, you’re exhausted. Planning the menu, setting the table, coordinating the oven schedule, getting everything done on time….and holiday desserts aren’t the easiest but they are so pretty!
If you want to take the holiday dessert stress off the table (or take one to your hostess’ house), let one of Santa’s helpers at a local bakery help! And, if you slide the treat(s) onto a beautiful cake plate, no one will know you didn’t slave over it!
Located in downtown Cape Girardeau with views of the river, Bon Bon’s of Cape Girardeau is a café and bakery, serving lunch several days a week with delicious daily specials. Bakery items range from French macarons in every color of the rainbow, cupcakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls and numerous cake options including seasonal favorites like spice, pumpkin and coconut.
My Daddy’s Cheesecake has been serving cheesecakes, cakes and more to Cape Girardeau for 25 years! After enjoying a lunch of salad or sandwich, sample a piece of cake by the slice or buy a whole cake to take home! With flavors like chocolate-covered strawberry, dulce de leche and chocolate brownie mint, you’re sure to find something everyone will like. And, don’t forget the jalapeno appetizer cheesecake. It’s always a crowd-pleaser!
At Socials Cafe & Coffeehouse in downtown Cape, you can drink your holiday treat with over 15 specialty espressos in flavors cinnamon honey nut, chestnut latte and snickerdoodle latte! Or, order one of their stunning sky-high cakes in the winter spirit, caramel gingersnap or spiced donut cake (with a half dozen donuts on top!).
Remember to check the Visit Cape Dining Guide for all the local favorites!