Shirley Hughes is an artist. And a baker. And a magic maker.
Her desserts and custom cakes are fantastical, with swirls of edible rice paper flourishes reaching past the buttercream-painted frosting. Classic designs with techniques she has honed over decades as a specialty baker, caterer and master of all things sugar from her throne at her kitchen and coffee shop, Sweet Cheats.
She created 850 cookies with a company logo for an important celebration. She personally brings breakfast pastries, tea cakes and custom cakes to Atlanta's hottest celebs and loves a challenge.
A dessert bar for a home dinner party might include a rainbow of sweet macarons made that morning, whimsical carrot cake pops, delicate cake bites, sculptural cupcakes, shortbread bars and cookies frosted with a scattering of edible flowers. Cheesecakes and brownies, pies and cruffles (truffle pops).
Brunch is all about custardy quiches and everything bagels, wholegrain banana muffins and blueberry muffins so light you'll want two. Or three. Her
Shirley is dedicated to her craft, mentoring young bakers and entrepreneurs and contributing to non-profits that she feels are important or personal.
https://sweetcheatsatlanta.com/