Looking for something sweet? Birmingham has several great independent dessert shops that sell the most luxurious cakes that will make your heart sing.
Desserts may be high in calories but they are great for special occasions and just as a pick-me-up sometimes. Some of the cake shops are also great at wedding cakes - so anyone searching for their perfect wedding cake should give these local businesses a ring.
Buying yourself a slice of these soft and sumptuous cakes might be one of the tastiest ways to support a local business.
Here are eight of the best independent dessert shops in Birmingham that sell amazing cakes too:
1. Kiss Me Cupcakes, Alvechurch Road, Northfield
Independent bakery, founded in 2008, provides deliciously baked cakes, beautifully decorated for many different occasions including corporate events, local events, weddings, baby showers, birthdays, and family celebrations! Rated with five stars on Tripadvisor. (Photo - mchebby - stock.adobe.com)
2. Cherry Reds Cafe Bar, Birmingham city centre
Cherry Reds Cafe bar in Birmingham city centre serves homemade cakes as well as breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and more. You can also hire it for events. It’s rated 4.5 on Google. (Photo - Cherry Reds Birmingham)
3. La Brioche, Moseley
Rated 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor - La Brioche offers a wonderful variety of desserts, including cakes, that are to die for. Located on Moseley High Street - this is a must visit for dessert lovers. (Photo - Unsplash)
4. Petits Fours Patisserie, Sparkhill
Petits Fours Patisserie is an elegant, independent bakery and premium café located in Birmingham, West Midlands. They specialise in a wide selection of tempting desserts including the finest celebration cakes, birthday cakes and wedding cakes. They were rated 4.4 on Google. (Photo - New Africa - stock.adobe.com)