The Tastiest Cupcakes in Detroit

Mexicantown Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (117) • $

"We made an impromptu visit to Detroit's Mexicantown neighborhood on an unseasonably warm day. The bakery is across the street from Clark Park, has easy street parking, and had the most amazing selection of sweet treats. And then we saw the case of warm savory items, and our lunch plan was set - empanadas and treats in the park. The hardest thing was picking, and the Buttercream Yo Yo won. It was huge and flavorful and satisfying. The two empanadas I tried were equally good - one with chicken and one with ham and cheese. The prices were great and the service was friendly. Definitely recommend!"

East Detroit Bakery & Deli

★★★★☆ 4.1 (109) • $$

"This bakery is just a local treasure that I love to visit for the best freshly baked Italian bread and their huge selection of cheesecake by the slice. Personally I'd highly recommend the baked cheesecake and the key lime cheesecake. Call before going for a loaf of their Italian bread, because they can't keep it on the shelves."

Good Cakes and Bakes

★★★★☆ 4.3 (145) • $

"I've heard great things about this place and was very excited to try it. Parking is scarce around here but there is a parking lot across the street that you can park in. The shop is cute and clean and the employees are very nice. I tried a strawberry cake, a banana bread and a parfait and I can say the banana bread was my favorite. But I'm always partial to banana bread. Definitely try themOut if you are looking for a good sweet!"

Just Baked

★★★★☆ 4.3 (28)

"Excellent, friendly and fast service. Delicious cupcakes and coffee! I can see why this place was voted Michigan's best cupcake last year.Large variety of cupcakes, brownies, and other baked goods. They serve ice cream too.They also have breakfast and lunch items. I need to come back and try a breakfast bagel sandwich, salad, and a wrap. Everything looks really good.I loved my carrot cake cupcake! So moist and the buttercream is amazing. My friend said his brownie was fabulous too. My lavender latte was divine and my friend thought his regular coffee was high quality too.Very clean and fun decor. Seating is spaced out so you have privacy. There is even a fireplace. I like the ambiance! Easy parking in the strip mall.I plan on being a regular!!"

Sweetheart Bakery

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (10)

"Sweetheart Bakery did our wedding cake and dessert table and our guests talk about how good it was every time we see them! The whole staff was friendly, prompt, and saw our vision of our cake perfectly. Truly professional and passionate about their work. Our dessert spread included cupcakes, mini cake, Eclairs, cannolis, and macaroons. They were such a hit and the cupcake filling was to die for. Our wedding cake had so much beautiful detail and was so tasty. I would recommend them for any of your special events or family gatherings! Stop by and give some of their goodies a try!"

Iversen's Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (45)

"I grew up in Detroit with Iversen's just down the road, near the SE corner of Grand River and Lahser (that's "Lasher" to you non-Detroiters!) in Redford, Michigan.They moved to Dearborn years later and this is a more recent relocation within Dearborn.The cookies with buttercream icing (made with real butter and you can taste it!) are tender and buttery but royal icing would be better and less messy!The cupcakes are beautiful little creations, with creative flavors like German Chocolate and Chocolate Overload, piled high with frosting.My other half went here to get my birthday cake for me, as I'd grown up with a duo birthday cake from Iversen's (my sister's is a week before so we would have a big sheet cake with Santa and reindeer on it!).It was a sweet, light feeling marble cake with tons of buttercream frosting, a holiday decorations and when he got it home, I put my vintage Santa and sleigh on it, just for old time's sake.Pricing is good ($22 in late 2018) for an 8 generous serving cake that's fresh-made by a real bakery!"

Never Forgotten Bakery

★★★★★ 4.5 (6)

"Never Forgotten Bakery has taken over for the former, Sunflour Bakehaus. The new location is in a strip mall off of Orchard Lake Road. The service is always pleasant and cheerful, and they give you that awesome feeling of community and family. The favorite of mine, and I'm sure a lot of others would agree, is the Old World Bread. It is simple, but delicious. Come a little after 11am and get it still warm. It makes an amazing grilled cheese. It's a must try. Other kinds of bread are made throughout the week and they are always changing for days and with the holidays. Along with bread there is a wide variety of things like cookies, pastries, muffins, and scones. A visit on a Saturday will get you fresh made pretzels that are a must. They have started create a website you can order ahead on some products. Check it out if you are in a hurry. If you are like me, you can hit the gym down the road, burn off calories, and replace them with delicious carbs with no guilt. :)"

Edita's Cakes

★★★★★ 4.8 (20) • $

"My favorite cake place!!! Family owned and operated and they are so pleasant to work with. Each cake is absolutely beautiful and tastes even better. They do tend to have many orders so if you plan on ordering, make sure to do it ahead of time! Highly recommend Editas gorgeous, tasty cakes!"

EnJoya Sweets

★★★★★ 4.5 (26)

"As long as I have lived close in the area of this bakery, I just learned about it last week! After viewing the IG page, and looking at all of the sweets, I knew I would visit the bakery soon!I went this morning, and the lady behind the counter was nice, and informed me that the bakery is temporarily going to be open only on Fridays and Saturdays. She also explained the menu and how they offer vegan options. There were different variety of donuts, cookies, cake slices, cupcakes available. I tried a glazed donut and ordered banana pudding. The donut was delicious! I haven't tried the banana pudding yet, but I can't wait to eat it! I'm definitely going back soon to try other goodies that they offer!"

Union General

★★★★☆ 3.8 (36) • $$

"This place has really awesome cupcakes. Actually the best! They are very heavy for being a cupcake. Super cute store right next to the Clarkston Union Bar with its world famous Mac n cheese. In 2015 USA Today voted it top ten in America. They have served over a million orders of just mac n cheese. This is the little general store and bakery that is right next door."

Sweet Treats Cakes & Pastries

★★★★★ 4.8 (9)

"I happened into this store and OMG!!! SO GOOD! THE OWNER IS REALLY SWEET! I tried the Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cupcake and it's a taste of heaven! Open Tuesday-Saturday from 9-6pm. Black owned business and everything made from scratch!!!"

Patisserie Parmentier

★★★★☆ 4.3 (18) • $$

"The best cake maker ever. The best cakes, the best cookies, the best designs, the best taste, the best price. Hands down. I've been ordering from John and Lisa for like 15 years now, and I've also tried sooooo many local cake places- hands down, they are the best. plum market now carries their goods if you want a preview!! It's not on the menu, but ask for Funfetti flavor for the cake!!"

Christine's Cakes & Pastries

★★★★☆ 3.6 (138) • $$

"Wow! Highly impressed! This review is for the 2 cakes I was able to sample this weekend. I cannot comment on the service personally, as I did not visit this location. But after sampling 2 cakes from Christine's Bakery, I can tell you that I will be back in the future to purchase some of her amazing creations for my own parties. We attended a double birthday party this past weekend for some very close friends. The wife/mother of the birthday persons purchased 2 cakes from Christine's and couldn't stop raving about how delicious they were. She told me she always gets her celebration cakes from Christine and has never been disappointed, nor has her guests. The one cake for our friend's 50th was the ever so famous "Bumpy Cake", which if you don't know is a famous cake from Sanders in Detroit. This riff on the Detroit classic, may have, in my books, surpassed the original. I don't even like sweets, and especially not chocolate. But for the sake of writing a review, I tried both cakes. And I have to say, if I did like sweets- this would be dangerous for me!! I could see this cake being addictive for some!! It was a chocolate fudge cake made with rich Devil's food cake, a thick center of the most luscious buttercream and finally draped in a delicious fudge icing, crowned with chocolate sprinkles. For as rich as this cake sounds, it surprisingly wasn't. It was just damn good. The buttercream was smooth and rich, the cake was light and oh so moist, the draping of fudge icing was perfection! I see why this is one of the top sellers at this bakery! The other cake for the 13yr old daughter was just as amazing and beautifully decorated. It was the Strawberry Shortcake. It had 3 layers of yellow cake filled with fresh sliced strawberries, iced with whipping cream and garnished with fresh strawberries and white chocolate shavings. If I thought this cake looked delicious- my taste buds confirmed it! It was rich and delicious with super fresh strawberries complimented by a smooth and light buttercream complete with amazing white chocolate. Both cakes, hands down blew me away! I was so thankful that my friend let us take a few slices of each home, so the kids could enjoy them too. They were literally fighting over the last few bites. To say I was impressed with both cakes from Christine's, would be an understatement. I know where I'll be getting my next specialty cake from! Definitely recommend!"

Chocolate Bar Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (79) • $

"I have been coming here for years! Now I bring my kids here. I must mention a update so your aware as of my most recent time in here they have new restrictions up. When you walk up there is a sign on the door saying you need to call in your order and they will bring it to the door for you. They have the menu up on the window. But this just isn't the same as being able to go in there and smell the fresh chocolate and candy fill the air. They have over 20 flavors of ice cream and dairy free ice. My favorite is their originals. They have the old school soda fountain and original bar stools and decorations from the 50s and yes this is the one from Detroit originally. If you ask for a water they will give it to you in the original paper cups and chrome holder. I hope the inside opens back up soon. Nothing beats playing the jukebox eating ice cream!!!"

Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes

★★★★☆ 4.4 (128) • $$

"My friends in Miami and Rotterdam organized having a Peteet's Superman cheesecake delivered to my house for my 40th birthday this year. I wasn't expecting it, and the delivery came from DoorDash, but the entire process was easy, and the cheesecake was delicious, as a fan of Superman ice cream. The cheesecakes was light and flavorful, and most importantly a swirl of red, yellow, and blue. Ten slices came to a whole, which I ate more of thanI expected to, but sometimes a slice of cheesecake is the perfect breakfast. I am anxious to try other flavors they offer and their carrot cake! And happy to support an Oak Park Business."

Cake Crumbs

★★★★☆ 4.1 (115) • $$

"Have been here a couple of times. Bakery that has beautiful & tasty cupcakes, quiches, cakes. I've had the bourbon pecan tart, apple cider vinegar cupcake (really good). My friend found the gluten free cupcake (pumpkin?)a but dry but said creme brulee was best she's had. The Bourbon caramel cake was very tender and I didn't think i liked either flavor. We got decorated vanilla cupcakes for a birthday that was a hit."

S&J’s CupCakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (8)

"The cupcakes are appealing to the eye and the tastebuds! Everything is really fresh, handmade by the owner, and reasonably priced. The Bumpy cupcake is divine. But my favorite offering is the humble but delicious banana pudding. It'll knock your socks off!"

Café Sweets

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"I've ordered cupcakes here before, and they were delicious and decorated like I wanted. We've stopped by for treats a few times before and have never been disappointed! Nice to have a bakery so close to home."

Super Baked

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)

"Got drawn in my the name and found a cute little bake shop. Lots of different sweet treats and lots of vegan options! I got the late night munchies cookie, I may be wrong in the name, but it was very good. Packed with chocolate, pretzels, chips, toffee? It was the perfect smash up of flavors"

Nothing Bundt Cakes

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"Bundts galore! They have 8 inch cakes, 10 inch cakes, cupcakes and jumbo cupcakes. The chocolate covered strawberry is my personal favorite ."

Bloomfield Bakeshop

★★★★★ 4.5 (97) • $$

"Yummy cupcakes is one of my favorite bakeries in Oakland county. In addition to cupcakes they also sell cookies and macaron's with all types of flavors to choose from. My FAVORITE cupcake here is the vanilla bean. It may seem simple, but I think when it comes to desert sometimes less is more. I'll order four at a time sometimes just because they're just that good. By the drive home I'll only have two left! They also carry vegan and gluten free options as well which is a nice touch. The owners have always been very kind and they're fast as well. There is also a reward system that allows you to earn points for every purchase. It's tucked in a plaza on Woodward/Long Lake that you would most likely miss driving by but they are worth the visit!"

Heritage Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.7 (93) • $$

"This is another one of our favorite new spots for sweet tooth satisfaction! Today we got a few more goodies. The churro cruller was absolutely decadent!!We got a few more goodies for after leftovers later."

Nothing Bundt Cakes

★★★★☆ 4.1 (20)

"Friendly & patient service! I mention the kindness & patience because I was so indecisive about my order that day & kept changing g my mind. They young lady serving me was really nice about it. For my daughter's birthday, I settled on a box of 12 Buntinis (little bitty Bundt cakes). She had plenty to eat & plenty to share at work. They also had cute candles available. I haven't had a cake I didn't like, they are all delicious. I like that they are small because I can eat a whole one & not feel like Porky Pig after."