Favor Desserts

I ordered my boyfriend a cake for his birthday and he recommended this bakery considering I don't know good bakeries in NC. I called about 2 or so weeks in advance to order the cake said what I wanted I even asked if they did designs and the young lady on the phone said no, even though the website state you can place a custom cake order. I order Red Velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. I didn't want their standard 10" cake so I went with a 8" cake instead. The lady over the phone said I needed to pay for the entire cake upfront with bakeries I've ever ordered from only required a deposit or 50% of the cake price. I paid and was told I just needed to pick up the cake before they close the day the cake is ready. Cool beans! Fast forward I pick up the cake issue number 1 the writing on the cake is so sloppy it looked like a 5 year old could do better. It didn't fully say what I wanted it to say and when I asked if the writing could be redone the lady said there is no baker available. Okay? I picked my cake up at 3:30pm and there is no baker? I take my cake and leave it's nothing I can do about the cake situation at this point and leave. Once again I didn't pick this bakery my BF he said he knows the owner and explained the story about the owner turning a bad life situation into a good one. I believe the owners story is on the website as well. My boyfriend takes the cake out the fridge about an hour or so before cutting into it. I didn't want to complain about the cake but I'm sure my facial expressions said it all. He cuts the cake and and I eat it the middle of the cake is extremely moist and delicious but the closer you each to the edge of the cake it was overcooked dry asf... and burnt. The frosting within an inch of the frosting of the cake was dry and hard. Either the cake was still hot when the frosting was added or they left the cake out and the frosting got dry and hard. The cake was off putting and out right not good with all the textures of the cake going on. The frosting wasn't too sweet but the texture was just wrong. I called the very next day and was told to all the following day apparently, the didn't a a manager or supervisor that day once again I thought that was odd. I call again and finally have some luck. I speak with the owner who is friendly. He offers to remake the cake but it was for a birthday and we were kind of over it. He then ask what can he do? I asked him what can he do? Then I just say to be fair they used the ingredients to make the cake I would just like half my money back I paid for the cake. He agreed and he hoped the I would give them another try, why n I am not opposed to. The shop itself is super clean it's beautiful inside there is if I recalled a couple of tables and chairs to eat your desserts. The painting on the wall is cute. The is very spacious as well. I'm hoping the person who made my cake a bad baking day and I hope the cakes are not as bad I the one I received. I will just then another chance maybe not to bake my cake in the future, but try the other desserts in the dessert case.

Omgosh these cupcakes were amazing! I am usually a person who loves icing and then thinks the cake is just meh...but I loved every part of these. I bought 6 of them for my husband birthday - so it was fun to try a variety. I don't even know if I could pick a favorite because they were all so good. I expected to walk in and just see a bakery counter but they do also have some seating inside. I'll be back to fulfill my cravings for these cupcakes and I'll be telling my friends to check out this spot.

Best place in the triangle for homemade desserts. My all the favorite is the five flavor pound cake with carrot cake in a close second. Love to see favors at GHOE and other homecomings during the year. I love the story behind this establishment even more.

We really like the owner's story: from convict to baker to successful business owner. He recently purchased a building on S. Alston Avenue in Durham (the old Halgo deli) and relocated there. We stopped by and got some cupcakes to go after visiting the library across the street. We got strawberry, vanilla, carrot cake chocolate cupcakes. To be honest, the cupcakes and icing are a little too sweet for our tastes, but I know they have fans. At the counter, there was no sign indicating what the cupcakes and cake slices were, so the staff person had to list them for us. There are tables inside but we did not notice any coffee or other options. PS, we love the cupcake "selfie spot" mural from Darius Quarles, one of our favorite artists.

OMG!!! I walked into favor desserts to pick up a redvelvet cake for a friend. The smell of the pound cakeas I walked in was heavenly. I could not resist buyinga slice. It is full of flavor and very moist. 10/10 wouldhighly recommend!!

Good Morning Family Baker Keijuane Hester is serving more than just sweet treats at his shop Favor Desserts. @favor_desserts "I pride myself on being a black business owner, a leader. Us being a black race, we can identify with our black leaders. I just want to be able to be a beacon of light. I stand on the shoulders of so many that have paved the way that I can have my business," Hester said. "Being able to glean from leaders and people that inspire me, African-Americans, I think it's my duty to be a beacon of hope." @favor_dessertsFavor Desserts was established in July 2004 in Durham, North Carolina by Master Baker Keijuane Hester and continues to serve the Triangle area and beyond. While offering the traditional baker's products, we are known for our Red Velvet cupcakes, 5-Flavored pound cake, Carrot cake, and Italian Creme cake, just to name a few @favor_desserts #follow #share #bookme #repost #tag #like #support #blackownedbusiness #hustle #smallbusiness #contact #foodie #testimonial #educator #eat#eatrdu #food #black #blackfoodie #cheflife #entrepreneur #cake #blackownedbusiness #eat #raleigh #support #letseat #foodie #thankyou #blessed#eatingwithchefseanandre It's Gon Be Dope! @foodnetwork @raleighfoodtrap @foodie_sob @foodwonders.mnl @blackfoodiesnetwork

Best red velvet ever! This is my go to spot for red velvet cravings. On my recent trip I placed an order for the 5 flavor pound cake and it was absolutely delicious. I've tried a few of the other flavors they bake and they're all delicious.

I love the pineapple and five flavor cakes. I'm proud that the owner has shared his life story with other. I'm also super proud that he has expanded his vision to a new location and diverse avenues. I have been a supporter of this business for years, and I look forward to the next chapter. There's no need for a picture; I ate everything!

Outstanding cakes. The banana pudding cake is absolutely delicious. The whole cakes are a little on the pricey side, but well worth it.

Paid for an order and delivery on a set date . Order was an 1.5 late. I had to contact them several times. They never contacted me to say the it was a delay. We never receive an apology or a return call about late order to a business event. Wouldn't recommend them for anything timely. Wanted to support per recommendation but service and money actually matter.