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Cake Hero: Meet Your Fave New Birthday Baker

Need a super cute and delish way to make a party special? Look no further.

By Mimi O'Connor March 30, 2016

While it’s true that you probably don’t want to order up a custom-made cake for every single birthday or special occasion in your child’s life, some events may merit a bespoke creation. When that time comes, give Cake Hero a call. Melissa Torres runs this one-woman operation in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where she crafts cakes that are adorable, stylish and Instagram-ready. Click through to learn more about Cake Hero and view some sweet treats!

Light As a Feather — and Organic

Torres is committed to using both organic and Fair Trade-certified ingredients, as well as those sourced from local vendors.

She creates all of the embellishments for her cakes by hand, including these realistic-looking feathers made of gelatin, which are both glamorous and delicate touches atop a cake.

Online: Cake Hero

Do you have a go-to birthday cake maker? Share with the group in the comments!

— Mimi O’Connor