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On the Cover: Bringing Luxury to Rustic Charm: Secret Ingredient in Handcrafted Desserts
By Kristen Eleveld
Cupcakes are a vital part of life. But choosing the right one from the right baker isn’t always easy. You want a cupcake that looks great for your next event, but you also need one that tastes amazing. That combo can be hard to find, but you can rest assured that your search is over as soon as you try a cupcake from Handcrafted Desserts.
Run by husband-and-wife team SaVita and Lamont Davis, this cupcake shop has left a delicious impression on its community. Whether some are planning a fun birthday surprise or want the perfect cupcake for their wedding, they know they can trust the quality of every dessert that SaVita bakes.
It’s not surprising that SaVita and Lamont have experienced success so quickly in spite of only being in business for less than a year. SaVita’s gift for baking and decorating is unique and extraordinary. After all, it’s in her blood: SaVita grew up surrounded by a family that placed a high emphasis on cooking together in the kitchen. At age six, SaVita helped with baking, advancing her skills through the years until multiple people suggested she open her own business.
“At first, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do it,” SaVita said. “I love baking and didn’t want it to become a stressful task. But my husband really encouraged me to go for it, so I decided to try.”
“Try” may be an understatement. Once SaVita and Lamont opened up a test kitchen, they found immediate success in the variety of flavors they offered. As it became abundantly clear that these cupcakes were immensely popular, SaVita decided to get a business license and officially open the bakery from her home. Less than a month later, they were filling an order of sixteen dozen cupcakes for a Mother’s Day event.
While SaVita does the baking, Lamont is busy running many other elements of the business, like their social media and marketing strategies as well as tracking their inventory and sales. It’s truly a team Continued on page 17
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