Our Story
Just the Goods and no Fluff
About Us.
April's Famous Bakes is an award-winning dessert company. Specializing in small batch by hand baked goods that are reminiscent of April's Southern and Hispanic heritage. Over the years' our famous Cakes, Cookies and Bars have been a staple at many family breakfasts, dinners and special occasions.
What's our secret? We don't have one. We use quality ingredients that you can taste in the first bite. We pride our selves on balanced desserts that are not overly sweet, If it's not good enough for us we don't serve it. We are a mostly scratch company making our signatures from scratch. We shy away from the use of convenience fillings and doughs.
April's Famous Bakes is perfect for all your catering needs, our attention to detail and balanced true to memory flavors sets us apart from others.
About April
April's footprint in the Culinary scene includes innovation through her Culinary Hub, and Restaurant, but her ultimate passion is in baking.
April says “Give them the Goods and no Fluff.” Her mantra that has worked in producing the BEST desserts.
April is a Pastry Art's Culinary Graduate that has been baking for over 10 years in different capacities from plated desserts, banquet style, weddings and more. Her style is best described as Southern Comfort intertwined with her Hispanic Roots. April's Famous Bakes have landed her mentions and awards from various platforms such as Food Network, Detroit Free Press, Patch, Detroit News, Oakland Press and more...
Press
Pontiac restaurateur pursues passion for pastries with new treat-house.
Oakland Community Culinary Grad Wins 'Cupcake Wars'
Pontiac Bakery wins 'Cupcake Wars'
Celebrating Women's History Month: April Forbes
Local couple winners of Food Network's "Cupcake Wars"
"Cupcake Wars" winners plan May opening of Culinary Hub.
Pontiac's Menagerie Lounge artistic eatery plans April opening.
Cajun Night at The Menagerie Kitchen
Fox 2 News- Video
Pumpkin Flan by April Forbes Prior to Judging the Village Pumpkin Baking Contest.
Fox 2 News -Video
Menagerie Kitchen Restaurant and Cocktail Bar eyes end of April opening.