Photo by Victoria Pearson

Carrying on her great-grandmother's tradition, Sprinkles Cupcakes' executive pastry chef Candace Nelson sifts and frosts from her bakery's flagship store in Beverly Hills, Calif. The cupcakes, which range from red velvet to chai latte, are hits with celebrities including Barbra Streisand and Katie Holmes. In tiered towers, they make a pretty presentation for showers and receptions. Personalized cupcakes in favor boxes server as for sweet souvenirs. For more information, call 310/274-8765 or visit www.sprinklescupcakes.com.