A bakery in Oklahoma City has gained viral attention for its realistic and intricate desserts. But for those in southwest Oklahoma who are wanting to try the intricate French desserts don’t have to travel far as a baker is serving similar desserts in Lawton.
L’Arc Patisserie in Oklahoma City has gained all the fame for its intricate desserts, but Clems Cakes in Lawton is serving up desserts just as beautiful.
L’Arc Patisserie has received viral fame in Oklahoma.
L’Arc Patisserie has received viral fame in Oklahoma for its desserts that look like everyday objects, like a strawberry or a mango. People across the state have traveled to Oklahoma City just for the patisserie and waited in hours-long lines in the hopes of securing at least one dessert.
The type of dessert is a trompe-l’oeil pastry, which means “trick of the eye” in French. Several techniques are used to make the intricate desserts look like realistic fruit. The desserts typically have different fruit fillings inside.
Clems Cakes in Lawton offers trompe-l’oeil pastries.
For those in southwest Oklahoma who can’t make it to Oklahoma City in time to get a pastry from L’Arc Patisserie can easily order some in Lawton. Clems Cakes is a local home baker located in Lawton that also makes trompe-l’oeil – and they look just as good as the ones found in Oklahoma City.
Just like L’Arc Patisserie, Clems Cakes has gained popularity in Lawton and often sells out of their trompe-l’oeil pastries quickly. Currently, Clems Cakes is offering special trompe-l’oeil pastries for Valentine’s Day, including hearts, clouds and more.
How to order trompe-l’oeil pastries from Clems Cakes in Lawton.
Clems Cakes doesn’t have a storefront in Lawton and operates out of their home. So if you’re looking to try a trompe-l’oeil pastry, you’ll want to get your pre-orders in on Clems Cakes’ official website.
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