Where to Get the Best Cakes in New Orleans | Eater New Orleans

"Known equally for its king cake and its extravagant custom cakes, the Sweet Life is one of Metairie’s favorite go-tos for a celebration. Basic cake flavors include almond, chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, yellow butter, or funfetti, but there are a ton of premium flavors like pandan, sweet potato pecan, spiced apple pie, and tiramisu; as well as premium buttercream flavors like passionfruit, blood orange, Kahlua, and salted caramel — the options are endless. The bakery uses Swiss meringue buttercream for the base of the buttercream fillings, a lighter, less sweet, and fluffier option." - Clair Lorell