SusieCakes, an all-American, homestyle bakery, opened in Westlake at 3267 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 123, Austin, in the West Woods Shopping Center Oct. 8. The bakery will have its grand opening celebration on Oct. 22.

SusieCakes sells specialty frosted layer cakes in flavors, such as southern red velvet, old-fashioned chocolate, carrot, marble and tropical coconut. The shop also offers rotating seasonal offerings, such as holiday-inspired treats, as well as a selection of traditional cookies, bars and whoopie pies.

The Oct. 22 opening celebration will give guests a chance to meet SusieCakes owner Susan Sarich, sample SusieCakes treats, and enjoy a balloon artist, face painter, DJ and coloring contest for the kids. The event will go from noon-3 p.m.

The first SusieCakes opened 16 years ago in Los Angeles and has expanded to include locations throughout California and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 737-637-2253. www.susiecakes.com