Cuppie Cakes and Sweets offers a variety of cupcake flavors and treats.[/caption]

In just the blink of an eye, Shaneika Humphrey turned a simple birthday present—a KitchenAid mixer—into a gourmet cupcake business named Cuppie Cakes and Sweets.

Humphrey opened the shop June. She said customers can request a combination of cupcake flavors—such as peanut butter cup or Italiano cream cheese—in small or large orders. Gluten-free cupcakes are also available.

While the shop originally focused on gourmet cupcakes and wedding cakes, it has since expanded its menu to offer candy apples, chocolate-covered strawberries, pretzels, cookies and cakepops.

“A lot of people would come in [to the shop] and ask mainly for cookies,” Humphrey said. “When I had my home business, gourmet apples would sell really well, so I also wanted to introduce [those treats] to the area.”

Additionally, the Cuppie Cakes team offers catering services for local events. Since opening, the team has catered several weddings, private gatherings, office parties and university functions.

17156 W. FM 1097, Montgomery
936-449-8014
Hours: Mon. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,  Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
www.cuppiecakesandsweets.com