'Cupcake Wars' Winner Opening Towson Bakery

Jason Hisley was previously the head pastry chef of Flavor Cupcakery, which has locations in Cockeysville and Bel Air.

A sweet new addition is coming to central Towson. La Cakerie, an up-and-coming commerical bakery founded by Food Network's Cupcake Wars winner Jason Hisley, is opening its first retail store at 49 W. Chesapeake Ave. in mid-October. The bakery will specialize in morning pastries such as croissants, cupcakes and other desserts and savory items such as gourmet pretzels. "I'm really hoping to bring in a European flair," said Hisley, who earned a bachelor's degree in baking and pastry arts, and has trained in bakeries throughout Europe. "But items like cupcakes also appeal to the American palette." Hisley, who also claimed a second place win on Sweet Genius—another Food Network pastry competition—thinks his custom wedding cakes will also prove …

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