Little Sugar bakery offers lots of style

Clarissa Lopez creates custom-made cakes, like this one, completely from scratch.

These days, it's hard not to notice an influx of elaborate, over-the-top cakes at events big and small.

Made to look like everything from animals to purses, boutique cakes are certainly impressive. Clarissa Lopez, owner of Little Sugar Bake Shop, works to create the occasion cake of her customers' dreams that will not only take their breath away, but also won't leave them paying off the credit card bill for months.

Lopez's cakes are individually crafted for each client — no two cakes are ever the same. She works closely with each client to ensure the cakes look and taste perfect.

ADDRESS: 13810 Amanda Drive, Alvin, Texas 77511
HOURS: Open by appointment only
PHONE: 832-721-6641
WEBSITE: littlesugarbakeshop.com
WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Little Sugar Bake Shop owner Clarissa Lopez operates her bakery right out of her home kitchen in Alvin. The sugar enthusiast creates custom cakes, cupcakes and cookies for everything from birthdays to weddings to retirement parties. Classic flavors, such as vanilla and chocolate, are offered alongside adventurous favorites, such as pineapple and banana, so everyone's taste buds will be happy. Lopez focuses on affordability and customer satisfaction, so Little Sugar truly is the whole sweet package.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "I started out not knowing this would ever become a business. This was just a hobby to create beautiful cakes for my children's birthday parties. My work quickly got attention, and word of mouth spread incredibly fast. I am forever grateful for all the experience and for any opportunities in the future. I love what I do for all my customers, new and old. It's the opportunity to create memories." — Clarissa Lopez, owner

Editor's note: The above story incorrectly identified the location of Lopez's bake shop as her home kitchen. According to Lopez she "operates her bakery in a state-certified commercial kitchen" that is located on her Alvin property.