Cake and cupcake heaven in Ridgefield

The Cake Box, purveyor of sumptuous cakes, cupcakes and other pastries, has moved to a new location in Big Shop Lane, next to Terra Sole. And, they've expanded their line of goodies to include breakfast pastries.

Shown here are their fabulous cupcakes, heaven in a little fluted paper cup. I always have a hard time deciding which is my absolute favorite--the Sweet & Salty, which has a caramel drizzle on top of an amazing buttercream icing, or the Mochaccino--a chocolate cupcake with coffee buttercream and a chocolate drizzle.

But you really can't go wrong with any of the flavors. And they have a special flavor every day. Wednesday is Lemon Drop, Thursday is Mint Chocolate Chip and a carrot cake cupcake called What's Up Doc, and many other special flavors for each day.

You can stop in and pick up cupcakes, or order a standard cake (nothing standard about their cakes, trust me!) 48 hours in advance. They will accommodate last minute orders when they can. Custom cake orders need to be done by appointment at least one week prior to an event.

They also sell yummy cookies, for the Cookie Monster in us.

As if that was not enough, you can get a delicious cup of coffee or tea, and have your sweet and a warm beverage in their lovely little cafe.

AND they have just opened a sister store named Swoon in The Marketplace at Copps Hill Commons. Swoon sells gluten free desserts. If they are anywhere near as good as the delicious desserts at the Cake Box, I will be swooning indeed.

So if you need a cake fix, drop in today and pick up some heavenly cupcakes and treat your whole family.

The Cake Box is at 1 Big Shop Lane, Ridgefield. Phone: 203-403-2558. For more information or photos, go to http://www.thecakeboxofct.com

Swoon is at 109 Danbury Road in the Marketplace in Copps Hill Commons. Phone: 203-438-4326. Web site: http://thecakebox.vpweb.com/

YUM!!!!!