SUGAREE’S BAKERY
110 W. Bankhead St., New Albany, Mississippi
sugarees.comA national phenomenon due to their mouthwatering Southern layer cakes, the
reach of Sugaree’s Bakery extends far beyond the limits of small town New Albany,
Mississippi. Owner Mary Jennifer Russell opened Sugaree’s in 1997 and has made a
name for herself and her shop by making everything the old-fashioned way: by hand,
according to recipes that have been in her family for generations. This translates into
irresistible cakes that have travelers, food writers, and even celebrities journeying
across the country to get a taste of the famous Strawberry Cake, Caramel Cake,
and more. If you can’t make it to Mississippi, have no fear. Recommended by
Bake from Scratch editors, Sugaree’s is such a crowd favorite that their cakes are
available on the gourmet food mail-order website goldbelly.com.
CROWD FAVORITE: a slice of Mary Jennifer’s Chocolate Meringue Pie that
weighs a jaw-dropping 5 pounds. Tip from the locals: it’s available only on Fridays
and holidays, so make sure to stop in then.