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Mini Bakes, Major Trend đŸ„§

Bite-sized bliss around the globe.

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Avery Newmark
Sep 25, 2025
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Tiny tastes have become big business.

Restaurants are rolling out ‘Ozempic Menus’ with miniature meals and teensy tasting menus and, according to Pinterest, “this fall, delicious discoveries are happening bite by bite,” with mini bakes stealing the spotlight. What’s a mini bake you might ask? Think tiny cakes, brunch-y bites and mini desserts in shareable, snackable portions.

Photo credit: @lappartement4f

New York bakery L’Appartement 4F’s petite croissant cĂ©rĂ©ale has become social media gold and across the globe, pastry chefs are proving that the chicest indulgences come in small packages.

These bite-sized confections are as stylish as they are sweet, making dessert the trendiest course on the menu.

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