Barbara’s Delights is a charming micro pastry boutique situated on the Candlewood Lake side in Brookfield, CT. Operating from a home-based laboratory, Barbara, with a valid cottage food license, masterfully bakes everything in her very own kitchen.
Each creation is a unique, made-from-scratch masterpiece. Barbara's artistic touch results in beautiful desserts, using only the finest, freshest, and organic ingredients available. Her repertoire includes crafting your dream cake with authentic Italian recipes or popular custom cakes tailored to suit various occasions, be it a formal event or an everyday dinner. Beyond sweets, Barbara's offerings extend to a selection of savory items. Her expertise extends to sourdough bread, focaccia, and breadsticks, all lovingly crafted using her own starter. Additionally, you can explore the world of fresh pasta in her delightful menu. Barbara also extends her passion for baking to teaching, sharing her culinary expertise with others.
Enjoy the Authentic Taste of Italy
ARTISAN CAKES
Delicate sponge cakes, layered with fruity or creamy fillings and finished in our signature buttercream. Each cake is elegantly decorated, offered in a variety of flavor combinations, not part of Barbara's Italian tradition, but among the most requested creations by our customers. Layered and sheet cakes are our most popular choice.
Visit Our Delights page to see all sponge and filling options.
Meet the Baker
I'm Barbara, and I embarked on an exciting journey to the U.S. with my family, driven by my husband's work. Back in Italy, my fondest memories were tied to family gatherings and simple, homemade desserts — cakes, pastries, cookies, chocolates, breads, and focaccia, all lovingly served at every meal.
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My love for baking traces back to my childhood, spent kneading dough with my grandmothers and discovering the magic of homemade cakes, which I'd proudly share with friends during my teenage years.
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Upon arriving in the U.S., I was surprised to find so few real pastry shops. I couldn't understand how people lived without the vibrant bakeries I had cherished in Italy, filled with such a wide variety of treats. What struck me most was how limited the dessert options were here, many tasting more of sugar than of the ingredients they were meant to celebrate. As a lifelong dessert lover, I felt compelled to bridge this gap by bringing authentic Italian pastries to my new community — something different from the typical Italian cookies commonly found in the U.S.
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With determination, I turned my passion into a thriving business, built from the ground up. My bakery now offers a variety of Italian treats, bringing joy to myself and to the local community. I'm also happy to share my recipes through baking classes, passing on the traditions that mean so much to me. It's a dream come true, and I'm thrilled to share the taste of Italy with everyone who walks through my doors.
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Testimonianze
I didn’t know what to expect when I ordered cookies and cream puffs for our annual egg hunt from Barbara. Wow! She far exceeded my expectations with presentation and taste! So happy we took a chance and would happily order from again!
Amy Bondeson
