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Once your sweet tooth starts shooting sugary signals to your brain, it’s time to find treats soon! If you’re looking for bakeries in Winston Salem NC to help expedite this process, come check out Ava’s Cupcakes. Located nearby in Clemmons, they have a bounty of homemade baked treats guaranteed to satisfy your cravings!

What’s on the Menu

Better yet, Ava’s Cupcakes carries more than just its sweet moniker. From cookies and pies to macarons and trifles, our award-winning selection of homemade combinations is delectable. Furthermore, we feature only fresh, seasonal ingredients and bake our delicious desserts daily. Moreover, we make everything from scratch!

To get a taste (pun intended!) of our menu, here are a few of our favorites:

Hand pies
Tiramisu Cups
Cream Puffs
Eclairs
Panna Cotta
Trifles
French Macarons
Gluten-Free Apple Pastries
Scones
“Creampunk” Cake
Cheesecake
Sandwich Cookies

Now, if you really were just looking for a cupcake, we have more exciting flavors to share with you! First, sample a bit of edible fall with a caramel apple or cinnamon pumpkin cupcake. Or, take your mouth on a world tour with a bite of Irish Crème or Lemon Ginger Chai. And, just to spice things up a bit, we alternate some of our more exotic, unique flavors every month! Of course, we have traditional flavors as well. Red velvet is a common customer favorite along with chocolate, vanilla and s’mores.

Additionally, we are proud to offer gluten-free and vegan desserts so that nearly everyone can enjoy our creative delights.

Special Event Bakeries in Winston Salem NC

Perhaps your sweet tooth isn’t in an immediate conversation with your brain at the moment. Although, we’d be pretty surprised right now if that list didn’t at least spark a few sweet thoughts. However, maybe you’re planning a special gathering and need some baked goods from bakeries in Winston Salem NC near you.

Likewise, are you wondering if we make themed cakes for your special event? Absolutely! We can create any theme or custom cake.

In fact, the Daily Record featured Ava’s Cupcakes for their Superbowl game-day-inspired cupcakes. Ava’s pastry chef and owner, Michelle Spell, developed several themed desserts for partygoers. In fact, her Red-Hot Red Velvet has cayenne infused into the cream cheese icing to replicate hot wings. To simulate chips and savory snacks, Sweet & Salty is your best bet. Topped with milk chocolate ganache and baked with crushed Ruffles inside and out, it’s a flavor adventure!

Today, visit Ava’s Cupcakes at 1483 River Ridge Drive in Clemmons for your next delicious delight! Or, call us at 336-283-9021 to place a custom order.

wedding CAKES Winston-Salem Weddings are very special and momentous occasions. Therefore, you’ll want to ensure your wedding is one for the books. Among all the things you’ll stress about, finding the perfect wedding cake doesn’t have to be one of them. For the best custom-made wedding cakes Winston Salem brides, visit Ava’s Cupcakes. Using only the freshest of ingredients and delicious, original recipes, they will delight you with your own unique wedding cake.

Why Ava’s Cupcakes?

Founded by Michelle Spell, Ava’s Cupcakes has been in business since 2011. And, what first started as a small business in New Jersey has grown into one of America’s top bakeries. In fact, baking with only the freshest of ingredients, they make their cakes and cupcakes from scratch daily. With a new store now open in Clemmons, NC, Michelle has brought her custom cakes down south. She brings with her two decades of culinary experience and she has a ServSafe® certification.

Beside Michelle’s years of experience, Ava’s Cupcakes brings artistic flair to all their custom-made cakes and cupcakes. They specialize in making the perfect creation for any occasion. So, whether you need a delicious red velvet or tier cake, a gluten-free or unique-flavor cake, Ava’s can accommodate you. Ava’s will make an original creation, whatever the theme or event. Lastly, they make gluten-free or vegan baked goods. Thus, they strive to cater to all dietary needs.

Clemmons is Fortunate to Have an Award-Winning Bakery in Town!

Ava’s Cupcakes, featured on the TODAY Show, in The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post and more, is well-known nationwide. Michelle Spell has chosen Clemmons for her second location and the surrounding communities, including Winston-Salem, will all benefit. Michelle won Season 4 of the Food Network Cupcake Wars and recently the Daily Meal voted her cupcakes some of the best in America.

Looking for Custom-made Wedding Cakes Winston Salem Brides?

Your wedding is your special day and you’ll want your wedding cake to be just as special. Hence, choose a baker who takes pride in their work. Choose Ava’s Cupcakes. Moreover, whether you want a modern wedding, or opt for something more traditional, they can bake the perfect cake made uniquely for you. Interested in custom-made wedding cakes Winston Salem couples? Call Ava’s Cupcakes at 973-625-7601.

Unicorn Cake BAKERY WINSTON SALEM Life’s sweetest moments are even sweeter with a cupcake or two, or three, or four. Or apple dumplings, or warm, gooey cookies, or even a mouth-watering custom cake! The point is, at Ava’s Cupcakes we understand the importance of treating yourself and your loved ones to something special. It could be the day of a major life event, or a day that needs a little delicious pick-me-up! Whichever it is, Ava’s is a new bakery Winston Salem chooses to put the icing on top of life.

What’s this New Bakery Winston Salem About?

We might be new faces to you, but Ava’s has been creating passionately crafted pastries since 2011! Our founder and head chef, Michelle Spell, has over two decades of experience as a pastry chef. Many national venues have featured her creations, from the Today Show to the Wall Street Journal! In fact, she won Season 4 of Food Network Cupcake Wars! Recently, The Daily Meal voted her cupcakes as one of the best cupcakes in America. Now, she’s expanding her award-winning creations to the Piedmont Triad.

Here are a few things you can expect from Ava’s:

Fresh Ingredients: The best finished products come from the best beginnings. That means fresh, high-quality ingredients every time!
Baked from Scratch: Can openers and microwaves? Not the tools of our trade. We make our confections fresh every day from scratch.
Gluten-Free and Vegan Options: We think everyone deserves a treat, so we offer both gluten-free items and vegan items.

Special Events are Our Specialty

If it’s a big day in your life, it’s a big day in ours! We take pride and pleasure in creating delicious custom-theme desserts for all kinds of events. Ava’s is a fully-equipped custom pastry shop, and we’re excited to create the dessert of your dreams. We specialize in custom desserts for:

Birthdays
Weddings
Graduations
Baby Showers
Anniversaries
Retirement Parties
Almost anything else you can think of!

One year wiser? Just decided to tie the knot? New bun in the oven? Chef Michelle’s delectable confections are a tastebud-tickling delight that taste as good as you feel. We’re the new bakery Winston Salem loves for the most special moments in life.

Of course, there’s only so much that words can offer. Even if those words are “made-from-scratch blueberry cobbler cupcake”. Our creations have to be seen (as well as smelled and tasted) to be believed. We’re located at 1483 River Ridge Drive in Clemmons so stop in to see us when we open our doors on November, 14th to try our desserts first-hand. Or, call 336-283-9021 to place a custom order.

Want to know the secret to serving cake at your cookout or outside at the pool this summer? Ava’s Cupcakes has figured it out! Our unique cakecups are the perfect summer dessert. You can have your cake and eat it too, without it melting in the Summer heat! Check out our Summer Cakecups options below.

Summer Cakecups – Two Fun Options Available!

We have not one but TWO great summer cakecup sampler packs!! Plus, both sampler packs ship nationwide!! So, you can enjoy Ava’s no matter where you live in the continental U.S.

Patriotic Cakecup Sampler

The Patriotic Cakecup Sampler features Ava’s best-selling Signature Sampler adorned with patriotic sprinkles to celebrate America! Therefore, it’s perfect for the 4th of July or Labor Day weekends.

It features our 12 signature sample flavors:

Banana Guava
Apple Pie
Classic Vanilla
Ava’s Chocolate
Lemon Drop
Cookies & Cream
Peanut Butter Cup
Red Velvet
Ava’s Carrot
Chocolate Salted Caramel
Vanilla with Chocolate
Chocolate with Vanilla

Patriotic Cakecups

Click here to purchase this festive cakecup sampler pack online.

Say Happy Birthday America with this patriotic-themed dessert! You can also close out the summer on Labor Day weekend with these sweet treats.

Price: $59 (plus shipping)

Don’t wait too long! The last day to order for nationwide shipping to receive for 4th of July is Tues., June 28th!

Additionally, all these flavors are also available for sale individually at both our Clemmons and Winston-Salem stores! Individual Cakecups are $3.89 each.

Ava’s Cookout Cakecup Sampler

Ava’s Cookout Cakecup Sampler is filled to the brim with fun summer flavors. This sampler pack has 12 cakecups with three of each of the four below flavors.

Key Lime Pie
Cotton Candy
Smores
Watermelon

Ava’s Cookout Cakecups

They fit perfectly into your family cooler and are easily kept on ice. Cakecups are sure to be a hit at your summer cookout or BBQ!

Click here to purchase this cookout-inspired cakecup sampler pack online.

Price: $59 (plus shipping)

Plus, all these flavors are also available for sale individually at both our Clemmons and Winston-Salem stores! Individual Cakecups are $3.89 each.

Ava’s Invented the Way to Enjoy Cakes in the Summer Heat!

Ava’s Summer Cupcakes are the ideal summer treat for the entire family. Everyone’s sweet tooth will be satisfied. Also, they keep nicely in the cooler at any cookout, camp out, or poolside outing.

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It’s like people LOVE us or something ;)

Zackary P.

Ava's Cupcakes is founded by Michelle Spell, the winner of the 4th season of the popular Food Network show, "Cupcake Wars". Winston-Salem is extremely fortunate to be the location she chose to open her cupcake shop. I've tried about 8 different cupcakes so far, and each one is packed with their own unique flavor, including creme brulee, apple pie, and s'mores. Contrary to other cupcake shops around WS, the sweetness... more

Ava’s Cupcakes is founded by Michelle Spell, the winner of the 4th season of the popular Food Network show, “Cupcake Wars”. Winston-Salem is extremely fortunate to be the location she chose to open her cupcake shop. I’ve tried about 8 different cupcakes so far, and each one is packed with their own unique flavor, including creme brulee, apple pie, and s’mores. Contrary to other cupcake shops around WS, the sweetness level of these cupcakes are within an acceptable range and will not make you frantically grab the closest glass of water to wash down the sugar. Although the sweetness can be slightly underwhelming at times and the fluffiness of the cupcake itself can be a bit too much, their cupcakes are still worth trying out!

WORTH IT? YES, they are the BEST cupcake shop in Winston-Salem and the greater Triad area (Overall 8/10)

Brooklyn White

Went into Ava’s and was greeted very pleasantly! The women working was very nice, I went in to try and get a cake because I had waited till last minute to get one for a birthday party, I got a strawberry’s and cream cake and mini cupcakes. They were a huge hit and so delicious!!!

Anthony C.

I had just come out of paradise nails and was craving something sweet so I decided to check out Ava's cupcake. Upon arrival, I was greeted and asked if I had been in their store before. Then I was explained which cupcakes were seasonal, regular, and cream cheese frosted. I tried the seminal cinnamon pumpkin first which was AMAZING. The cake was spongy, flavorful, and moist. The frosting was good... more

I had just come out of paradise nails and was craving something sweet so I decided to check out Ava’s cupcake. Upon arrival, I was greeted and asked if I had been in their store before. Then I was explained which cupcakes were seasonal, regular, and cream cheese frosted.

I tried the seminal cinnamon pumpkin first which was AMAZING. The cake was spongy, flavorful, and moist. The frosting was good because it was not overly sweet. For me, it’s a 10/10.

I saved the red velvet for the next day. My expectations were high since I tried the cinnamon pumpkin prior. I was a little disappointed, it was good but it was not spongy or moist as the cinnamon pumpkin. This could be because it needs to remain cold because of the crème cheese frosting. For me, it’s a 8/10.

Overall this place is good I’ll definitely be back to try more of their seasonal cupcakes.

Jenny N.

All their cupcakes are at least 8/10, apple pie is 10/10! Amazing cupcake place that won on an episode of Food Network's cupcake wars with their apple pie and banana guava flavored cupcakes. The quality of their cupcakes are INSANE and they have a plethora of flavors. Love that they have seasonal cupcakes during holidays or as the season change. I've shown multiple friends Ava's cupcakes and they are blown... more

All their cupcakes are at least 8/10, apple pie is 10/10!

Amazing cupcake place that won on an episode of Food Network’s cupcake wars with their apple pie and banana guava flavored cupcakes. The quality of their cupcakes are INSANE and they have a plethora of flavors. Love that they have seasonal cupcakes during holidays or as the season change. I’ve shown multiple friends Ava’s cupcakes and they are blown away every time even if they don’t have a sweet tooth.

I’ve tried basically all of their flavors, my favorites include apple pie, caramel apple, oreo, and creme brûlée. Most of the cupcakes have filling, a great frosting to cake ratio, and a very fluffy cupcake base. I find the frosting very sweet and often do not eat all of it but is a great occasional drink. Always great service as well and clean store interior.

Erik S.

Nothing has changed about my original review for Ava's. They continue to be the absolute best place around to get some treats and cupcakes, not once have they failed to impress or have I received anything that might have tasted less than fresh. This is my go to place to get cupcakes for any occasion, and they should be yours too. My favorite recent discovery from their wide flavor selection... more

Nothing has changed about my original review for Ava’s. They continue to be the absolute best place around to get some treats and cupcakes, not once have they failed to impress or have I received anything that might have tasted less than fresh. This is my go to place to get cupcakes for any occasion, and they should be yours too.

My favorite recent discovery from their wide flavor selection is their key lime flavor. Banana guava is still my absolute favorite, but the flavor pop of the lime in this cupcake was so zesty and balanced with the sweetness of the cupcake, perfect for a warm day!

Go to Ava’s, you won’t regret it!

Alyson Dietze

We ordered a vegan cake for my daughter’s first birthday since she has a cow milk protein allergy. It was not only beautiful but everyone at the party loved it, especially my daughter who smashed up and ate her own big piece! You would have never guessed it was vegan and the strawberry filling was wonderful. Thanks for making our celebration special!!

Chip R.

The Deets:On the occasion of finally getting to see my parents (we are all fully COVID-19 vaccinated now!), they brought me a couple of red velvet cupcakes from Ava's Cupcakes near where they are from. As red velvet is one of my favorite cake types, I was excited to give these a try. In having my first bite, I was pleasantly greeted with great taste...a classic red velvet taste but... more

The Deets:
On the occasion of finally getting to see my parents (we are all fully COVID-19 vaccinated now!), they brought me a couple of red velvet cupcakes from Ava’s Cupcakes near where they are from. As red velvet is one of my favorite cake types, I was excited to give these a try. In having my first bite, I was pleasantly greeted with great taste…a classic red velvet taste but not overpowering, nice and balanced. I like that the cupcake itself was sweet without being overly sweetened, again a good balance. It was a moist cupcake (was it the moistest cupcake ever for me, no, but certainly good and not dry and crumbly for sure). The cream cheese icing was tasty, a very good portion of it but just avoids being too massively overloaded. Overall, the red velvet cupcakes were delicious from Ava’s and I would definitely visit this shoppe if I had an opportunity when in that area.

Jeanine K.

A friend dropped these off for us and they are officially my favorite cupcake in the Winston/Clemmons area! The cupcake itself is moist and has great flavor and the icing is the perfect amount of sweet. I also LOVE that these all had a filling of some sort, it really gave the cupcake that extra depth in flavor.The 4 flavors we got were strawberry champagne, margarita, cookie dough and banana... more

A friend dropped these off for us and they are officially my favorite cupcake in the Winston/Clemmons area! The cupcake itself is moist and has great flavor and the icing is the perfect amount of sweet. I also LOVE that these all had a filling of some sort, it really gave the cupcake that extra depth in flavor.
The 4 flavors we got were strawberry champagne, margarita, cookie dough and banana guava.
My two favorites were the strawberry and the cookie dough (which are the ones I got a picture of the inside of).

We will DEFINITELY be stopping by to get more ASAP!

Helen Robinson

the cupcakes are amazing & the staff are always very friendly and helpful!Edit: if you haven’t tried the mini chocolate chip cookies, you’re seriously missing out! They’re amazing, I ended up buying three dozen within a week. I would be lying if I said I didn’t eat all of them by myself!

the cupcakes are amazing & the staff are always very friendly and helpful!
Edit: if you haven’t tried the mini chocolate chip cookies, you’re seriously missing out! They’re amazing, I ended up buying three dozen within a week. I would be lying if I said I didn’t eat all of them by myself!

What’s on the Menu

Special Event Bakeries in Winston Salem NC

Why Ava’s Cupcakes?

Clemmons is Fortunate to Have an Award-Winning Bakery in Town!

Looking for Custom-made Wedding Cakes Winston Salem Brides?