Sunshine, Coquito & Celebration Cakes

There’s something magical about mixing nostalgia with frosting. This week’s kitchen muse? A poolside breeze, a bottle of homemade coquito, and a deep craving for a cake that feels like a vacation in every bite.

Meet the Coquito Celebration Cake — a two-tier stunner inspired by my Puerto Rican roots, summer daydreams, and the joy of small batch baking.

This beauty starts with vanilla sponge soaked in coquito (yes, the real deal — coconut cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and all), layered with a whipped coconut-cream frosting that’s light but still indulgent. The toasted coconut rim adds just the right crunch, like a little edible halo around each tier.

And then, the florals.
I styled this one with tropical orchids — because sometimes your cake wants to dress up, too. The final look felt like it belonged at a destination wedding, or maybe just the world’s most fabulous mermaid brunch. Either way, it was giving “sun-kissed and ready to party.”

This cake was part of a shoot I’ve been dreaming up for Little Batch Co — capturing the exact vibe this brand is built on: flavor, feeling, and a little flair.

There’s a joy in making something by hand, from scratch, with intention — especially when it’s a flavor that tells a story. Coquito is more than a holiday drink in my family. It’s a memory. A comfort. A celebration of where I come from and where I’m headed.

And now? It’s a cake.

If you’re planning something special — or just want to bring a little sunshine to your next gathering — the Coquito Celebration Cake is here, waiting to party.

✨ Available by custom order. Handmade in Alameda.
🧁 Made with love, coconut, and a little MeMe magic.