Hundreds of bakers, bloggers, volunteers and businesses across Austin need your help TODAY to raise $15,000 for recovery efforts in West, Texas. Stop by one of eight locations in Austin and Round Rock to make a gift to AmeriCares and pick up some sweets.
Over 200 home cooks and 40+ local businesses will be putting out their finest treats for Austin Bakes for West TODAY. We have plenty of goodies, so you can help by bringing your wallet and an appetite to any of eight bake sale locations around Austin.
Whole Foods Market Bee Cave, 12601 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Foreign & Domestic, 306 E. 53rd Street, 78751
Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew, 6610 N Lamar Blvd, 78757
Whole Foods Market Lamar, 525 N. Lamar Boulevard, 78703
Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale Road, 78702
Whole Foods Market Gateway, 9607 Research Boulevard #300, 78759
Round Rock Market Days, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock, TX 78664
Crema Bakery & Cafe, 9001 Brodie Lane, Suite B, 78748
We are also accepting gifts online through our secure online giving page.
Over 200 home cooks, bloggers and businesses are Baking for West today.
All items at Austin Bakes for West will be sold by donation, so donors can choose how much they’d like to give to AmeriCares in exchange for the baked goods of their choice. Just drop those bills or checks in the donation jar and take your pick of goodies to share with your family– or not. We won’t tell if you eat all the kolaches before you get home!
Items at Austin Bakes for West are sold by donation. Please bring exact change if you can, and make checks out to AmeriCares.
- Bring the whole family! We are kid-friendly and parent-friendly.
- We will have individual cookies, cupcakes, cake balls, brownies, kolaches, scones, and other single-serving pastries, plus packaged half-dozens and dozens, whole cakes, loaves of bread, pies, and more for sale at each location.
- Austin Bakes for West is a donation-based bake sale. That means instead of listing prices on each item, we’ll look to customers to make a valuation of their purchase and support AmeriCares accordingly.
- Bring exact change for your purchases, if possible. We’ll accept cash and checks (made out to AmeriCares, please) in person at the bake sale.
- Supporters who wish to make a gift by credit card may do so at the Austin Bakes for West FirstGiving page. Please bring your email gift receipt on paper or your phone if you’d like to pick up some items up at the bake sale as a thank-you for your gift!
- Want to help out? Our greatest need today is for cash donations and paying customers at the bake sale.
- If you’re planning to drop off some baked goods, please help us adhere to Travis and Williamson County health codes by wrapping/boxing/packaging your items and labeling them with their name and food allergy info. Remember, items will sit in the sun at the bake sale, so please bring things that don’t melt or need refrigeration.
Gluten-free and vegan items will be clearly labeled and available at all eight Austin Bakes locations, while they last.
Here are some of the goodies that will be available at all eight locations:
Whole Foods Market Bee Cave, 12601 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Emme Gets Baked: Texas-shaped Mini Shortbreads, Mini Pound Cakes
Beyond Picket Fences: Ginger Cookies, Chocolate Cupcakes, Salted Butterscotch Cookies, Zucchini Bread, Granola
Nancy A.: Decorated Brownie Bites, Cranberry Coffee Cake, Snickerdoodle Mini-loaves
Eat it, Kid: Soft Pretzels, Cheesy Apple Biscuits
Terri’s Cakes & Creations + over 25 other bakers from Corpus Christi: Cookies, Cupcakes, Pretzel Rods, Rice Krispies Treats, Brownies, 15+ Large Cakes, 3 Coffee Crumb Cakes, Banana Bread
Dr. Kracker: Klassic 3-Seed Crackers
Recipes4u: Deep in the Heart of Texas-shaped Cookies
Cookie Crowd: Scout S’mores Cookies
Austin Food Lover’s Companion: Pecan Pie Bars and Toffee Cookies
Alissa M.: Quinoa Cookies, Gluten-free, Dairy-free Raw Energy Bites **gluten-free item**
The Pie Society: Chocolate Fudge, Apple, Strawberry Rhubard, Pecan, Peach and Blueberry Mini Pies and Pie Bites
Anne M.: Rice Krispy Treats, Apple Pie
Chef Veggie: Gluten-free Vegan Macaroons, Vegan Cheese Biscuits *vegan items*, **gluten-free items**
Linda B. and Margo M.: Mini Apple Cranberry Orange Bread Loaves
Cooking By Design: Barbie Doll Cake
Savory Spice on 6th: Assorted Cinnamons and Baking Spices
We will be tweeting the sale using the hashtag #AustinBakes, and giving fundraising updates via our Twitter @AustinBakes.
Foreign & Domestic, 306 E. 53rd Street, 78751
Lisa is Cooking: Almond and Cranberry Granola, Chocolate Chip and Cherry Scones, Espresso and Cardamom Crumb Cakes
Boxing Octopus: Snickerdoodles, Brownies
Full and Content: Star Wars Shortbread Cookies, Loquat BBQ Sauce, Chutney, Jam, Loquat Kolaches, Chocolate-zucchini Cake
Lone Star Plate: Vegan Cornbread *vegan item*
Scissorina: Swiss Chocolate Cake Cookies
Savory Spice on 6th: Assorted Cinnamons and Baking Spices
Mindy B.: Lemon Crinkle Cookies and Coconut Macaroons
Dr. Kracker: Klassic 3-Seed Crackers
Nell: Lemon Bars
Carol M.: Rugelach
Annie S.: Zucchini Bread
Alicia Maxwell: Vegan Decorated Sugar Cookies *vegan item*
Anne S.: Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes *vegan item*
Meredith L.: Pistachio Macarons, Cassis Macarons, Coconut Meringues
G-free in the City: Gluten-free cookies and brownies **gluten-free items**
Fork and Spoon: White Cheddar, Bacon and Chive Scones; Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Jenna B.: Mudslide Cookies, Snickerdoodle Blondies, Vegan Muffins, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Cupcakes, Lemon Poppyseed Bread *vegan items*
Get Baked in Austin: Focaccia, Demi-Baguettes
Please bring exact change if you can. We’ll also take a check made out AmeriCares, or gifts via credit card online.
Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew, 6610 N Lamar Blvd, 78757
Stiles Switch will be selling homemade chocolate chip cookies at the sale, plus kolaches made with their three ]smoked sausages. They are also hosting an after-party for Austin Bakes volunteers and bakers, with live music. Join us from 2:30-5:00!
Stetted: Peanut Butter Cookies, Blueberry Muffins
The Kitchen Trials: Fudgie No Bake Cookies, Shortbread Cookies
Kitschn Calamaties: Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes, Mojito Kits
SugaPlump Pastries: Cake Balls, Vegan Cake Balls, Gluten-free Cake Balls, Cupcakes, Savory Scones *vegan item*, **gluten-free item**
Confituras: Assorted marmalades and preserves *vegan items* **gluten-free items**
Dr. Kracker: Klassic 3-Seed Crackers
Sweet Pastel Cakes: Alfajor Cookies
The Yeast I Can Do: Snickerdoodles, Lemon Cookies, Coffee Cake
M Gourmand: Buckeyes
Grubbus: Choquettes
The Pie Society: Chocolate Fudge, Apple, Strawberry Rhubard, Pecan, Peach and Blueberry Mini Pies and Pie Bites
Savory Spice on 6th: Assorted cinnamons and baking spices
Fearless Captivations: Blueberry Cake, Buttered Popcorn Cookies, Raspberry Ricotta Scones
Cookie Crowd: Scout S’mores Cookies
Amanda J.: Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies
My Well Fed Life: Caramel Popcorn Cookies, PB Chocolate and Potato Chip Cookies
Nell: Lemon Bars
Jennifer C.: Chocolate Cake, Kahlua Chocolate Chip Brownies, Rice Krispies Treats
Two Cannoli.: Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
100% of money collected at the sale and online will go to AmeriCares for their work in West, Texas.
Whole Foods Market Lamar, 525 N. Lamar Boulevard, 78703
Blinded by the Bite: Gluten-free Brownies, Gluten-free Irish Soda Bread, Gluten-Free Raspberries and Blueberry Scones **gluten-free items**
And then Make Soup: Gluten-free Almond Cookies, Nut-free Lemon Sugar Cookies, Spiced Pecans **gluten-free items**
Linda G.: Chocolate Chip Blondies with Walnuts, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Jennifer H.: Lemon Cupcakes, Red Velvet Cupcakes
Chef Erika Beneke of Max’s Wine Dive: Sausage Kolaches, Vegan Gluten-free Cookies *vegan item* **gluten-free item**
Savory Spice on 6th: Assorted cinnamons and baking spices
Dr. Kracker: Klassic 3-Seed Crackers
Sam H.: Salted Peanut Butter Rolo Cookies, Buttermilk Blueberry Coffee Cake
Russell M.: Cookies
South Austin Foodie: Grenada Nutmeg Cake, Biscuits
Emily S.: Frangelico Chocolate Chip Brownies, Almond Brownies, Homemade Brownie Mix
Easy Tiger Austin: Whole Danish Krans, Chocolate Croissants
The Pie Society: Chocolate Fudge, Apple, Strawberry Rhubard, Pecan, Peach and Blueberry Mini Pies and Pie Bites
Cookie Crowd: Scout S’mores Cookies
Cowgirl Treatery: Decorated Sugar Cookies
What Jew Wanna Eat: Nutella Rugelach
Katy W.: Shortbread, Brownies
Megan B.: Molasses Cookies, Granola
Cheri O.: Snickerdoodles
Catherine T. for The Denizen: Cinnamon Rolls
Misty Morning Bakery: Gluten-free Cardamom Bars of Joy, Gluten-free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Gluten-free Almond Biscottti, Gluten-free Sweet Sorghum Sandwich Bread **gluten-free products**
Mary L.: Brown Sugar Cookies, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Bread
Whole Foods Lamar Bakery Team: Cupcakes
Sweet Pop Shop: Cake Pops
Vinca USA: Cupcake Earrings, Texas Earrings
Laurie G.: Whole Meal Raisin Scones, Blueberry Coffee Cake
Dana Y.: Snickerdoodle Muffins and Cupcakes
We will have single-serving cookies, brownies, cupcakes, kolaches, and cake pops, as well as whole loaves, cakes and pies.
Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale Road, 78702
Hilah Cooking: Almond Saffron Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Toffee Bars, Cocoa-Coconut Shortbread
The Locavore Next Door: Gluten-free Granola **gluten-free item**
Dr. Kracker: Klassic 3-Seed Crackers
Lene L.: Peanut Butter Vegan Cookies *vegan item*
Confituras: Assorted marmalades and preserves *vegan items* **gluten-free items**
Maki S.: Mini Chocolate Cakes, Banana Walnut Muffins
Christy H.: Coconut Macaroons, Brownies
Laurie S.: Vegan Assyrian Flatbread *vegan item*
Leah K. & Maury V.: Scones, Muffins
Amy B.: Cookies
Lori H.: Molasses Cookies, Pecan Brittle, Raspberry Bars with Walnuts, Pumpkin Bread, Blondies with Browned Butter Frosting
Beth D.: Rice Krispies Treats
Savory Spice on 6th: Assorted cinnamons and baking spices
Gourmet Veggie Mama: Fleur de Sel Chocolate Chip Cookies
James S.: Vegan Chocolate Coconut-Pecan Cookies, Vegan Chocolate Coconut Cookies *vegan items*
Julie T: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, Lemon Madeleine Cookies
Christy Horton for Cooking Planit: Caramel Crunch Bars, Prosciutto Fontina Pinwheels
Coseppi Kitchen: Vegan Beet Bread, Vegan Gluten-free Puffed Rice Bars *vegan items* **gluten-free items**
Whole Foods Market Gateway, 9607 Research Boulevard #300, 78759
Sarah P.: Beet Brownies, Cookies
OoohLaLa Sweets and Treats: Cookies, Muffins
Erika’s Cool Cakes: Cupcakes
Beverly M.: Cookies
Emily H.: Rice Krispy Treats
Kathy G.: Gluten-free Macarons, Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti, Red Velvet Cupcakes
Aneelee: Chipotle Agave Granola, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lisa R.: German Chocolate Cake Balls
Alta C.: Lemon Crinkle Cookies, Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats
Savory Spice on 6th: Assorted cinnamons and baking spices
Nancy L.: Homemade Gourmet Marshmallows, Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Pops
Andi T.: Banana Pecan Bread, Chocolate Bundt Cake
Barbara H.: Gluten-free Chocolate Cookies, Granola **gluten-free item**
Cookie Cowgirl: Decorated Sugar Cookies
Katie D.: Spicy Bacon Chex Mix, Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies, Honey Lavender Madeleines, Compost Cookies
Land of Abe: Snickerdoodle Cookies
Jennifer K.: Cupcakes
For the Love of Chow.: Date, Oat, and Nut Energy Bites
Dr. Kracker: Klassic 3-Seed Crackers
Krista V.: Star Wars Chocolate Shortbread Cookies, Salted Popcorn Cookies
Jen Hearts Art: Candy-themed Hair Accessories and Jewelry
The Schell Cafe: Lemon Rosemary Bundt Cakes
Decorted cookies and cupcakes usually sell out quickly once they are set out at the bake sale. If we do have extra baked goods, they’ll be donated to local fire stations after the sale closes at 2 PM.
Round Rock Market Days, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock, TX 78664
Midnite Chef: Ginger Molasses Cookies, Decorated Sugar Cookies, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Vegan+Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies, Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Bundt Cakes, Finnish Pulla, Butter Tarts, Spoon Cookies, Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies *vegan item,* **gluten-free items**
Let’s Bakery: Chocolate Cake Pops
Lori H.: Butter Cookies, Fudge
Bobbie and Bill H.: Vegan Cornbread, Chocolate Cookies *vegan item*
Dr. Kracker: Klassic 3-Seed Crackers
Sheri V.: Paleo/Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies, Paleo/Gluten-free Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies **gluten-free items**
Nancy W.: Banana Bread Mini Loaves
Kelley M.: Cake Push Pops
Addicted2Recipes: Nutella Peanut Butter Balls, Banana Nut Bread Mini Loaves, Pecan Praline Mini Bundt Cakes
Slightly Off-Kilter: Cookies
Savory Spice on 6th: Assorted cinnamons and baking spices
The Pie Society: Chocolate Fudge, Apple, Strawberry Rhubard, Pecan, Peach and Blueberry Mini Pies and Pie Bites
The Hill Country Cook: Black Bottom Cupcakes, Cookies
Kristy D.: Cupcakes
Kelsey E.: Chocolate Cinnamon Tea Bread, Assorted Cookies
Annie U.: Extreme Banana Bread
Crema Bakery & Cafe, 9001 Brodie Lane, Suite B, 78748
Crema Bakery is giving 10% of sales inside their cafe to AmeriCares in honor of Austin Bakes. 100% of bake sale proceeds outside the store will got to AmeriCares.
Subaustinite: Cowboy Cookies, Pecan Bars
Dawn A.: Chocolate and Strawberry Cupcakes
Madelyn V.: Paleo and Gluten-free Baked Goods **Gluten-free items**
Christa Y.:Snickerdoodle Brownies, Raspberry Oat Bars, Assorted Cookies
Carissa S.: Mustards and Pickled Vegetables
Girl Gone Grits: Red Velvet Cupcakes, Focaccia
Howard B.: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Foie Gras Hot Dog: Sugar Cookies with Lavendar Icing
Capital City Cake Chick: Sugar Cookies, Cookie Pops, Banana Bread
Jennifer C.: World Peace Cookies, Malted Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brian G.: Rosemary Parmesan Cocktail Shortbread
Yolanda F.: Brownies, Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
Savory Spice on 6th: Assorted cinnamons and baking spices
Fatback Boucherie: Cane Syrup Cakes + Mike has promised a roasted suckling pig to the first person to donate $100 to Austin Bakes while he’s at the table. He’ll be at the sale site first thing in the morning.
Homemade Austin: Bacon, Cheddar & Chive Scones, S’More Cookie Bars
Roco Recipes: Red Velvet Biscotti, S’More Cookie Bars
The Little Red Journal: Vegan Pumpkin Spiced Oat Cookies, Vegan Black Bean Brownies, Vegan Banana Oatmeal Chews **vegan items**
Lauren M.: Bundt Cake
The Celiac Chronicles: Grain-free, Vegan, and Raw Treats **gluten-free items,** *vegan items*
Oh My Vegan Austin: Vegan cookies *vegan items*
Zoës Kitchen: Yaya’s Chocolate Cake, Cookies
Cookie Madness: Brownies, Magic Cookie Bars, Double Chocolate Cookies
Christina T.: Banana Bread, Cookies
Bless Her Heart: Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies **gluten-free item**
Dr. Kracker: Klassic 3-Seed Crackers
Finally, local businesses Crema Bakery and Sugar Circus are donating 10% of their own sales today to Austin Bakes. And when you shop at local bakery supply store Make it Sweet and mention Austin Bakes, they’ll donate 25% of your purchase total to Austin Bakes.
We can’t wait to see you at Austin Bakes for West today! Thank you fo all your support.
Thank you so much to all the Austin bakers, bloggers, tweeters, businesses, donors and eaters who are coming together today in support of West! Please join in the fun at the Austin Bakes location nearest you.
All eight bake sale locations will be open from 10 AM to 2 PM today. Proceeds from sales at all locations will go to Americares, a 501(c)(3) non-profit doing good work in West. We’ll also be accepting donations online at our FirstGiving page before, during and after the sale. Click here for a Google Map of all eight bake sale locations around Austin!
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Capital Cake Chick is also bringing chocolate chip cookies, jumbo peanut butter cookies, Texas pecan roca, and caramel turtle cupcakes to the South Austin location!
Hi my name is rimonda I work at OLOL SCHOOL in the P A . We’re going to have a fundraising day on the27th June and were going to have mini cup cakes . We hope and wish if you can help or donate some cup cakes or something . We are looking about 800 cup cakes. Thanx I will like to hear from u A S A P THANX. Kind regards rimonda god bless .