Aram Bakery, San Jose

Nothing tastes quite like real butter. The bakers at Aram Bakery use it in all of their desserts and also eschew commercial or artificial ingredients for fresh eggs, creams, and fruits. The same care is taken when decorating Aram’s sweets—a fresh flower might adorn expertly laid fondant, and custard fruit tarts. Patrons will continue to be delighted upon slicing into their chosen confection, as many cakes layer flavors such as strawberries, custard, and whipped cream upon each other. Those looking for a more adventurous treat can attempt to steal a passerby gorilla’s cupcake or sample one of Aram’s Middle Eastern desserts, including faloodeh or Persian-style ice cream.