Washington, D.C. - August 19, 2008

Pound Puppy

KarenKay’s Cakes

You aren’t the type to sugarcoat things.

You prefer to leave that to the experts — like the ones at KarenKay’s Cakes.

Local baker Karen Roberts creates simply delicious homemade pound cakes from scratch based on her sister’s recipe.

Made with natural and organic ingredients, her goods are a new riff on the traditional treat. Bring a bit of tang to the table with Key lime cream cheese or go for a Southern-style country coconut pecan.

She offers seasonal flavors (like pumpkin orange in the fall) and Pound Cupcakes for a single-serving special.

Ship one to a friend or hoard them for yourself.

Think of her as your sugar mama.

KarenKay’s Cakes (202-832-2253 or karenkayscakes.com). Available Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m., at Georgetown Farmers Market, 26th and O Streets NW, Georgetown.