Literally speaking, getting caught with your hand in the cookie jar is highly unladylike.

But getting caught with your finger in someone else’s cupcake icing is just plain disgraceful.

At the Teacake Bake Shop, indulge and mind your manners with a cupcakie — a cupcake top with the perfect ratio of frosting to cake to keep your sweet tooth and your errant digit in check. But that’s not the only treat you’ll want to get your hands on.

Warm and homey, the adorable pink Emeryville shop uses quality ingredients, like Belgian chocolate and sweet cream butter, turning out small batches of goodies throughout the day so everything is straight out of the oven. The mouthwatering menu includes brownie bites and whoopee pies, as well as creative daily cookie specials like Monday’s Peanutty Chocolate Hunnies or Sunday’s Chai Latte White Chocolates.

Do unto others with pretty gift boxes and jars of dry cookie mixes or customize an order of frozen dough with your favorite add-ins.

A very civil way of having your own cake and eating it, too.

Teacake Bake Shop, 5615 Bay Street, at Ohlone Way, Emeryville (510-655-0865 or teacakebakeshop.com).