Best of Boston

It can feel like a travesty to destroy one of baker Lizzie Johnson’s cakes by cutting into one, but oh, how glad you’ll be that you did: Featuring intricate floral motifs, stripes, and ribbons, her buttercream-iced custom confections are that beautiful and that delicious. Having trouble making a choice? Not to worry — Johnson offers prospective clients tasting boxes featuring six flavors so they can ponder the options (a.k.a. stuff their faces with as much cake as they please) from the comfort of home.