After a long, hard day, there’s no better way to relax than sipping on a strong, refreshing cocktail. For others, a sweet treat at the end of the day washes all cares away. But what if we told you it’s possible to combine the two?
Let us introduce you to Treat Me, Baton Rouge’s best-kept secret. Treat Me offers alcohol-infused cupcakes that mimic all your favorite cocktails. Just don’t ask owner Angela Eaglin about the calorie count.
“Don’t think about it. Cheat.”
Eaglin comes from a long line of bakers and decided to open Treat Me in 2011. The nurse practitioner and mother conceptualized the idea of infusing alcohol in her cupcakes in 2005 but didn’t act on the idea until recently.
Alcohol-infused options include flavors like White Russian, Appletini, margarita, mojito and strawberry daiquiri, all made with high quality liquors like Patron and Grey Goose. But Eaglin is open to new challenges. If you can dream it up, she’s willing to make it.
“I will try something, and it will just come out right,” Eaglin said.
Eaglin is a perfectionist, and her dedication to her craft shows. Though arguably less fun, Treat Me’s non-alcoholic cupcakes come in countless mouth-watering flavors like Pistachio Cream, Hummingbird and Birthday Cake. According to Eaglin, Treat Me’s bestseller and a favorite of Coach Les Miles’ is the Berry Chantilly cupcake topped with icing made by combining butter icing and whipped icing and adding real berries and almonds.
Treat Me even hosts 21+ parties for birthdays or for a little pre-gaming before going out. In the future, Eaglin hopes to open Treat Me’s doors to students looking to satisfy their sweet tooth with a cupcake and some coffee while studying.
The Coursey Boulevard location sells cookies, cakes, cupcake pops and recently added macaroons to the list. But if you’re feeling indulgent, the alcohol-infused cupcakes will run you $24 for a dozen minis. There may be no better way to eat your feelings.