Small-batch cupcakes and cakes, baked fresh to order under DC’s Cottage Food Act. Everything is made from scratch — buttercream, real fruit fillings, and plenty of flavor experiments along the way.
Every flavor here will carry a name — a small tribute to a woman who’s always lista — smart and ready for her Renaissance. Meet the first honorees below.
Cupcakes — Sold by the Dozen
$30.00 per dozen. Most of our batches are made 2 dozen at a time — great for sharing, gifting, or freezing half.
| Flavor | Description |
|---|---|
| The Mrs. Koets | Mrs. Koets was the first investor in Bakes by RenaissanceLista — which makes her the first name in our Women We Admire series. This is our Funfetti, with an extra shower of edible sparkle on top, because she’s never met a glitter shoe (or sweater) she didn’t love. |
| Lady T | Lady T knows exactly what she likes: dark chocolate, never bitter — and never just an occasional treat. She knows that every day should be delicious. This is our Dark Choc-Nutella, rich and perfect with an afternoon tea. |
| The Em Bee Summer flavor |
The Em Bee is insightful, funny, and a true advocate for her community. This is our Blueberry-Basil: vanilla cake with a blueberry-basil jelly (fresh basil from our own garden) and buttercream. |
| Le Flore Summer flavor |
Some friends have a certain je ne sais quoi — elegant, refreshing, and sweet all at once. Named for a friend who’s been there across time and continents, our Almond-Lavender-Honey pairs sophistication with warmth, just like she does. |
| The G-Ma Fall flavor |
Witty and warm, with a gift for turning the simplest, most wholesome things into something unforgettable — you make it look effortless. This is our Spiced Apple-Caramel: a spiced apple cupcake with homemade salted-caramel buttercream. Comfort, elevated. |
| Spicy Pumpkin Jules Fall flavor |
Earth goddess energy: smart, grounded, and nurturing. Every birthday, it’s pumpkin pie or nothing. This is our Maple Pumpkin: a pumpkin spice cupcake with maple buttercream. The autumn harvest, in cupcake form. |
Fall flavors are here for a limited time — join the list below to be the first to know about every drop.
Mini cupcakes are available for parties and events — ask for pricing.
Cakes
| Option | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8-inch Round (Standard) | Serves 16–20. Your choice of flavor and buttercream, shelf-stable for easy pickup. | $85 |
| Custom Cake — Lightly Custom | Your flavor and colors, simple styling. | from $4/serving |
| Custom Cake — Involved | A piped design, a theme, or multiple colors. | from $5/serving |
Custom cake quotes have an $85 minimum — never less than the standard cake. Want a cupcake named after a woman in your life? That’s exactly how The Mrs. Koets came to be — ask about a bespoke flavor consultation.
How Ordering Works
Cupcakes are sold through weekly drops on Hotplate. Each drop lists that week’s flavors and how to get your order. Batches are small, so order early!
Do you want something outside of the cupcake drop timeline, or a custom order? We make cakes and cupcakes to order too, with lead time based on the size of the order. Just email us!
Sign up for our email list to hear about each week’s drop — and get $2 off your first order.