August 2024 | Vol. 34 Iss. 8
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akes by Edith has quickly become a cornerstone of the Riverton community, offering a taste of authentic Mexican desserts and traditions. From freshly baked conchas to award-winning cakes, this local panaderia has gained a loyal following for its commitment to quality and culture. Started by Edith Gallegos and her husband Jorge Lopez 18 years ago in Taylorsville, Cakes by Edith launched its second location in Riverton (1515 W. 12600 South) nearly three years ago. Since then, the couple’s daughter Alma Lopez has taken over management of the Riverton location where she was recently named Businesswoman of the Year by the city and the South Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Our coming up has been immense in these last three years when we opened in Riverton,” Alma Lopez said. “We’re tapping into this neighborhood and into this community. It’s different, because Taylorsville is more of a Latino community, and this is more of an American community. It has given us an opportunity for people to be more Cakes by Edith founder Edith Gallegos started her family bakery 18 years ago with her husband Jorge Lopez aware of us.” The Lopez family is dedicated to preand their children. The award-winning bakery has expanded to include a second location, bringing authentic serving traditional recipes and techniques Mexican desserts to the community. (Photo courtesy Alma Lopez)
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Saturday, August 17 • 9am -2pm to help people understand the food culture of Mexico through cakes, sweet breads and pastries. At the Riverton location, Alma Lopez said they see many customers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who served church missions in Mexico. They bring their families in to experience the delicious tastes and textures of Cakes by Edith. Favorite menu items at the bakery include the mil hojas cake, with layers of puff pastry, fresh fruit and frosting; marble cakes with fillings made from guava, pineapple, Continued page 11
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