Home Bakery scores again with breakthrough Detroit Lions life-size cakes!

Home Bakery scores again with Lions superheroes, St. Brown and Gibbs

 

Once again, Home Bakery scores big with a life‑size cake tribute to our beloved Detroit Lions. Last year’s sweet sensation featured Amon‑Ra St. Brown in his iconic headstand during the matchup with the Green Bay Packers. This year’s inspired window display brings St. Brown back—this time joined by teammate Jahmyr Gibbs in their unforgettable “Superman–Spiderman” pose after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The scene is made even more dramatic by St. Brown’s hand appearing to burst right through the bakery’s picture window.

As we shared in last January’s blog, Lions Take the Cake, the creative force behind these lifelike confections is owner and master cake artist Heather Tocco.

Chris having a life altering experience at Home Bakery

According to the Detroit Free Press last week, the superhero‑sized edible sculptures required 24 bakers and artists and a combined 400 hours to complete. Built entirely in‑house, the wide receiver and running back are crafted from eight cases of Rice Krispies Treats, four sheet cakes, 65 pounds of fondant, and a whole lot of buttercream.

Tocco noted that “something as simple as a window could bring strangers together, spark conversations and create joy.”

Kronut sporting Detroit Lion's colors paired with True Blue Oolong from Harney Teas

And, just like last year, we found even more joy inside. This time, we discovered the Kronut—decked out in the Lions’ colors, Honolulu Blue and white. The pastry is made from deep‑fried croissant dough, filled with vanilla bean cream, and finished with a vanilla bean glaze. It claims to be “life‑changing” and “mind‑altering,” and after sampling it, we have to agree.

Back home, we paired our treat with the perfectly named True Blue Oolong from Harney Teas. Its hue matches our hometown team, and its name matches our sentiment. Though the Lions didn’t make the playoffs this year, our loyalty hasn’t wavered. We remain true blue—and hopeful for a future, life‑changing Super Bowl.

Home Bakery is located at 300 South Main Street in downtown Rochester.