Sure, times have been rough in the past several years. However, despite that fact—or perhaps, thanks to consumers looking to relieve stress through sweet treats, because of it—numbers in various categories of bakery desserts have largely given producers reasons to celebrate.

Like-minded luxury brands with Japanese roots join forces to create a unique offering for New York consumers to enjoy for a limited time.  

Taguchi & Co. plans to expand the company's reach within the North American market.

The collaboration combines M&M's Minis hardshell candies with Edible's fruit arrangements and baked goods platters. 

Launching June 5 in all MOD locations across the U.S. and Canada, the vanilla cake features a cream filling and is covered in a vanilla frosting and topped with rainbow sprinkles.

Inspired by the iconic Hawaiian Guava Cake, the Guava Mille Crêpes is the ultimate summertime treat that will transport consumers' senses straight to the shores of Hawaii.

Available in a variety of flavors, the new Everyday Mini Cupcakes and Seasonal Mini Cupcakes will be sold at select grocers nationwide beginning in July.

If someone were to write the classic American dream tale, the story behind Sugar Bowl Bakery just might be the ideal subject. The Ly brothers (who arrived from Vietnam in 1979 as refugees with very little in the way of money, resources, or connections) at first struggled to make ends meet.

Dunkin's Ham & Swiss Croissant Stuffer is filled with ham and Swiss cheese, and its Iced Lemon Loaf includes sweet lemon icing.

The cake will launch on May 1 and has a suggested retail price of $108.