Missouri baker’s cake creations combine ‘grand’ and ‘yummy’

By Laura Handke, Missouri Farmer Today
Aug 1, 2024
Aug 1, 2024

baker Francine Davenport — Francine Davenport (right) created this flower-adorned cake for a 100th birthday celebration. She owned Francine’s Pastry Parlor in Chillicothe, Mo., for 27 years.
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By Laura Handke, Missouri Farmer Today

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. — Growing up in Utica, professional baker Francine Davenport found a knack for creating sweet treats. Her favorite cakes and pies helped to fuel a passion that would drive early mornings, late nights and happy customers for more than 27 years at Francine’s Pastry Parlor.

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