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Going nuts for coconuts

Southern treat is best-seller at Flowery Branch bakery

The coconut cake at Flowery Branch’s Calliope Sweets is four layers of coconut-flavored cake, separated with creamy coconut filling. Coconut-flavored icing is spread all over the cake and then coconut shavings are applied liberally, creating a snowball-like look for the Southern favorite. - photo by Carly Sharec

1126CAKE2 — The coconut cake at Flowery Branch’s Calliope Sweets is four layers of coconut-flavored cake, separated with creamy coconut filling. Coconut-flavored icing is spread all over the cake and then coconut shavings are applied liberally, creating a snowball-like look for the Southern favorite. - photo by Carly Sharec

Calliope Sweets owner Patty Phillips prides herself on her Southern hospitality, her roots and her skills in the kitchen. “I consider myself truly proud to be from Flowery Branch,” she said. “When I got here there was one flashing light ... it’s changed a lot.