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Lake Minnetonka Bakehouse Makes Sweet Delights

Aletta Schaefer frosting cupcakes.

Aletta Schaefer has been dreaming up recipes since she was only 3 years old. Growing up in Dayton, Minnesota, her mother ran a daycare business out of their home. Oftentimes, Schaefer could be found eagerly whipping up baked goods for all the kids.

Early on, Schaefer quickly became known for her banana bread. It was, of course, no ordinary recipe. It contained a special ingredient—cherries. She says her banana bread became so popular in the neighborhood that people even tried to steal the recipe from her. Read more about Lake Minnetonka Bakehouse Makes Sweet Delights

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