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Looking to escape the heat with a tasty treat? buzz names the best places to satisfy any summer sweet tooth.

Cakes on Walnut – Cucumber-lemon mint cake

If Champaign had a best-kept secret, it would have to be the delectable Cakes on Walnut bakery. The lemon mint cake with cucumber-lemon butter cream is the perfect summer sweet. A clean and refreshing taste lingers, creating a light, cooling treat on a hot day. One of the best desserts I’ve come across this summer.

Mirabelle Fine Pastries – The Raspberry Mousse Cake

The Raspberry Mousse cake at Mirabelle Fine Pastries may look too beautiful to eat, but consuming it never tasted so good. This light torte is made up of vanilla genoise with raspberry liquor, fresh raspberries surrounded by ladyfingers and sprinkled with white chocolate. Need I say more?

Moonstruck Café – Mango Raspberry Mousse Cake

Moonstruck never fails to amaze C-U with their delicious sweets. Chocolate may be Moonstucks’ forte, but the Mango Raspberry Mousse Cake is a nice summer alternative to chocolate. The vibrant yellow and pink tart consists of layered mango and raspberry mousse. This fruity paradise will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Boltini – Dreamsicle Martini

Who said a dessert had to be a cake or tart? Try Boltini’s Dreamsicle Martini. The Dreamsicle is made up of Bacardi ‘O’ Rum & Cruzan vanilla rum with cream. It’s a very simple drink that supplies a big delight.

Giuliani’s - Gelato

You don’t have to travel to Italy to find great Gelato. Giuliani’s on Green Street can bring it right to you on campus. Giuliani’s offers popular flavors such as- limon cello, crème de caramel, bacio chocolate with hazelnut, coconut and fruits of the forest. Allow yourself a chilly, Italian-gourmet treat.