(CBS DETROIT) - An iconic Michigan dessert may soon be out of stock.
Bumpy Cake, which was created over 100 years ago by founder Fred Sanders, could be out of stock by the end of the year, according to Vic Mehren, CEO of Second Nature Brands, the parent company of Sanders.
In August, Minnie Marie Bakers, Inc., which purchased Awrey's in 2013, closed the Livonia bakery. Awrey's had produced the Sanders Bumpy Cake for several years, and since its closure, the company has been unable to find a new partner.
"After conversations with more than a dozen bakeries, we have not yet found a new partner who can maintain the high quality and classic taste that our consumers expect and deserve," said Mehren in a post on the Sanders Facebook page.
People are still able to purchase Bumpy Cake online, in person at Sanders stores, or in some Michigan retailers, but it is expected to be out of stock by the end of the year.
"Please know that this was not something we expected to happen," said Mehren. "Bumpy Cakes is an important part of the Sanders business and legacy, and we know Bumpy Cakes hold a special place in your lives and celebrations and in the culture of Michigan. This is why recent events are so disappointing but also why we are committed to being able to make Bumpy Cakes again with a new partner in the future."
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Sara Powers is a Digital Producer for CBS Detroit. A Detroit native, Sara has been covering local topics such as breaking news, politics and entertainment for CBS Detroit since 2021.
