Giant Eagle, Dorothy Lane craft creative holiday treats

With the holidays just around the corner, retail bakeries are stepping up their game with festive takes on the usual sweets.

Reflecting a growing trend of “ugly sweater” parties, Giant Eagle is offering an ugly sweater cupcake cake this year.

Dorothy Lane Market gives a new twist to dipped fruit with chocolate covered holiday pears.

Bakers at Buehler’s had some fun with cakes shaped like a snowman and an igloo.