Desserts in Hope, Arkansas: How to Get Fresh Cupcakes and Treats

By the Strixly Cupcakes team · Published October 15, 2026 · 4 min read

If you are searching for dessert in Hope, Arkansas, you have a local option made right here in town. Strixly Cupcakes is a family-owned bakery in Hope that bakes jumbo specialty cupcakes, chocolate dipped strawberries, gourmet apples and party treats to order. This guide explains how ordering works, when you can pick up, which treats suit different occasions and how to get dessert for an event anywhere in Southwest Arkansas.

A Local Bakery Made in Hope

Strixly Cupcakes is owned by Rachael T. Turner, a Hope native who has been baking since 2000 and launched the bakery on October 1, 2018. It is family-owned, female-owned and Black-owned, and Rachael runs it with help from her daughter Jordyn.

Hope is the county seat of Hempstead County in southwest Arkansas, and it is proud of its food traditions. The town is famous for giant watermelons: according to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, the Hope Watermelon Festival traces its roots to 1926, after a 136-pound melon was grown in 1925, and it is held each August (Encyclopedia of Arkansas). A local bakery fits right into that spirit of homegrown treats. Read more about Strixly Cupcakes.

How to Get Dessert From Strixly Cupcakes

Every treat is made to order, so the key is to order ahead and pick up on one of our open days. Baking for your date and pickup time is how we keep everything fresh.

1. Choose your treats from all treats, party packages or services.
2. Send your order request through our online order form or a Facebook message, with your pickup date and time, quantity and any colors, theme or names.
3. Pay a deposit of half your total. Placing an order does not secure your treats until the deposit is paid.
4. Pick up in Hope at your confirmed time.

Our step-by-step guide on how to order custom cupcakes in Hope, AR walks through each step in more detail.

Pickup Hours and Deadlines

Pickups are on Thursdays and Fridays from 4:30 to 8:30 pm and on Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm. Same-week orders must be placed by 5 pm on Tuesday.

Need dessert for a Friday evening party? Order by Tuesday at 5 pm and pick up Friday after work. For a Saturday birthday, a Saturday midday pickup gives you the freshest treats. Holiday weeks can have different times, so confirm your slot when your order is accepted.

Popular Desserts to Try First

If you have never ordered from us, start with one of the treats customers come back for. Each is a good introduction to what we do.

• Jumbo Banana Pudding cupcake, filled with homemade banana pudding
• Jumbo Turtle cupcake, filled with homemade caramel
• Strawberry Crunch strawberries by the half dozen
• Snickers gourmet apple, a fall favorite
• Specialty cupcakes in standard size to share with the family

See all the cake flavors and fillings in our cupcake flavors guide.

Desserts for Local Events and Celebrations

From church events to family reunions, many gatherings in Hope and the surrounding area call for dessert for a crowd. Party packages and fruit displays are built for exactly that.

• Family reunions and church events: a Variety Party Package gives you 36 treats in matching colors.
• Summer cookouts: a watermelon bowl or fruit display is a fitting centerpiece in a town known for its watermelons.
• Birthdays and showers: themed cupcakes in your colors.
• Gifts: cupcake bouquets and monogram boxes.

Serving Southwest Arkansas

Strixly Cupcakes serves customers across Southwest Arkansas, not only in Hope. Orders are picked up in Hope, so customers from nearby towns usually plan their pickup around a trip into town.

Fruit displays are the one item we deliver. Delivery outside Hope has a fee of $20 or 60 cents per mile round trip, as explained in our ordering and payment policies. If you are driving home with treats, our transport tips help them arrive in one piece.

Paying for Your Order

We accept debit and credit cards, PayPal, Cash App and cash. At least half your total is due when you submit your order, or no less than 7 days before your pickup date.

A free consultation is available if you are planning something custom. Prices on our menu are starting prices for planning, and your final price is confirmed when your order is accepted.

Tips for First-Time Customers

The smoothest orders start early and include all the details at once. A complete order request saves back-and-forth messages and helps us confirm your treats quickly.

• Include the basics: pickup date and time, quantity, flavors, colors or theme, and any names or numbers.
• Mention allergies: some treats contain peanuts, pecans, milk, eggs or wheat.
• Plan for busy seasons: graduations, holidays and summer weekends fill up, so order a week or more ahead.
• Bring a cooler in summer: cream cheese fillings, cheesecake and dipped strawberries need to stay cold on the drive home.
• Follow along online: our Facebook and Instagram pages show recent creations for inspiration.

Dessert in Hope: Questions

Can I get cupcakes the same day?

Our treats are made to order, so plan ahead rather than counting on same-day treats. Same-week orders close at 5 pm on Tuesday for pickup Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Ordering a week or more ahead is best for custom designs, party packages and holidays.

Where do I pick up my order in Hope?

Orders are picked up in Hope, Arkansas during our open hours, and your pickup details are confirmed when your order is accepted. If someone else will collect your order, include their name in your order request so the handoff goes smoothly.

Do you deliver desserts in Hope?

Orders are pick up only, except fruit displays, which can be delivered. Fruit display delivery outside Hope costs $20 or 60 cents per mile round trip. For cupcakes and other treats, plan a pickup on Thursday, Friday or Saturday.

Ready for something sweet? Browse all treats or read what customers say.

Written by the Strixly Cupcakes team in Hope, Arkansas. Owner and baker Rachael T. Turner has been baking since 2000 and launched Strixly Cupcakes in 2018.