Baking vegan desserts is becoming really hip as more and more people are becoming more socially and health conscious. Plus, once you taste vegan sweets - you will never go back! They are yummy!
Some outstanding vegan bakeries, which were highlighted in REAL SIMPLE:
http://babycakesnyc.com/
http://www.blacksheepbakery.com/site/687531/
And Washington DC's very own, "Sticky Fingers" bakery:
http://www.stickyfingersbakery.com/index.php