Understanding Metaphors in Literature

In a quaint little town, there lived a baker whose pies were more famous than the stars in the night sky. Customers would line up outside his shop as if they were waiting for a rare comet. One day, as he crafted his signature cherry pie, the smell wafted through the streets, floating like a gentle breeze carrying sweet memories. Children watched, their eyes twinkling with anticipation, as if they were waiting for their birthday cake to be cut.

This excerpt uses figurative language to enhance the imagery of the baker and his pies. Identify the metaphor within this passage.