best bakery for birthday cake in nyc

[paisley]

I want to find a great bakery for a birthday cake - made fresh -not one of those frozen cakes...
so far, i am thinking of: buttercup and magnolia - any suggestions or comments?

thanks!

[Gelaine]

The
Hazelnut Velvet cake at Two Little Red Hens is yummy! (They require orders 3 days in advance.)

[paisley]

thanks for all your suggestions! i've been searching all day and after all these great reviews of cupcakes... i may just have to change my idea around ;)

[NAtiveNewYorker]

What about Make My Cake?!? Their cakes are fantastic, especially the coconut and the red velvet.

[paisley]

wow! i might have to change my plans......

[paisley]

Thanks for all of your suggestions! good thing i have a sweet tooth - they all sound great!

i think i am leaning toward Billy's.....

thanks again

[scarlet starlet]

I second the vote for Black Hound. Incredible cakes that are infinitely better than any of those places that specialize in cupcakes.

[Papaya]

My vote is always for Cupcake Cafe. Best tasting cakes as well as most beautiful!

[batterypark]

Duane Park on Duane Street in Tribeca.

[AndreaLynn]

Amy's Bakery. Got a chocolate cake for my boyfriend's birthday -- exceptional. Comments I got were "This is the best cake I've ever eaten." I was beyond impressed.

[vanny]

I second Amy's Bakery - their cakes really are the best. yummy and moist. I've also had cake from Billy's and was a little disappointed . . .

[Lucia]

I really like Amy's too, but I prefer Billy's. Have never been disappointed there, except by the service.

[jsgjewels]

Surprised no one has mentioned Black Hound. More interesting than the cupcake bakeries and pretty.

[UES Mayor]

two red hens 85th and 2nd

[chundi]

yes brooklyn blackout cake, or whatever it is called, is great.

[bostonfoodie111]

Yes, I third two red hens... YUM!!!!! Not only tasty but quite beautiful!

[cecilynyc]

Cookie cake from milk and cookies bakery on Commerce st.

[paisley]

thanks - that place looks great! the only drawback for me is that i am all the way on the UWS and don't think i'd have time to sneak down there!

[LeahBaila]

Couldn't agree with you more!

[Lucia]

Billy's Bakery

[paisley]

thanks for the suggestion - can you give me an idea of where its located?

thanks again!

[Lucia]

Billy's is on 9th Ave btw 22d and 21st

[paisley]

that looks delicious! can't believe i've never seen it before! thanks for the idea :)