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paisley Sep 21, 2007 07:11 AM

best bakery for birthday cake in nyc

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!

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    Gelaine Sep 21, 2007 03:03 PM

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

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      paisley Sep 21, 2007 01:51 PM

      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 ;)

      1. NAtiveNewYorker Sep 21, 2007 09:42 AM

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

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          paisley Sep 21, 2007 10:17 AM

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

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          paisley Sep 21, 2007 08:55 AM

          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

          1. scarlet starlet Sep 21, 2007 08:31 AM

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

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              Papaya Sep 21, 2007 08:13 AM

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

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                batterypark Sep 21, 2007 08:11 AM

                Duane Park on Duane Street in Tribeca.

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                  AndreaLynn Sep 21, 2007 08:08 AM

                  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.

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                    vanny Sep 21, 2007 10:07 AM

                    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 . . .

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                      Lucia Sep 21, 2007 10:11 AM

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

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                    jsgjewels Sep 21, 2007 08:04 AM

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

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                      UES Mayor Sep 21, 2007 07:25 AM

                      two red hens 85th and 2nd

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                        chundi Sep 21, 2007 07:43 AM

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

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                          bostonfoodie111 Sep 21, 2007 11:27 AM

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

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                        cecilynyc Sep 21, 2007 07:22 AM

                        Cookie cake from milk and cookies bakery on Commerce st.

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                          paisley Sep 21, 2007 07:30 AM

                          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!

                        2. LeahBaila Sep 21, 2007 07:19 AM

                          Couldn't agree with you more!

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                            Lucia Sep 21, 2007 07:13 AM

                            Billy's Bakery

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                              paisley Sep 21, 2007 07:26 AM

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

                              thanks again!

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                                Lucia Sep 21, 2007 07:30 AM

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

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                                  paisley Sep 21, 2007 08:21 AM

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

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