655170 Sat Sep 26 16:55:28 -0700 2009 13 2 Los Angeles Area 0 5060709 Im not looking to spend hundreds either....it's not a fancy wedding cake or anything. Seems like every suggesstion I have been given from people are for cakes that look like they belong at a Wedding reception. Just a super yummy cake place for a good deal. =) Sat Sep 26 16:55:28 -0700 2009 147133 Sunny6 1 5060811 Here's a couple: http://www.mysweetandsaucy.com/2009/04/baby-shower-cake-plus-cookies-cupcakes/ http://bluecupcakebyjulie.blogspot.com/ Sat Sep 26 18:03:03 -0700 2009 5060709 64003 bulavinaka 1 5060815 depending on how much you want to spend, the best baby shower cake is hansens basket weave cake. it is gorgeous and delicious. i am a cake maven - have eaten them all - and this one is my favorite (it is also a great birthday cake - yum!). go online and check it out. and they have a couple locations depending on where you are located. i think it is spectacular and way outdoes susina, sweet lady jane, etc. trust me!! Sat Sep 26 18:05:00 -0700 2009 5060709 143194 frogcreek455 1 5060840 Without a doubt, the most beautiful (and tasty) cake will come from Hansen's. You will never be disappointed by their cakes and I agree with FrogCreek, their basket weave is soooo pretty. Unfortunately, you will also pay a pretty penny. If good-but-on-a-budget is what you want, I would recommend Porto's. There is no beating the value of their products and everything, really, is delish. They have locations in Glendale and Burbank......and coming soon to Downey too??!!!! Sat Sep 26 18:16:54 -0700 2009 5060709 32563 Chow Bella 1 5061050 I attended a baby shower a couple of years ago in Santa Monica. The hostess of the party had ordered, believe it or not, a cake from Ralph's...their strawberry shortcake cake. Everyone went crazy for it and they did a beautiful job decorating it We were all pretty shocked when the hostess told us where it had come from. Sat Sep 26 20:45:13 -0700 2009 5060709 239340 latindancer 1 5061107 Not knowing where you are, whether or not the decorating is more important than the cake or what kind of cake, King's Hawaiian Bakery in Torrance is not only reasonable, it has fruit filling flavors that you won't typically find anywhere else. So if you want something that isn't necessarily trendy, check it out. http://www.kingshawaiianrestaurants.com/restaurants/bakery/menus/cakes.php Sat Sep 26 21:18:07 -0700 2009 5060709 98631 Fru 1 5061123 like the portos suggestion...esp the tres leches. but what about a diaper cake as well? http://ravenouscouple.blogspot.com/2009/09/diaper-cake-how-to-make.html Sat Sep 26 21:27:47 -0700 2009 5060709 189870 hppzz 1 5061164 The berry cake from Susina is excellent and good value at $35 for a large cake. Very pretty and a single big cake goes a long way. Not sure on your budget... Sat Sep 26 22:22:23 -0700 2009 5060709 10099 JudiAU 2 5061823 I second the Susina suggestion. Excellent cakes, great value. Sun Sep 27 10:19:31 -0700 2009 5061164 19949 bad nono 1 5061802 Check out Lark in Silverlake...my MOH got my shower cake there and it was both gorgeous and delicious. Sun Sep 27 10:03:44 -0700 2009 5060709 60801 Obessed 1 5061855 A colleague of mine recommended Martino's Bakery in Burbank and after purchasing a few cakes there, I have to say it's now my favorite place for cakes. The tea cakes are beautiful, delicious and reasonably priced as are their sheet cakes. Everyone seems to love them. They've been in business since 1926 including a period where they were owned by Pepperidge Farm. http://www.martinosbakery.com/M-Bakery/Cakes/Cake_Menu.html Sun Sep 27 10:43:13 -0700 2009 5060709 26935 abseygale 1 5062977 I really do not care for Hansen's cake at all. I'm not sure if they fall within your budget, but Lido Bakery has delicious cakes and I have frequently seen really cute baby shower cakes in their case. I've seen a number of different baby cake designs, some have a picture of a baby carriage on them, some have 3D blocks on top, etc. They would be perfect. On the lower end, Costco cakes are actually pretty good, especially considering that they are really cheap (something like $17 for a HUGE cake). Sun Sep 27 20:31:25 -0700 2009 5060709 13875 Nicole 2 5063121 I second Lido in Manhattan Beach for their deliciousness - can't personally vouch for their baby shower themes since I've never personally seen them. Just a heads-up on Lido - their cakes are not on the light side - still great, but some prefer lighter cakes. Sun Sep 27 22:09:58 -0700 2009 5062977 64003 bulavinaka 1 5064631 Don't know where you are located, but Cakery Bakery in La Canada does a great babyshower cake. They make a really cut one with booties. They will also duplicate the shower invitation/design if it's not too complicated. Their lemon cake is amazing and is always a good choice for an afternoon shower. Their website isn't much to look at, but the place does a nice job for a reasonable price. Mon Sep 28 13:05:11 -0700 2009 5060709 154493 magicapple