656944 Sun Oct 04 10:34:07 -0700 2009 15 12 Boston Area 0 5078178 Who makes the best birthday cakes in the cambridge/ somerville/ boston area? Sun Oct 04 10:34:07 -0700 2009 98972 skidstop 1 5078276 2 cakes I particularly like (although I'm not sure whether they will "engrave" them with birthday wishes or not) are the Hazelnut almond dacquoise at Flour bakery in Boston, and the pear marzipan tart at Russo's in Watertown (not quite Cambridge, but anyway) Sun Oct 04 11:38:51 -0700 2009 5078178 13161 barleywino 2 5078278 We've been very happy with Antoine's in Nonantum, which is easy enough to get to. Sun Oct 04 11:40:53 -0700 2009 5078276 17548 BarmyFotheringayPhipps 1 5078516 Quebrada in Arlington on Mass.Ave., makes amazing and beautiful cakes with fresh flower decorations. My favorite b-day cake is their strawberry/whipped cream cake - heaven! Sun Oct 04 13:58:09 -0700 2009 5078178 11146 EllenMM 2 5079112 I have to admit that the Quebrade strawberry whipped cream cake is amazing! I will have to go with that one. :) Sun Oct 04 19:45:37 -0700 2009 5078516 49650 makonna 1 5078570 I'll put in a good word for Party Favors in Brookline, Coolidge Corner. Sun Oct 04 14:45:08 -0700 2009 5078178 1090797 CookieLee 1 5078723 Lyndell's in Ball Square Somerville makes a very traditional birthday cake with lots of frosting. Try one of their half moons if you want the experience on a smaller scale. Sun Oct 04 16:08:19 -0700 2009 5078178 10458 owen_meany 2 5079125 I second Lyndell's- especially their yellow with chocolate frosting. Perfection! Sun Oct 04 19:52:09 -0700 2009 5078723 101062 aerin13 2 5080201 Another Lyndell's lover here, but it is the classic bakery b-day cake, no frills, lots of very sugary frosting, lots of options for decorating/personalizing - very nice flowers, etc. for grownups (unless you're a Scooby-Doo lover or something!?). They also have a "more grownup" hazelnut buttercream cake that is deeeelicious - my father has requested that every year for his b-day for over 25 years (used to be called hazelnut Bavarian creme) and he isn't even a big sweets guy. Lots o' nuts in and on that one. GG http://www.semisweetonline.com Mon Oct 05 10:47:16 -0700 2009 5078723 11404 gansu girl 1 5078749 Bella Moto on Mass Ave in Arlington does very nice cakes, simply and attractively decorated. The red velvet was a huge hit on my last birthday, but the regular vanilla and chocolate are good as well. Sun Oct 04 16:25:31 -0700 2009 5078178 232078 fantundo 1 5079609 I guess it depends on what kind of cake you're looking for. I love the Italian rum cake with strawberries and custard cream from Modern Pastry in Medford Square. Mon Oct 05 06:55:41 -0700 2009 5078178 56815 pemma 2 5083013 Arthurs Pastry on Main St in Medford does the rum cakes even better than Modern I think... they have been a big favorite of our family for years... Tue Oct 06 11:05:54 -0700 2009 5079609 12606 MeffaBabe 3 5094543 i tried the rum cake at Arthurs, it was certainly very moist, although to be honest I had a hard time detecting any rum flavor whatsoever Sun Oct 11 02:05:43 -0700 2009 5083013 13161 barleywino 1 5096140 I was very impressed with Cake in Lexington. They're on Mass Ave. They do nice work and the cake was moist and delicious. Sun Oct 11 20:34:26 -0700 2009 5078178 1107685 pecan sandie 1 5097074 A short drive (Braintree) but Konditor Meister is the best cake I've had in the area. Prices are reasonable (cakes and prices on line). Mon Oct 12 09:51:06 -0700 2009 5078178 13803 gourmaniac 1 5099851 Sweet Tooth bakery in South Boston makes phenomenal cakes, with excellent frosting. Amongst other choices, their Red Velvet is amazing. Tue Oct 13 10:37:33 -0700 2009 5078178 1106824 Blinefoodie