hungry prof Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 My son's firth birthday party is in a few weeks, and I'm in search of a good cake (obviously, less for him than for the adults who will be attending). I thought there was a thread on here about birthday cakes, but a search didn't find anything. Any suggestions for a good ol' fashioned birthday cake? We're in DC, but we're willing to travel to the 'burbs. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Perhaps this bakery thread is the one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 My son's firth birthday party is in a few weeks, and I'm in search of a good cake (obviously, less for him than for the adults who will be attending). I thought there was a thread on here about birthday cakes, but a search didn't find anything. Any suggestions for a good ol' fashioned birthday cake? We're in DC, but we're willing to travel to the 'burbs. Thanks. Cakes Plus in Laurel is a good choice---good taste and reasonable prices. You might also do a search of the Chowhound DC board--this question has arisen and been answered numerous times over there. Avoid Cakelove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 How special do you want to get? I've only had his cookies (excellent), but I gather he made a cake for one of the DR picnics I didn't go to, and I saw him on a foodtv challenge with one of his wedding cakes http://www.bcakes.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 This may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Ah, yes. The famous ventworm cake by BKeith of BCakes. And here is an example of a birthday cake he recently did for a rockweiler (see the Bakeries thread). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezy Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hey folks - The husband is turning 35 in a month, and wants a splendid birthday cake. He likes chocolate, is not so fond of buttercream, loves chocolate mousse cake. His favorite cake of all time was the cake of the day at the old Majestic, but I'm not sure of its source or if you can even get it anymore. Who are likely suspects to turn out the best cake ever? I'm in Arlington, but I'll travel for goodness. Here's my shortlist: - not Cakelove - husband HATES the icing - Pastries by Randolf, but they sometimes seems a little overrefined - Heidelberg, but their cake can be a little dry. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam23 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 We've been ordering cakes from Justin at BakeShopDc.com for our special occasions. I don't think he'll do mousse (but certainly ask) be makes very tasty, moist chocolate layer cakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 The husband is turning 35 in a month, and wants a splendid birthday cake. Patisserie Poupon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hey folks - The husband is turning 35 in a month, and wants a splendid birthday cake. He likes chocolate, is not so fond of buttercream, loves chocolate mousse cake. His favorite cake of all time was the cake of the day at the old Majestic, but I'm not sure of its source or if you can even get it anymore. Who are likely suspects to turn out the best cake ever? I'm in Arlington, but I'll travel for goodness. I make the drive from Arlington to Rockville to Stella's (Nicholson Drive, next to Taipei-Tokyo). I am not sure if they make Choc. Mousse, but their cakes are really good and not buttercream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 We were at a friend's 40th birthday party this past weekend and the luscious chocolate cake that his wife served was, honestly, one of the best cakes I have ever eaten. I just emailed her to ask where she got it from and her response is below. I thought it was from a high-end bakery. I have not personally been to this place but the cake was really awesome KABOB PLACE (Patricia) 9904 Georgetown Pike Great Falls, VA 22066 (703) 757-7788 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I love the chocolate cake from Sweet Tooth - http://www.sweettoothcakesandpastries.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 If she's still baking, and if you can make it to the market to pick it up, Shoebox Oven makes a mean pastry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Wanda's Cakes out in Centreville has done cakes for our wedding, as well as birthdays and showers. Her cakes are terrific and reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 More birthday cake discussion here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Best cake ever is a lot of pressure... How about Alexandria Pastry Shop on King St. off 395? They have mousse cakes. I haven't had one in a couple of years though. You can buy cakes by the slice so maybe go and try a slice of their mousse cake to see how you think your husband would like it before committing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.H. Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Our family tradition is a chocolate mousse cake for everyone's birthday. If you are at all inclined to make it yourself, it's pretty easy and can be made in discrete steps over several days. I cheat and use one of the butter recipe yellow cake mixes which yields a moist cake with a nice crumb. For the mousse filling, I use Mark Bittman's recipe from his "How to Cook Everything" and make a double batch. The frosting is a chocolate glaze recipe I got from a chocolate class at 2941 and super simple to work with. PM me if you want assembly instructions or recipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinDC Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Just Cakes in Bethesda makes an awesomely moist rich chocolate cake. And I am not normally a fan of chocolate cake. I see on their website that they offer a mousse filling but I have never tried it. www.justcakes.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 FYI: Next time you need to order a birthday (or other) cake, try Praline. They made a spectacular chocolate mousse cake for a chocolate lover who was tickled pink. In the whole cake-pie debate, I definitely fall on the cake side, but largely in ideal terms since I have had so many extraordinary fruit and custard pies in recent memory and so many disappointing, dry, flavorless cakes.* This sheet cake was the ideal with rich, rich dark chocolate layers in between a dense, but light paler chocolate mousse. Given carte blanche to decorate it as they pleased, the bakers made something perfectly tailored to the recipient. Shards of thin, dark chocolate on the sides. Light dusting of cocoa on top w artful, fondant celebratory plaque in center. Elegant and touching. *With two exceptions, one being carrot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 FYI: Next time you need to order a birthday (or other) cake, try Praline.They made a spectacular chocolate mousse cake for a chocolate lover who was tickled pink. Could there possibly have been half-eaten remnants of this cake perched at the back of several vendors' stalls yesterday morning? If so, it looked quite tasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBK Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Could there possibly have been half-eaten remnants of this cake perched at the back of several vendors' stalls yesterday morning? If so, it looked quite tasty! Um, yes. And it was SOOOOOOO good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Second! It was a really fine chocolate cake. I've been to Praline several times. They make French macarons in different flavors, and all of the classic pastry shop goodies, like butter croissants, brioches, and brownies. They have a nice little cafe, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 FYI: Next time you need to order a birthday (or other) cake, try Praline. In case anyone is interested, there's a thread here , though the info is a bit old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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