I have officially survived 2 full days without carbs. If you knew me, you would understand just how amazing this is. I have been moaning and groaning about the 10 pounds that I gained post-wedding, for nearly 2 years now…but for the life of me, I can’t seem to make it past 3 o’clock when I start a diet. Anyway, since misery loves company, I thought that I would post about this lovely little bakery in LA, called Buttercake Bakery, that one of our readers emailed me about.
I love that their baked goods aren’t too perfect, or too designed…they remind me of stuff that Mom (okay, not my mom, per se) made growing up.
The girls at Buttercake Bakery are happy and able to ship out their oh-so-good treats anywhere in the country (extra charges will apply). How perfect would these be for favors, served with a piping hot cup of coffee? I am imagining those cute heart cookies in white handkerchiefs, secured with bakery twine wrapped a few times around the center. Then, a letterpressed note attached (or handwritten in red ink) that says, “from our hearts to yours.” Cheesy? Or cute?
Cakes are $12 for a 5″ round and $30.00 for a 9″ round. Cookies and scones are around $1.50, bars start at $2.25, cupcakes are around $2.00, tarts are $20.00 for an 8″ and $30.00 for a 10″. Buttercake Bakery also puts together gift baskets filled with their goodies, that start at $27.50.
Comment by Fresh Floral Art on 13 June 2007:
In a wedding next Saturday so I am trying to be good. But I will definately be having wedding cake!
Comment by callie on 13 June 2007:
My Los Angeles wedding is in 3 months and we just had a terrible experience with Sweet Lady Jane that I wrote about here: http://www.laist.com/2007/06/08/sweet_my_ass_or.php
The good news is that many, many comments recommended Buttercake Bakery. I was just finalizing my list of bakeries to check out and your post on the lovely ladies at Buttercake has won me over! They’re at the top of the list!
Thanks!
Comment by tto on 13 June 2007:
$2 cupcakes? i’m SOLD!
Comment by Abby on 13 June 2007:
Callie…what a NIGHTMARE!!! Holy Cow. I am so sorry that happened to you! Although I will say it provided some much comic relief for my rough day. I feel bad saying that, but you know what I mean:)
Here is Splendora’s list (a site that I use all the time for sources) for wedding cakes in LA though I see lady jane is on there. I will also ask around and see who my customers recommend.
http://www.splendora.com/cityguide/los_angeles/bridal/wedding_cakes
Comment by Rhonda on 14 June 2007:
Wow, what a story! You can checkout…Vanilla Bake Shop (http://www.vanillabakeshop.com). They are new, actually they are having their grand opening on July 11. They are located on Santa Monica in Santa Monica near the 3rd St Promenade.
I met the owner Amy at A Soolip Wedding in March. She’s been doing cakes for a while but is now opening a store. You can contact her via the email address on her website. The work she had on display at A Soolip Wedding was impressive and tasted great too.