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Cakes by Lala

4.6 (34 reviews)
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The Cake was Buck or Doe theme for Gender Reveal
Cassaundra R.

Literally THE BEST looking & tasting cakes you'll Ever see or eat! If you have a special event or even want to make an event feel special you need a cake to complete It-- & not just any cake you need a Cake by Lala!!! It will change your life & your prospective on Luxury Cakes! I've had a Birthday Cake & Gender Reveal Cake & I was in Awe for both; she always exceeds the expectations & over delivers. Plus she is just an amazing person inside & out 10/10

I contacted Lala in February to make my daughter's birthday cake, and the design was beyond amazing! Lala herself is the sweetest person ever; she responds to all emails promptly. I am a customer for life!

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Becca W.

Absolutely GORGEOUS cakes, and they taste as amazing as they look. The BEST in the DMV, 1000% recommend ordering Cakes by Lala!! She is the sweetest, so easy to work with, completely custom work. I had a fantastic experience overall. This review is long overdue, I got my mom's 50th birthday cake from LaLa a year ago and it was everything I hoped it would be. Everyone loved it, and yes, these cakes are THAT much better than something you'd order from some other storefront bakery.

Lavender single tier cake  with strawberry inside!!
Whitney L.

Just an excellent home baker following her dreams and doing an amazing job of it! I found her on Yelp with only 1 review and decided to take a chance with her! I needed a cake in 48 hours that could serve about 25 people and she delivered in that short of a timeframe! Ordering: Lala is incredibly responsive and friendly. You can contact her via phone (listed on google), email, her website/Yelp, or any other social media platform (facebook and instagram). My customized cake was a single tier that fed 15-20 people however I had a total of 23 people attend including myself (which worked out because we all wanted small slices). It was priced at $75 which was what I expected and I think that's completely reasonable for a customized cake! Taste: The quality of the cake was a bit dense, I generally like my cakes lighter, however it was still really delicious and LaLa did a great job listening to my request for a strawberry layered cake with buttercream (you could see the beautiful layers once the cake was cut!) The cake wasn't too sweet either! Overall, I would definitely recommend Lala for your next cake/dessert order! She loves serving the DC/MD/VA area and she is genuinely passionate about what she does!

Lala is the nicest woman ever and makes the best cakes! I emailed her a week before my birthday to place a last-minute order, and she was very quick to reply and accommodate me. Additionally, my birthday fell on a Monday, and she was still able to fit me in despite being closed. How nice of her to accommodate me on her day off! I have tried a lot of home bakeries based in the DMV, and the presentation of the cake and the price you pay are absolutely worth it. She is professional and just as sweet as her cakes. I will be back!

Monae A.

Amazing!! My Twin sister and I loved everything. From her customer service to the taste of the cakes! The cakes looked so gorgeous! We got one vanilla and tried her Cinnamon with Cookie Butter filling. So bomb! can't wait until I order from her again! Thank you again LaLa !! Xoxo Monae and Monique

Tatiana D.

I contacted Lala last minute for a cake for my daughters lol surprise theme birthday party. She responded immediately and was extremely informative and kind. I provided her with the theme and color scheme, and she nailed it! The cake came out way better than I imagined. Not only did it look great but the taste was AHHMAZINNGG. We got so many compliments! Looking forward to ordering again very soon.

Jenni G.

Omg I searched lala on Instagram and took a chance on her for my daughters second birthday yesterday and to be honest I thought to myself " the odds of finding an affordable, beautifully decorated and delicious cake are slim " so I was prepared for the taste to be average but boy was I wrong. I got funfetti with salted caramel filling and it was honestly the top 3 cakes I've EVER HAD. it was sooooo good. I am on a mission to social every outlet to leave a review because the DMV area must know about the gem. Thank you lala.

26th Birthday Cake
Sharon K.

This woman is truly the BEST baker in the DMV. Listen, if you want a delicious cake, decorated perfectly, and a show stopper book with her. She made my 26th birthday cake and it was fantastic. The flavor was perfect and definitely met my expectations. She was responsive and met my needs. It was easy to pick up my cake and did not move the entire hour drive to my destination. PS: get the Oreo filling!!

Zehra F.

Sooo thankful I found Lala for my wedding ceremony cake!!!! I want to say it was through Yelp but she's much bigger on Instagram @cakesbylalae - check her out. She worked with me to modify what the cake will look like based on my fluctuating guest count. She was able to create this DREAM of a cake to match my outfit and decor. It first began as a two tier with florals but then I saw her geodes (which she is AMAZING at making) and requested that. The cake was perfection. One layer was cinnamon and one was vanilla. It was a huge hit and obviously very very beautiful! She is the sweetest and very easy to work with. Ordering all my future cakes from her!

Marwa K.

This is probably one of the best cakes i've ever had . I asked Lalae to make my babyboy's first birthday cake , i showed her what i wanted and she made exactly what i asked for with her own touch ! The color , the flavor , the look ..everything was just perfect ! Her prices are great and she makes her cakes with love . From now on i will always order my cakes from her that's for sure . DEFINITELY RECOMMEND !!!!!! Thanks you so much for making our birthday unforgettable !

a pink cake decorated with flowers and a bottle of champagne

I've ordered cakes from several local bakeries and cake artists, and Cakes by Lala is hands down the best - both for flavor and beauty. Attached are two cakes I've ordered from Cakes by Lala - the geode cake was an absolute stunner. Highly recommend the cinnamon cake with snickerdoodle cookie butter filling! I only order cakes from her now :)

Kelly R.

I took a chance with Lala, and don't regret it at all. Lala was amazing. From the moment I e-mailed her on my interest she responded quickly and was willing to accommodate all my wishes. I got a 4 tier cake and 2 dozen cupcakes for a great price! It was all worth it! It was a great experience and do plan on getting more cakes from her. I am glad to have stumbled upon her Instagram page. Her work is a hidden gem!

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Beautiful made cakes! So pleased with the cake I got from Cakes by Lala. Highly recommend!

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My cake tired out AMAZING!! Lala is kind and worked with my vision. I will definitely order more custom cakes from her!!

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Rosebud Gourmet Cupcakes - Classic Vanilla and Dark Chocolate Ganache

Rosebud Gourmet Cupcakes

4.8(38 reviews)
30.0 km
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I was lucky to come across Rosebud gourmet cupcakes while googling for homemade cupcakes!…read more I ordered three dozen for my friends going away party. They were chocolate on chocolate, because that's his favorite. I cannot tell you how delicious they were. They are the best cupcakes I've ever ever had. she delivered them right to my door. Amazing. Absolutely amazing.

I found an offer through Local Flavor for a dozen classic (vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, bday…read morecake, and cookies & cream) cupcakes for $15, normally a $30 value. I called Mashel, the baker/business owner to place my order for a dozen of the classic vanilla. She was very friendly and professional via our call and exchanging texts. I believe she bakes from her home. We coordinated a delivery time and I met her at a local elementary school. Alternatively she will deliver to Columbia, Ellicott City, Clarksville, Elkridge, & North Laurel for orders of 2 dozen or more, per her website. She arrived on time for my pickup for an event the following day. I put the cupcakes in the fridge overnight. The following day the cupcakes were taken out of the fridge around 9:30 am and eaten around noon. I loved the cake itself as it was moist. The icing and cake were both flavorful, however, the icing was too soft. The texture was not what I am accustomed to and not sure if being in the fridge had something to do with it. Presentation wise the cupcake looked simple with sprinkles on top. It looked cupcakes you would find at the grocery store including the plastic packaging. I was surprised when I saw the cupcakes how small they were. I was expecting them to be bigger if they are normally valued at $30. Other bakeries may charge $3-$4 more for a dozen but they are considerably bigger. Also, if I go to other brick and mortar bakeries, for a comparable price I am able to choose different flavors whereas here I am limited to a dozen of the same flavor.

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Savvy Treats - Your choice of mini's or regular size cupcakes with fresh flowers!

Savvy Treats

4.3(187 reviews)
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Tired a few things on a whim from Savvy Treats. It's definitely a carry-out shop as the ambiance,…read morewith no indoor or outdoor seating. They do also sell a variety of drinks, teas, and even greeting cards. Here is how everything was: The Chocolate mousse shooters with whipped cream (2 oz) was definitely decadent, but grainy tasting as well. It was tough to get over the texture of something so rich that was meant to be smooth and wasn't. I liked the Salted Caramel Cheesecake Shooters (2 oz) a bit more because of the different flavors (the cheesecake layer being my favorite). The Chocolate Covered Strawberries were nice, but the strawberries were tart (which is definitely tough to gauge). Lastly, the buttercream on the Mini Cupcake was overly sweet and the cupcake was not as moist as I would have anticipated. There is limited parking (outdoor) outside the shop, but it is free.

Monday 2/24/25 & Tuesday 3/11/25…read more Once again, another spot that has been on my list for a while, and it seems that I came at a very unique time as a new owner had recently taken over. The new owner was a good dude. He provided great service, was very friendly & personable, and has lots of goals & innovations that he wants to accomplish for the business. I had a couple of items I wanted to try, but some of them weren't available. On my first trip, I got the carrot cupcake $3.95 and the Oreo cupcake $3.95. On my second trip, I came back to get my birthday gift they gave me which was $10 store credit, and got both of the cupcakes and a cinnamon crunch scone. Also, the near $4 price tag for the size of these cupcakes isn't something I'm too fond of, but oh well. - The carrot cake cupcake was good: the icing and cake complemented each other very well. - The Oreo cupcake was alright, but I wasn't impressed with it. - The cinnamon crunch scone was an easy miss for me, didn't do anything for my taste buds. Overall, it's a decent spot with a relatively limited amount of pastries but I fully expect in the coming months for the business to take a huge shift and really blossom.

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Georgetown Cupcake - Seasonal Valentine Cupcakes!

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3.3(4.5k reviews)
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So, this was my second time coming to Georgetown Cupcake but my first time actually indulging and I…read morewas not disappointed. We came late Saturday morning and there was no line. The cashier provided quick, genuine recommendations, which I greatly appreciated. With that, I opted to try the Cherry Cheesecake, which was absolutely delicious. So much so, the afterthought was that I wished the cupcake was bigger. My friend also thoroughly enjoyed the marshmallow cupcake which is on the list to try next. Needless to say, I will be back.

Disappointed. This…read moremorning 5/21, I ordered cupcakes for my daughter's college graduation on 5/22. We a delivery date of 5/21. Stephanie initially assisted me with the order, including the long-distance delivery fee from Georgetown to Fairfax. When the cupcakes arrived, the specified "Class of 2026" decorations were missing. Instead, the cupcakes simply said "Congratulations Graduate." Ellie initially handled my call and offered to make things right; however, it took multiple phone calls to resolve the issue. What was most disappointing was being told that the order had been packed with the "2026" decorations, which essentially questioned my honesty as the customer. I even had to provide photos as proof. Ellie contacted the owners, whose only proposed solution was refunding half my money. That was unacceptable. I have a college graduate to celebrate tomorrow, and instead of receiving empathy and accountability, I felt dismissed. It also felt as though the delivery to Fairfax was being framed as a favor, despite the fact that I paid the long-distance delivery fee. It ultimately took Stephanie clarifying and confirming my original order before the issue was finally corrected. While Ellie eventually rectified the situation, I'm appalled by how this was handled overall. The lack of empathy and professionalism from ownership was incredibly disappointing. Shame on you, Georgetown Cupcake.

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5.0(6 reviews)
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Many of us readily identify with Charles Schulz's lovable but forlorn icon, Charlie Brown,…read moredesperate to earn a single victory on the diamond for his baseball team, committed to finding the perfect pine for a Christmas Nativity play, and apoplectic over Lucy never allowing him to kick the football. I like to think that "Chuck," as Peppermint Patty liked to call him, might have felt differently for the briefest of moments had he just been given a bite of Janelle's Crumb Shoppe Bakery's Cookies & Cream Cupcakes, Sensational Strawberry Cupcakes, or Caramel Apple Cupcakes. Although honestly, Janelle's cupcakes might have turned the graphic world of Peanuts upside-down, with Lucy forking over her Psychology practice's earnings, Linus surrendering his security blanket, and Schroeder giving up his piano! Luckily, there are no such dire consequences for you. Look for Janelle's Crumb Shoppe Bakery, based in Greenbelt (MD), on her website, where you can order the only things other than the little red-haired girl that could make Charlie Brown's heart flutter faster.

I ordered a dozen cupcakes to be delivered to my son, a student at UMD. Janelle was fantastic to…read morework with. Great at explaining options and coming up with the perfect cupcakes. She also let me know as soon as they were delivered. And my son said they were delicious! Would definitely recommend!!

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