Needed to update my review after purchasing two dozen vegan cupcakes for a party. We chose pumpkin with vanilla icing and chocolate with chocolate icing. Both were delicious and well loved by all our (vegan and nonvegan) guests! They also looked beautiful - I loved the touch of the pearly sprinkles on the vanilla icing. I also need to mention that the ordering process was so easy and the service at pickup was excellent. I didn't realize they have a parking lot behind the shop, so note this if you're picking up a large order so you don't have to walk back to the garage on University like I did! read more

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My friend got me their banana bread cake for the first time a few months ago, and it was SO good! I finally got a chance to stop by myself, and they have so many other dessert options to choose from, including cupcakes, cookies, and different cake flavors. When you walk in, make sure to grab a number since the staff assists customers in order by number. Once you know what you want, the line moves pretty quickly and they're efficient with getting your order together. They also have a bunch of other things you can purchase around the store, so it's fun to browse while you wait. Definitely a great spot for anyone with a sweet tooth, and I'll be back to try more of their desserts! read more

One of the very best, solid cake bakeries (& more) in the Bay Area, hands down. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the cakes sampled and purchased. I'm super happy to have happened to walk past, and not driven to the library from Manresa bread. Wow Stunning bakers there read more

Different from most the reviews, we chose Icing on the Cake for our Wedding! We taste tested in the form of cupcakes and can't wait to serve this deliciousness at our wedding. (FYI The Oreo cannot be a wedding cake option). The cutest shop and the tastiest cupcakes/cakes. We are choosing the vanilla cake with buttercream frosting. Cupcakes for the guests - vanilla, red velvet, and banana! Can't wait! read more

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Many of our celebrations call for only the best cakes, and this place never disappoints. Their banana cake, IYKYK! Already looking forward to our next celebration and another amazing cake! Parking lot is small but there's usually a spot or two if you're lucky. read more

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Icing on the Cake is great for people who enjoy classic American style cakes and cupcakes! So think of sweet, rich, and decadent icing. Their popular items - the banana and almond cupcakes sell out quickly, so the front desk recommended to call ahead. I tried their banana cake since it's one of the things they're best known for. It was fluffy, moist, buttery, and didn't have a weird artificial taste. This tasted more like banana bread with added cream cheese frosting, but still very good. Their cookies were also popular because the selection was almost gone. Perhaps I came on a Saturday early evening. My only issue were the cake slices were wrapped in plastic wrap. The frosting clinging onto the wrap made it messy and threw off the cake/frosting ratio. I hope they find a better way to package slices because wrapping baked goods with plastic wrap looks bit tacky. Overall, I like their desserts aren't overly fancy, but still have that cute touch. They have that fresh, homemade quality, and it's nice to know this is a Los Gatos specialty! read more

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I wanted a cake for my birthday and this is the only place I wanted to get a cake from. Thankfully they still had a small 6inch banana cake..They were also able to write happy birthday on it for me. For being a busy place, they all worked so fast to help everyone. The staff was very kind to my toddler as well. She was very excited to be in new bakery. She was fascinated by all the decorations and items for sale. If you want interesting gifts for someone this is your one stop shop. As for the cake, it was hit at my birthday dinner. read more

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i ordered a wedding cake sampler box from icing on the cake, and it did not disappoint! i called in to order about 3 days in advance, and they graciously helped me pick out some of their best selling flavors. i got 5 different flavors, and they came in the form of cupcakes! when i arrived for pickup, they have everyone take a ticket and wait for your number. on a saturday afternoon it was decently crowded, but i got called right away. they handed my my box fresh from the fridge and offered me forks! we tried their red velvet with cream cheese, lemon, chocolate chip, pistachio with a brown butter icing, and banana! each cupcake had their respective fillings inside, and were all frosted in their white buttercream on the outside. i loved that you can mix and match! my favorite was the pistachio with brown butter icing, the contrast between the nutty cake and the slightly salty icing was soooo good. my boyfriend's favorite was the banana cake with cream cheese frosting, which wasn't too sweet and had a nice tang from the cream cheese. i would highly recommend icing on the cake! read more

Icing on the Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

It's been a while since I last had a cake from Icing on the Cake, especially now that we no longer live in CA. My hubby loves their carrot cake, and this time we picked up a banana cake for a bridal shower. Their cakes are so delicious--moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet. They offer a wonderful assortment of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, loaf cakes, cake slices, dessert bars, and pies. The bakery is charming and inviting, with yummy dessert display cases, recipe books, kitchenware, and unique gifts that make it a fun place to shop. read more

Icing on the Cake - Loaf Cakes, Cupcakes & Gifts. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

My family and I have been supporting Icing on the Cake for over 25 years, long before they moved to their current location, so this experience was extremely disappointing. We drove over TWO HOURS specifically to purchase their banana cake, only to walk in and be told they were completely sold out. While that was disappointing, what bothered us the most was the lack of compassion and professionalism from the staff. When we explained that we had driven over two hours just to get the cake, they simply shrugged their shoulders, rolled their eyes, and responded with an "oh well" attitude. We were not expecting anyone to go to the back and magically produce another cake or make a fresh one just for us. We completely understand that items sell out. However, a little compassion and kindness go a long way. It would have been nice to hear something as simple as, "I'm so sorry we're out of the banana cake, but this is another really good option you might enjoy!" Instead, we received no apology, no recommendations, no alternatives, and absolutely no effort to make an already disappointing situation any better. We weren't asking for special treatment, just basic kindness and customer service. After supporting this business for over 25 years, I expected much better. It's unfortunate because we genuinely enjoy their cakes, but the way customers are treated matters just as much as the products being sold. It seems like the good customer service and compassion that kept us coming back for all those years must have stayed behind in the old building. Good customer service costs nothing, and unfortunately, that was something they seriously lacked during our visit. read more

Icing on the Cake is a favorite of mine -- their banana cake is amazing! Moist, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweet. It's the kind of treat that keeps me coming back for more. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for something delicious! read more

As soon as you walk in, you'll be hit with the incredible scents of freshly baked goods. You'll see a sea of greeting cards and cute knick knacks available for purchase. Everything in the store is very cutesy and colorful. If you look to the right you will see a ticketing system similar to those in a deli. Its not clear if you still need to wait in line if you've preordered and prepaid for a cake but I did anyway. Service was ok. I asked someone if I needed to wait in line if I had already purchased a cake over the phone. The worker said she didn't know the answer. I also asked that same worker for help because the numbering system was stuck and I wasn't able to pull a number. The worker had the same response of not knowing how to fix the number dispenser. When I came to pick up my cake on a busy Sunday morning, I was pretty disappointed by the result. None of the directions I asked for were correct but I guess all that really matters is the taste. But more on that later. I requested for " a smiski bit older" in small green colored font at the lower bottom half of the cake with no piped frosting decor, just simple style. They wrote down about half of what I asked for on their invoice receipt so the cake was not at all what I was expecting. Instead they wrote the letters in big font across the middle of the cake so my plan to put smiski figurines on top of the cake was ruined. Banana cake with cream cheese frosting- The banana cake was more of the crumbly side- similar to a loaf or banana bread. I do wish it was more moist and spongy like in consistency like a normal cake. The frosting was sweet, more sugar forward than cream cheese. The cake held up well even after 3 days without getting too dry. We enjoyed the cake per the instructions of letting it get to room temperature for one hour. The banana cake itself was good- not mind blowing but a decent option when Asian flavor cakes get a bit repetitive. I wouldn't expect too much from the custom designs here. read more

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12/12/25 This is one of the better bakeries out there. We've only had the pleasure of having the banana cake and it's really really good. I would say try to serve it room temp and not right out of the fridge. The frosting is a little sweet but paired with a good hot cup of coffee, it's perfect! The banana cake is moist and just the right sweetness. We like a simple cake although they offer you different decor options. read more

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Another delicious Happy Birthday cake in Vegan! My entire family loves Icing on the Cake. I only wish it was open on my days off for my kids' birthdays. read more

Icing on the Cake - Vegan birthday cake $50 (believe me, you won't be able to tell it's even vegan. It's that good.) - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

IOC reached out and apologized for the cake quality. However, they noted cake consistency can change from time to time as the banana composition changes from shipment to shipment. The manager said she would look into QC and thanked me for bringing this to their attention. They offered bakery credits but that wasn't necessary or accepted. I just wanted them to know and hopefully address my valid concern. Bumping up my review to 4 stars, I appreciate the follow-up nothing is perfect. I'll continue to frequent this spot. Some of the best sweet treats in the South Bay. read more

Icing on the Cake - Banana cake was sadly dry and crumbled into many pieces when cut. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Icing on the cake has to be my favorite Bay Area bakery, maybe my favorite bakery in the whole state of California. I first came for the cupcakes but I keep coming back for the COOKIES. I mean, my goodness, they are so good. My favorites are 1. Ted Lasso Shortbread Cookes (soft buttery unlike ANYTHING, best shortbread cookie you will ever have) 2. Dominos (two dense and rich chocolate cookies sandwiching some cream) 3.Chocolate dipped peanut butter Cookes (self explanatory) 4. Sprinkle vanilla cookie (don't be fooled, perfect bite and vanilla taste) 5. Lemon cream cookie, super nice tang lemon flavor. A great summer or spring cookie Each cookie is so different too! I feel like some bakeries take a base dough recipe and add a little lemon or add a little coco powder to build out their cookie selection. NOT icing on the cake. Each cookie has its OWN texture and a strong flavor profile. They are unique and absolutely delicious! I cry inside because I used to live in Campbell but did not know about this bakery, I now make the occasional hour drive and stock up on cookies to freeze. THEY ARE THAT GOOD. I have also tried their traditional cookies (i.e. chocolate chip cookie etc) I have to say the snickerdoodle was my favorite but I do not think they are as stand-out as the list above. The edible egg-less cookie dough is a perfect little sweet treat. And of course the cupcakes here are really unique and yummy! I particularly like the old school vanilla cupcake, peanut butter cupcake, and the cookie dough cupcake. If you like mint chocolate chip ice cream you will also like that one. Can't go wrong it seems, what a wonderful bakery. I pray one day they release a cookbook. (Service is a little hit or miss I feel like some if the ladies are SO nice and then some are a little moody, which is a bummer sometimes because I always drop over $100 each visit) read more

My dad order a couple of lemon cupcakes. The cake itself isn't sweet and it had a good taste. The icing is a little sweet but what icing isn't. I would recommend this place and I would buy cakes from here. read more

Wow! Tried the raspberry lemon cheesecake! Delicious! Came highly recommended and it was a favorite! Definitely recommend!

Stopped by yesterday and tried their triple chocolate cooke. Very good. Not great, but very good.

For years, I've gotten to enjoy the delicious Icing on the Cake banana cake at birthdays, baby showers and gatherings thanks to my South Bay gal pals. But, I finally got to have the full in store experience and WOW was it baked good heaven! The banana cake is just such a winner, but I didn't realize how many delicious goodies they have here! We were heading up to a friend's house and wanted to be able to bring a bunch of treats to share. We got a few different cupcakes, some banana cake (of course) and the most delicious chocolate espresso cookie! They can do no wrong. Everything was so delicious and honestly, the hardest part was just having to make a decision about what to buy. Besides their baked goods, they also have a ton of cute little items to buy in the store that make getting a gift and treat easy to do at the same time! read more

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Super delicious banana frosted cake for twins' 60th birthday. The cake served over 30 adults and I had two slices! I had to post a review because a cake that good needs my attention. I love baked goods that taste like homemade! I found out where the cake was from and got lots of stories about the cupcakes and location and how long this bakery has been serving the community. I am coming Icing on the Cake to try all of your treats including savory items. Super excited about finding this gem at a party! read more

Got a last minute chocolate cake with raspberry filling, and they did a great job. Wish it had more raspberry. Shop itself is cute. Would get another cake from here! read more

I stopped by this bakery recently and had such a nice experience. The bakery has a warm and cozy atmosphere and everything in the display looked fresh. The pastry I ordered was delicious with just the right amount of sweetness. The staff were welcoming, patient, and happy to answer my questions. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm craving something sweet. read more

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Hands down the best banana cake in town. Perfectly moist with incredible banana flavor--not too sweet, just right. I'm especially lucky that I get to enjoy it once a year on my birthday, which makes it even more special. Just a heads-up: they're closed on Sundays and Mondays, so plan accordingly! read more

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Probably 5 stars for taste and minus 1 star for the gruff person who had the least cake attitude for a bakery. I ordered over the phone with use. The almond cake purchased instead of the carrot cake which had sold out. Home run. Lots of wonderful frosting making the cake a pillow for each bite. Not a bad bite - neither too sweet nor cake dryness calling for more frosting. read more

Icing on the Cake - My Mom showing her excitement about cake. Happy Birthday Mom! More cake please. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

This bakery is definitely TOPS in my book. I recently ordered a Chunky Carrot Cake for my Sister's Birthday and it turned out simply perfect and moist and delicious. The Baker definitely knows their baking spices!!! This bakery has quite the assorted baked goods!!! You'll find squares of delicious cakes, fancy cupcakes and a variety of cookies, there has never been a time this place has disappointed. Service is excellent, a very well oiled machine. A must visit if you're ever in downtown Los Gatos. read more

Icing on the Cake - Carrot Birthday Cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Gatos, California

I ordered cupcakes for a gender reveal for myself. I was able to order and pay over the phone and later that day provided them with an envelope that contained the gender. It all worked very seamless. Pick up was easy and fast as well. The employee who helped me was conscientious on, not revealing the gender. The problem was while setting up our cupcakes for our reveal. I held the cupcake and could see the blue frosting coming from beneath the cream cheese frosting. It was very obvious and unable to be missed by anyone. I think they made the whole to large and filled it with too much blue frosting., Because also when you bit into it, the entire cupcake crumbled because it lacked structure with how much cake was removed from the center. Overall, they were beautiful and delicious banana cupcakes, but missed the mark for the occasion. I would not recommend a gender reveal cupcake but the dessert themselves are delicious read more

Ok let's try this review again. The employee watched my friends and I come In and doesn't greet or smile. I went to grab tissue boxes because of how cut they were and my friend Lana bought a cupcake. When I was walking around that same employee continued to stare me down and give me a dirty look. I then said no way I'm gonna be buying something with her looking at me like that. There. I left the review PG. it better stay up because the owner of icing on the cake needs to know that I was born and raised in Los Gatos and I've been shopping there since I was a little kid. I've never gone in and had rude service. That lady looked like she had a problem with Muslims because I wear hijaab. That is the only thing I can think of because I walked in so happy and excited for my friends to try it and left really annoyed. read more

This place has always brought such nostalgia for me as my family would order cakes for special occasions. Banana cake is my favorite but everything I've tried has always been yummy and moist. They have a Greta selection of cupcakes, cookies and of course cakes. I love that they have cakes premade and ready for purchase without having to order ahead. Remember to grab a number when you walk in! read more

Lucy helped me today and she's very nice! I found a gluten-free wheat free chocolate macaroon that is delicious! The store is so adorable and they have a lot of Christmas treats and greeting cards. They will also make any type of cake, wheat, free or gluten-free and dairy free as well so come in here and order your birthday cakes for yourself and friends too! They make dog treats as well read more

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We've been going here for banana cake for years! I recently ordered 2 cakes from them for an event, a banana sheet cake and 8in(I think) German chocolate cake. Ordering over the phone was easy and pick up was quick. You can park in the lot in the back and they'll wheel the cakes out to you in cart. Just a heads up, they only accept orders within 30 days of the event date. We just love their banana cake so much and for a lot of guests, this was their first time trying and they loved it as well! read more

OMG! I think I found my new favorite bakery. Such a cute ambiance as you walk in! And the variety will take your breath away. At least it did for me. There is so much to choose from and all of it looks good. You might have paralysis of choice with so many options that seem so worthwhile. What a gem! Ever since our favorite cupcake bakery closed down I have hunted far and wide for something even resembling it and I think I finally found it. Might even surpass it as best EVER! And that's saying quite a bit. FOOD: OMG! So much good stuff. We tried a couple of cookies (Snickerdoodle and Triple Chocolate - both delicious. They do snickerdoodles the way they are supposed to be done. Triple Chocolate was a little bit dry but I just like them with a bit more softness but still delicious - I'd order it again). We also tried the cupcakes (I had the basic chocolate on chocolate). OMG! So delicious!!! How many times will I say OMG in this review? I have to come back to try all the rest! SERVICE: OMG! Could the SERVICE actually be better than the baked goods? I was so touched by the awesome and patient and kind service that I would come back (probably) even if it wasn't good. But it was good so the amazing service was the "icing on the cake." COST: Very reasonable for the quality of the product. It's not the cost that will stop you from buying more - it'll be the huge amount you've already bought that you can't possibly eat. Coming back for sure. read more

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What a charming bakery! As soon as you walk in you notice how nicely organized and decorated the store is. There's so much to see in the store while you decide what to indulge in. With such a vast array of options, we're already planning our return visit. The service was exceptionally friendly and accommodating, answering all our questions with a smile. We inquired about the difference between the banana cake and the banana cupcake. They explained that both use the same recipe, but the cupcake has more cream cheese frosting. We opted for the cake, which, while not as fresh as we'd hoped, still tasted amazing. The true star of our visit was the Peanut Butter Cream Pie! WOW! Bursting with flavors and incredibly rich, it pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or milk. This was undoubtedly the highlight of our order! read more

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I placed a phone order for a small banana cream cake for my wife's birthday, and I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. The customer service was phenomenal--from the initial phone call to the day of pickup. Everything felt smooth, friendly, and well-organized. The banana cream cake itself was outstanding--moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet, which we really appreciated. It was a nice change from our usual go-to, the burnt almond cake from Peter's Bakery. Safe to say, this is now our new favorite cake! read more

Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the fresh banana cake! I drive all the way from San Francisco to get this cake. It's so fresh and moist and the best part is the icing! I usually don't like banana flavored stuff but WOW. I'm sure their other stuff is good here but I always end up getting this cake lol read more

This is one of my favorite bakeries. The main draw back is the location. Traffic is a bear on Saturdays, so getting there is sometimes a challenge. read more

We called the day before and confirmed we could order a cake first thing in the morning. However, when we arrived a few minutes after opening, we were told we could no longer place the order because 'they changed their minds.' This was a complete waste of time and a terrible way to treat customers. read more

My favorite place to get cake and cupcakes! The banana and lemon (if cake- with raspberry filling) are my favorites, but I've never had a flavor I didn't like there. Recently, there was a summer fruity flavor I was nervous to try, but it was amazing! You can't go wrong at Icing on the Cake! read more

I've heard so much about this bakery - specifically the banana cake. I've been meaning to try it out on multiple occasions for YEARS now but I either never made it during opening hours or just got sidetracked by other things. BUT NOW THAT DAY HAS FINALLY COME. I wandered in with the sole mission of procuring a slice of this famous banana cake ($6). When I entered the store, I was greeted with a plethora of goodies. They have several vegan options too, so vegans can rejoice! Maybe I'll give that a try next time. Staff was very friendly and helped me immediately upon entry. I lasered in on the banana cake, but then the ginger molasses cookie ($4) caught my eye, so I caved in and got that too. The banana cake, as promised, was delightful. I found it to be very moist and loved how the banana flavor wasn't too overwhelming. I also didn't mind the cream cheese frosting because it wasn't a super thick layer! The cookie though, was very underwhelming. I didn't really taste much of the ginger molasses flavor. It's very faint and I got an aftertaste of baking soda/powder. Texture was fine, but it just wasn't what I was hoping for. Definitely a hard pass on the cookies next time, which is disappointing since the cake was so good! read more

Beware if you have Celiac Desease and order gluten free. My mother ordered a dozen (or so) cupcakes for my daughters High School graduation party. Four of the dozen were supposed to be gluten free. When my mother arrived to pick up the cupcakes the row of four were labeled as "vegan". When she pointed it out and said that she actually ordered gluten-free not vegan the worker told her "oh we just labeled it incorrectly those ARE gluten-free." My daughter didn't finish half a cupcake before she had a reaction. My daughter isn't gluten-free because of a diet trend, she has celiac disease. Needless to say she got sick at her graduation party because of the nonchalant attitude at this Bakery. read more