I wanted to make my wife's birthday a special day so I surprised her with a red velvet cake. The cake arrived fresh and moist, and we had enough to feed approximately 20 people with the 8-inch option. Ashley, the order taker, made the entire process incredibly smooth and efficient. I appreciated the decor, especially the sign that read, "THE MORE YOU WEIGH, THE HARDER YOU ARE TO KIDNAP. STAY SAFE, EAT CAKE." It was a hilarious touch that added a delightful element to the overall experience. I highly recommend this place for any special occasion. read more

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I grabbed a slice of red velvet cake. The cake was moist with a good ratio of cake to frosting. The shop is super cute and on 125th street. I'll be back to try mini cheesecake or a cupcake. read more

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Worse birthday cake ever!! I was extremely disappointed with this cake I paid $140 and this is what we got. Not worth the money. You can get a better cake at costco for 20$ this look like it was made by a child. read more

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Got the lemon slice! The cake itself was moist with a hint of lemon flavor was expecting more of a citrus kick but was satisfied. The frosting was very sweet so it blended well with the cake as contrasting taste read more

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I stop here sometimes after work when I feel like I've had a rough day and want to reward myself with a sweet treat. There are so many options, so I can reward myself with something taste like 20 different times. It's a small shop, but the desserts have a BIG BITE. This is definitely a dessert you eat in your bed with your feet up. So far I've tried the carrot cake slice and red velvet cupcake, which were moist and uplifted my mood. Thank you guys for making my day better on days I thought it couldn't! Keep up the great work! And yes, I ate my cupcake on the train because I could not wait. read more

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Make My Cake 409 W. 125th. St. New York, NY 10027 Key Lime Cheesecake This bakery certainly made my day when they served my cake. I definitely got the best of both worlds with a combination of key lime pie and cheesecake merged together as one. The tart, creamy cake chilled with chewy graham cracker crust on the bottom. read more

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I came by Make My Cake a few months back and ordered the chocolate chip cookie to go. It was a pretty good cookie and am curious to try the other items on their menu such as the cake. Make My Cake has a quaint aesthetic coffee shop vibe on the inside in the heart of Harlem and there is also seating on the outside that has a pink Barbie vibe to it. Make My Cake might be the best pastry shop in the area. read more

Service was amazing. I stopped here to get my girls some cupcakes because I was ordering some chicken next door. I walked in to a pleasant young lady with a warm bright smile on her face to ask me what did I need. There was also another young lady who was in there, I believe to be on her break. They just gave good conversation and great service. They did have some seats for you to sit down and enjoy your treats but I decided to order to go and I left happy with four delicious cupcakes and a cookie. Yes they make cookies too. The cupcakes were very good. They had a very homemade taste. Like if they were made in my own kitchen using fresh ingredients. For that Im a fan, luv, luv, anything homemade. I can see why this place is popular. Thumbs up for me.-Happy Yelping. read more

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I am such a dessert girl and I remembered this wonderful bakery. My friend was visiting from the UK and we were exploring Harlem. It was a beautiful day and decided on some sweet treats. First of all, I love the flower decoration of the exterior. The interior is just as cute and cozy. There are a variety of cakes to choose from as well as cookies and pies. We settled on the lemon frosted cake. Upon arriving at home I was eager to eat the cake and it was absolutely perfect and delicious. The lemon flavor wasn't overwhelming, it was moist and fluffy and the filling was excellent. Please forgive the pics. Not my best but we had the cakes in a backpack and it got a little crushed. Nevertheless, I was delighted and enjoyed every bite. You must stop in and get a slice. Terrific bakery and service with a smile. read more

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The service and ambiance is ok, but, the actual cake...NOT...like it once was. I purchased chocolate layer cake and it tasted like a Pillsbury cake mix...still SMH. I have no photos to attach. read more

WARNING to those who place a BIrthday Cake order in advance! DO NOT plan to pick up your cake on the day of your birthday party. It may NOT BE there!! Plan ahead and make sure you leave a day in advance or you may wind up with NO CAKE like what happened to me. AND DO NOT PAY IN FULL IN ADVANCE! As unbelievable as this sounds, Miss Alia (the owner) took my cake order on Thursday for a significant birthday event with pick-up promised for Monday at 1:00 p.m. I arrived at 3:00 on the appointed day to find NO CAKE (that I paid $75.00 for in advance) and NO Miss ALIA!!!! No one was able to reach her to determine where my cake was as she had left the shop for the day for a "big event." There was a great deal of meaning in the decoration I requested and that Miss Alia and I discussed. To say she disappointed us is a huge understatement. This cake business is not rocket science. You take the order and bake the cake. To take pre-paid orders and not produce a cake is very dishonest. If you are in the Harlem neighborhood, I highly recommend the bakery section of the Lincoln Market on Frederick Douglass Blvd instead of Make My Cake. read more

Obsessed!! My daughter loves their cupcakes so we go at least once a week for a cupcake. Red velvet is my fave that cream cheese frosting is legit. However I'm here to talk about their chocolate cake. I ordered a 10 inch chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream frosting for my son's first birthday. The ordering process was simple and I thought the cake was decently priced for its size 80.00 for a 10inch cake. Budget friendly at least for me. The staff is always friendly and helpful if you are indecisive. Ok back to the cake. It was DELICIOUS! The cake part was soft and not dry. The frosting was good alittle sweet but nothing to the point you needed to chug water. Everyone at the party loved the cake and kept talking about it. Overall it's a great bakery and I will continue to order my cakes from there read more

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OMG.....I can't say enough about this FAB-U-LOUS bakery. They just did a 25th company cake and omg the praises and likes that were well received. I already knew it as I have been ordering cakes from MMC for over 15 yrs. Thanks to Alliyah and Mya. read more

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We decided to get dessert after dinner. We wanted to get some desserts from Make My Cake. The service was timely and the ambiance was bakery like (sweet Frosting). There were a variety of cakes displayed and purchased but the one that I got was the pineapple upside down cake. I took a quick picture before I ate it all. read more

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During a recent trip to Harlem for a birthday party we ordered a cake from Make My Cake. It was so delicious. The chocolate cake was both beautiful and delicious. It was a hit of the party. Staff was super helpful and provided great customer service. read more

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Wonderful quaint spot full of cake deliciousness. Purchased a slice of red velvet cake. Generous slice size and wonderful flavors with cream cheese icing with the perfect amount of sweetness. Great customer service. read more

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Gift card didn't work. I purchased an online gift card for my friend and wanted to support a local business. When she went to the store, the staff member was unable to redeem the code read more

By chance I met the owner/daughter at native restaurant in Harlem! I told her as a queens born Harlem resident my mom buys me Make my cakes for my birthday! I'm a make my cake baby! My friends love their cakes for years! Great business lovely owner! Great experience. The cake makes every party! read more

I'm a sucker for their Red Velvet cake! Make my Cake definitely has the best Red Velvet cake in town. I've come on several occasions to grab a slice of cake or cupcake and their service disappoints. The staff are friendly and informative. The environment is warm and inviting. There's outdoor seating (if weather permits). read more

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Make My Cake has the best selection of cakes that you can purchase by the slice. I love the cookies best because I can eat the cookie on the way home. This location in Morningside Heights @ West 125th Street is my favorite location. I definitely stop in for something special no matter which location I'm near. This one is far from my apartment but in a busy area of Harlem. It's definitely a all day trip when I visit this neighborhood. Customer Service is always tops! Support your local small minority owned businesses..... read more

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I love Make My Cake. I am fortunate to live within walking distance of several bakeries in Harlem, and this is one of my three favorites. I alternate among them on my weekend errands, depending on what kind of desserts I'm in the mood for that week. At Make My Cake, my faves include the coconut pineapple layer cake, strawberry frosted cupcake, sweet potato cheesecake, apple or peach cobbler, key lime pie, and the coconut pecan cookies. I'll buy a cake slice or a cupcake and eat it over the course of 3 or 4 days. They stay fresh so every bite is a delight. Same with the cheesecake and the pie. The cobblers are huge so those last me through the week. And the cookies--I always get one or two on the side :-) The staff is typically local young folks as far as I can tell, who rotate somewhat frequently. It can get quite busy in there and I can see that they are sometimes feeling under pressure, but they maintain professionalism and reliable customer service. And with me, they are always especially kind and patient (could be my grays, signaling my neighborhood Auntie status haha). I love it. Store hours were hard to pin down when they first opened this location, but I think they found their rhythm now. Not once in the past few months have I walked over and found the doors locked and lights out during published store hours, nor have they been sold out of my favorites. A+ read more

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Its like a child made my cake, no communication and expensive sloppy work. No one is available to speak to you to admit they served me garbage and rectify they're mistakes. I had someone pick the cake up for me so I didn't see how bad it looked until I was sent photos. They blocked the photo I paid extra to have on the cake with whipped cream that doesn't even match the cake. This was a really poor rushed job. I will never buy anything out of here and well once all my guests see this cake they won't buy anything here either. And by the way thanks for getting back to me guys, A plus in customer service and bakery skills. I truly can't understand why you only have 3 stars lol!!! Keep up the great work and please take this 1 star review as a gift from me to you. Hoping others will follow and expose your BS bakery. read more

Okay Yelp fam, it's officially been one week since I discovered Make My Cake up the street from me, and I have eaten more than a months worth of cupcakes and cake in the days since. My name is Rebecca and I so AM a sugar addict! It's an honest godsend they don't open until 11 am as that's the only thing stopping me from cake for breakfast lunch AND dinner at this point. Now that I've tried nearly all her fantastic flavors, I have come to report back on my favorites for you. MUST GET SLICES (and get a slice for your fam because you will NOT want to share) + double chocolate cake (this tastes just like the cake in the movie Matilda looks) and is my kryptonite + Peach Cobbler is DIVINE + really love the strawberry cupcakes made with buttercream frosting w fresh strawberries mixed in- you can really taste it! + key lime pie is SO SO SO good and really rivals those I've eaten on the Florida Keys!!! OH lastly forgot the white chocolate almond cookies- now white chocolate isn't usually my thing but trust me when I say you have to try these and the oatmeal raisin. I'm drooling at the taste memory read more

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I always enjoy the cupcakes/cake slices, staff are typically nice and attentive. I never have to wait long. Very cute and cheerful decor! Convenient location on 125th street, will continue to visit. read more

The owner- Aliyyah is so personable with staff and customers! Had the pleasure to hear the history behind the grand opening and witness how interactive she is with the public. Not to mention Nonstop traffic placing orders for sweets and connected coffee shop. Love to hear and see black businesses flourish especially in such a crucial time economically. Ginger tea plus a dose of HE+AL - you must try! Take my word for it! read more

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The spot is overrated period. You come out Cheaper getting a Supermarket bakery box Cake. Nearly $9 for A Slice Duncan Hines.

I have such a soft spot for sweets and these baked goods were soooo good! There were so many good flavors it was hard to choose. I tried their lemon strawberry cupcake, red velvet cupcake, double chocolate cupcake, and sweet potato cheesecake. None of them disappointed. The inside of the bakery is nice but on the smaller side. They have a few seats inside. The service was nice and attentive. read more

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The ambience here was very quaint and had a very local feel. The restaurant was small but they had a few seats for dine-in customers, was nice since I grabbed a slice of cake on my way to the airport hah! The cake itself was delicious. I also got a cupcake, but I didn't get a picture of that. Everything tasted fresh and well made. The staff was also pleasant and polite. Definitely worth the stop! read more

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There caramel cake is really good. The frosting tastes amazing. Tip: Call ahead before arrival to make sure they will be open!

My usual baker was not able to satisfy an order for a 6/7 inch buttercream birthday cake for my husband that was last minute. I suddenly remembered how i used to trek from Bedstuy to Harlem back in the day, just to satisfy my sweet tooth. I remember being so in like(lol!) with their buttercream icing, so I called and inquired about getting an order for a 7inch BD cake fulfilled within 48 hrs & Make My Cake came through in a clutch! Needless to say, hubby LOVED his cake(color, design & taste). read more

Cake and service was good! My guest and I loved the cakeI was eating cake for days afterwards! Only gripe was that they didn't have a handle bag big enough to carry the cake which was a bit heavy to transport but all in all it was good! read more

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So my mother wanted to buy my grandma a cake right. So I suggest her, hey let go support a black own business let go to "make my cake" haven't been there for while we drove from Jersey. why my mother came back into the car disappointed, I'm like what happened she was like ain't the chocolate cake with white cream is called a "Devil's Food cake " I'm like yeah, soo y'all... why they assume my mother was calling the cake a "Devil" they told her, "don't be say that in my store". "we don't do that here". "Don't call the cake a devil here". Y'all my mother goes to a church couple of blocks from this store. Like this why you can't buy for your own people, They assume to freaking much and sound so ignorant. Please educate yourself about a business make sure you know a little bit of history about the things you are selling and ask questions if don't know ? Please Don't look like a fool in assume anybody or anyone belief. In if you don't like your cake be called a "Devil" please make your own unique names for your own cakes!! So people can see it. So you won't look stupid in front of high level bakery - chocolate cake with white cream is called a "Devil cake" - Double chocolate cake "can be" called a "Devil cake" to ,but people get confused in call it a " chocolate cake is classic recipe In If you need more proof go to your local supermarket or go on YouTube EDUCATE yourself. Betty Crocker sell "Devil food cake" in a box to. * sorry I'm not coming back to "Miss Cleo bake my cake" And told my mother don't come back. read more

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This is a prime bakery with exceptional quality. Right in Harlem on 125th Street and Morningside Avenue. For any occasion you are having. Order your cake from MAKE MY CAKE. Guaranteed.‼ read more

This is still my all-time favorite homemade cake in Harlem. Definitely worth the trip if you have the time.

The reason for my 2 star rating was simply because it technically wasn't the cake I ordered but what choice did I have on day of pick up for a party the next day...I placed this cake ordered from June 28th for pick up July 15. I've heard great things about make my cake . I was in contact via email as well as the phone. It was the shape that I wanted however the flowers was suppose to be purple and the inside was suppose to be strawberry. I basically got a plain vanilla cake with pink flowers. I was told that I had put a deposit the day I put my order in which was no problem. Leaving a balance of 87 dollars and was told that it would be extra because I wanted purple again no problem. It was for my mom's 65th birthday and purple is her favorite color. When i was told my balance was 95 i was shocked because that wasnt what i told over the phone. The 95 dollars wasnt the problem if i had gotten exactly what i wanted. As you can see nothing but pink all over and when the cake was cut not a taste of strawberry no where. It was basically a vanilla cake. I didn't make a fuss at the store because the head baker had an attitude. I left disappointed because it wasn't what I ordered and I didn't have a choice again cause the party was the next day. Overall my mom was happy and she enjoyed her cake but I was just disappointed because it wasn't what I ordered. What was the point of giving specific if they did what they wanted anyway. The rating is solely based on not getting what I ordered. Everyone at the party enjoyed the cake but it was just disappointing. read more

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Great service, very happy with the cake I ordered! We definitely enjoyed eating it! Will be ordering from here again.

i had carrot cake and red velvet.very heavy and condensed. the carrot cake flavor wasnt on point and not a good cake frosting ratio. the red velvet tastes like yellow cake with red dye.i am a customer from the 116th street location ,im disappointed. read more

This used to be my go to bakery. They have the best homemade cakes ever. I don't know what has happened in the last three years but the cakes are disgusting. They must be using some different frosting. I don't know but they are very nasty . Besides being nasty I don't know who they have decorating cakes. The writing on the cakes are horrible. I've been going to them since 2001 and I've never had an issue with them until the past three years. read more

The store on 139 Street is the best. I believe the store owned on 125st and the 96st are ran by a distance relative or adopted child. The cakes at 125 st and 96st are terrible please stay away. But please go to the original place on 139st . read more

Delicious! The cupcakes here are my dream cupcakes. Super delicious cake and dense, fudgy frosting. Will definitely be my dessert go-to from now on. read more