I've ordered Shruti's Flavors of India cake a few times, and even though it is a long drive for me, it is 100% worth it. Her cakes are unique, well-balanced, beautiful, and absolutely delicious. They are light yet flavorful, moist, and not too sweet. And vegan! Even my non-vegan family loves her cakes. Communication and pickup with her is easy and smooth, and she provides clear and accessible instructions on cake care. Shruti is a very kind, sweet person as well. I would definitely recommend her cakes to anyone looking for a tasty, special, local and homemade treat. Thank you Shruti for your amazing business & cakes! read more

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I've tried Shru's cardamom pistachio cake a couple times and both times it was absolutely delicious. I especially loved the coconut cream frosting. Might sound crazy but I could actually eat an entire of this mini cake and not feel sugar loaded or bloated - it does feel like all clean ingredients and i personally like it more than a regular dairy based cake. It's easy to tell if something's made with love or not - definitely lots of love in Shru's cakes. I can't wait to get my next one. read more

Cake was delicious! 2 layer pistachio cardamom with rose coconut frosting. Was light and not too sweet. All flavors came through well so if you're not a cardamom fan you may not love it. Easy communication via text. read more

We ordered a Flavors of India cake from Shru's online store. The order and pick up process was very easy and straightforward. The cake had incredible flavors and was beautiful. We can't wait to try the other flavors. We also love that the cakes are completely vegan (no dairy, no eggs, no honey). read more

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Must try I tried a variety box with a samosa galette, saffron cake, cardamom rose pistachio roll, and chai banana bundt cake, and everything was amazing. The frosting on the saffron cake wasn't too sweet, and the consistency was perfect. The samosa galette was rich with flavor, and I wish I had more of it! I highly recommend trying out Shru's Kitchen read more

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I have been getting cakes from Shru's Kitchen for over a year. My favorite cakes are the Flavors of India and the Classic Chocolate. They are delicious and the icing on the cake is that they are vegan (no pun intended)- people don't even notice it's vegan until I mention it to them! I highly recommend Shru's Kitchen for your special occasions and am sure you won't be disappointed. Try it for yourself! read more

Shru's Kitchen - Flavors of India! - Vegan Near Me

I ordered a small flavors of India cake, and it was delicious! The owner is also super friendly and nice, and very accommodating. The cake was flavorful, and nicely decorated! I loved that it wasn't overly sweet. Pickup was also very well coordinated, will definitely be back to place another order! read more

Shru's Kitchen - Flavors of India cake - Vegan Near Me

Absolutely LOVE shruti's cakes! My family actually isn't vegan, but these cakes are more moist than some non vegan desserts I've had! She captures the various flavors of india so well and each bite is balanced and delicious. Her pickup and storage instructions are clear (everything is on the website as well as accessible through a QR code once you pickup your item), and she offers a variety of add ons such as cake toppers/candles/etc. looking forward to making my way through all the flavors she has to offer! (Ate the cake too fast because it was incredible and forgot to take pics) read more

Shru's Kitchen is a great little cottage bakery. We ordered a 6" flavors of India cake on her website, and the process for ordering and pickup was very simple. The cake was delicious and unique. Perfect sweetness levels. The cardamom, pistachio and coconut went so well together, and the cake itself was beautiful. The 6" cake was pretty big and enough to serve at least 8 people. We had leftovers, which was not a bad problem to have! We liked it so much, we made a field trip to Pastries and Pups in Oakland to try her pop-up baked goods. There, we got another flavors of India cake square (still just as amazing) and a chai spiced banana bread. The banana bread is the best I've ever had. The ratio of banana to chocolate to chai spice was bliss - you know when something is just perfect? I wish I still had some now! Shru's kitchen isn't just a good vegan bakery, it's a good bakery. 5/5! read more

Shru's Kitchen - Flavors of India cake - Vegan Near Me

Shruti filled a much needed space in the market for vegan cakes. Her recipes are innovative, creat and quite frankly some of the most delicious desserts I've ever had! She's also super punctual and responsive and gives you all the info you need on ordering, paying, pickup, and cake care instructions. She's my one stop shop for all celebrations! read more

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Absolutely love her cakes. We have tried their Flavors of India and the Matcha pistachios so far and liked both but prefer the Flavors of India. We were a little scared at first since we have never tried Indian cake before. It did not disappoint and we just loved every bite!!! The star was really the coconut cream. Where do you find vegan cake with affordable prices and quality ingredients? Here of course! Shru is also very nice and responses quickly to inquires on IG. She is dedicated to her profession! Love her! She now accepts DoorDash and Porch Pickup orders as well. Her cakes all come out beautifully with her eligible toppings such as eligible rose petals and pistachios. read more

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My husband recently got the Flavors of India cake for my birthday from Shru's kitchen as I am trying to reduce dairy in my diet and I absolutely LOVED it. The cake tasted like mithai (Indian sweet) with flavors of coconut, cardamom and rose. The decoration was just so beautiful and we got a beautiful Happy Birthday cake topper to go with it. Highly recommend if you are looking for a vegan cake (great even if you are not :) ) . read more

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We ordered the matcha pistachio cake and it was delicious! Very light and not too sweet so you could actually taste the flavors. The size is perfect for a small group of 8 people. Looks-wise it's pretty, with a good amount of the candied orange and pistachios on the top, and the coconut cream icing was spread in a good size layer (not too thick). The whole process from ordering on Shru's website to talking through email to confirm my place on the calendar to paying and picking up was a breeze and I would definitely keep Shru's Kitchen at top of mind when ordering a cake next time. read more

Shru's Kitchen - Matcha Pistachio Cake with ingredients listed and a QR code for care instructions - Vegan Near Me

I've most recently had the rose milk cake. This cake is so moist and delicious! It tastes like rose but not too sweet or floral. I got this cake to celebrate my oldest daughter getting into her college choice! She loved it! I seriously check every week to see what she's making because I have more flavors I want to try! Oh and it's vegan if that matters for those of you reading. read more

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The flavors of india cake and raw malai tres leches were divine! The flavors blew my mind and texture was amazing. I am only sad I didn't get to purchase this more often before we left San Mateo! Shruti was responsive and coordinated pick up smoothly. read more

My new favorite baker in the peninsula! After a year of quarantine birthdays and trying all the gluten free vegan custom cakes in the Bay, we finally found a favorite with the perfect cake! Shruti is absolutely amazing to work with and she's really open to all the crazy requests we have. My family has all these different and contradicting dietary restrictions, allergies and sensitivities, but we were able to get us a perfect cake for our family. There have been bakeries that up charge you for making something vegan and gluten free but don't even know how to make something vegan. Shruti's cakes are simple ingredients that bring out the best in a cake. The first I ordered was Flavors of India, which felt like a trip to the Indian markets with a beautiful marrriage of pistachio, cardamom and rose. So so thankful she was willing to swap out the traditional buttercream to do a custom rose coconut cream for us. This has been the ideal buttercream I've been looking for since going vegan and missing the Whole Foods Berry Chantilly cake. I love the creams made of heavy whipping cream, whipped to a fluff with minimal sugar, but most bakeries use a pasty icing of powdered sugar, which makes it grainier and we usually scoop it off. (Won't mention names but for some custom cakes we literally take the pic and then scoop off the hard caked up icing). But with the rose coconut cream in this cake we were able to enjoy all of that cream, no one wasted a bit of it! Best part is the lovely rose fragrance infused in the cream. This is my absolute favorite! This one completely surpasses my pre-vegan favorite cake (Whole Foods Berry Chantilly) and is the perfect texture and sweetness. I've been so happily sharing this with my family because we now have a solid go-to baker for all of our cakes (but mainly, I now have a go-to for all my vegan dessert cravings in the peninsula!) I can't express how hard it's been to get a good vegan cake...if the cake is good the frosting is too sweet/grainy, if the cream is good the cake is dry. the only ones that come close are raw vegan because the cream is a smooth decadent cashew/macademia and coconut oil. No hate to other vegan spots in the bay, but Shruti's has been the only one that tastes like a real cake and isn't an overcompensation of sugar and fillers. There haven't been many places lately that I could feel comfortable giving my full recommendation for, but if you're looking for a cake for your next gathering (or just to indulge in for yourself), I would fully recommend Shruti for all of the Bay Area cakes. This is a solid solid solid cake option for vegans and non-vegans alike. read more

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The cake from Shru's Kitchen was superb! I absolutely dislike over the top sweet desserts and her dessert had such a perfect amount of sugar. I wasn't sure about the coconut cream to begin with but it changed my mind and how! I bake at home a lot and hence I know what I'm talking about when I say this - the vegan cake had a really good texture. The ordering process was a breeze and I'd order more from Shru's kitchen in future (even though the pickup process was tedious). read more

I'm amazed at how good this cake tasted. It's flavorful, moist, not too filling with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be ordering again! read more

Shru's Kitchen - Flavors of India - Vegan Near Me

I first attempted to order a cake from Shru 2 years ago, but, she was a 'smaller' business with just a weekend or 2 of bakes. After a couple of tries, the stars aligned for me (and friends) to finally try her rose pistachio cake. Oh my goodness! I'm never going back to regular bakery cake. Perfectly soft cake (I bake vegan cakes myself and it's hard to get that soft consistency) with the just right sweet icing. Every bite is such an indulgence! You truly have to try it. I wish I had pictures to share but the cake was gone in about 20 minutes. Definitely going back to Shru for all occasions. read more

Hands down the best and most unique cake we've ever tried! We had a family reunion and the cake was the highlight for everyone, ages 2 to 72! We're Indian, and the cake reminded us of home and our heritage while also modern and fresh. No one could believe it was vegan either! I'm excited to try all the flavors... There are too many good ones to choose from! The service is also phenomenonal! Ordering, payment, and pick up were so easy. I forgot to pick up in the right window, but Shruti was so sweet and accommodating to make it work. I highly recommend this as a gift or for a party! It's definitely not your average store bought cake! read more

I am speechless. I picked up a baby chai banana bread this morning and it is literally the best banana bread I've ever had in my life. Hands down. The aromatic spices and chocolate chips oh my ....I am a customer for life! Makes me so happy to be vegan. Also so many brownie points for sweetening with maple syrup instead of table sugar! read more

Amazing vegan cake! My daughter is allergic to dairy & egg so it was difficult finding a cake that would be delicious and suit her allergies. I ordered the Flavors of India. Shruti was incredibly kind and responsive to all my questions. Since I am breastfeeding, I also have to be dairy free and I wish I found Shru's Kitchen earlier! This is the best vegan cake I've ever had. read more

Shru's Kitchen - Flavors of India - Vegan Near Me

Fantastic and beautiful! I got the rose milk cake and wish I'd gotten a photo before we devoured it; it was the most perfect pink. The rose flavor was delicious, strong in a pleasant way. Shruti was also really nice and helpful, answering all questions about some allergens my friends have promptly and carefully. I'll happily order from here again for my birthday! UPDATE: I ordered a second cake for a going away party (earl grey) and finally got a photo! It was absolutely delicious as well as beautiful. read more

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I had a chocolate cake from here today, and it was phenomenal! I never had vegan cakes before so I was not sure what to expect. To my surprise it was much better than regular chocolate cakes, with a rich velvety texture, and just right amount of sweetness that was not overwhelming. My husband and kids loved it too, and we all agreed this will be our top choice next time. Yum! read more

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Finding a vegan cake, with Indian flavors, best in town from the Shru's Kitchen. Utmost care taken for pickup and storage, and also to preserve the aesthetics of the beautiful cake is Shruti's finesse for sure. Do make sure to check her website for availability on time, cause these cakes sell very quickly, and you don't want to miss out. Tried the Flavors of India cake, perfect fluffy sponge and icing to bind it all together. Inhaled it so soon that I have no picture of it. But hey, it looks exactly as the website and Instagram profile shows it, or even better honestly. read more

There are not enough wonderful things I could say about Shruti and her cakes. Just wow. The cakes are beautiful AND delicious. You would never know they were vegan. I can't thank Shruti enough for being so thoughtful and cautious about my child's allergies when she was making my daughter's birthday cake. Can't wait to order many more cakes from her in the future! read more

Love Shru's Kitchen! Pick up was easy as 1,2,3. She gave provided us instruction how to serve the cake. Apparently, vegan cakes shouldn't be refrigerated on the day of consumption. I ordered the chocolate cake. It tastes like chocolate. Who knew chocolate can be vegan haha read more

Excellent cakes, pastries. The taste and texture match and perhaps exceed the non-vegan cakes. Ingredients are clearly printed, which makes it easy for people with restrictions and allergies. Shruti is responsive, was able to deliver our orders on time and communicate clearly as well. If you are looking for eggless cake varieties and also ones with Indian flavors, this is a great place. read more

Ordered a filter kappi cake for a birthday and it was delicious! The cake was so moist and fluffy, and the frosting had that quintessential filter coffee flavor. Love that it was 100% vegan, it made the cake even better. Will recommend Shru to anyone who is looking for a cake. I am also looking forward to trying her other Indian inspired flavors- they sound amazing! read more

Shru's Kitchen - Filter Kappi Cake - Vegan Near Me

Shru's Kitchen has made a place in my heart. The MOST delicious cakes, hands down. Easily, even when comparing to non-vegan options. The kind of flavors that just blow my tastebuds minds. On top of that, easy convenient pick-up! I will always come back for more cake! Thank you for creating such an artistic, tasty and amazing cake business! read more

So good! My favorite is the Flavors of India cake! I ordered this cake for my husband's birthday and he also loved it! We can't get enough of it! I have yet to try the chocolate, but everything else I've had so far (earl grey and rose milk cake slices) are also so good. I love how moist everything is, not overly sweet, and oh so delicious! I also recently tried the banana chai loaf... another delicious treat! Don't miss out on Shru's Kitchen! read more

Shru's Kitchen - Flavors of India cake! - Vegan Near Me

Who knew vegan cakes and cookies could taste so good?? Okay, I'll admit, I'm big on eggs and butter and can be judgy when it comes to vegan baked goods. But, after reading all the rave reviews and looking through her Instagram, I decided to give it a try! Ordered a holiday bake box which included 4 vegan chocolate chip cookies, 1 slice of mint chocolate cake, 1 slice of matcha pistachio cake with matcha coconut icing, and 1 small red velvet Bundt cake. I was honestly surprised at how delicious everything was! (Remember? I used to be kinda judgy about vegan food... but not anymore! Lol) Ordering online was really easy. Shruthi contacts you after receiving your order and you pay her through venmo. Then you arrange a pickup time! It's completely contactless right now with covid so you let her know when you're getting close and she puts it outside on her porch for you to pick up. She also sent me detailed instructions/recommendations on how to store/eat the goodies! I loved working with her and would definitely consider ordering a cake from her for special occasions. I also love that she donates part of her proceeds to great organizations like @bakersagainstracism! I will definitely support her again! read more

I've had to become dairy-free due to breastfeeding a dairy-intolerant infant, which was really difficult because I was a full-fat milk and butter consumer before. I especially missed dairy-full baked goods. I found Shru's Kitchen through Instagram and ordered her Holiday bake box to tide me through the holidays dairy-free and surprising, everything was just as delicious as the dairy-full baked goods I used to eat!! The matcha pistachio cake w coconut cream frosting was my favorite so when my birthday rolled around in January, I knew where I would order my birthday cake. She was sold out the week of my birthday so I patiently waited a few days and ordered an Earl grey cake with vanilla coconut cream frosting and it was AMAZING. Not too sweet, super moist and flavorful, even my non-vegan husband really liked the cake! She offers safe contactless porch pick ups, too! read more

Shru's Kitchen - Earl grey cake w vanilla coconut cream topped w candied oranges, hazelnuts, and a earl grey dusting. Came with a cute birthday topper too! - Vegan Near Me

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I highly recommend Shru's kitchen for your sweet tooth - it was a breeze communicating with Shruti, the whole process from placing an order to pick up was as smooth as can be. We ordered the Flavors of India cake for a birthday celebration, and everyone was blown away by the taste, it invoked nostalgia for the Indian sweets we grew up with. read more

Shruti was a joy to work with. Really thoughtful with noted allergies. Pick up was a breeze too. I ordered the cake next door. It was delicious. The coconut cream frosting was really a hit with the boys. Even my oldest who does not usually eat cake enjoyed it immensely. Not overly sweet. We are by no means vegans but we really enjoyed this cake. Will def order again in the future. read more

Shru's Kitchen - The Cake Next Door - Vegan Near Me

Stumbled into shru's kitchen while looking to accommodate our vegan friend. We tried more than few flavors at Shru's and all of the flavors are divine. Favorite so far is the coffee flavor. It's so good and light I devoured the 4" in one sitting! Shru is accommodating and sweet. Pick up is contactless and easy. Looking forward to try more flavors from her. read more

Shru's Kitchen - Devine! - Vegan Near Me

We got a 3-tier "Cake Next Door" and a small "Earl Gray Rose" from Shruti for a toddler's birthday party. I was a bit worried that the vanilla "Cake Next Door" would be too plain (got it for the kiddos) but it was bursting with flavor, very moist and well garnished. The icing was the best part! Both the kids and the adults loved it. "Earl Gray" cake smelled of roses as soon as we opened the box and had an very delicate rose flavor. Everyone was impressed. Shruti has very prompt and communicative and pick up was easy. She does book up so I'd recommend ordering a couple of weeks in advance. Thank you, Shruti!!! read more

Flavors of India is such a delicious cake. I was so lucky to have it on my birthday this year and last, and I highly recommend Shruti's cakes to anyone in need of one. So good! read more

I ordered the Vegan "Nuts about Nutella" cake and it was absolutely divine! If you're a Vegan and looking for great cakes for birthdays or any occasion I would recommend to give Shru's kitchen a try. The cake's texture and feel is so good that it is almost impossible to differentiate it from the non-vegan versions elsewhere. The whole process is very simple and starts off with placing a request on her website which triggers an email thread where you can confirm the order with Shruti. She is highly responsive and makes the process smooth and quick. The pick up was contactless keeping both parties safe during these COVID-19 times. I am looking forward to trying out other cakes on the menu as well! read more

I ordered 2 half-size cakes from Shruti - Flavors of India and chocolate with walnuts. Both were so incredibly delicious. My family and I could not stop devouring both cakes. I personally really enjoyed the Flavors on India cake with a little rose tea, and the chocolate cake goes perfectly with a glass of red wine :) Back to the cakes themselves now...in my experience, it has been hard to find a vegan cake that isn't too dry or falls apart. Shruti's cakes are not only full of tasty flavors, but she's found a way to make sure they are moist and don't fall apart. We were so happy! Also, Shruti was so easy to communicate with. She was gracious and flexible when we were running a little behind on pick up and sent us great and clear directions for how to keep/enjoy our cakes for several days. If you're looking for a delicious cake (vegan or not), look no further! We'll certainly be ordering more in the future! read more