My recent visit to Crimson Cakes was the best decision I have ever made in regards to a pastry business! The service was friendly, professional and easy to work with. I gave them my theme and examples of what I'd like to include in the design and they were in point! And the high quality ingredients were absolutely amazing! The taste of the cakes and petit desserts were phenomenal and freshly made. My guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious the desserts were. And what I loved was it wasn't excessively sweet but exactly the right combinations. They also have last minute already made cakes and desserts but also decorated a cake for me in one day!!! That's unheard of! For wedding and more elaborate cakes they need several weeks notice but their cakes are worth the wait!!! They truly are works of art that taste unbelievable!!! My favorite, if I have to pick one, is the chocolate cake, chocolate ganache filling with a white buttercream. The icing is so light and airy almost like a whipping cream icing. My guest were fighting over the last piece! Definitely will get a larger cake next time! This woman-owned business is no joke! These artist and master pastry chefs do it all! You might say their confections are perfection!!! read more

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The owner is my massage client and she knows I am vegan and I tell her about how hard it is to find tasty desserts. I had a heck of a bad weekend and was beyond surprised to be gifted handcrafted artistic vegan cupcakes because she loves my massages. Needless to say I was blown away and beyond touched at her kindness and generosity She gifted me a box of 6, 3 different flavors: confetti, vanilla churro and lemon... So far I have only tried the lemon. I love all things lemon! This was beyond exceptional and indescribable and delicious. I don't have enough adjectives to describe how delicious this cupcake was and it was light and fluffy (my experience with prior vegan cupcakes is not great)! The candied lemon on top was so yummy ! Highly recommended cupcakes and skills! Plus the owner is such a sweetheart! read more

The Crimson Cake - 6 vegan cupcakes (shown the top 3) - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

We couldn't have been happier with our wedding cake from The Crimson Cake! They created a beautiful semi-naked three-tier cake that looked exactly like our inspiration photos. The details were done so thoughtfully and it fit our wedding style perfectly. They also offered three different flavors, which our guests absolutely loved and everything tasted just as amazing as it looked. The pricing was very reasonable and the delivery and setup on the wedding day made everything completely stress-free. If you're looking for someone who listens to your vision and brings it to life while creating a delicious cake, I highly recommend The Crimson Cake! read more

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I can't believe I've been a customer now for over 6 years! We consistently buy vegan cakes for our daughters' birthdays here. The cakes are always tasty. We also occasionally order cakes for other family members and pick up vegan treats when available. Alicia and her staff are now in a bigger building in the same complex. The decor is set up really cute inside and she has quite a few non-vegan options. I would call ahead if looking to pick up same day cupcakes. Otherwise, order your cakes with plenty of time in advance to make sure she's not already booked. Thanks for having vegan options! read more

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Awesome bakery here in Oceanside. I purchased the piña colada cake for my daughter's 18 birthday. It was just what my daughter wanted: elegant, light blue with gold accents , and delicious! The frosting, coconut, and pineapple complemented each other beautifully. The ladies were so helpful in the shop--I would have definitely set that cake in my lap if she hadn't said not to, lol! I'm tempted to come back for their other sweet treats that were on display. read more

The Crimson Cake - Piña colada cake - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

We had a great experience with the Crimson cake. Alicia made an amazing cake for my son's 40th birthday. It was an adorable replica of an Excel spreadsheet. Not only was it incredible looking but it was absolutely delicious as well. A chocolate mousse cake with fresh strawberries. Yum! Thank you Alicia and Crimson cake for helping make our son's 40th so special. read more

We ordered a sample box, to try out some of their great flavors. We loved them! Communication from placing the order and details for picking up were straight to the point and easy. Staff were super friendly when we arrived to pick up the sample box. We will definitely be coming back for all our bakery purchases. read more

The Crimson Cake - Our sample cake box! Get 3 flavors for $25 - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Have never seen a more beautiful cake than my son's planets cake. He is obsessed with planets so I ordered this cake a week before his party and was able to get it even more stunning than the photo I saw online. My son doesn't like chocolate cake so he picked berries and cream and it was delicious! Our guests commented on how delicious and not to sweet the cake was. Plus I picked up some gluten free cupcakes at the store for some of our guests, which looked so posh like they were from a bakery in la or something, with flavors like red velvet, mocha, and confetti. Cake is not cheap, but worth it. Especially if you live near Oceanside. read more

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This cake and cupcake place (plus more!) is awesome. I have purchased a cake here before--rather last-minute--for my son's birthday, and they were able to make it look special while being affordable and delicious. Now, three years later, taste and service are still on point. I called ahead to see if they had pre-made cupcakes, I was told yes, so I timed my trip there based on when the mini cupcakes would be available. By the time I got there they were almost sold out (this is on a Saturday)! I'm glad I made it, because the cupcake flavors and presentation were excellent and it was so convenient to be able to pick them up the morning(ish) of the party without ordering ahead. My advice would be to get there early on the weekend though! Cupcakes are moist, flavors delicate and complex, and the piped-in whipped cream in the middle is divine. read more

The Crimson Cake - Mini cupcake assortment: red velvet, white & black; s'more, and pistachio. - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Horrible had to throw cake away . Attendant oblivious questions Petti Madeline too busy only cake place left . read more

Beautiful cake for my son's first birthday!! I was so excited when I saw it. Completely nailed the vision - thank you so much! read more

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Thank you so much Alicia for going above and beyond for us It was a surprise bday party for my sister and she ordered a cake from here for her family to try, I asked Alicia to pretend cancel her order so that I could pick it up for her surprise party instead , and it worked out so amazingly well. She was absolutely blown away by the a surprise and the deliciousness and beauty of the cake You did amazing read more

The Crimson Cake - Delicious chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and strawberries - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

UPDATE TO ADD: i respect the owners response below a lot. Honesty and transparency like hers is rare. As a small business owner I respect this response and situation :) I like this bakery a lot. Their cakes are not cheap but they are crafted beautifully. And delicious. The owner (I think she's the owner) isn't really a "people person". I've been in here and few times and she's standoffish and not super friendly. I don't really care - but if you really value great customer service this ain't it. Go for the cake! read more

The cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious! It was creamy, moist and very flavorful. My daughter wanted a custom cake (saw a picture online) and they were able to create this masterpiece for her. The communication was amazing from emails and in person. No deposit needed. We paid when we picked up the cake.. The service was great and warming. I highly recommend this business to anyone who wants something special. They delivered a 5+ star review. read more

The Crimson Cake - Gorgeous and delicious cake! - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Recently asked Crimson Cake to recreate, but modernize my wedding cake for my 10th anniversary. Couldn't be happier with how it looked and it tasted delicious. read more

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I like this bakery. The cake is sooo good! Their service is really nice. I have order several times. Their cupcakes, cake pops, pastries and cakes are never a disappointment! I highly recommend this place to order your desserts for any events. read more

The Crimson Cake - Candy bar cake - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

The cake was not only gorgeous but delicious and all our guests said so. I would definitely recommend Alicia and absolutely think she did a fabulous job with what I wanted and the execution was beautiful! Everyone was impressed that the hat was edible as well with rice crispy treats helping to keep the shape. The top layer was carrot cake and my friend said it was the best she had ever tasted. My son is allergic to tree nuts so it had none and l thought it was awesome that it's pretty common that Alicia does a lot of cakes without nuts. The bottom layer was red velvet. It was superb! read more

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Omg they made it exactly to the screenshot I had emailed them of what I had found on google! I was so excited and now I can't wait to order for my other kids birthdays! I'm so happy to finally have a cake bakery in Oceanside close by that can execute a cake like this! All my guests thought it was the coolest cake they've ever seen! read more

The Crimson Cake - Birthday cake - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

Delicious cake pop sample! And beautiful and tasty cookies. Friendly neighborhood business that I will be regularly supporting, very glad I found them for my Christmas cookies! read more

The Crimson Cake - Assorted Christmas sugar cookies and cake pops - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

Pear Caramel Cake was decorated beautifully and it was equally delicious. Moist, great texture and flavors all around. Just the right amount of sweetness and not too rich where you can easily finish your own slice. Everyone enjoyed it. read more

I've been meaning to post this review for quite sometime, but man time flies with 2 little kids! Alicia is professional, thorough, communicative and talented! I've ordered cakes, cake pops, and custom sugar cookies and have been impressed with each order 100%. Anyone in the meeting / events industry knows our level of attention to detail is a must! Alicias attention to detail is beyond amazing.. Alicia is straight to the point and helps put what you envision to life. She is our go to for special events with our kiddos. I am so glad we found her! read more

Alicia is not just a baker. She's an artist. I wanted to order a speciality funfetti cake for my girlfriend who is obsessed with pickleball. I reached out about a month before I needed the cake, and she was quick to reply. I simply told her what I was thinking in terms of vision, and I even sent some pictures I found on Google Images as some inspiration. When I picked up the cake from the shop, she needed to pull out a few other cakes to get to mine. It was like the greatest hits of cakes. If you haven't visited the gallery on the website or visited the Instagram, you're missing out! They can seemly do EVERYTHING. My girlfriend and her entire family were AMAZED by the cake, and with good reason. If you ever need some custom goodies for a special occasion, make Crimson Cake your first call. read more

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Absolutely loved my strawberry shortcake . I ordered the same day from the cakes they make daily and I had them add my company logo sheet to celebrate my 2 year anniversary. The decor was fantastic and it tasted so delicious. Highly recommend this place . Loved it read more

This bakery has always been my family's go to for significant occasion cakes and yesterday I decided to pickup some of the ready to go cupcakes for a mini Marine Corps birthday celebration with my partner We had blue velvet, triple chocolate and vanilla Everything was so decadent and delicious but the velvet was king for both of us. Love that I can order a custom beautiful cake for big events or just grab some special treats for my special love read more

The Crimson Cake - Blue Velvet cupcake - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

We really loved Crimson Cake! These were the best cupcakes we've ever had -- fresh, moist, and full of flavor. You can tell everything is made with care. We'll definitely be back! read more

My co-workers found this place to get me a birthday cake. What a find! They have so many things going for them- 1) Moist delicious cake. The crumb is perfect and the flavors are fabulous. 2) REAL BUTTERCREAM!!! This is not the frosting from a supermarket cake. It is some of the best buttercream I've had in years. 3) Good artistry. Very professional looking product and quite creative. 4) Good combinations of cake, filling and frosting flavors. Nothing doesn't fit. I can't recommend this place enough. The only downside is my expanding waistline from eating too much of it. read more

The Crimson Cake lemon and strawberry cake was super delicious and too beautiful to cut. 5 Stars plus! It was the perfect flavor combination for a warm summer day. Wife ordered a cake for her Mom's 90th birthday celebration, several weeks before picking up. It was ready on-time as promised. The decorations to the cake were spot on, matching the party decor as requested. See attached photos Recommended to family and friends. read more

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The cupcake decorations are lovely, perfect for an afternoon tea or a small gathering (picked up some mini cupcakes for a ladies gathering). I also had the pleasure of sharing some mini cupcakes with friends. Each time The Crimson Cake bakers, were so considerate, professional, accommodating, and friendly. And in the midst of very busy seasons (weddings, holiday gatherings, last minute orders) read more

Aside from their amazing custom cakes they also have a small selection of pre made options in case you don't have time for a custom. They stay super busy so it just depends on what they have. read more

I walked in and bought a box of mini cupcakes to try them out as they came high recommended. They were delicious! A bit pricey ($24 for twelve minis) but tasted great! The pina colada was amazing and triple Chocolate too - I tried 3 in my order. I tried the birthday cakes at a friends party who ordered 6 round cakes - all were delish! The dense dough consistency reminded me very much of the famous Susie cakes in Carlsbad . read more

I was looking to place an order for a special Birthday Cake. Someone recommended The Crimson Cake in Oceanside. Thank goodness I took their recommendation. This is a small business and they have the customer in mind. Not only are the cupcake's amazing with flavor but the decorations are top notch. The cakes are tender and favorable. They have my business. Sandra in Oceans read more

Alicia and her team did a fantastic job on the bakery items I ordered for an Amalfi Coast themed shower. I sent her a few pictures of what I was hoping she could create and when I picked up my order she exceeded my expectations.. on top of that, everything was absolutely delicious!! I highly recommend Crimson Cake for your cake and pastry needs, you won't be disappointed!! read more

The Crimson Cake - Perfect cookies and cannolis for the Amalfi Coast themed bridal shower.. and the dulce le leche cake pops were AHHHmazing!! - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

These cakes taste as good as they look and are worth every penny! Not only the cake, but their cupcakes and other treats are just as perfect! I was absolutely amazed by the taste of our cake and the details on it. I recommend this place 100% and I am sad that I moved because other places I have tried do not come close to The crimson cake read more

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We were over cake tasting for our wedding after 5 rounds with other bakeries, and constant push back on the style and decor we wanted. After having a cake from here at one year olds birthday party, we quickly dropped our current plan and put in an order with The Crimson cake. She NAILED the look I wanted, and the cakes were delicious. I had no doubt she would deliver, but this cake blew me away! It was perfect. We will be loyal customers from now on! read more

The Crimson Cake - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

The wedding cake for my daughter's wedding last weekend was beautiful and delicious. The bride and family members are gluten free, so we had the wedding cake and backup cake all gluten free. So many compliments and no one knew the difference. Dark chocolate and very moist, with chocolate ganache and strawberry filling. I would highly recommend The Crimson Cake. Alicia was great to work with. read more

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I planned an 80th birthday trip to Oceanside and wanted to make my wife's birthday special. I found The Crimson Cake in a web search and asked Alicia to make an old-fashioned doll cake. My wife had received doll cakes for her birthday when she was very young and I wanted to bring back that memory. Alicia customized the doll by getting one with red hair, cutting the hair short (the way my wife wears it), and adding freckles. She also delivered it within a 15 minute window. The cake is beautiful and has five layers. The chocolate cake is the best chocolate cake I'ver ever tasted. Suggest going to her website--when you see the cakes be aware each graphic is a selected photo of a category of cakes--there may be a thousand cakes on their website. Alicia is an accomplished artist. She made the trip perfect. read more

The Crimson Cake - Doll cake with short red hair and freckles. - Custom Cakes Near Me - Oceanside, California

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For me the richness of the flavor is not balanced. The white cream not overly sweet or cloying maybe bit less on the buttercream. I can taste the cookies and cream. The chocolate cake texture of is not moist enough and the high quality chocolate is missing. The donut on top was dry and the cookies taste bit stale. The cake looks amazing though. The service was great and ambiance is what you expect on bakery shop. I would come back and try other pastries and maybe come early. read more

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Picked the business from yelp to get a custom cake for my military retirement ceremony. Aside from the cake, and at Alicia's suggestion, I added cupcakes as well. Let me just say, aside from the absolute beauty of the cake and cupcakes, the taste was delicious!! I received lots of compliments from my guests and I could not stop eating them myself! Alicia's service was very accommodating to my schedule and she made my custom cake PERFECT!!! I'm trying to come up with excuses to have another party just to place another order. You WILL NOT be disappointed by choosing this business! read more

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Alicia did a beautiful job on the custom cake and cookies for my pumpkin themed baby shower! It was also DELICIOUS! She was super communicative and matched my inspiration pictures perfectly. Highly recommend! read more

My husband surprised me for my birthday from the crimson cake. We love their cakes. We discovered them from my nieces previous birthdays. It was always so moist, and flavorful, not too sweet which we love. We had the red velvet, my husband I think showed some inspo pics and they decided on this one. We picked it up day before my birthday and it was packed up nicely. They have a lot of designs onlime, or if you have one I'm sure they work something out with you. Highly highly recommend. This might be our go to cake place now! read more

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