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    The Crimson Cake

    4.9 (321 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Christina M.

    I ordered my husband's 50th birthday cake. It was so cute. Exactly what I wanted and ask for. Service was very nice and the cake was absolutely delicious. The chocolate cake is amazing. Definitely getting another one soon. I love that. You can go in there and try samples and they already have some cakes made that you can just buy and treats. It's wonderful. You must check it out, they will greet you when you come in and ask if there's anything you need it's a quick and easy pick up. If you're just stopping by to grab something sweet we also loved the chocolate dipped cookies the brownies and the lemon bars.

    Mirna E.

    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!

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    Sylvia R.

    Picked up some sweet treats, they were delicious. The box of 12 was 30, which is very reasonable. I can't wait to come back again!

    Anna F.

    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!

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    Claudia A.

    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.

    Mini cupcake assortment: red velvet, white & black; s'more, and pistachio.
    Nikki S.

    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.

    Erica O.

    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.

    Delicious chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and strawberries
    Sam V.

    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

    Our sample cake box! Get 3 flavors for $25

    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.

    Gorgeous and delicious cake!
    C B.

    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.

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    Rmae G.

    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.

    Jillian S.

    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!

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

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    Ask the Community - The Crimson Cake

    Could I come in and have some ready-made cupcakes customized into gender reveal cupcakes? I.e. pick a few cupcakes already available and have blue or pink secretly piped in the middle?

    Hello! This is something that you would need to order in advance.

    Do you do wedding cake tastings?

    we offer sample boxes . 3 flavors of your choice from the menu for $25. must order at least a week in advance and start by sending an email with your wedding date/time/venue.

    Do you have cakes already made that I can purchase today/tomorrow?

    Sorry for the delay :( we have cakes on hand every day Weds to Sat

    Are you still in business?

    Absolutely!

    What is the price range?

    Hello! Here is a link to the pricing page https://www.crimsoncake.com/products-pricing

    If we order a dozen cupcakes, are they all the same flavor, or can we choose up to 3 flavors?

    You can choose up to 4 per dozen

    Can you make a white chocolate cake gluten free?

    All of the cake flavors on my site can be made gluten free https://www.crimsoncake.com/menu-cake

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