Delicious Vegan Cake! Wow! My husband, children and I are a vegan family. We sometimes struggle to find the right vegan desserts. Look no further. The Real Cake Baker is everything! My non-vegan family was blown away too! They even put requests in to me for their birthdays that they want the exact cake we got! We did the vanilla cake with, vanilla icing and strawberries! It was perfect! Cannot wait to have another bday or celebrating to purchase another cake. When I called, I was greeted with great customer service, I was directed online to place the order. Ordering online was straight forward. Follow up communication via email was great. I was updated along the way with a order status. The delivery was on time!! Very had a very satisfied vegan birthday princess. read more

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The sugar free cheesecake is divine!!!! I had the sugar free keylime flavored cheesecake and it was incredible. Hard to believe there's no sugar. Super light and just so creamy, the crust was delectable as well. If you're in need of sugar free, I highly recommend this bakery. they have one of the BEST selections of sugar free baked goods I've found in Los Angeles. Their delivery free is also very minimal (very important in LA) read more

My sisters, my mother and I are faithful fans of this bakery. We discovered this diamond in the Crenshaw Plaza's farmer's market on Saturdays and it has been a whirlwind since then. We would visit her every Saturday to buy tea cakes, brittle, brownies, cupcakes, cheesecake. Our favorite is her award winning Butter Pecan Caramel Cheesecake. About a week ago I visited the bakery and purchased two of her Butter Pecan cake cupcakes and they were amazing!!! I am not a dessert eater, but her goodies are sooooo good. read more

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We got the vegan chocolate cake. Charlene was very on top of things from the very beginning. She is responsive and organise. She ensured the cake was delivered on time. Everyone loved the cake - it was moist, not overly sweet and vegan! Great quality cake! Thank you Real cake Baker! read more

This is one of my FAVORITE bakeries of all time. The caramel pecan cheesecake is to die for. I have been indulging in these tasty treats since she was only in the farmers market and am now ECSTATIC that there is a store that I can go to whenever I want. I just stopped by today to order a cheesecake for my birthday and I ended up getting a salted caramel cheesecake cupcake. It was a little cup of heaven. I love this place. PS - That dude that is "advertising" for Sweet Red Peach must have burned and permanently damaged his taste buds as a child, because SRP is not good at all. No taste, hard and dry like cardboard is more like it. Yuck. I have a voucher to use for there, but it isnt worth the gas. Maybe I should mail it to that guy. LOL!! read more

With black businesses struggling in this tough economy I have reservations about writing this review. If I don't, someone else will so I will be the change I want to see. I've supported this business a few times over the last 5 months hoping a change but no. 1st, the young lady working the register needs an extensive class on customer service. Her attitude makes it seem as if she is forced to work there. She hardly answers questions & she isn't friendly. I ordered a cake for a party & needed it back by a certain time. They were supposed to call me but somehow said my phone wasn't working when they called?! They honestly forgot... & didn't admit it. The last 2 cakes I bought were not from scratch. Straight out the box. When there is a cake from scratch.... You will know the difference.So, with false advertising & unfriendly service... I won't be back. read more

I enjoyed the rum cake. It was moist and it wasn't over stuarated with rum. I also had the lemon bar. I love lemon bars. It definitely satisfied my taste buds. Quality cakes with awesome taste!! Thanks real cake Baker. read more

Here is a follow up review for this business to give context to my change of heart. The end of my last review was not the end of my experience with the Real Cake Baker, and I am glad because it would have been a shame to have had (and promoted) such a negative opinion of an establishment willing to share something as delicious as my 7 up cake. No one is free from making mistakes. Big business, small business, it doesn't matter. The reason I favor small business - the ones that are passionate about their product - is because they are not just a business, but actual people; people that understand their customers are not just customers, but people themselves. After all the miscommunication that inspired my first review, I was contacted and amends were made to the situation. By reaching out to me to correct a wrong, Charlene showed that she stands by her product and cares about customer satisfaction. I will definitely continue to support the Real Cake Baker. read more

Walk in service-Good /Pre-order service-Not so Good. This place is good for walking in and buying what is on the shelves. HOWEVER, if you want to place an order for later pick up, don't count on it being ready on time. This wasn't a one time fluke, it happened on TWO occasions. My recommendation, patronize them if you are in the area and want a sweet treat. But never place a future order, especially if it is time sensitive. FYI--I had to give away my last order to a friend, since it was not ready at designated pickup time for an office party. read more

Had the the Real Cake Baker's signature dessert, the Butter Pecan Caramel cheesecake & it was amazing. It was rich and savory and the crust was like a dessert onto itself. No wonder it won the the $2,500.00 grand prize on KTLA. You gotta try it. read more

Bay bay .This place is the deal .talk about cake like your grandma Baked .mmm Mmm Good the 7up pound cake .lets just say you owe it to yourself Nadia is a doll . And the cake speaks for itself. Jus sayin a must try. read more

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I ordered Rum cake on Nov.22, paid $40 , Cake was to be ready on Monday but when I went to pick up I was told it wouldnt be ready until tomorrow(tuesday) When I finally picked up the cake it was hard and crumbly with white powdery substance on outside like it had been frozen for long period of time. Bottom line I was sold an old cake. I complained about the cake and was replaced with another old pound cake with dry hardened frosting and again cake was hard and crumbly. I know how a cake should look and taste when homemade and fresh and this was neither. No flavor and Bad experience x 2 read more

Very delicious dessert eatery nestled in between Chase bank and a deli type shop. I've tried the Caramel Pecan cheesecake, Sweet potato pie, banana pudding, strawberry and something cobbler, pralines, caramel cake, red velvet brownie...whew! This is the good stuff. The service is really friendly and they get you with those samples, lol. I went in there to get cookies for my kids and walked away with two bags worth of goodies. The carrot pineapple sensation is divine! This is my new favorite dessert eatery and they share the spot with Sweet Red Peach! My only critic was the caramel cake was very dense and a lil too dry for my liking. My 17 year old daughter had no qualms eating it up and I wish the cream.cheese frosting on the carrot cake was lighter and fluffier but to each their own. I have already been a second time and I will go again. Oh, I grabbed a sample of the brwad pudding for a friend and she LOVED it! I will have to try that next time as well as the sweet potato cheesecake. I wish they served coffee drinks to go along with their desserts...lol. Enjoy! read more

Commenter Kristina B. is my cousin and yes, she is crazy! Lol! As for "Real Cake Baker", I have been inside this bakery twice since it opened. The first time I went in, I got a tasty brownie. I recently just went in this week because my Mom sent me on a quest to get lemon bars. There were no lemon bars, but I did get me a slice of the "White German Chocolate Cake". First time I had ever had that and I thought it was delicious. Granted, I lucked up and came right as it was being sliced for sale, so it was still slightly warm...and did I mention, delicious?! This bakery also has a good amount of gluten free products so I have sent people there who are intolerant to gluten. I have also been to Southern Girls Bakery and have heard their employees recommend "Real Cake Baker" when gluten intolerant people come in, as they do not have gluten free products on their menu. I recommend this bakery to anyone who wants a tasty treat, at a reasonable price, with very friendly service. read more

Amazing Bakery! I've never experienced such a versatile bake shop. I have not been disappointed with any of their selections. For my babies baptism, I ordered a Butter Pecan Caramel Cheesecake, Peach-Strawberry Cobbler, and an Apple Cream Cheese Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. They were all great tasting. My whole family was very pleased with the desserts. My wife and Mother-in-law loved the loaf of Monkey Bread that the owner Charlene gave to us for free. I've been back to their shop three other times to try slices of their other items. This is definitely my favorite new bakery in Southern California and well worth the drive from Long Beach! P.S....I've had nothing but exceptional customer service experiences with all the employees and the owner. Not only were they more than happy to assist me with my custom order, they also gave me other samples of desserts to try out. Three days after my order, Nadia from the Real Cake Baker made a follow up call to myself to make sure I was satisfied with my order. What more can you ask for from a locally owned business? read more

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I bought the tea cakes an found them "melt in your mouth" delicious . One small thing for me though is I'm use to my tea cakes with more nutmeg because that's how my aunt made them. When I'd open the tin, the scent would make my mouth water because I knew what came next. But I understand though that the spice can be a matter of taste. Some folks don't like the spice in their tea cakes. None the less, I must say these tea cakes made my mouth happy. And the texture also was on point. I will buy again. read more

I'm LOL'n at everyone going in on me for disliking this bakery. I did give a disclaimer saying that you may have different taste buds than me. I happen to prefer Sweet Red Peach. No, the owner did not put me up to it. I think some of you are related to the owner of this bakery for your favorable reviews. I bought 5 items and spent nearly $20 because they all looked good. I went in only because I was at the steak sandwich place and noticed them next door. I have a sweet tooth and I also bake myself so I know what I like. For the person who said Sweet Red Peach is dry, please do send me your Groupon because i will use it. I have never had such hate and vitriol for giving an honest review. Let's just say we agree to disagree and keep it moving. I also note that most of these people complaining about my review have only a few amount of reviews themselves so how much trust can you put into their OPINION. read more

If I can I would give 3 n half star. At first I can't get the decorations how I want and other thing is cake was Lil dry. Frosting was perfect but cake sponge was kinda dry (all my family feels the same). Costumer service ummm not satisfied . N more interesting fact is $20 extra (decoration) for 4 minions? PS m not saying this is my first n last time dealing with them but for sure I'll think twice before I go there read more

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Visited The Real Cake Baker on 3-25-13 and have to say was blown away there desserts are DELICIOUS!!! I dont live in this area but visit that way so saw a groupon deal and since i love sweets decided to stop buy first i must say the two ladies that were working i believe they may b the owners were very helpful and offered samples its nice to recieve great customer service after the first sample i was sold u can taste the quality of there items i ended up going over my deal i purchased but it was so worth it. I will definetly return for some more goodies. Definetly The REAL Cake Baker. read more

I was a little hesitant after reading the reviews but I needed a German chocolate cake for my mom asap. The cake was delicious! When I called to order I wasn't sure if I should proceed because the lady answered, said "hello" with out stating the name of the business, or greeting me like I would expect when calling a business, but she explained she was driving and would call me back to take my order. She called back and was very nice. I picked up my cake today and the young lady working in the shop was pleasant as well. Everyone loved the cake and overall I would say I had a great experience with this business. read more

As a result of my previous review I was offered a $40 gift card to cover the cost of the cake that I was not pleased with. The Real Cake Baker gets five stars for this! My mom and I went in today and picked up the gift card. I purchased a slice of the german chocolate cake with it and my mom got a couple of the old fashioned tea cakes. I tried a sample of the sweet potato rum raisin cake and oh my goodness! It was so great! I know what I will be trying he next time I visit. Thanks Real Cake Baker! read more

Wow! I have not been to the shop, but they came through for us in a jam. We called in on Saturday morning and the cake was ready to be picked up before closing. Saved our cookies! And, the cake was AWESOME! We ordered a half sheet carrot-pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting with orange zest ($76). The cake was about 2" thick and was densely filled with pineapple, carrot and raisin. It was SO moist. The cream cheese frosting was clearly fresh, and the orange zest was a delightful and fresh surprise. We also tasted the pineapple coconut cake which is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! A super moist pineapple cake with pineapple filling and coconut frosting. Wowza. So delicious. I will definitely come again. :) read more

I have been a customer of The Real Cake Baker for over six years since she has been at the farmers market. I find her desserts amazing. As a former successful baker throughout Los Angeles, this is the spot for my single servings (well maybe 3 or 4.....but who's counting). She provides ample samples to make sure customers are happy before they make purchases; like a car salesmen, once you get in, you're stuck :-). She's the Yogurtland of bake goods. highly recommend this bakery. read more

Margarita strawberry jelly and pineapple buttermilk carrot cake so yummy

THE BEST DESSERTS EVER! I've been going to her since she was at the Crenshaw Mall Farmers Market, I try something new every time I go, always delicious! My favs are the caramel cake, the rum cake, the butter pecan caramel cheese cake, pralines, and the newest one I just tried White German Chocolate cake delicious, must must try! read more

THIS PLACE ROCKS! I buy on the regular with this place. I don't even notice if it's too pricey. To me it's fine. I love the customer service,the bakers/owners remind me of family member that get down in the kitchen. I'm baker,so I'm just sayin OH YEAH to this spot. read more

I just had a fabulous b-day party and got all my desserts from "Real Cake Baker". From the cheesecake cupcakes to the cake pops to the chocolate dipped strawberries everything was fantastic. Once I figure out how to post pics u can see for yourself. read more

Special Thanks Again To Charlene! Sent in a last minute order and everything went PERFECT! Cake was delivered early and it came out absolutely amazing even though I sent the order in at the very last minute. Anytime I need a Cake I will be Ordering from them FOR SURE! read more

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A new discovery for us - my husband recently bought some lemon sour cream cupcakes for my birthday as a surprise and they were fantastic! Rich and tasty - if it were up to me I'd eat a bowl of that icing (sigh.. I wish!). My young son is enamored ith this place and was thrilled with the two lovely ladies that were at the front when they picked up the cupcakes. (Mommy they were so nice!). Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

Business contacted family after initial review and offered to comp us our next cake. Good follow up and customer service, would recommend this business as they seem to really care about their clients. read more

Best desserts in LA! Friendly staff and welcoming decor. I recommend the banana pudding and the salted caramel cheesecake cups. Yummy!

Love that I happened upon this lovely place. I'm also sad, because there goes any hopes of a diet. First let me start by saying how clean it was. Secondly the customer service is awesome. They were so friendly and eager to give out samples. I used the $5 for $10 deal. Its so worth it. It gives you a chance to sample a few things. I will definitely be back to try more read more

Larry is nuts...he must be smoking something. I love this place and it's worth the drive to come here. I have never had a cheesecake as good as that caramel pecan cheesecake, and that DUI chocolate cake is worth going to jail for. This is my piece of heaven as far as deserts go. Keep on baking girls...... read more

So good. I bought their Chocolate Bliss Caramel Brownies for a party and everyone loved it!

In a world of franken-cakes from the unsuper market and box cakes that have the textural equivalent of the cardboard they are sold in comes a bastion of flavor. This paradigm of sweet succulence goes by the name of Charlene and she can be found every Saturday at the Crenshaw Farmer's Market. The items see brings to the market vary, but be confident that quality is always on the menu. Charlene has won awards and constant accolades for her delicate and rich Butter Pecan Carmel Cheese Cake. I have been to her booth many times in the presence of staunch Cheese cake detractors and their disposition always changes once the samples are consumed. My personal favorites are the Lemon Cake that has the ability to shame lesser yellow fruits and her assortment of pound cakes. Charlene is a confectionery conjurer that can manipulate the crumb of cake in such a way that can only be described as velveteen enlightenment. I also treasure her seasonal treats such as her Rum Balls (caution not to be eaten around open flames). Her flavor and textures wash across the palette like a master painter. Her repertoire is immense. The complete menu and whole cake prices can be found on her website; she also has sugar free options availible on request. I brought a whole Brownie Bottom Cheese Cake last Christmas and it was the first thing completely eaten from the desert table. Rest assured if you bring a "Real" cake to your social function there will never be half eaten cake pieces sitting on paper plates around the room. The only problem with The Real Cake Baker is that her celebritity needs to catch up with her quality. If you have a sweet tooth you owe it to yourself to explore the wonderful world of home made cakes. Oh and she might have some good stories to tell if you tell her I sent you. read more

In one simple word.....AWESOME. It started with the customer service. Charlene was a nice as they come. I sent an email that was answered immediately. Desserts were delivered to my house on a Sunday earlier than the time promised. The desserts themselves were absolutely delicious. I ordered the sweet potato pie, banana pudding and peach cobbler. The banana pudding was my favorite but all were excellent. We didn't finish it all and it didn't take much convincing to have me take the leftovers home with me. read more

Absolutely Amazing...and they even have great tasting sugar-free options!

Excellent! I haven't been to a bakery this good since I was a little girl. As I look at some reviews I notice the negativity. For those that state these cakes are straight out of the box obviously don't know what REAL cake taste like. I have been here many times and I can always taste the real Ingredients in her cakes. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE OWNER OR HER STAFF, THEN YOU CAME IN WITH A PROBLEM! FYI, the goal with any business is to give good service and quality products. This bakery provides both. Just because you are customers don't give you (or me) the right to belittle someone in the name of supporting the business. Business owners aren't less human because they run a business. Expect good service and excellent products. Do not expect your ego to be stroked because you walked in and your black. All races and genders will get the same service and products. I will continue to show love and support THE REAL CAKE BAKER because she is just that, THE REAL CAKE BAKER. read more