How to Find Los Angeles' Best Cake Shops

Cake—what could possibly be tastier? The word alone conjures up images of childhood birthday parties, holidays and simply the most fun meal of the day, dessert. From coconut cake to chocolate cake, cake is one of the most enjoyable sweets around. If you are in Los Angeles and want to get your hands on an amazing cake, you are in luck. Here are some of the best places to get cake in the city.

Instructions

Finding Los Angeles' Best Cake Shops

1. Go to Lark Silverlake Cake Shop on West Sunset Boulevard in Silverlake. Lark Silverlake Cake Shop makes the most delectable and delightful cupcakes around. Make sure to try the berry shortcake cupcakes and the caramel cupcakes. Many loyal customers refer to them as so amazing that they're "tear-inducing." The cream cheese frosting is a must-have. Lark Silverlake has reasonable prices, so be sure to head over there as soon as you can.

2. Stop by Leda's Bake Shop on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. Leda's Bake Shop bakes up some wonderful cakes and cupcakes—all vegan style. If you are looking for vegan cakes in exciting flavors like vanilla coconut, this is the place to see. The cupcakes are 100% scrumptious, from the strawberry to the passion fruit, but the chocolate peanut butter is the true standout.

3. Visit Cake House on West Olympic Boulevard. Cake House serves up fun cakes in unique flavors. The orange cake and crepe cakes are two interesting selections to try. The prices are low, too, which makes trying new flavors even more exciting. Located in Koreatown, the cakes here all have a wonderful Korean touch to them. Be sure to try the subtle yet oh-so-tasty cheesecake as well.

4. Check out Delilah Bakery on Echo Park Avenue. Delilah Bakery is a shop with a charming southern flair and a wonderful staff that takes great care to prepare the best birthday cakes and cupcakes around. The cakes are very beautifully decorated and presented. If you're in the mood for a cupcake, try getting a red velvet one—they are fantastic.

5. Go to Mrs. Beasley's Bakery on North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills. Mrs. Beasley's Bakery is a beautifully decorated store that makes gorgeous cakes and cupcakes. The chocolate chip fudge cake with the vanilla cream cheese icing is magnificent and probably the ideal birthday cake. Not only are the normal-sized cakes excellent, so are the adorable mini cupcakes (only 100 calories!).

Tips & Warnings

• There are a lot of adorable and tasty bakeries located in the ethnic neighborhoods in town, such as Little Tokyo, Koreatown, and Chinatown. Be sure to walk around the area and try them out.