« Our House Cakes »
A selection of these desserts is available daily in our pastry case, or we will be happy to fill your special order with a minimum of 2-days notice.
6-inch, $22.00 (serves 6-8)
9-inch, $40.00 (serves 10-12)
quarter sheet, $55.00 (serves 20-25)
half sheet, $110.00 (serves 40-50)
House Chocolate Cake
This satisfying cake features alternating layers of moist chocolate cake and whipped chocolate cream. Covered with rich, chocolate frosting.
Black Forest Cake
Three layers of chocolate cake with brandied cherries and mascarpone whipped cream filling. Covered in silky chocolate ganache.
Coconut Cake
Three layers of our flavorful coconut cake, filled with lemon cream. Finished with lemon cream cheese frosting and a coating of shredded coconut.
Carrot Cake
Our super moist version of the classic. Lightly spiced and filled with chunks of toasted walnuts, golden raisins and grated carrots. Finished with cream cheese frosting.
Buttermilk Cake
This cake consists of three layers of our moist buttermilk cake filled with vanilla mascarpone cream and fresh fruit (options vary seasonally). Finished with butter cream or our cream cheese frosting.
Hazelnut Cake
This one has three rich layers of flavorful hazelnut cake brushed with brandy and filled with lightly sweetened cream and raspberry preserves. Covered in silky chocolate ganache.
« Specialty Desserts »
Flourless Truffle Torte
Moist and rich, with a touch of espresso.
6-inch, $22.00 (serves 6-8)
9-inch, $40.00 (serves 10-12)
Cassata Cake
Served regularly at the neighboring La Medusa, this cake features alternating layers of marsala-brushed white cake and sweetened ricotta filling encased in almond paste. Beautifully decorated.
6-inch, $25.00 (serves 6-8)
9-inch, $45.00 (serves 10-12)
Cheesecake
All of our cheesecakes are made from scratch and have a cookie crust. Flavors vary seasonally, so feel free to ask what we are making.
6-inch, $16.00 (serves 6-8)
9-inch, $30.00 (serves 10-12)
Fruit Tarts
We're always changing our fruit tarts to make the most of seasonal fresh fruit.
Mini, $4.25
7-inch, $22.00 (serves 6-8)
10-inch, 30.00 (serves 10-12)
Lemon Tarts
These individual lemon meringue tarts are perfect for parties or a light dessert.
$4.25
Cupcakes
We make quite a variety of cupcakes. A few are available daily, and we are happy to take your special orders with 2-days notice.
$3.00
Pie Dough
Why get your Pie Crusts from the freezer aisle when you can buy our housemade, all-butter, flakey pie dough? This is exactly the same dough we use at the bakery for our pies and tarts. One frozen (2-pound) block is enough for one beautiful double-crusted pie or two 10-inch tarts..
$9.50
We are happy to write a short personal message (in chocolate) on your cake for a fee of $2.50 per cake. Words only please. Advance notice is appreciated.
For maximum enjoyment, please be sure to serve your cakes and cupcakes at room temperature.
DONATION REQUESTS
We are frequently asked to donate Cakes for community fundraising events, and we are quite happy to help out. Our policy is to donate one (9-inch) Carrot Cake, or one (9-inch) House Chocolate Cake (or a gift certificate for the same products), per event. We accept requests up to one year in advance and donations are generally guaranteed on a first-come-first-served basis until we reach our monthly maximum. All requests are considered in our monthly staff meetings. Priority is given to local (Columbia City and the South Seattle area) organizations, with events related to health, education, and seniors usually being bumped to the top of the list.
If you would like to make a donation request please do so in writing. Requests can be mailed to the bakery (4865 Rainier Ave So, Seattle 98118), emailed to us at andrew@columbiacitybakery.com, or faxed to our office at 206-723-1352.
