« 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
Chocolate cake simply makes life better.
Moist Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Whipped Cream
Rich Chocolate Frosting
Walnut Banana Cake
New for the 2011 holiday season, we think you are going to love this one.
Moist Walnut Cake
Filling of Caramelized Bananas and Chocolate Ganache
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Coating of Silky Chocolate Ganache
Black Forest Cake
Our sexy, grown up version of the classic.Moist Chocolate Cake
Brandied Cherries
Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Silky Tcho Chocolate Ganache
Coconut Cake
Coated with shredded coconut.Moist Coconut Cake
(brushed with lemon syrup)
Lightened Lemon Cream
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot Cake
We're not messing around here.Lightly Spiced Cake
(packed with loads of raisins, walnuts and grated carrots)
Cream Cheese Frosting with Lemon Zest
Buttermilk Cake
Satisfies everyone at the birthday party.Buttermilk Cake
Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Seasonal Fruit, Preserves, or Lemon Curd
Cream Cheese Frosting
(or vanilla butter cream frosting)
Hazelnut Cake
Our pastry chef's personal favorite.Hazelnut Cake
(brushed with brandy syrup)
Raspberry Preserves
Lightly Sweetened Whipped Cream
Silky Tcho Chocolate Ganache
Pistachio Cake
This square shaped cake can brighten even the gloomiest day.Pistachio Cake
(brushed with lemon syrup)
Lightened Lemon Cream
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
German Chocolate Cake
A festive, open-sided, two-layer cake.Chocolate Cake
(brushed with rum syrup)
Cocoa Custard with Coconut and Pecans
« Specialty Desserts »
Flourless Chocolate 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
We generally prepare Lemon with Ginger Pecan Crust, and Chocolate with Chocolate Hazelnut Crust. Fresh berries are used when in season. Please ask which varieties are available
6-inch, $16.00 (serves 6-8)
9-inch, $30.00 (serves 10-12)
Tarts
We offer a variety of tarts, from fresh fruit and frangipane, to lemon meringue. Fillings change seasonally
Mini, $4.25
7-inch, $22.00 (serves 6-8)
10-inch, 30.00 (serves 10-12)
Mini Galettes
The perfect size for one person, these rustic free-form tarts are filled with seasonal fresh fruit. Top with whipped cream or your favorite ice cream
$4.25
Cupcakes
Our cupcakes are made in the same yummy varieties as our House Cakes, with varying availability. 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.
The FDA would like us to point out that all items baked on our premises may contain traces of walnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat and soy.
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.
