I literally just left there a hour ago and had to write a review..... First off...The banana pudding cake is out of this world... Moist and the whipped frosting has so much flavor! Where have you been all my life Cake ambiance! The gentlemen that owns the place is very friendly and greeted me and my friend with a warm smile. He also gave us samples of his sweet potato pie... Goshhhh the flavors are amazing. Great portions affordable pricing. I will be back when i come into town. :-) read more

Cake Ambiance - Banana Pudding Cake!!! A must try!! - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So decided to try this place after I noticed that they had Pistachio cake which is a favorite of mine. So lets start with the good. 4 Stars for the cake it was pretty decent, not bad. The cake was moist and you could taste the pistachio flavor which you can't always taste in Pistachio cake. However, the experience of going to buy the cake was 1 star. The presentation of the cakes in the display case was not appealing at all. The display case was sparsely filled and they had what looked like half eaten cakes in the display case. The other thing was the smell. It smelled so bad that I was so turned off from the cake. If I hadn't traveled to buy the cake I wouldn't have bought it. I had to wait a few hours after buying the cake to forget about the smell before trying it because it was so bad. So overall 3 stars! read more

Recently I had the urge for some sweets. So I checked on yelp (my go to place) and saw so many great reviews on this bakery. I couldn't wait to buy some cake. So I drove to the location and found a parking spot fairly easily since it was late at night. I walked in and saw a man behind the counter and said "hi how are you?"...... No response :( so I repeated myself maybe he didn't hear me. Yet again no response :( I was a bit disappointed. Then I just decided to look for myself and pick something since the man behind the counter wasn't going to help me at all. As I look I heard LOUD voices in the back room YELLING in a language I never heard before. I wanted to get out quickly! So I choose red velvet and RAN out. I couldn't eat it in the car like the greedy girl I am bc I wasn't given any utensils. I tried the cake when I got home it was okay. Not the best cake I've had certainly not the worst either. read more

Totally unique - this is some crazy awesome cake. Moist and tender with a slight spring. The flavors aren't exactly standard, nor are they the result of intentional obfuscation, rather, the flavors are familiar but they punch above their weight class. The pistachio is better than you've had, the chocolate too, and I've never had a banana pudding cake. The owners are so incredibly friendly too. The ordering may be a bit of an adventure, but you can honestly get whatever they have available - it is guaranteed to be good, and it will, in all likelihood, be truly great. read more

Ok, been a long time customer and let me tell u the real! Pistachio cake, Great! Bananna pudding cake, Aaaammmaaazzzing!! Red velvet, Just Ok.. don't recall if I ever had the chocolate but what keeps me from giving this place 5 stars is the horrendous smell of funky body odor that engulfes you upon walking in! They need to keep Their hygiene up to par so that it doesnt permeate the business, I was grossly turned off by such a strong foul smell in that kind of setting but drove so far to get there, I wanted what I came for. Secondly I think the owner is a pretty cool guy but needs to put more effort in the ambiance of the place because It does seem poorly kept and the business would actually go far if he stepped up the Quality of how he keeps up how business read more

My go to bakery. Owner is very nice. I have tried almost everything. They all tasty. Even during Covid-19, I couldn't resist. It's one of those bakery I never want to go out of business. read more

Like other reviewers have said, don't get scared by the way it looks. The owners are spending more money on the product than the decor. These are the best baked goods I've tried in a while, and I usually shop in Manhattan. It's true, the cakes and other stuff aren't cheap, but they're pretty large slices and they are scary delicious. They've got something for everyone - if you have an untamed sweet tooth, you have to try a new cake they have (not advertised on the website) called something like "Butter delicious" - it's like crack for sugar fiends. Super sweet, however, so a little goes a long way. If you prefer less sugary overpowering desserts, they've also got lighter stuff like the pistachio cake (rich cake, but lighter on the sugar and frosting/filling). Those are the two best I've tried, and I haven't even begun yet! Next up is the banana pudding cake. Definitely support this business. Jude the owner is really friendly and welcoming, and even lets you try free samples before you buy. read more

We walked in and almost turned around because it looks super sketchy - but DAMN those cakes and pies are delicious!! This guy earned 5 new die-hard fans with his banana cake, sweet potato cake, and pumpkin cheesecake slices... And we can't wait to go back and try more flavors! That night those were all he had left. Pay zero attention to the décor - this baker knows his cakes and pies inside and out and will simply wow you! read more

It was love at first bite. I have never indulged in a slice of cake that parallels the sweet treats baked right here in Brooklyn. I tried chocolate, red velvet, and pistachio, the latter of which really blew me away. Every spoonful is so moist, rich in flavor, and just full of love. If I ever have a bad day, just bring me a slice from Cake Ambiance and all will be right with the world - even if it is just for that moment. I have ordered from quite a few bakeries in central Brooklyn, but ladies and gentlemen, we have a new Baker-in-Chief! read more

The owner was super friendly and opened up and let us buy huge slices of cake for Valentine's Day when we weren't happy with our restaurant's dessert options. moist cakes! the velvet cheesecake was the best I've ever had! and the pistachio one with real pistachio nuts was airy and flavorful. go!!! read more

Cake Ambiance has excellent cake, pies and pastries! I am a devout fan of the sweet potato pudding - It's absolutely amazingly delicious. If you have this (a la mode/with ice cream), you too, will become hooked on sweet potato - ambiance style. Enjoy!!! Victoria W. read more

I don't understand how it's possible to deliver on a cake that is equal parts light, moist and fluffy, but also has such a satisfying heft. The cake and the frosting are perfection. Not too sweet, just dense enough. Every one of their cakes are amazing. NOTE/TIP: They're actually open on Sundays - just call to check! read more

PISTACHIO CAKE IS EVERYTHINGGG. I haven't tried anything else and that cake alone warrants 5 stars. It kinda fell sliding around in transport (sticking to the box) and when it was done my sister and I literally went back and CLEANED the cardboard bc none of it could go to waste. They must sprinkle crack in it bc there is no other reason for that kind of behavior. My stomach was literally full and my taste buds were ignoring my body telling me to stop eating. I will be returning but I don't know if I will ever buy anything else. *see other reviews for store as a whole, mine is just about the pistachio cake read more

Honestly this is my new favorite store. I secretly don't want to write about it because it is so good. I ordered a cake last minute and they delivered I mean no oh boy was this cake amazing. The pistachio and the banana pudding cake taste like everything. Stop by you will not be disappointed. read more

I had their pistachio cake from a friend's bday celebration. It changed my entire life. It haunts me now, since I'm staying away from sugar, but when my birthday rolls around, I want to indulge in this pillowy, flavorful piece of heaven. Some cake is just cake. This is heaven. When 50 rapped about a fat kid loving cake, I imagine this to be the cake that the portly child was so enamored with. We WILL meet again my sweet. XOXO read more

I encountered this new cake/cupcake shop while showing a friend around who was visiting from Brazil. I'm a sucker for sweets so we stopped in and met the owner, Jude. What we had: Banana pudding with 'nilla wafers - $4 tasted very fresh with natural ingredients, not like the artificial taste you get from some bakeries. White Chocolate brownie with fruit - $5 Never heard of a white chocolate brownie but it was really good. I think there were raspberries in them. Gooey Bar - $5 This was another unique concoction containing white chocolate, vanilla and cheese?... It was gooey and yummy. The one cupcake (large decorated cupcakes are $5) we had was a green tea flavored cake with a blood orange flavored frosting. I was curious, what can I say. The cake and frosting by themselves were interesting but the combination really worked. As far as I can tell, this guy is making lots of amazing butter creams and cakes using totally natural ingredients. Gotta love cane sugar, vanilla, and real fruit! I hope he can keep it up when winter comes. This isn't the best place to come and sit being that the tables are small and there aren't many beverage choices. I suggest getting your goodies as carry-out and enjoying them in the park or at home. While I was there a lot of people seemed to be picking up special order cakes but I don't know those details. He's open super late, like 11pm... I'll have to post the hours next time I visit. read more

Like my counterpart Quana Q, I must also comment on Cake Ambiance. Let me start by saying I didn't even get down the block and my pistachio cupcake was done, with icing on my lips and everything. The owner wasn't in that day, but he would have definitely gotten a kiss... To all Yelpers, this is definitely a must-try for all you sweet-toothers out there!! read more

Amazing cakes and so friendly I'm sad they are no longer in the neighborhood however they are still open! The new location is: 813 Rogers Avenue Between Church and Martense street Brooklyn, NY 11226 same phone number read more

I have been here a couple of times, all of their cakes are really good, I especially like their cheesecake and red velvet cheesecake. The owner is really friendly and let you have a sample sometimes. I highly recommend this bakery. read more

Love the Pistachio and Banana pudding cakes, they are both delectable try it you won't be disappointed.

As you all know well, I have a major sweet tooth, more like a sweet bridge. I was in Brooklyn and while walking down Flatbush and discovered Cake Ambiance. Boy do I wish I could have A) read the reviews on Yelp and B) have that time back. As soon as I hit dean street, Lola, the fat girl inside of me saw a window case full go goodies, so I dashed over. But like the old saying, "all that glitters isn't gold". The place is small, there is no "ambiance" and two card tables isn't what I would describe as a "seating" area. I and another patron walk into Cake Ambiance and are warmly greeted. We're offered a bar, it was delicious, although, I'm not a bar guy. Since the bar was great, I think the cupcakes will be just as good. Boy was I WRONG. I picked a cupcake and took it to go, I figure I would snarff it down on the walk to the bridge. I run into a friend so I put it away as we walk and talk. We part at Atlantic Avenue and I open the container and take one bit and realize, it's uneatable. The frosting tasted like, what I imagine, Home Depot joint compound would taste like and the cake like Lowe's dry potting soil. This "cupcake" was undeniably the worst cupcake I've EVER had. I love sweet's and it really hurt to throw that $2.50 cupcake away. If I could give this place no stars I could. Plain and simple, avoid this place. read more

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I am a chocolate lover to the core and had the banana pudding cake! It was absolutely to die for! Others had the pistachio and loved it. I will definitely be back for the banana pudding cake again! Highly recommend! read more

It's currently 6:30pm on a Monday and I have traveled all the way here to get cake for my fiancé's birthday today. According to the website it should be open and there's no sign on the door saying they went out. However, the door is locked, the lights are out and no one is there. Thanks for nothing cake ambiance- now I gotta run and find a real cake shop that actually will sell me cake. Worst ever read more

My wife called to inquire some Halloween cupcakes for a children's party. A woman who answered the phone that they would not decorate with Halloween themes.. My wife figured it might because of the size of the cupcakes but when she asked about a cake, the owner repeated, " we do not write these kinds of messages..." I spoke with a friend who had a similar experience at the shop. I will not comment on the quality of their cakes, but what I can tell you is do not ask them to write anything that may offend their religious beliefs. We are not talking about obscenity just anything that doesn't fit in their narrow little minds. I guess Teletubbies are out the question! read more

If you walk in here expect to taste quite a few things. It's understandable that they want to show off your products when they're that good, as a beautiful cake in a window can only do so much to attract people inside. I got a tip that their cakes and puddings were on another level so I stopped in when I was walking by one day, and I'm really happy that I did, though my cholesterol isn't.. So yeah, they feed you samples. It's awesome. Take something home with you for a loved one. It's better than flowers or a card. Pudding makes the world go round. read more

Jude simply makes the best cake EVER! Not only does he make my favorite staples but he is always encouraging to to try something new. I love the red velvet with cheesecake, the German chocolate, the sweet potato cake, the rum cake... Should I say more, always plenty of samples on hand too! read more

This place is my favorite destination in Brooklyn. The owner is the nicest person you will ever meet. I've tried almost all of the cakes in the store and I love them all!!!! I purchased a seasonal Pumpkin cheese cake during the holidays. That cake was so good all year long I couldn't stop thinking about it. And couldn't wait until they would be selling it again the next year. Juniors, and A Taste of Velvet, do not hold a candle to this establishment. You Must try their red velvet cheese cake combo, and the strawberry cake. read more

Hands down, one of the most delicious slices of carrot cake I've ever had! The cake is moist, flavorful, full of nuts & raisins. The frosting is to die for!! It's fluffy, not overly sweet, with a soft pillowy marshmellowy consistency...I can eat a whole tub of it!! I also had a few bites of my sister's pistachio piece of cake..omg!! YUM!!! read more

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Owner is such a humble and down to earth individual. I purchased the pistachio cake which was absolutely delicious!

Hands down the best cake and cake slices ever. I have known him since the shop was at Dean st and he made a crown cake for my son's 1st birthday party....7 years later people still remember that cake...everyone I send there or I bring cake from there is an instant fan. Please do not ever leave Brooklyn!!!! I can never find parking and the owner is kind enough to bring the order outside for me. I cant say enough good things about this place. read more

Uhhh, what are these people talking about! The cupcake i just had was so damn good it actually caused a childhood memory to come flooding back to me (involving chocolate of course). Seriously! I've been here several times (a great stop after my fav sushi spot, Taro), and always get the red velvet. This time I tried chocolate and vanilla. It was fresh and delicious. While devouring it i thought, I wonder how he makes them this perfect? The "He" of which i speak is the owner/baker-- a super friendly and outgoing guy who offered some tastes and did not stop smiling. Ambiance isn't always in a space, but in a feeling you get from someone! read more

My new favorite place for cake. Thank you for making the cake so fresh! The reviews did not miss on this one! read more

Cake Ambiance - Amazing Pistachio Cake! So fresh and fluffy. Tasted extremely amazing. - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I like this place. I stopped in yesterday, looking for cupcakes to be the dessert for my NYE potluck. Prior to stopping in, I'd stopped into a shop that wanted to charge nearly $3 for unnecessarily small cupcakes. Absolutely not. Let me give you some background. I've been eating cupcakes for a long time. And while this new breed of cupcakes is larger than those of yesteryear, regular (as opposed to mini) cupcakes have never been that small! Just had to get that out there. Ok, now back to the review. I stopped in, looking for the perfect dessert, and I was warmly greeted by the owner, who offered me and another patron samples of just about everything! From the Butter Delicious, to the sweet potato cake, to the banana pudding - everything was delicious! In fact, that Butter Delicious tasted downright homemade! This place also has the tiny cupcakes, but they also have normal (well for today's standards) cupcakes as well, which are reasonably priced. My guests and roomie loved the cupcakes, and so did I! The chocolate cake and red velvet were so moist and rich! I typically like my cupcakes cold, but we'd left them out on the table for a while, and they were still delicious! I will definitely stop back into Cake Ambiance soon for some yummy confections! read more

This is literally a hole in the wall. But the cupcakes are excellent. I had the fudge brownie cake crumble(not sure what they called it), it was very good. It was sweet , creamy and crunchy at the same time. I also had the vanilla with chocolate icing cupcakes. The icing was thick but not too sweet( a good thing). The vanilla cake was moist and light. Their cake designs look nice and they do custom cakes. It's similar to the idea of bagel shop, but..... take out cupcakes or cake crumble. How great is that??? read more

The owner makes the best cakes. I usually Always order the $8 slice cake my favorite two cakes are the pistachio & banana pudding cake. Thank Goodness they're in walking distance. read more

I was stoked to find this bakery that a friend recommended to me. The owner was super-friendly, and gave us lots of tasty samples (such as the gooey bar). We figured a cupcake would be a safe choice. Unfortunately, it was so bad we couldn't even finish it. Just totally dry and tasteless. It was really confusing how the cupcake was so bad considering how good the samples were. Anyway, I guess I would come back here and get something else if I was in the area, but steer clear of the cupcakes! read more

I always drop by when I'm in BK getting my hair done. The pistachio cake is a MUST HAVE along with the brownie. OMG !!! The only reason I can't give them 5 stars is because they aren't consistent! One minute they are open on time. Next day they aren't. It'll be midday and they would just be making something... Com'on! But the owner is always sweet and they give out tons of samples! YAYYY!! :-) read more

I loved this place when it was on Dean Street and was nothing short of ecstatic to learn that Jude the Baker has moved walking distance from my daughter's apartment. He's still the same sweet man, and the baked goods are still delicious. Our family favorite is the Butter Tart, with German chocolate cake and Pistachio cake giving it a run for its money. read more

A friend ordered a cake for my baby shower and while everyone enjoyed the cake, my experience dealing with the staff was so horrible I would never purchase anything from this establishment. This is how the story goes: My father goes to pick up the cake to bring it to the shower and calls me to tell me they won't release the cake. Luckily I was with my friend who PRE-PAID for the cake so I put her on the phone which didn't seem to help at all. My baby shower was set to start and I wasn't going to let my dad leave without the cake so I ended up having to tell them how this made no sense and refuse to let my father leave without the cake. The worst part about this is that I was 8 months pregnant and I was made to feel like I was being done a favor. I didn't even pay for this cake, but I had to step in and deal with someone telling me I had an attitude and laughing at me through the phone. The sad thing is that this could have been such a good opportunity for the business because like I said, everyone enjoyed the cake (even me and I'm not a cake person). Maybe they should just get robots? read more

What a surprise this place was. First and foremost i'm not that big on sweets. But we had pistachio slice and the bread pudding. Divine. I was pleasantly surprised. I'm glad to know there is a quality baker in the area. Welcome to East Flatbush! Oh..fyi..its hot as heck in there..but it is a bakery..besides i'm sure you can call your order, run and run out.. read more