I'm so happy to have found Olga/Cakes Nouvelle in time for my husband's birthday. I've been in love…read morewith these mirror cakes and when I saw that she is in the LA area, I had to reach out. I scheduled two deliveries with her almost a month prior to the birthday. She said she gets booked up so the more notice she has, the better. The first delivery was so he can share mini cakes at his office, and the second delivery was on his actual birthday. We communicated exclusively via text to build the shape, design, colors and flavors. I'm so bad about mixing flavors and designs that I picked what I saw and asked her for suggestions. Whew! So after that initial order placement, she messaged me right before the delivery to give me a heads up that she was ready to deliver. She stressed that it needed to be refrigerated. I passed that on to my sig other, but he didn't listen and left it out for his coworkers to grab. I asked if it was good and he said it was and it was a lot lighter than he thought it would be. I figured it would be a gorgeous cake lacking in flavor, like those made with fondant. I only wanted to order it because it looked so pretty. So with the second cake delivery, I made sure to refrigerate it right away and only took it out right before we cut it. My husband said it was even better than the previous set. We picked a coffee flavored mousse this time around. I'm now looking for more excuses to order from Olga!

[Review #195] I…read morefound Cakes Nouvelle by accident. I was looking for a small dessert/treat for my daughter's birthday, & CN popped up on my Yelp search. I was initially star struck by Olga's cake artistry... as I perused through the limited pics (I believe CN started back in February 2017). I was conflicted about ordering from a new/untested baker, but the website was simple yet detailed (descriptive captions, beautiful pics) & well-designed; in addition, Cakes Nouvelle claim its mousse cakes & desserts are made from 100% organic ingredients: no fondants (I'm not a fan of this), no preservatives (a plus in the freshness department), & no artificial colors (another bonus). Initially tried to order a heart-shaped mirror cake for my daughter's birthday (in May) but Olga was booked. So I made the same order for my husband's birthday (3-month reservation) with the exception of colors: the blue & yellow colors of the Swedish flag. Then 3 days prior to my delivery date, I received a Yelp message that says "I tried to contact you many times regarding your reservation. You didn't respond so I had to cancel it." WTH!?! I didn't see the message until almost the end of the day, & immediately inquired "When did you contact me? And how did you contact me? This is the 1st time I heard from you since our initial Yelp messaging back in May 2017. This is disappointing." Apparently she was calling a number that wasn't mine, Olga apologized & requested me to text her to discuss the delivery time & details: vanilla mousse cake with strawberry and mango layers inside on crispy streusel; blue-yellow (Swedish flag colors) mirror glaze; heart-shaped; & decorate with the blue crystals for delivery the following Monday at my office. Instead of a heart-shaped cake, she recommended changing it to a round one, says you "get a little more cake" (I'm not sure how much more I got since her website states both shapes have the same weight); I went along with it so I didn't have to get a last minute order from another bakery. And she no longer uses crystals because they melt, & offered to replace them with gold flakes, which I thought was strange because the cake was frozen at the time of delivery & one of her instructions were to let it thaw a little so I'm not sure how the crystals would melt. Due to parking issues, I informed Olga that I can meet her by my office building's parking lot entrance so she didn't have to pay for parking. It was a bit tricky on the pick-up timing because of my meeting schedule. I rushed down as quickly as I could since she couldn't find an open metered spot, & I didn't want her to get ticketed as Westwood is notorious for issuing parking tickets. I was charged full price initially so I gently reminded Olga that she offered/quoted a 10% discount for my order; in any event, I also had a 10% discount for my Yelp check-in as a back-up. She corrected/cancelled the swipe & updated the invoice. During our exchange, she provided careful instructions on the handling of the cake, storage instructions in case we weren't able to finish the cake, as well as cutting instructions to preserve its mirror glaze design. The real thing looks exactly like the images on her website. =) My husband & daughter commented what an unusual birthday cake, & she requested one for her next birthday. If she only knew it was initially intended for her, but with a different design & shape. The mousse cake was light & airy to the point that I questioned if I was eating cake. LOL Even after a 90+ minutes of traffic & summer heat, the strawberry & mango layers were not quite thawed, it had an icy texture. I think there was a thin biscuit instead of a crispy streusel? And if it was the streusel, it wasn't crispy. My husband & daughter were big fans, my son... not-so-much. He hasn't had much sweets but might be used to a standard cake that has substance (i.e. vanilla cake or something similar). He's 21-months... what does he know? ;-) He did like it more the following day when the strawberry & mango layers were more of a jam-ish consistency, but not the mousse. Other than the miscommunication hiccup, Olga's customer service is excellent & her work is intricate, delicate, & beautiful. The cake is tasty but not substantially satisfying as a cake, in other words, I might need to eat the whole thing vs. a typical cake slice. It is THAT airy & light, which may be a good thing, but for me, it didn't close my meal the way a cake/dessert should, I just wanted something more. If you're looking for unique & quality cakes, Cakes Nouvelle may be the answer to your question.

I have had the pleasure of being at several gatherings catered by this amazing chef. His food is…read moresimply delicious. His service is unbeleivabe. Just yesterday I was at an otudoor birthday party (social distancing) and the cake was created by Ruwan. Not only was it one of hte best cakes I've had, it was beautiful as well. I am giving BH TopChef and Big City Cakes my highest reccomendation.

Its rare that I have time to prepare premium meals that are fresh and healthy. Savory or sweet, I…read morehighly recommend Chef Ruwan's services. I was delighted to have a hearty Beef Potpie dish that left me feeling light and energized. The beef was tender and paired so well with the vegetables. The crisp crust was amazing and a prelude to the homestyle taste and presentation. I enjoyed another serving as a post workout meal that hit all the spots. No regrets for it being healthy, hearty and delicious. The Mac & Cheese is an elegant experience. Incredibly creamy, flavorful, with a little crunch in every bite. I really enjoyed the consistency of each bite. Not your average mac for sure! Chef Ruwan's creation was a spin on mac meets gourmet, absolutely fantastic! A favorite you must try. I appreciate Chef Ruwan's dedication, and professional admiration to high quality dishes. I'm beyond satisfied-

Wow! So "user friendly"!! We just threw our son his first official birthday party (with invitations…read morefor friends, etc). At first, I was just going to get a basic (honestly, probably grocery store) cake, but decided to go all-out. I was deciding between 3 shops in West LA. One sent an entire email of what they wouldn't do (like I was buying a cake from SugarFish!) So, ot really came down to Ivory's and one other shop and I chose Ivory's because they were responsive and their messages were positive. We had a Minecraft theme and they'd also done a Minecraft cake before so, it made the order super easy. She even made the letters blue -- his favorite color! I added the candles which a random guest pointed out should say "TNT" not "BOOM" so that's not on Ivory's Her husband personally delivered the cake to the Santa Monica Pier (let's face it -- a super annoying place to get to especially on a weekend) and was even early! They couldn't have made it easier and everyone (parents and kids) commented on how good the cake looked and tasted! And the cupcakes! We ordered special cupcakes but I forgot to take a pic. I think one of our guests might have. If I find one, I'll update the post

Finally got in to try this local place and we were blown away!! They made a gluten-free vanilla and…read moreberry cake for my husband's birthday. The shop was extremely easy to work with and was able to accommodate our requests (flavor, color, etc.). Their online ordering system made everything super easy, almost too easy, I thought our order didn't go through! The cake itself was DELICIOUS and so many people at the party said they couldn't tell it was gluten free. Truly so so great. We actually had some leftover and froze it so have been able to continue to enjoy even after the birthday It's definitely not the cheapest option, but they are definitely a worthwhile splurge for a special occasion.

Ashlee made the most beautiful (and tasty!) cupcakes for me to bring into work for my birthday. I…read moreordered two types of cupcakes - vanilla and red velvet, each with a buttercream frosting which was not crazy sweet but was super delicious. Her floral frosting artwork is exquisite - so beautiful! Everyone loved them. My order was last minute, and Ashlee took my call and was accommodating. She asked questions to get my order perfect, and I was able to pick them up the very next evening! Thank you, Ashlee!!!

Ashlee is a true artist and professional. She made a perfect sweet 16 birthday cake for my…read moredaughter. It was decorated beautifully and tasted great. She even worked with me to get the image we wanted on the cake. I would 1000% purchase from her again.

Beatrice came through once again. I've been getting desserts from her for 9 years now and she never…read moredisappoints. Celebrated my daughters Sweet 16. Theme was 90's with a focus on black tv, music, and movies. Needless to say everything came out AMAZING! Beatrice is the best at her craft. Not only does everything look beautiful, it tastes so friggin good.

I always tell myself that I will not succumb to the rip off that mini cupcakes on, but I was really…read morehaving a sugar craving and this bakeshop was the closest thing to me that I had a parking lot. In LA, you should know how big of a deal parking is. If you have parking, you are among the elite. Anyway, the cupcakes, I got a standard for a pack with chocolate, strawberry, mint chocolate, and red velvet. To me, these cupcakes seemed even smaller than the standard mini size but maybe I was just already a little butt hurt that I caved on my promise to myself not to fall into the mini fad. I have to say, the highlight of these has got to be the frosting. The strawberry and the chocolate frosting were exceptionally delicious. I would probably buy the frosting by itself if I could. A real home run there and I was definitely wishing that I had A full-size cupcake to enjoy the full-size frosting. The cakes themselves were nothing to write home about, but that could also be because it is nearly impossible to get more than two bites out of a mini cupcake, so maybe I just didn't get a chance to really experience it. All in all, these were pretty solid, and I will definitely return for that frosting alone. Unfortunately, I cannot give this place five stars because again, mini cupcakes are a total rip off. For four of them I paid almost $10. Four minis equal about a regular-size cupcake which on average is $4 or less. It would be more realistic for them to sell them at two dollars apiece, or a dollar per bite.

I had a vision of what I wanted for my birthday cake, a nostalgic 1960's theme complete with iconic…read morethemes and topped with a beehive hairdo and can of hairspray. Can it be done? Enter Donna! Amazing, and every layer was a delicious treat. True artistry and sheer decadence.

I love supporting local private businesses, especially if it's minority owned and Delicious Arts…read morechecks off all the requirement. I ordered some delicious mini cupcakes over the weekend. We got red velvet, vanilla, chocolate and salted caramel. Everyone had their favorites, I tried the red velvet and it was great - for me, it was just as good as Sprinkles and Susie Cakes but cheaper and not part of a big franchise. I saw the pictures of the beautiful cakes they create and I will definitely like to order one in the future when the need arises. Their storefront is not open at the moment, you can order online and pick up, I believe they can also deliver.

Thank you Betty Morin and Betts Bakes for consistently delivering the most beautiful and delicious…read morehandmade treats. I cannot recommend Betts Bakes more enthusiastically. Betty makes the most scrumptious baked goods for a reasonable price, beautifully packaged and delivered for free. Betty is creative and dynamic, always working to create new festive, and seasonal treats. I have ordered from Betty several times and have only been exceptionally pleased. The round cakes were scrumptious and beautiful but I am most excited about the incredible gluten free lemon meringue pie she created and delivered to my home. The pie could not have looked more beautiful with elegant stiff peaks of sweet meringue. But the lemon filling and the gluten free crust were absolutely to-die-for. It was such an unexpected treat. Generally gluten free baked goods can be hit or miss, but Betty's was an out-of-the-ballpark hit! Betty is a Palisades local, committed to our community, an active member of the Pacific Palisades Malibu Chamber of Commerce and always the first to step in to give to charitable cause or support our kids and our schools. She is warm and generous, a committed dog rescuer and just an all around lovely person. I am thrilled to be your neighbor Betty Moran and pleased to continue to order from you again and again. Thank you!

Phenomenal! I contacted Bett's Bakes to see if she could do a custom cake for our office. I just…read moredescribed it to her after a brief phone meeting, and she designed and created a beautiful gluten-free cake. We were blown away by how cute it was, and how GOOD it tasted. No brainer for a local, delicious bakery...

Mariela (Maria) Ivanova is one of the most talented cake designers I've worked with. She is…read moreincredibly skilled, honest, and one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. I had 2 major events back to back: a college graduation and a sorority event, and needed a unique setup. Our celebration was several hours outdoors, so Maria suggested a faux (foam) cake covered in fondant for display, along with a separate sheet cake that could be already sliced and served to guests. It was the perfect solution and worked flawlessly. I found Maria through Facebook Marketplace, and she turned out to be one of the best vendors I've ever worked with. She recreated my inspiration photo perfectly. Even more, Maria personally delivered the cake to the venue, which allowed me to focus on setting up instead of worrying about pickup & transportation. Maria arrived right on time, set everything up, and the cakes were absolutely stunning! What impressed me most was her honesty and integrity. Those qualities are hard to find and made my entire experience even better. I love Maria's beautiful work and her heart of gold. I took the time to create this Yelp account just to leave her a review because I truly believe more people should know about this incredible baker. She is a hidden gem, and I recommend her without hesitation.