The Crimson Cake

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Olguta G.

I've been using the Crimson Cake for years - everything from Cakes to pastries and custom cookies and all have been incredible! The best flavors and moist cakes and the pastries are divine! Alicia and her staff are amazing and SO talented - always have outdone themselves with any custom request I've had! I'll be a client for life!

Jen D.

Best day ever!! thank you again for the delicious, sweet and wonderful cake!! You never disappoint! the cake was so good, moist and the buttercream was perfect!

Christina M.

I ordered my husband's 50th birthday cake. It was so cute. Exactly what I wanted and ask for. Service was very nice and the cake was absolutely delicious. The chocolate cake is amazing. Definitely getting another one soon. I love that. You can go in there and try samples and they already have some cakes made that you can just buy and treats. It's wonderful. You must check it out, they will greet you when you come in and ask if there's anything you need it's a quick and easy pick up. If you're just stopping by to grab something sweet we also loved the chocolate dipped cookies the brownies and the lemon bars.

Mirna E.

I can't believe I've been a customer now for over 6 years! We consistently buy vegan cakes for our daughters' birthdays here. The cakes are always tasty. We also occasionally order cakes for other family members and pick up vegan treats when available. Alicia and her staff are now in a bigger building in the same complex. The decor is set up really cute inside and she has quite a few non-vegan options. I would call ahead if looking to pick up same day cupcakes. Otherwise, order your cakes with plenty of time in advance to make sure she's not already booked. Thanks for having vegan options!

Mini cupcake assortment: red velvet, white & black; s'more, and pistachio.

Nikki S.

This cake and cupcake place (plus more!) is awesome. I have purchased a cake here before--rather last-minute--for my son's birthday, and they were able to make it look special while being affordable and delicious. Now, three years later, taste and service are still on point. I called ahead to see if they had pre-made cupcakes, I was told yes, so I timed my trip there based on when the mini cupcakes would be available. By the time I got there they were almost sold out (this is on a Saturday)! I'm glad I made it, because the cupcake flavors and presentation were excellent and it was so convenient to be able to pick them up the morning(ish) of the party without ordering ahead. My advice would be to get there early on the weekend though! Cupcakes are moist, flavors delicate and complex, and the piped-in whipped cream in the middle is divine.

Anna F.

We couldn't have been happier with our wedding cake from The Crimson Cake! They created a beautiful semi-naked three-tier cake that looked exactly like our inspiration photos. The details were done so thoughtfully and it fit our wedding style perfectly. They also offered three different flavors, which our guests absolutely loved and everything tasted just as amazing as it looked. The pricing was very reasonable and the delivery and setup on the wedding day made everything completely stress-free. If you're looking for someone who listens to your vision and brings it to life while creating a delicious cake, I highly recommend The Crimson Cake!

Sylvia R.

Picked up some sweet treats, they were delicious. The box of 12 was 30, which is very reasonable. I can't wait to come back again!

Claudia A.

Awesome bakery here in Oceanside. I purchased the piña colada cake for my daughter's 18 birthday. It was just what my daughter wanted: elegant, light blue with gold accents , and delicious! The frosting, coconut, and pineapple complemented each other beautifully. The ladies were so helpful in the shop--I would have definitely set that cake in my lap if she hadn't said not to, lol! I'm tempted to come back for their other sweet treats that were on display.

Erica O.

Have never seen a more beautiful cake than my son's planets cake. He is obsessed with planets so I ordered this cake a week before his party and was able to get it even more stunning than the photo I saw online. My son doesn't like chocolate cake so he picked berries and cream and it was delicious! Our guests commented on how delicious and not to sweet the cake was. Plus I picked up some gluten free cupcakes at the store for some of our guests, which looked so posh like they were from a bakery in la or something, with flavors like red velvet, mocha, and confetti. Cake is not cheap, but worth it. Especially if you live near Oceanside.

Delicious chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and strawberries

Sam V.

Thank you so much Alicia for going above and beyond for us It was a surprise bday party for my sister and she ordered a cake from here for her family to try, I asked Alicia to pretend cancel her order so that I could pick it up for her surprise party instead , and it worked out so amazingly well. She was absolutely blown away by the a surprise and the deliciousness and beauty of the cake You did amazing

Our sample cake box! Get 3 flavors for $25

We ordered a sample box, to try out some of their great flavors. We loved them! Communication from placing the order and details for picking up were straight to the point and easy. Staff were super friendly when we arrived to pick up the sample box. We will definitely be coming back for all our bakery purchases.

C B.

The cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious! It was creamy, moist and very flavorful. My daughter wanted a custom cake (saw a picture online) and they were able to create this masterpiece for her. The communication was amazing from emails and in person. No deposit needed. We paid when we picked up the cake.. The service was great and warming. I highly recommend this business to anyone who wants something special. They delivered a 5+ star review.

Rmae G.

I like this bakery. The cake is sooo good! Their service is really nice. I have order several times. Their cupcakes, cake pops, pastries and cakes are never a disappointment! I highly recommend this place to order your desserts for any events.

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Emily V.

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The Crimson Cake provided the tastiest desserts for my wedding! Their bakery offers a wide variety of cake flavors and mini desserts and all were delicious. For my wedding I wanted to set up a dessert table with a variety of mini cupcakes and bite size desserts. I needed to serve enough desserts for 150 people without sacrificing good quality. I reached out to Crimson cakes for a tasting and I was able to get a box of samples before making my decision. In the end I selected 3 mini cupcakes (strawberry pistachio, red velvet, and black and white), fruit tarts, and chocolate mousse baskets. The desserts not only tasted amazing but they looked incredible and were decorated to match my wedding colors. I also got a cutting cake which was black berry lime flavored. My husband and I love this cake and we still can't stop thinking about it. We will have to go back to get this cake for another special occasion. The Crimson Cake did an amazing job providing great tasting desserts on time for the wedding. I would highly recommend this bakery for any events. read more

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Alicia P.

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Judy B.

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My recent visit to Crimson Cakes was the best decision I have ever made in regards to a pastry business! The service was friendly, professional and easy to work with. I gave them my theme and examples of what I'd like to include in the design and they were in point! And the high quality ingredients were absolutely amazing! The taste of the cakes and petit desserts were phenomenal and freshly made. My guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious the desserts were. And what I loved was it wasn't excessively sweet but exactly the right combinations. They also have last minute already made cakes and desserts but also decorated a cake for me in one day!!! That's unheard of! For wedding and more elaborate cakes they need several weeks notice but their cakes are worth the wait!!! They truly are works of art that taste unbelievable!!! My favorite, if I have to pick one, is the chocolate cake, chocolate ganache filling with a white buttercream. The icing is so light and airy almost like a whipping cream icing. My guest were fighting over the last piece! Definitely will get a larger cake next time! This woman-owned business is no joke! These artist and master pastry chefs do it all! You might say their confections are perfection!!! read more

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The owner is my massage client and she knows I am vegan and I tell her about how hard it is to find tasty desserts. I had a heck of a bad weekend and was beyond surprised to be gifted handcrafted artistic vegan cupcakes because she loves my massages. Needless to say I was blown away and beyond touched at her kindness and generosity She gifted me a box of 6, 3 different flavors: confetti, vanilla churro and lemon... So far I have only tried the lemon. I love all things lemon! This was beyond exceptional and indescribable and delicious. I don't have enough adjectives to describe how delicious this cupcake was and it was light and fluffy (my experience with prior vegan cupcakes is not great)! The candied lemon on top was so yummy ! Highly recommended cupcakes and skills! Plus the owner is such a sweetheart! read more

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Olguta G.

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I've been using the Crimson Cake for years - everything from Cakes to pastries and custom cookies and all have been incredible! The best flavors and moist cakes and the pastries are divine! Alicia and her staff are amazing and SO talented - always have outdone themselves with any custom request I've had! I'll be a client for life! read more

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Jen D.

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Best day ever!! thank you again for the delicious, sweet and wonderful cake!! You never disappoint! the cake was so good, moist and the buttercream was perfect! read more

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Christina M.

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I ordered my husband's 50th birthday cake. It was so cute. Exactly what I wanted and ask for. Service was very nice and the cake was absolutely delicious. The chocolate cake is amazing. Definitely getting another one soon. I love that. You can go in there and try samples and they already have some cakes made that you can just buy and treats. It's wonderful. You must check it out, they will greet you when you come in and ask if there's anything you need it's a quick and easy pick up. If you're just stopping by to grab something sweet we also loved the chocolate dipped cookies the brownies and the lemon bars. read more

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Mirna E.

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I can't believe I've been a customer now for over 6 years! We consistently buy vegan cakes for our daughters' birthdays here. The cakes are always tasty. We also occasionally order cakes for other family members and pick up vegan treats when available. Alicia and her staff are now in a bigger building in the same complex. The decor is set up really cute inside and she has quite a few non-vegan options. I would call ahead if looking to pick up same day cupcakes. Otherwise, order your cakes with plenty of time in advance to make sure she's not already booked. Thanks for having vegan options! read more

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Alicia P.

YOu are so welcome :)

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Nikki S.

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This cake and cupcake place (plus more!) is awesome. I have purchased a cake here before--rather last-minute--for my son's birthday, and they were able to make it look special while being affordable and delicious. Now, three years later, taste and service are still on point. I called ahead to see if they had pre-made cupcakes, I was told yes, so I timed my trip there based on when the mini cupcakes would be available. By the time I got there they were almost sold out (this is on a Saturday)! I'm glad I made it, because the cupcake flavors and presentation were excellent and it was so convenient to be able to pick them up the morning(ish) of the party without ordering ahead. My advice would be to get there early on the weekend though! Cupcakes are moist, flavors delicate and complex, and the piped-in whipped cream in the middle is divine. read more

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Anna F.

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We couldn't have been happier with our wedding cake from The Crimson Cake! They created a beautiful semi-naked three-tier cake that looked exactly like our inspiration photos. The details were done so thoughtfully and it fit our wedding style perfectly. They also offered three different flavors, which our guests absolutely loved and everything tasted just as amazing as it looked. The pricing was very reasonable and the delivery and setup on the wedding day made everything completely stress-free. If you're looking for someone who listens to your vision and brings it to life while creating a delicious cake, I highly recommend The Crimson Cake! read more

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Sylvia R.

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Picked up some sweet treats, they were delicious. The box of 12 was 30, which is very reasonable. I can't wait to come back again! read more

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Caroline S.

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The cupcakes were incredible-quite the hit at our recent engagement party. They looked beautiful and tasted amazing. We look forward to trying their cakes and cookies that also looked incredible. read more

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Claudia A.

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Awesome bakery here in Oceanside. I purchased the piña colada cake for my daughter's 18 birthday. It was just what my daughter wanted: elegant, light blue with gold accents , and delicious! The frosting, coconut, and pineapple complemented each other beautifully. The ladies were so helpful in the shop--I would have definitely set that cake in my lap if she hadn't said not to, lol! I'm tempted to come back for their other sweet treats that were on display. read more

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Shun Y.

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Called and also left request for a quote and details about an order via email and was totally ignored. Followed up and she said that she won't answer emails for a week. This did not happen. If you want help, you probably should go to the shop. I ended up going with a different bakery. read more

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Alicia P.

I apologize that your order request fell through the cracks. It is…

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Sharon V.

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I highly recommend The Crimson Cake (TCC). They helped me decide on and then created a stunning tall chocolate birthday cake with a rich chocolate ganache filling that was absolutely perfect. Not only was it delicious, but it was also beautifully decorated. The cake looked gorgeous on the outside, and when sliced open, the clean layers and smooth ganache filling made it just as beautiful on the inside. As an aside, TCC's vanilla/strawberry cupcake knocked my socks off. Look no further for cake masterpeices. read more

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Erica O.

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Have never seen a more beautiful cake than my son's planets cake. He is obsessed with planets so I ordered this cake a week before his party and was able to get it even more stunning than the photo I saw online. My son doesn't like chocolate cake so he picked berries and cream and it was delicious! Our guests commented on how delicious and not to sweet the cake was. Plus I picked up some gluten free cupcakes at the store for some of our guests, which looked so posh like they were from a bakery in la or something, with flavors like red velvet, mocha, and confetti. Cake is not cheap, but worth it. Especially if you live near Oceanside. read more

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Alicia P.

You are so sweet! Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely…

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Sam V.

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Thank you so much Alicia for going above and beyond for us It was a surprise bday party for my sister and she ordered a cake from here for her family to try, I asked Alicia to pretend cancel her order so that I could pick it up for her surprise party instead , and it worked out so amazingly well. She was absolutely blown away by the a surprise and the deliciousness and beauty of the cake You did amazing read more

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Danielle W.

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UPDATE TO ADD: i respect the owners response below a lot. Honesty and transparency like hers is rare. As a small business owner I respect this response and situation :) I like this bakery a lot. Their cakes are not cheap but they are crafted beautifully. And delicious. The owner (I think she's the owner) isn't really a "people person". I've been in here and few times and she's standoffish and not super friendly. I don't really care - but if you really value great customer service this ain't it. Go for the cake! read more

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The Crimson Cake was great! We ordered a wedding cake and custom cookies. The we got a double chocolate cake that was so good. The outside was amazing. They knew just wanted we wanted with some texture and color on our cake. We also got customized gnome cookies that looked like a bride and groom. Those were so special to us and we really appreciate them accommodating our request. read more

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We ordered a sample box, to try out some of their great flavors. We loved them! Communication from placing the order and details for picking up were straight to the point and easy. Staff were super friendly when we arrived to pick up the sample box. We will definitely be coming back for all our bakery purchases. read more

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C B.

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The cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious! It was creamy, moist and very flavorful. My daughter wanted a custom cake (saw a picture online) and they were able to create this masterpiece for her. The communication was amazing from emails and in person. No deposit needed. We paid when we picked up the cake.. The service was great and warming. I highly recommend this business to anyone who wants something special. They delivered a 5+ star review. read more

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Rmae G.

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I like this bakery. The cake is sooo good! Their service is really nice. I have order several times. Their cupcakes, cake pops, pastries and cakes are never a disappointment! I highly recommend this place to order your desserts for any events. read more

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Jillian S.

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The cake was not only gorgeous but delicious and all our guests said so. I would definitely recommend Alicia and absolutely think she did a fabulous job with what I wanted and the execution was beautiful! Everyone was impressed that the hat was edible as well with rice crispy treats helping to keep the shape. The top layer was carrot cake and my friend said it was the best she had ever tasted. My son is allergic to tree nuts so it had none and l thought it was awesome that it's pretty common that Alicia does a lot of cakes without nuts. The bottom layer was red velvet. It was superb! read more

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Sal M.

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Horrible had to throw cake away . Attendant oblivious questions Petti Madeline too busy only cake place left . read more

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Renee C.

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Beautiful cake for my son's first birthday!! I was so excited when I saw it. Completely nailed the vision - thank you so much! read more

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Monica M.

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Omg they made it exactly to the screenshot I had emailed them of what I had found on google! I was so excited and now I can't wait to order for my other kids birthdays! I'm so happy to finally have a cake bakery in Oceanside close by that can execute a cake like this! All my guests thought it was the coolest cake they've ever seen! read more

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I've been meaning to post this review for quite sometime, but man time flies with 2 little kids! Alicia is professional, thorough, communicative and talented! I've ordered cakes, cake pops, and custom sugar cookies and have been impressed with each order 100%. Anyone in the meeting / events industry knows our level of attention to detail is a must! Alicias attention to detail is beyond amazing.. Alicia is straight to the point and helps put what you envision to life. She is our go to for special events with our kiddos. I am so glad we found her! read more

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Victoria L.

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Recently asked Crimson Cake to recreate, but modernize my wedding cake for my 10th anniversary. Couldn't be happier with how it looked and it tasted delicious. read more

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Ashkan A.

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Pear Caramel Cake was decorated beautifully and it was equally delicious. Moist, great texture and flavors all around. Just the right amount of sweetness and not too rich where you can easily finish your own slice. Everyone enjoyed it. read more

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Delicious cake pop sample! And beautiful and tasty cookies. Friendly neighborhood business that I will be regularly supporting, very glad I found them for my Christmas cookies! read more

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Alicia P.

so happy that you enjoyed your treats! Happy Holidays!

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Phil R.

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Alicia is not just a baker. She's an artist. I wanted to order a speciality funfetti cake for my girlfriend who is obsessed with pickleball. I reached out about a month before I needed the cake, and she was quick to reply. I simply told her what I was thinking in terms of vision, and I even sent some pictures I found on Google Images as some inspiration. When I picked up the cake from the shop, she needed to pull out a few other cakes to get to mine. It was like the greatest hits of cakes. If you haven't visited the gallery on the website or visited the Instagram, you're missing out! They can seemly do EVERYTHING. My girlfriend and her entire family were AMAZED by the cake, and with good reason. If you ever need some custom goodies for a special occasion, make Crimson Cake your first call. read more

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Melissa P.

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We had a great experience with the Crimson cake. Alicia made an amazing cake for my son's 40th birthday. It was an adorable replica of an Excel spreadsheet. Not only was it incredible looking but it was absolutely delicious as well. A chocolate mousse cake with fresh strawberries. Yum! Thank you Alicia and Crimson cake for helping make our son's 40th so special. read more

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Jocelyn P.

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This bakery has always been my family's go to for significant occasion cakes and yesterday I decided to pickup some of the ready to go cupcakes for a mini Marine Corps birthday celebration with my partner We had blue velvet, triple chocolate and vanilla Everything was so decadent and delicious but the velvet was king for both of us. Love that I can order a custom beautiful cake for big events or just grab some special treats for my special love read more

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Pau R.

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Absolutely loved my strawberry shortcake . I ordered the same day from the cakes they make daily and I had them add my company logo sheet to celebrate my 2 year anniversary. The decor was fantastic and it tasted so delicious. Highly recommend this place . Loved it read more

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Thomas M.

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The Crimson Cake lemon and strawberry cake was super delicious and too beautiful to cut. 5 Stars plus! It was the perfect flavor combination for a warm summer day. Wife ordered a cake for her Mom's 90th birthday celebration, several weeks before picking up. It was ready on-time as promised. The decorations to the cake were spot on, matching the party decor as requested. See attached photos Recommended to family and friends. read more

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Larry W.

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My co-workers found this place to get me a birthday cake. What a find! They have so many things going for them- 1) Moist delicious cake. The crumb is perfect and the flavors are fabulous. 2) REAL BUTTERCREAM!!! This is not the frosting from a supermarket cake. It is some of the best buttercream I've had in years. 3) Good artistry. Very professional looking product and quite creative. 4) Good combinations of cake, filling and frosting flavors. Nothing doesn't fit. I can't recommend this place enough. The only downside is my expanding waistline from eating too much of it. read more

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Alicia P.

So kind! thanks :)

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Megan S.

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Aside from their amazing custom cakes they also have a small selection of pre made options in case you don't have time for a custom. They stay super busy so it just depends on what they have. read more

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Jennie R.

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I walked in and bought a box of mini cupcakes to try them out as they came high recommended. They were delicious! A bit pricey ($24 for twelve minis) but tasted great! The pina colada was amazing and triple Chocolate too - I tried 3 in my order. I tried the birthday cakes at a friends party who ordered 6 round cakes - all were delish! The dense dough consistency reminded me very much of the famous Susie cakes in Carlsbad . read more

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Sandra A.

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I was looking to place an order for a special Birthday Cake. Someone recommended The Crimson Cake in Oceanside. Thank goodness I took their recommendation. This is a small business and they have the customer in mind. Not only are the cupcake's amazing with flavor but the decorations are top notch. The cakes are tender and favorable. They have my business. Sandra in Oceans read more

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Dennis K.

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We really loved Crimson Cake! These were the best cupcakes we've ever had -- fresh, moist, and full of flavor. You can tell everything is made with care. We'll definitely be back! read more

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These cakes taste as good as they look and are worth every penny! Not only the cake, but their cupcakes and other treats are just as perfect! I was absolutely amazed by the taste of our cake and the details on it. I recommend this place 100% and I am sad that I moved because other places I have tried do not come close to The crimson cake read more

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3800 Oceanic Dr
Ste 118
Oceanside, CA 92056
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(760) 336-6188
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https://www.crimsoncake.com

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What time does The Crimson Cake open?

The Crimson Cake opens at 10:00 AM on Monday and Tuesday.The Crimson Cake opens at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.The Crimson Cake opens at 8:30 AM on Saturday.

What time does The Crimson Cake close?

The Crimson Cake closes at 2:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday.The Crimson Cake closes at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.The Crimson Cake closes at 3:00 PM on Saturday.The Crimson Cake is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Tue 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWed-Fri 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMSat 8:30 AM - 3:00 PMSun Closed

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Does The Crimson Cake take credit cards?

Yes, The Crimson Cake takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Crimson Cake have catering options?

Yes, The Crimson Cake does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does The Crimson Cake allow dogs?

Yes, The Crimson Cake allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Crimson Cake have bike parking?

Yes, The Crimson Cake has bike parking.

Does The Crimson Cake have parking?

Yes, The Crimson Cake has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is The Crimson Cake wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Crimson Cake is wheelchair accessible.

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Specialties

The Crimson Cake specializes in custom cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, and assorted mini pastries including French macaron, fruit tarts, eclairs, lemon bars, and lime tarts.

History

Established in 2010.

The Crimson Cake has been baking up delicious, cakes and desserts since 2010. Our business began operations within a few, shared kitchen spaces and then moved to our own cake decorating studio , within Oceanside Commercial Kitchen. As of August , 2023 we will be moving into our own bakery space and hope to see all of our returning customers and new faces in September.

Meet the Business Owner: Alicia P.

Alicia graduated Scottsdale Culinary Institute in 1999 and spent the next decade honing her baking and cake decorating skills in Boston and North County San Diego. After several years in hotel pastry shops and running a small cake business part time, in 2010 Alicia started on her full time cake venture called "The Crimson Cake". " It has been an amazing journey so far. I love my work, our clients and I look forward to making people happy with cake." ~Alicia

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9 years ago

Alicia has absolutely mastered the SWEET side of special celebrations. Her masterfully crafted cakes, deliciously unique cupcakes and other various sweet treats are always a hit with event attendees. This is not your run of the mill bakery... so much heart goes into each of her orders and the pricing is excellent! Everything we've ever gotten from Crimson Cake is more than we could have ever dreamed up or hoped for. Make sure to follow her on Instagram for daily updates of the treats she's whipped up, but act fast because they will not be available for long!!! read more

Katie B.

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7 years ago

Wow!!! I have to thank The Crimson Cake so much for the cake they made us. Everyone was raving about it at our party and I've even had some people who saw pictures of the cake (i.e. not at the party) ask for the baker's information, as well. Not only did it exceed our expectations with how it looked (so very impressive!!! Alicia is an artist!!!!), but the taste was excellent! Great cake, delicious frosting, and filling all around!!! We will highly recommend this bakery to friends and family and look forward to being back for our next party. read more

Micaela G.

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4 years ago

Stunningly lovely I was seeking for a bakery for my sister's birthday at the last minute and was delighted to find this small, charming establishment. The proprietor was a lovely young lady who assisted me in selecting the perfect dessert for my sister. She took a freshly cooked cake and decorated it in front of my eyes in less than 5 minutes. I'm blown away by how inventive this lady is. I like how gorgeous the cake is and how it is made fresh to order. Will definitely return and refer to others. read more

Janine V.

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11 years ago

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Faith N.

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9 years ago

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Michelle C.

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11 years ago

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Sandy G.

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7 years ago

Absolutely Perfect! Not only were our Baby Shower cupcakes Adorable, they were the most delicious cupcakes ever!! Will order from her over and over again!! read more

Trinidad T.

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9 months ago

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