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Cake Recs in N.O & Metairie Area

egammo3egammo3
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My bridesmaids are planning a B-shower for me next month. My MOH wants to order the cake from "Creative Cake", however I think their cakes are horrible. MOH just had a birthday party for her daughter and ordered her cake from them and the cake was so dry it crumbled as soon as you put a fork in it. I mentioned it to her, but she kind of blew me off. My mom is purchasing the cake out of her own money, and asked me which one I would prefer considering MOH is pushing more towards "Creative Cake". I told my mom to not let MOH bully her into purchasing a cake from them, but suggested other places such as "Royal, Adrian's, or Swiss".

Do you guys have any recs for good cake bakers in the N.O. or Metairie area, or have had any experience with dealing with the bakeries listed above?
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  • egm900egm900 member
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    I personally like the Maple Street Patisserie or Haydel's.  I've only heard good things about Swiss.  I had some sort of small sweets from Swiss once, and they were delicious. 
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  • egammo3egammo3
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    edited May 2012
    Awesome thanks! MOH told my mom that she'd heard bad things about Swiss, but I told her that I couldn't believe that because they generate so much business.
    You didn't find that Haydel's cake was dry?
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  • Queen JaneQueen Jane member
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    We reserved from Royal Cakery and it was the best cake I have ever had. Very moist and delicious.
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  • egammo3egammo3
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    Queen Jane, I agree.

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  • louisianabluelouisianablue member
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    My wedding cake was from Flour Power and it was amazing, but I also really like the Berry Chantilly cake from Whole Foods.  I don't know why, but it always reminds me of something you would serve at a shower.

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  • egammo3egammo3
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    edited May 2012
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_louisiana-new-orleans_cake-recs-in-no-metairie-area?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:84Discussion:e4c869b7-ac5e-4030-9230-7e2a78940e2ePost:50c80ddf-7fe9-4534-8363-19675b2825bc">Re: Cake Recs in N.O & Metairie Area</a>:
    [QUOTE]My wedding cake was from Flour Power and it was amazing, but<strong> I also really like the Berry Chantilly cake from Whole Foods.</strong>  I don't know why, but it always reminds me of something you would serve at a shower.
    Posted by louisianablue[/QUOTE]

    You have been reading my mind. I was just thinking gosh, I wish Whole Foods could bake a Chantilly cake for 50-75 ppl.
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
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    Haydel's and Gambinos are very good. We had Gambinos for the Engagement party and everyone loved it!
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  • egm900egm900 member
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    We've been getting birthday cakes from Haydel's for years and have never had problems with the cake being dry.  My all time favorite is actually Zoe's in Covington, but we save that for special occaisions since it requires a drive across the lake.
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  • raven541raven541
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    Swiss, Gambinos and Maurices are delicious choices and are reasonably priced. 
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  • silverspark7silverspark7 member
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    I was just about to suggest Whole Foods.  Dorignacs and Rouses both have great cakes.  As a matter of fact, there is a Rouses near my work and I've been known to buy "by the slice" cake on a bad day.  HA!
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  • louisianabluelouisianablue member
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    edited May 2012
    egammo3-My mom looked into getting one from Whole Foods.  They can definitely make them, but I don't know what the pricing is like. 

    FWIW-My sheet cake from Flour Power cost $144 to feed 100 people.  Their white chocolate strawberry shortcake is just the best cake I have ever had.
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  • lag05lag05
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    Check out Croissant d'or Patisserie in the French Quarter - fantastic cakes. Haydel's is also very good!
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  • egammo3egammo3
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    Thanks everyone!

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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
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    I recommend a girl named Megan Foucheaux. Her website is cakedesignsbymeg.com. I am getting my wedding cake done by her and my mother raves about her cake, cake pops,and other desserts.
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  • AlmostMrsStrongAlmostMrsStrong
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_louisiana-new-orleans_cake-recs-in-no-metairie-area?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:84Discussion:e4c869b7-ac5e-4030-9230-7e2a78940e2ePost:50c80ddf-7fe9-4534-8363-19675b2825bc">Re: Cake Recs in N.O & Metairie Area</a>:
    [QUOTE]My wedding cake was from Flour Power and it was amazing, but I also really like<strong> the Berry Chantilly cake from Whole Foods</strong>.  I don't know why, but it always reminds me of something you would serve at a shower.
    Posted by louisianablue[/QUOTE]

    <div>This. That cake is AMAZING.</div>
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