what happened to Cakeman Raven?

shishkab wrote: never been there myself, but this establishment is INFAMOUS for not answering the phone or returning calls that are left on the voice mail.

that said, there are people who swear by his red velvet cake.

i've heard that when you do stop by to place an order, there's a 2 day lead time.

good luck.

the red velvet cake, to me, is not that great. I know, I know. but the joyce version in cupcake form is SO much less sweet. which I think is a big plus.

shishkab wrote: [quote=alafairnadia] the red velvet cake, to me, is not that great. I know, I know. but the joyce version in cupcake form is SO much less sweet. which I think is a big plus.

i was actually disappointed with something.... yesterday i made the trek to Joyce for the express purpose of getting my jones on with a red velvet cupcake and they were ALL OUT. and as much as i enjoyed the chocolate/marshmallow one i ate instead, it wasn't the sublime joy i was hoping for.

guess it just means i have to make a second trip.

yeah, the chocolate/marshmallow is not as awesome. it's the only other cupcake I've had a joyce and I plan to skip it in the future.

thanks guys..now I have to go and find something sweet :evil:

that cuatro leche cake from Mojitos was AMAZING

I have to say, I was also very disappointed in Cakeman's. I went there after hearing so much about it, and was treated so rudely, that I just never went back.
Instead, I pick up cheesecake or rugelach from Juniors.......consistently good, and able, if not friendly, service.

There's no excuse for bad service...OTOH I'm pretty sure this is Raven's second career, and not one he plans on tweaking much anytime soon. What you see is definitely what you get.

BTW If you've OD'd on the red velvet, definitely try the lemon pound cake--it's great warm or with vanilla ice cream.

The service is poor but the cake is amazing. It's worth it.