Cake Express – Salinas, CA: Hours, Menu & Directions

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1292 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906

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Address1292 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906

Phone(831) 449-3354

StyleCake shop

CountyMonterey County

Time zonePacific Time

From city center1.6 mi north

About Cake Express

Cake Express serves Salinas from 1292 N Main St, about 1.6 mi north of central Salinas.

It is one of 44 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Salinas — about one per 3,654 people living in the city. If you want to compare, Panaderia Tres Hermanos sits 0.3 mi from here.

We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Cake Express yet, so calling ahead at (831) 449-3354 is the safest bet. Bakeries often sell out of popular items by early afternoon.

What to order

Typical items at a cake shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Cake flavors

ConfettiVanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles baked into the batter, leaving cheerful colored specks throughout; a long-standing birthday party favorite.
Spiced carrotDense, moist spice cake with grated carrot, cinnamon and chopped walnuts, sturdy enough to stack into multiple tiers.
Gluten-free vanillaVanilla layer cake made from a rice and tapioca flour blend, with a soft, even crumb for guests who avoid wheat.
Classic vanilla beanFine-crumbed butter cake flecked with vanilla bean seeds; soft, moist and neutral enough to pair with almost any filling.

Fillings

Cookies & cream mousseWhipped vanilla mousse folded with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, giving a speckled look and soft crunch between layers.
Cannoli creamSweetened ricotta with mini chocolate chips and a hint of orange zest, borrowed from the Sicilian pastry shop.
Raspberry preservesTart, seedy raspberry jam spread between layers; it cuts through rich buttercream and leaves a vivid ribbon of color in each slice.
Lemon curdSilky, tangy curd cooked from lemon juice, eggs and butter, adding a bright, puckery layer to vanilla or almond cake.

Frostings & finishes

American buttercreamWhipped butter and powdered sugar frosting, sweet and fluffy, easy to tint and pipe into borders, rosettes and lettering.
Swiss meringue buttercreamSatiny frosting made by whipping cooked egg whites and sugar with butter; less sugary and smooth enough for razor-sharp edges.
Cream cheese frostingTangy, soft frosting of cream cheese and butter, the traditional partner for red velvet, carrot and hummingbird cakes.
Rolled fondantPliable sugar paste rolled over the cake for a seamless matte surface, used for sculpted shapes and detailed themed designs.