When you have a child with a summertime birthday and can’t do the “bringing snacks for the whole class” thing, a party needs a little extra flash to compensate — particularly since half the invitees will be on vacation no matter what weekend you choose.
Liven up the party table with a custom cake or cupcakes from the Bumblebee Bakeshop. Owned and operated by a local mom who dropped out of the corporate world to bake and be with her own kid more, Bumblebee is wise in the ways of children. Cake-maker Lisa will inquire after your child’s flavor preferences (chocolate buttercream or whipped-cream frosting?) and favorite colors (pink or green? or both?) if you choose one of the simpler frosted cakes. Or she’ll whip up a sweet 2D vision in frosting: maybe a train cake for your little engineer? Or a pink princess castle for the tiara-wearer in your family?
Bumblebee’s cakes are made with high-quality fresh ingredients. No Crisco goop here, no hard icing with a bitter aftertaste, just a potent butter-sugar hit that’ll thrill the grownups as much as the kids. And for $12 extra Bumblebee will deliver your cake anywhere in San Francisco. Now that makes me weak at the knees.
Bumblebee Bakeshop is located in the Cow Hollow/Marina district, but does not have a retail storefront. Call 415-205-2458 or visit bumblebeebakeshop.com to find out more or order a cake. Order a week or two ahead of time to be sure you’ll get your cake on time, but Lisa can occasionally accommodate last-minute requests.