Best Cake Places in Lake Austin

"Manolis sells homemade ice cream, paletas, shakes, Italian ice and pastries out of a trailer just off South 1st. The ice cream flavors range from classics, like vanilla or strawberry, to less common fruits like soursop and lulo. All of the ice creams can be made into shakes."

"My DIY gelato sundae with passion fruit and mango gelato, whipped cream and pecans (mint chocolate chip gelato pictured on right). Manolis can safely be declared the Austin mecca for dessert lovers. Cool off with some fresh gelato, made right there in the truck."

"This food truck in South Austin has a little bit of everything and it’s all made in-house. Ice cream, Italian ice, sorbet, shakes, juices, and paletas!. When something has fruit in it, know that it is made from fresh produce!"

"It’s a good thing that Valentine‘s Day falls on a Saturday because you can stay in bed with the Nate’s Baked Goods & Coffee “Breakfast in Bed” meal that features items like handmade quiche, heart-shaped biscuits with cinnamon butter, and chocolate-dipped local strawberries!. They even have a gluten-free menu. If you prefer a candlelight dinner, Nate’s will be offering three meal options: filet mignon, Hill Country quail, or prawn and scallop skewers – served with the tastiest of side dishes and of course mind-blowing sweets and desserts."

"I’ve had cakes, scones, tea cookies and cookies from Nate’s and have never been disappointed. When the owner (she knows I love cookies) told me about her new creation, The Lil Daddy, I had to try it to see what the hype was all about."

"Satisfy your sugar craving with these moist, frosting covered confections. Choose from a sinful selection of flavors ranging from the typical, like chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, to the more inventive, like banana dark chocolate, triple cinnamon, and chocolate marshmallow. Order a cupcake from the 24-hour cupcake ATM or, if you’re up for the human interaction, go to the bakery for a wider selection of sweet treats like a cupcake ice cream sandwich or a cupcake sundae."

"Sprinkles is a cute little shop specializing in all things cupcake. They have tons of different flavors, including “pupcakes,” so your furry friend can have some too!. And if you find yourself needing a cupcake in the middle of the night don’t fret – they have a cupcake ATM that runs 24 hours a day."

"Cake balls are really difficult to make, so why not let the folks at Austin Cake Ball do it for you?. After all, they’re awesome at it!. You might have to try each of their 14 flavors."

"When thinking of bakeries, the first thing that typically comes to mind is stereotypical French culture—ordering a croissant at a café and sitting outside to people-watch as the day rolls by. That’s exactly the kind of experience you’ll get at Paris in a Bite. The North Austin bakery offers classic French sweets like macarons, along with a wide variety of butter-heavy croissants."

"Paris in a Bite serves chocolates, caviar, and French wines in a Parisian-inspired cafe. They have a selection of ready-to-go meals and other yummy treats great for the whole day. Furthermore, there are rare wines offered at affordable deals."

"Another entry in the customized and made-to-order category, SPUN specializes in on-the-spot ice cream made with liquid nitrogen, which creates smaller, super condensed ice crystals, resulting in an incredibly smooth, creamy textured treat. (Read more about the process.) This shop focuses on a small menu of flavors made with high-quality organic ingredients that are seasonal and locally sourced. But don’t worry that you won’t have enough choices."

"The latest outpost from the Quack’s team is all about baked goods like pies and cute sugar cookies, and — as made obvious by its name — cakes. In addition to grabbing a hefty slice of classic funfetti or decadent chocolate, customers can place orders for custom cake creations ranging from towering multi-layer specialties to kid-friendly birthday cakes."

"If you’re on the hunt for a place that will treat your special cake like the work of art that it truly is, then you should check out the award-winning Cake d’Arte!. They can create gorgeous, incredibly custom, and even 3D cakes, as simple or as out-of-this-world as you want your cake to be. Whether it’s a wedding or any other special occasion, you’ll be sure to get what you want."

"Sweet Treets Bakery is a locally owned and operated custom bakery in the Oak Hill neighborhood of Austin, TX. Our talented team of bakers and designers create confections that are as tasty as they are beautiful. Whether it is an elegant hand-piped buttercream design or a sculpted 3D themed fondant cake, it will look not only amazing but also taste incredible with our signature cake flavors and house-made buttercream. We hope to see you soon!"

"Michelle’s Patisserie makes cakes for all kinds of special occasions, including weddings, and does catering and other baked goods as well. Beautiful cakes are their specialty, and they’re also pretty tasty – according to all of the votes for Best Flavor in some of the cake competitions they have been in. You get to choose from over 40 different kinds of cake; don’t forget their special icing and fondant decorations!"

"One last option for birthday cakes in Austin: Michelle’s Patisserie. This bakery is in far North Austin, and they offer (wait for it…) sculpted cakes!. As in, cakes in the shape of a taco, or a Kit Kat Bar, or anything else your heart desires."

"The menu at Maiko is a bit of east-meets-west fusion, including everything from simple salmon sashimi to their sake mac and cheese and egg roll nachos. They have a private karaoke room for a fun sushi & sake party and a stellar happy hour menu from 3-close on the weekdays where most rolls can be found for under $8. Try the Salmon: For $13.50 salmon lovers can rejoice in one spicy salmon roll, 2 slices of salmon sashimi, and 3 pieces of salmon sushi."

"Somehow, it always seems to be happy hour at this reliable sushi spot (it’s actually Monday-Friday 3pm -close, Sat/Sun 5-close), which makes it perfect for a group of hungry people also trying to not spend a ton of money. Also, this place makes a killer Sake White Cheddar Mac and Cheese. We have no idea what Sake actually has to do with it, but you should order it."

"Why fly to Japan when you can taste some of the finest delicacies here, in Austin?. Get your hands on the best range of Japanese delicacies along with the freshest, tastiest and inventive sushi at Tomodachi Sushi, in Austin, Texas. The restaurant features a wide variety of specialty rolls and hot and cold Japanese dishes in a snug and stylish setting within a beautifully furnished space."

"Tomodachi Sushi serves traditional and inventive sushi options with various Japanese classic dishes. The Chef has more than 25 years of experience in Japanese cuisine. Their menu is divided into hot, cold, specials, and traditional."

"This family-run establishment serves dim sum on the weekends with traditional carts filled with a classic variety of goodies from dumplings to sticky rice. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Nicolai McCrary (@thenicolai) on Jun 28, 2015 at 11:07am PDT"

"You might not be able to order off their rolling carts of dim sum right now, but Shanghai is currently open for online ordering and takeout. There’s also a lunch box option that changes daily, in addition to their full dim sum and Cantonese food menu."

"Shanghai Restaurant offers Cantonese food including roast duck, chicken feet, and dumplings along with weekend dim sum specials. For an appetizer, try the Shumai and follow it up with the steamed BBQ pork buns."

"Good beer, great people and America—what more could you want?. Well…you could go for a snack. Head to the back of the outside section of The Liberty and order pork buns from the food truck East Side Kings."

"With four trailers housed at various bars around town and a brick and mortar on South Lamar, East Side King is an Austin staple. You can't go wrong with the Tori Meshi!"

"Founded in 1993 as an education outreach program, One World Theatre is today a working green-built theatre made out of 85% recycled plastic foam. The theatre — built to resemble a Tuscan villa — showcases the artistic talents and diverse art forms of world-renowned artists in a uniquely intimate forum. Before most concerts, dinner is available at One World Café, which serves fresh, seasonal fare alongside full bar service."

"The Zilker Hillside Theatre is a beautiful outdoor venue in Zilker Park. Bring the whole family for one of their family-friendly shows. Arrive early so you can claim a spot in the grass and pack a little picnic."

"Zilker Theatre Productions, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has provided award-winning, free admission entertainment since 1959, boasts an audience of over 50,000 for the beloved Zilker Summer Musical."

"The Zilker Hillside Theater, located in Zilker Park, is an award-winning theater. It mainly features family-friendly shows that are open and free to the masses."