Blushy Bakery · Spartanburg, SC
Why do European cakes taste lighter and less sweet than American cakes?
Many European-style cakes are built from thin layers and soft cream instead of thick frosting, so they taste lighter and less sugary. The layered cakes at Blushy Bakery in Spartanburg, SC are made that way.
Orders need at least one week's notice.
Why do European cakes taste less sweet?
As a general rule, many European-style cakes are not built around a thick layer of sugary frosting. They use many thin layers and a soft cream, so the flavour comes from the cake itself, such as honey, cocoa, hazelnut or berries.
Less frosting by volume means less sugar in each bite. The texture is softer too, because the layers rest and absorb the cream.
How are the cakes at Blushy Bakery different?
Irina Yakovlev and her daughter bake the layered cakes of Eastern Europe. They are made the slow way: many thin layers, soft cream and time to rest.
They are less sweet than most American cakes, and they taste even better the next day. That is true of the honey cake, the Napoleon and the Spartak.
What should I expect when I try one?
Expect a tender, moist slice, not a dense cake under heavy icing. Expect the flavour to be honey, cocoa or hazelnut first and sugar second.
If you usually find birthday cake too sweet, a classic layered cake is a good place to start. Ask us which one suits your taste.
Can I still get a decorated cake?
Yes. Blushy Bakery also makes custom wedding and celebration cakes, finished by hand. Tell us your theme, colours and guest count, and we plan the design with you.
At an event, you can pair a classic layered cake with a dessert table of Italian macarons, cream horns and dessert cups.
Who can order these cakes?
Anyone in Spartanburg, Greenville, Greer, Inman, Boiling Springs, Lyman or Duncan. You can message in English or Russian.
Everything is made to order, with at least one week's notice.
Ready to order? Use the order form, text (916) ···-····, or message @irinayakovlev31 on Instagram. We need at least one week's notice, and we are happy to talk in English or Russian.
Questions
Are European cakes always less sweet?
No. It is a general tendency, not a rule. Blushy Bakery's classic layered cakes are less sweet than most American cakes.
Which Blushy Bakery cake should I try first?
Tell us your taste when you message and we suggest one. The honey cake is the best known of the classics.
Do the cakes taste better the next day?
Many layered cakes do, because the layers keep softening. Honey cake, Napoleon and Spartak are made to taste even better the next day.
Can I ask for a cake with less sugar?
Tell us your preferences when you message and we will say honestly what we can do.
Have a date in mind?
Tell us about it. We need at least a week, and the sooner you message, the more room we have to make it special.