The Best Cake in Salt Lake

I’ve been doing some serious taste testing, and this week is all about cake. Fortunately, Salt Lake loves its sweets so I had plenty to choose from. Here are a few of my faves.

Guava cake on a white plate.
Guava cake from Sagato Bakery. (Sagato Bakery)

I’m judging baked goods at this year’s Utah State Fair, and in preparation, I’m eating delicious treats around Salt Lake. *cue the “Rocky” theme song*

I’ve been doing some serious taste testing, and this week is all about cake. Fortunately, Salt Lake loves its sweets, so I had plenty to choose from. Here are a few of my faves.

Sagato Bakery

What sets their guava cake apart is the layers of cream cheese filling. Not too much to make it a cheesecake but just enough to pair gorgeously with the guava.

Tulie Bakery

The olive oil cake at Tulie Bakery is unmatched. It’s dense but moist and chock-full of flavor. It has brown butter buttercream and notes of citrus, and it’s just perfection.

Cakes by Edith

A great place to get a cake for everyday or a special occasion. A must-try is the tres leches, which was voted the best in Salt Lake City.

Hostess looking cupcakes.
Hostess, who? Try these cupcakes at Passion Flour Patisserie. (Passion Flour Patisserie)

Passion Flour Patisserie

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I get nostalgic for a Hostess cupcake, and the ones at Passion Flour can’t be beat. They’re also vegan!

Lady Flour

I always appreciate the unique flavor combinations that Lady Flour offers. This month I have my eye on the pistachio plum (pistachio cake, cardamom custard, red wine poached plum).