Dessert Dash Inspiration + Local Bakeries Head-Royce School Spring Auction April 22, 2017

Thank you for signing up to contribute to Dash -- we look forward to hearing what you plan to bring! If you need help getting started, look no further than the list of crave-worthy options below. If you prefer to purchase a dessert to donate, we have also included a list of local bakeries with their signature offerings. If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Hilary Fox, Dessert Dash Lead, at [email protected].

A few homemade dessert options:

Your own creation! Carrot Fruit tarts, fruit pies, fruit crisps Mousse Crème Brulee Coconut Cream Pie Lemon Pie German Sticky Toffee Pudding Tres Leches Cake

Some Popular Local Bakeries:

Katrina Rozelle. 5931 College Ave. Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 655-3209 Their “everyday” 8” serve 10-12. It is best to call at least one day in advance; the & always sell out quickly. Of the seasonal cakes, chiffon & strawberry chiffon will definitely be in season.

Masse’s Pastries. 1469 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709 (510) 649-1004. Masse’s requires 48-hour advance notice for their standard 8” cakes (which serve 8-12 people). While they have a selection of 8” cakes available daily in the shop for walk-in purchasing, they highly recommend ordering in advance to ensure the best selection.

La Fournee. 2912 Domingo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 (510) 549-9434. Beautiful cakes and tarts but on the small side– each feeds only 6 to 8. They will make larger sizes but require 3 days’ notice. Varieties include: Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake; Seasonal Fruit Trifle; Tarte Tatin; Seasonal Fruit Galette; eclairs and other pastries.

Crixa Cakes. 2748 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA 94703 (510) 548-0421 They request 3 business days’ advance notice. Some of their cakes include: Amaretti Cream Cake, Black Forest Cake, Coconut Cream Cake, Jamaican Rum Chocolate Mousse Cake, Pear and Rose Pie, Soprano Tiramisu, Tres Leches Cake.

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop. 3350 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA (510) 985-7381 They request 48 hours’ advance notice, and warn that “due to high weekend demand,” they may not be able to accommodate every request. Custom decorations or artwork require 2 weeks’ advance notice.

La Farine. 6323 College Ave. & 4094 Piedmont Ave. They offer various sizes, and require 2 days’ advance notice for 8” cakes; advance ordering is recommended. Cakes include: Moka; Gateau au Citron; Chamonix (chocolate with raspberry mousse); Carrot Cake; and Raspberry Royale.