LJ LJLA JOLLA BUTTER CAKE CO.EST · 2026
$10 off your first order · code WELCOME10 Order now →
Made with real butter

This cake is so good...
it should be illegal.

Hand-baked in small batches in La Jolla. Caramelized on the outside, tender and gooey at the center. Made with real butter and the kind of care that takes time.

Delivery · Wed & Sat $10 · delivery (5mi) 48hr · notice
baked fresh!
La Jolla Butter Cake — golden hand-baked cake
Rich. · Moist. · Unforgettable.
Six launch flavors

Pick your flavor.

Mix-and-match across any box, any signature, any celebration tray.

Classic
The original.
Tiramisu
Espresso · mascarpone.
Matcha
Earthy · elegant.
Chocolate
Rich · decadent.
Raspberry
Bright · seasonal.
Maple
Warm · cozy.
I.

Order

48 hours ahead — pick a size and flavors.

II.

Bake

Hand-mixed in our La Jolla kitchen.

III.

Delivery

Wed or Sat. $10 within La Jolla, free on $50+. Other SD areas — quote on request.

IV.

Enjoy

Warm a slice 10–15 sec for the gooey magic.

4th of July butter cake with strawberries and blueberries on patriotic table
Special order · 4th of July

Pre-order for
the 4th.

Stars, stripes, and butter cakes for the holiday table. $10 off your first order — delivered July 3 or 4.

book by June 30 ✦
Order for the 4th →
Hi, I'm Masha
Masha, baker of La Jolla Butter Cake
a letter from Masha —

Hi, I'm Masha.

Butter cake has quietly become a ritual in our home — the kind of dessert that marks moments without needing an occasion. It's the cake I make when friends come over, the one that turns a simple evening into something warm and memorable. Over time, it's become part of our rhythm: birthdays, late-night conversations, celebrations big and small. Friends started asking for it again and again, then insisting I bring it to every gathering, and eventually nudging me to share it beyond our table.

So this cake is my invitation to you. My hope is that it becomes part of your moments too — the laughter around the kitchen, the pause after the first bite, the feeling of being together. If it brings even a fraction of the warmth, comfort, and connection it's brought to our home, then it's already done what it was meant to do.

— Masha
From our tasters

Notes from our tasters.

Real notes from real people, shared with their permission.

Tasting note · Brown Butter
Caramelized golden edges, butter-soft in the middle — and then this slow, lingering finish that makes you close your eyes. I have never been seduced by a cake before.
Neighbor on Cuvier St. · La Jolla
Tasting note · Meyer Lemon
I served it at a small dinner. Three guests asked for the recipe. One asked to move in. A friendship was forged over the second slice.
Friend in Bird Rock · San Diego
Tasting note · The Original
It tastes like Sunday afternoon distilled into a slice. Warm, comforting, a little indulgent — the kind of dessert that makes the whole room kinder.
Friend in Muirlands · La Jolla
✦ Offline tea events ✦

Want to join our
next tea party?

We host small, cozy offline tea parties & tasting evenings in La Jolla — all six flavors, good company, a glass of wine. Leave your email and we'll write only when there's a date.

You're on the list. We'll write when the next tea is on the calendar. 💛
Before you order

Answers.

How much lead time do you need?

Order at least 48 hours ahead. Deliveries go out Wednesdays and Saturdays.

How does delivery work?

Delivery within La Jolla is a flat $10 — delivered Wed or Sat. Free on orders $50+. Other parts of San Diego — happy to deliver, the fee depends on the distance. Just reach out before ordering and we'll quote you.

How long does butter cake keep?

Wrapped at room temperature: 7–10 days. In the freezer, wrapped tight: 3–4 months. To serve after freezing, thaw covered for 2–3 hours at room temp. Best served a bit warm.

Do you offer a first-order discount?

Yes — use code WELCOME10 at checkout for $10 off your first order. One per customer.

Allergens?

All cakes contain wheat, dairy, and eggs. Some flavors contain tree nuts. We bake in a home kitchen that handles common allergens.

Where are you located?

We bake from a La Jolla home kitchen registered under California's Cottage Food Operation program with San Diego County DEHQ. All orders are delivered within a 5-mile radius.

Order ahead.
Delivered Wednesday or Saturday.

48 hours notice. Free delivery on orders $50+.
First order? $10 off — applied automatically at checkout.

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