The Giving Cake – Santa Cruz, CA: Hours, Menu & Directions

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340 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Address340 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Phone(831) 531-8386

StyleCupcake shop

CountySanta Cruz County

Time zonePacific Time

From city center0.4 mi east

About The Giving Cake

Set at 340 Soquel Ave (95062), The Giving Cake is a cupcake shop roughly 0.4 mi from downtown Santa Cruz, heading east. Besides being a cupcake shop, it is also listed as cake shop.

Our Santa Cruz directory counts 27 bakeries in total — about one per 2,318 people living in the city. If you want to compare, The Buttery sits 0.3 mi from here.

Opening hours for The Giving Cake are not verified in our data. A quick call to (831) 531-8386 before you go saves a wasted trip, especially on holidays.

At a glance

Listed as	Cake shop and Cupcake shop
Bakeries in Santa Cruz	27
Nearest bakery	0.3 mi

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What to order

Typical items at a cupcake shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Classic cupcakes

Vanilla on vanillaFluffy vanilla cupcake swirled with vanilla bean buttercream and a pinch of sprinkles; simple and reliably crowd-pleasing.
Chocolate on chocolateMoist cocoa cupcake topped with a tall swirl of fudgy chocolate buttercream and a scattering of chocolate shavings.
Red velvet cupcakeTender, faintly cocoa red cupcake crowned with a tangy cream cheese frosting and a few red cake crumbs.
Lemon dropZesty lemon cupcake with a sweet-tart lemon buttercream and a sliver of candied lemon peel on top.

Signature flavors

Mocha cupcakeCoffee-infused chocolate cupcake with espresso buttercream and a light dusting of cocoa; a good afternoon pick-me-up.
Maple bacon cupcakeMaple-sweetened cake topped with maple buttercream and a strip of candied bacon, mixing smoky and sweet flavors.
Salted caramel cupcakeBrown sugar cupcake with a gooey caramel center, caramel buttercream and a few flakes of sea salt for contrast.
Cookies & cream cupcakeChocolate cupcake with crushed sandwich cookies whipped into the frosting and a cookie half pressed on top.

Filled cupcakes

Black bottom cupcakeChocolate cupcake baked around a cheesecake center studded with chocolate chips; dense, tangy and frosting-free.
Boston cream cupcakeVanilla cupcake filled with pastry cream and dipped in chocolate ganache instead of frosting, like a miniature Boston cream pie.
Raspberry chocolate cupcakeChocolate cupcake with a tart raspberry jam center and a pink raspberry buttercream on top.
Lemon meringue cupcakeLemon cupcake filled with tangy curd and topped with a swirl of meringue toasted until its peaks turn amber.

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Questions about The Giving Cake

What are The Giving Cake's hours?

We have not verified a weekly schedule for The Giving Cake yet. Call (831) 531-8386 to confirm before visiting.

Where is The Giving Cake located?

The Giving Cake is at 340 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.

What is the phone number for The Giving Cake?

The listed phone number is (831) 531-8386.

What should I order at The Giving Cake?

As a cupcake shop, typical picks include Vanilla on vanilla, Chocolate on chocolate, Mocha cupcake, and Maple bacon cupcake. See the full menu page for more.

What other bakeries are near The Giving Cake?

Nearby options include The Buttery (0.3 mi), Cupcake Monster Cupcakes Near Me (0.3 mi), and Insomnia Cookies (0.4 mi).