Tuesday, Dec 24th

Lulu's Cake Boutique

Lulu's on Garth Road is now a Scarsdale institution. Opened on Valentines Day seven years ago, the bakery is known for their delectable cakes, cookies, brownies and bars and their custom cakes for special occasions.

I stopped in recently to purchase one of their extra-long marble pound cakes and noticed the recent renovation of the bakery.  The white woodwork, marble counters, warm light and seating area for custom orders give the site elegant appeal.

The refrigerator case featured colorful cupcakes, and a beautiful array of cakes including the Coconut Dream Cake –which is fluffy coconut cake, coconut custard and home made marshmallow cream. The Chocolate Polka Dot - devil's food cake, chocolate pudding and fresh vanilla cream looked yummy as well as the Dulce De Leche - yellow butter cake, dulce de leche creme, frosted in caramel buttercream with toasted almonds.

Behind the glass to my right were cookies available by the pound as well as an innovative array of brownies and bars.  I sampled a chocolate dipped macaroon bar, a melted chocolate blondie and a brownie brick. Also to good forget was a peanut butter cookie sandwich with peanut buttercream in the center. Lulu’s has also recreated the Yodel and after I recover from the first taste test, I will let you know what I thought of this new twist on my favorite childhood treat.

Lulu’s is featuring special holiday menus for Passover and Easter including a flourless chocolate torte and a whimsical Easter Egg cake. Under the direct supervision of Rabbi David J. Fine, Lulu's creates innovative Kosher products.  Owned by Jay Muse and staffed by an energetic crew it's always fun to stop in.
    
Lulu’s Cake Boutique
40 Garth Road
Scarsdale, New York
722-8300
http://www.sweetsbylulu.com