T&T Bakery

If you want a fluffy, not too sweet, light fruit basket cake — this is the place to get it! BEST Fruits Basket cake in Sacramento!
Pricing:
½ Sheet $ 25
Full sheet $ 50
Location:
Its on Stockton Blvd next to the Happy Garden.
Draw back:
Great cake, BUT they lack on the decorations department. Unless, all you want is a trim and a bunch of flowers. I wanted something for a baby shower and I had to buy the decorations because they just didn’t have any. Or whatever they had were so ugly I couldn’t bring myself to walk into a party with it.
Note:
CASH ONLY
and now… because of people ordering cakes and not actually picking them up — they have now implemented a deposit! I get it, just annoyed that I never carry cash :/

Based solely on their infamous fruit basket cake, TNT has quickly become my GO TO, beating out all the other asian bakeries I’ve tried thus far (i.e. 99 Ranch and J&J Bakery). I ordered a cake this past Thanksgiving and asked them include red roses as decoration along with the standard, «Happy Thanksgiving.» Needless to say, it turned out beautifully! (Better than expected!) The cake itself was moist (so it wasn’t made the night before), frosting not too sweet, and presentation on point!
The owner, an older woman, was incredibly polite and nice enough to show me my cake before taping up the box. For a half sheet cake, including the writing, it only cost me $ 28! What a steal since that cake could probably feed ten PLUS people easily! Everyone enjoyed it and I’m looking forward to ordering a birthday cake from them in the near future!

Like many other Asian people who grew up in Sacramento, this was the only option you needed for consistently delicious fruit basket birthday cakes. Whenever I went to other kids’ birthday parties (cough American friends) I was always shocked at their cake. So dense. So overbearingly sweet. Like wtf was with this frosting why does it make me want to puke? Why is there so much of it? Where’s the fruit??? Anyway.
I went in to buy one of their pre-​made cakes (they only had the big ones when I went, $ 28 but easily fed a dozen with more to spare), which the nice lady said were baked that morning. When I tasted it later that evening, it definitely felt like it was fresh baked. Frosting was nice and creamy, sponge cake was fluffy and moist. Fruit was fresh. Cake was a hit with the audience. Whatever red magic they use for their writing is excellent. It’s fruity (strawberry-​ish?) gel and I considered asking them to write my boyfriend’s super long last name just to get more of it. But like, who gets first and last names on a birthday cake? I didn’t want them to think I was weird.
A few cons: Cash only. Their standard cakes look super outdated and un-​Pintrest-​worthy. Place is a bit hole in the wall if you care about that stuff, but it’s clean and they have a good health grade.

First off, this place is CASH ONLY.
Food: I’ve been coming here for the Asian sponge cake, fruit basket kind and I love it. They’re always so delicious and pack it with fruits. The cakes are fluffy and moist and not too sweet. Don’t expect them to decorate the cakes too extravagant, they usually do the flowers with the ombré color and red cursive writing. I usually order the fruit basket cake and I’ve bought their mini cakes before, but those aren’t as great to me.
Price: Their prices have gone up. The smallest round one used to be $ 15 I think but is like $ 17 or $ 18 now.
Service: The same lady is always at the register. She will put your cake in a box once you get there and will show you the cake. They’re always on time with cake orders, only once did they need to finish up.
Try them out!

One word: NASTY!
I’ve order in the past and it’s good, but today it’s not as good as I remember. I phone in my order on Tuesday and told them I pick up Friday at 9:30am. I got there this morning and ask her if the cake fresh made she replied «yes, we make it a day ahead that way the cream taste better with it». Okay. Omg. I bet that make was made the day I call, and when I pick it up and bought it home and refrigerate for tonight. And when it was time to eat the cake, the cake tasted very dry and the cream taste off, and had a bad smell. Nobody finish their small slice of cake I gave them. I don’t think I will return.
They been in business for a long time, i remember we always order cake from them when I was a kid and I’m now 36 yo. Sorry to say I won’t be returning to this establishment. Oakland and San Francisco have delicious cakes, I just wish Sacramento got more variety for us.

This one is closed long ago they moved J and J bakery off 6019 Stockton Blvd. Same owner! Love their fresh backed light fluffy sponge cake. Very reasonable pricesl.

My parents go here yearly for moon cakes and birthday cakes. And when I get to go with them, I’m a fat kid in a candy store because the smell here can easily get my mouth to water. This year is the first year I didn’t eat their moon cakes (and more to come) because I don’t eat meat anymore and I don’t like their vegetarian option (just the bean paste and nothing else. B-​O-​R-​I-​N-​G).
I’m not sure if it’s Vietnamese or Chinese but in our Viet household, it’s typical to get the moon cake with bits of meat, pork fat, nuts, and a dry egg in the middle. In a way, this version of moon cake is more like a savory treat than a sweet dessert. It’s gritty in a good way and packed with different textures and flavors. It’s odd but I think the meat fat is caramelized (?) or at least coated with sugar because I remember it being really sweet. The thin pastry skin is absolutely delicious because it is baked to a slightly brown tint perfection. The skin is shiny and has intricate design but it’s even better when you bite into it and let the stuffings’ flavors emerge. Get your moon cakes in the right season (Asians, you know when) because they are constantly pumping out trays and trays of fresh cakes.
Birthday cakes here are your typical birthday cakes, which means they are never going to be as sweet as what you get at Costco or Safeway. The frosting is also better because it’s lighter and the sweetness is more subtle. You can customize with what you want to say on the cake (I think they can do English, Vietnamese, and Chinese.) I really like this place a lot but I dock off a point because I honestly think the place needs better lighting and more cleaning. It gives off a very old and run down feel, which is not what you want to associate with when you’re there for desserts.

I use to always get my birthday kids from here as a kid. This was our go to place for cake because they had yummy fruit basket cakes and they charge about $ 20 for a half sheet of cake. They also don’t make their cake unreasonably sweet so it’s perfect. The only downside to this shop is that they don’t have much seating inside so it may get a bit crowded if there are lots of customers inside. All in all, I would still return here because it brings back some sweet childhood birthday events. I love this place.

The first time my mom called (and got through, which was after a number of tries), the woman who answered said that they had a cake for $ 17 and without explaining what sort of cake it was, she asked if we wanted it. After my mom asked further, she said that the cake is rectangular and feeds 15. She didn’t ask what we wanted on the cake or anything and hung up.
My mom thought there was an accidental disconnection, so she called a few more times and when she got through again, the woman who answered said that although she did need to know how we wanted the cake done, she was too busy to write it down. My mom offered to leave a name and a number but she said that there was no need because my mom was the only Mandarin-​speaking caller that day.
Then my dad went to pick up the cake at the time that my mom had told her (noon) and there was no cake because it had been sold to someone else. The woman there said that it would be $ 17 for a 15-​person cake which would be available in 5 minutes. My dad waited 20 minutes and she changed the price to $ 27. He asked her why and she asked him, «Do you want it or not? I can sell it to someone else.»
They make OK cakes but the service is bullshit.

Of course, I must leave a good review for this spot! My childhood birthday parties would not have been the same without them. The fruit cake is perfect for big groups! I’d even venture to say that it’s the best quality for its price, too. Emphasis on: for its price. As a guest, I’ve cringed at the sight of grocery store cakes, but I never hesitate to take a slice when it’s from here. Calories are much more valuable now and I try to choose them wisely :) Consistency truly is key, and we have never had any problems with our orders throughout the years.

I stopped in after reading reviews. .
They had a couple of choices. So I bought a few for my family to try.
I had to spit it out. Was terrible !!
I am sorry. I don’t believe I had a bad batch either.

Bought a last min fruit cake, I called ahead of time, the girl sounded in a hurry to get me off the phone, and said there was cake avail for purchase, since she sounded like she was in a hurry I was thinking it was very busy. When I walked in I see 3 employee just sitting there having lunch, the lady was nice she asked if I wanted anything special written out on the cake, I told her just the basic happy birthday, when she came out she told me it was $ 26 the last time I ordered it was $ 22 for a ¼ sheet I was such in a hurry I didn’t bother to asked, but I noticed someone else’s review about the inconsistent price, I won’t care if my cake wasn’t so dry. I been coming here a couple of time a year, I don’t mind the price but the quality and the taste went down hill.

So as much as I like these cakes I will stop myself from going here. I love these cakes allot however if I’m supporting you once every two months or 5−6x a year and you don’t even recognize me as a returning customer you just obviously don’t care. Also, the price of the cakes are inconsistent. Sometimes the ¼ sheet fruit filing cake is $ 23,$ 24, or$ 25. Like seriously, I come here allot and I can’t even believe these ppl. I’m always nice and like I said I’m a returning customer. I will not be supporting this business anymore. They don’t care if your a returning customer and if you are not their kind your cake will look not as clean (saw first hand). If I can give 0 stars, I would.

This is the cake I grew up eating for birthdays. I still crave this cake all the time. I sometimes begin looking for excuses to get the cake. The sponge cake is light and not too sweet. The whipped cream is a perfect complement that is not overly heavy.

I came in around 4 n was able to have a custom cake half coconut n half fruit by 6! Delicious! Great customer service!

I have been devouring T&T bakery’s cakes every birthday since I was a baby. Fluffy goodness that just melts in your mouth. My family loves to order a large sponge cake with pineapples, strawberries, and bananas inside. Other bakeries can’t make it as moist as them. The designs on their cakes are a little bit tacky, however the prices makes up for it. A large rectangular cake was only about $ 23. A bang for your buck.

Not too happy with my purchase. I bought fruit filled sponge cake. The cake was dry, no moisture. There isn’t much bakery goods to pick from.

I am still not a fan of this place. My mom made me come here today to get some fresh moon cake cause my grandmother used to like it when she was still around.
*they did a good job with the moon cakes* it is very fresh and good. Not too sweet, texture is nice, it was the mix one, not the lotus seed. Gotta give credit when credit is due. 20 $ for a box. It is pricey. But I heard some others charged up to 32 $. YIKES!

Since the early 90’s, my family has been driving forty-​five minutes to an hour to get to this bakery for a birthday cake. Their cakes aren’t over-​the-​top, but the cakes are great if you want a basic pandan, mocha, or fruit cake that fits your budget. With the choices I have now of Nugget, Paris Baguette, and 99 Ranch, I wouldn’t necessarily come back here anymore.
There is no more excitement in getting one of these cakes. Maybe I’ve eaten them all my life and the recipe has become way too bland? The only reason for me to come back to this mom-​n-​pop bakery is to get a classic pandan sponge cake upon my dad’s request. I like the fact that the cakes have less sugar now for the elders who are concerned about their sugar intake plus it is less overwhelming for picky people like me.
You can have your cake written on in Chinese, Vietnamese, and of course, English. I’ve had my dad’s birthday cake written in Vietnamese just for kicks and giggles.
If you know exactly what flavor and cake size you want, you should just call in to order. Most of their cakes will have the same old fashion roses and waves design. The only thing you can customize is the inside (marble, white, mocha) and filling (pandan, fruit, mocha cream, half/​half). They may have Bavarian cream. It may only be available on wedding cakes. I’m not sure. I usually do half of the cake fruit and the other half pandan. Mocha is nice for chocolate and coffee lovers, but it’s not quite popular with my crowd. All cakes, besides wedding cakes, are covered with very light whipped icing. Buttercream is gross anyways.
This bakery has deemed to be dependable every time and we never had any sanitary issues with them. Come by to try their individual cake slices and buns to see if you like them. Cash Only!

My family has been coming here for years! The cakes are always tasty and consistent. It’s not too sweet and not to spongy. The fruit filling is always fresh and full. My family is crazy about the green coconut cake. The prices are very good in my opinion. (I think it was only $ 25 for a quarter sheet of the coconut cake) I like how you can call in the morning and still place an order for a cake for pick up that same day.
So why did I give them 3 stars and not 5 stars?
–Customer service really lacks here because there is none. I’ve never seen the lady (who works in the front/​might be the owner) smile, EVER. And I’ve been coming here since I was a kid!
–Almost 85% of the time my cake is not ready when I show up. (It’s super annoying because they are not friendly, the bakery is uncomfortable to sit and wait at, the temperature there for some reason is always really warm and it’s always more than a 5 minute wait)
–And I think they have no idea what the color «purple» is. On three separate occasions, I asked for purple trim/​flowers on the cake and when I arrived, my cake was pink. Did they fix it? Yes, but I had to wait of course. I was so irritated with this problem, I learned how to say «purple» in Chinese. «Chee-​seck» for all you who like purple, you’re welcome.
–They are CASH only
So when you come here, add additional wait time, prepare yourself and be patient. I have to tell myself that every time because that damn Coconut Cake is really worth it.