EMPIRE CAKE

"This user recommends Empire Cakes, stating it's their go-to for classic American-style cakes and they execute them very well."

"This commenter reiterates that Empire Cakes is their favorite place for cakes, praising even their simple vanilla-vanilla as the best due to the crème fraiche base which adds a special touch."

"The commenter agrees that Empire Cakes are their favorite bakery in the city."

"The commenter loves Empire Cakes in general for American-style cakes and highlights two specific lemon cake options: Raspberry Lemon and Liz Lemon. They inquire if the user was looking for a lemon-flavored cake itself or just a lemon filling."

"This user recommended Empire Cakes, describing their cake as classic American style but with crème fraîche in the base for a slight tang and depth. They found it less sweet than other popular options."

"The author enjoys Empire Cakes for their basic American style cakes, describing them as dense, moist, with a great, sweet but not cloying buttercream. They also mentioned that the bakery offers red velvet, though they are unsure if they have personally tried it, but have not had any disappointing items from them."

"Empire Cakes was recommended for their classic American-style buttercream cakes, which are also available as cupcakes or slices."

"Empire Cakes is suggested as a place that likely has whoopie pies, which are similar to the dessert the original poster is looking for."

"This user shares their habit of taking home leftover cake from Empire Cake, freezing it for future enjoyment."

"This user describes ordering a full quarter-sheet of Empire Cake's rainbow cookies and freezing them, and also buys birthday cakes from there for loved ones."

"This user agrees that Empire Cake is excellent for classic American-style buttercream cakes and cupcakes, and notes that their cakes freeze well."

"This user recommends Empire Cake for their fancy versions of NYC classics like rainbow cookies and black-and-white cookies, also praising their snackcakes, particularly the Brooklyn Blackout."

"Empire Cake is recommended, and the user particularly enjoyed their Swiss rolls dipped in dark chocolate. The bakery has locations in Chelsea and Greenwich Village."

"This user suggested Empire Cake as a place that might have the specific type of vanilla cake with chocolate glaze the original poster was looking for."

"Responding to a query about frosting, this user suggests that Empire Cakes could potentially customize their vanilla cake with lemon filling to have regular buttercream instead of raspberry, and could offer this as cupcakes or a 6" cake."