Occasionally Cake – Alexandria, VA: Hours, Menu & Directions

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8859 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309

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Address8859 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309

Phone(703) 780-2253

StyleCake shop

CountyFairfax County

Time zoneEastern Time

From city center7.1 mi southwest

About Occasionally Cake

You will find Occasionally Cake at 8859 Richmond Hwy in Alexandria, about 7.1 mi southwest of central Alexandria.

Alexandria has 74 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, roughly one for every 2,150 residents. If you want to compare, Family Bakery sits 0.5 mi from here.

Hours were not published with this listing. Most cake shops in Alexandria open in the early morning, but phoning (703) 780-2253 first is a good idea.

What to order

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

Full menu

Cake flavors

ConfettiVanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles baked into the batter, leaving cheerful colored specks throughout; a long-standing birthday party favorite.
Spiced carrotDense, moist spice cake with grated carrot, cinnamon and chopped walnuts, sturdy enough to stack into multiple tiers.
Gluten-free vanillaVanilla layer cake made from a rice and tapioca flour blend, with a soft, even crumb for guests who avoid wheat.
Classic vanilla beanFine-crumbed butter cake flecked with vanilla bean seeds; soft, moist and neutral enough to pair with almost any filling.

Fillings

Dark chocolate ganacheMelted dark chocolate whisked with warm cream, setting into a dense, fudgy layer between chocolate or vanilla sponges.
Bavarian creamVanilla custard lightened with whipped cream, cool and pudding-like; pairs especially well with layers of sliced fruit.
Fresh strawberries & creamSliced ripe strawberries set into whipped cream between layers, juicy and light; best for cakes served within a day of pickup.
Salted caramelSlow-cooked caramel with a pinch of sea salt, thick and buttery, often piped inside a buttercream dam to keep layers neat.

Frostings & finishes

Rolled fondantPliable sugar paste rolled over the cake for a seamless matte surface, used for sculpted shapes and detailed themed designs.
Stabilized whipped creamAiry, lightly sweetened cream held firm with a stabilizer; well suited to fruit cakes and kept refrigerated until serving.
Ganache dripGlossy chocolate poured over a chilled cake so it runs down the sides in controlled drips, a popular modern finish.
Semi-naked finishThin scrape of buttercream that lets the cake layers peek through, giving a rustic look often dressed with fresh flowers or fruit.