Cakes by Long – Alexandria, VA: Hours, Menu & Directions

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4724 Edwards St, Alexandria, VA 22312

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Address4724 Edwards St, Alexandria, VA 22312

Phone(703) 750-9667

StyleCake shop

CountyFairfax County

Time zoneEastern Time

From city center5.4 mi west

About Cakes by Long

Set at 4724 Edwards St (22312), Cakes by Long is a cake shop 5.4 mi west of the Alexandria city center.

Alexandria has 74 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them — about one per 2,150 people living in the city. If you want to compare, Panaderia Latina sits 1.1 mi from here.

We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Cakes by Long yet, so calling ahead at (703) 750-9667 is the safest bet. Bakeries often sell out of popular items by early afternoon.

What to order

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

Full menu

Cake flavors

Almond wedding cakeWhite cake perfumed with almond extract and finely ground almonds, delicate and fragrant, long a classic choice for wedding tiers.
MarbleVanilla and chocolate batters swirled together in the pan, so each slice reveals its own ribbon pattern and two 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.

Fillings

Raspberry preservesTart, seedy raspberry jam spread between layers; it cuts through rich buttercream and leaves a vivid ribbon of color in each slice.
Lemon curdSilky, tangy curd cooked from lemon juice, eggs and butter, adding a bright, puckery layer to vanilla or almond cake.
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.

Frostings & finishes

Cream cheese frostingTangy, soft frosting of cream cheese and butter, the traditional partner for red velvet, carrot and hummingbird cakes.
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.