Empire Cake in New York, NY
Empire Cake in New York, NY
Empire Cake in New York, NY
Twenty tier Wedding cake(1) — illustrative photo

Empire Cake

A cake shop at 112 8th Ave in Chelsea, New York, NY.

Cake shop Hours listed
Get directions (212) 242-5858 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

Monday8 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday8 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 10 PM
Thursday8 AM – 11 PM
Friday8 AM – Midnight
Saturday10 AM – Midnight
Sunday11 AM – 10 PM

98 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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112 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011

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Address112 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011
NeighborhoodChelsea
Phone(212) 242-5858
StyleCake shop
CountyNew York County
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center1.1 mi west

About Empire Cake

Set at 112 8th Ave (10011), Empire Cake is a cake shop about 1.1 mi west of central New York.

New York has 1,497 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, which works out to one bakery per 5,663 residents. If you want to compare, ARK Bagels sits less than 0.1 mi from here.

Empire Cake opens as early as 8 AM and stays open until Midnight on its longest day, for about 98 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

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

Full menu

Cake flavors

  • 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.
  • Gluten-free vanillaVanilla layer cake made from a rice and tapioca flour blend, with a soft, even crumb for guests who avoid wheat.

Fillings

  • Salted caramelSlow-cooked caramel with a pinch of sea salt, thick and buttery, often piped inside a buttercream dam to keep layers neat.
  • Cookies & cream mousseWhipped vanilla mousse folded with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, giving a speckled look and soft crunch between layers.
  • Cannoli creamSweetened ricotta with mini chocolate chips and a hint of orange zest, borrowed from the Sicilian pastry shop.
  • Raspberry preservesTart, seedy raspberry jam spread between layers; it cuts through rich buttercream and leaves a vivid ribbon of color in each slice.

Frostings & finishes

  • Semi-naked finishThin scrape of buttercream that lets the cake layers peek through, giving a rustic look often dressed with fresh flowers or fruit.
  • American buttercreamWhipped butter and powdered sugar frosting, sweet and fluffy, easy to tint and pipe into borders, rosettes and lettering.
  • Swiss meringue buttercreamSatiny frosting made by whipping cooked egg whites and sugar with butter; less sugary and smooth enough for razor-sharp edges.
  • Cream cheese frostingTangy, soft frosting of cream cheese and butter, the traditional partner for red velvet, carrot and hummingbird cakes.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Twenty tier Wedding cake(1) — illustrative photo
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Questions about Empire Cake

What are Empire Cake's hours?
Empire Cake's listed hours are Mon–Wed: 8 AM – 10 PM; Thu: 8 AM – 11 PM; Fri: 8 AM – Midnight; Sat: 10 AM – Midnight; Sun: 11 AM – 10 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Empire Cake open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 11 AM – 10 PM.
What time does Empire Cake open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 8 AM on Monday.
Where is Empire Cake located?
Empire Cake is at 112 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011, in the Chelsea neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Empire Cake?
The listed phone number is (212) 242-5858.
What should I order at Empire Cake?
As a cake shop, typical picks include Marble, Confetti, Salted caramel, and Cookies & cream mousse. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Empire Cake?
Nearby options include ARK Bagels (less than 0.1 mi), Cake World (less than 0.1 mi), and Insomnia Cookies (0.1 mi).

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