Paper Cake Shop

by

Jenny H

Layered Joy in Wallingford

Tucked into a cozy storefront on Stone Way in Wallingford, Paper Cake Shop is where nostalgic sheet cake meets culinary creativity. Founded by celebrated Seattle chef Rachel Yang and pastry artist Gabby Park, this small-batch bake shop turns classic cakes into playful, flavor-packed creations with a distinctly modern twist.

Here, cake is served by the slice or as a whole sheet, with rotating flavors that lean into bold, Asian-inspired ingredients. Moist chocolate sponge, floral jasmine, citrusy orange, and earthy ube are just a few of the bases, layered with fillings like miso caramel, lychee gel, or passion fruit. The frosting? Silky, never too sweet, and always beautifully finished.

(There’s always at least one vegan or gluten-free slice available.)

Beyond cake, the shop serves specialty tea lattes like matcha mint and brown sugar bergamot—made with oat or almond milk. You can grab a single slice, a gift-ready “Jewel Box” of six assorted flavors, or pre-order full-sized sheet cakes for any celebration. Long cakes are also available for events, with 72-hour notice.

With refined flavor, artistic presentation, and a light touch on sweetness, Paper Cake Shop offers dessert that’s as joyful as it is unexpected. Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing with friends, it’s a delicious reason to fall in love with cake all over again.

Paper Cake Shop
4106 Stone Way N #102,
Seattle, WA 98103
https://www.papercakeshop.com/

Photo credit: https://www.papercakeshop.com/

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