Cake by the slice
A generous slice from whatever eight cakes came out of the oven that morning.
Baked on Spring Street since 2015
A real slice of cake, cut every afternoon
We bake eight layer cakes fresh every morning and sell them by the slice or whole. Custom orders take 72 hours, and we will tell you honestly if the design will hold in July humidity.
11 yrson Spring Street
8cakes baked daily
72 hrcustom order notice
What we sell
By the slice, whole, or made to order
Flavors rotate weekly, and the case list is posted each morning.
Six inch layer cake
Serves six to eight, available same day from the case in three standing flavors.
Eight inch layer cake
Serves twelve to sixteen, any menu flavor with 48 hours notice.
Custom celebration cake
Hand piped or sculpted designs, quoted after a short call about size, flavor, and look.
Wedding tiered cake
Two to five tiers with a private tasting, delivery, and setup at your venue.
Cupcakes by the dozen
Twelve cupcakes in one or two flavors, 24 hours notice for anything over two dozen.
About the shop
One oven, one recipe book, no shortcuts
Nadia Prewitt opened Poppy Lane in 2015 after nine years on the pastry side of downtown restaurants. Everything is mixed and baked in the back of this shop, and nothing arrives frozen. The team is six people and most of them have been here more than three years.
•Real butter and cream cheese, never shortening frosting
•Cakes baked the morning they are sold, leftovers marked down at 5pm
•Gluten free and eggless versions of most flavors with 72 hours notice
•Nut free kitchen days scheduled on request for allergy orders
Reviews
What Charleston tells us
“I ordered a last minute birthday cake on a Thursday and it was better than the one I paid double for downtown.”
Tasha M., West Ashley
“Our wedding cake sat in an outdoor tent in June and did not slump. Nadia warned us about the frosting and she was right.”
Ben and Cara L., Wedding, Sullivan's Island
“The eggless chocolate cake is the only one my daughter can eat and she asks for it every year now.”
Rohan P., Mount Pleasant
FAQ
Ordering questions
How far ahead do I need to order a custom cake?
Seventy two hours for most designs and two weeks for anything sculpted or tiered. Saturdays in spring book out three to four weeks ahead, so if you have a date in April or May, call early even without a design in mind.
How many people does each size feed?
A six inch serves six to eight, an eight inch serves twelve to sixteen, and a ten inch serves twenty to twenty five when cut for a party. If it is the only dessert at the event, size up one step.
Can you do gluten free or dairy free?
Yes, most flavors have a gluten free or eggless version with 72 hours notice. Our kitchen does handle wheat, dairy, and nuts, so we cannot call anything allergen free, but we run dedicated prep and fresh equipment for allergy orders.
Will buttercream survive a Charleston summer?
American buttercream softens fast above 80 degrees and Swiss meringue is worse. For outdoor summer events we recommend a stabilized frosting or fondant covered tiers, and we will always tell you before you order rather than after it slides.
Contact
Come by, or call about a date
Walk in for a slice any day we are open, or call to talk through a custom order. Wedding tastings are Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons by appointment.
Phone(229) 555-0129
Address78 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403, Charleston, South Carolina
HoursTue to Sat 8am to 6pm, Sun 9am to 2pm, closed Mon
AreaDowntown Charleston, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, James Island