Rashida Sawyer Bakery

110 W Green St Suite 1, Ithaca
(607) 233-4061

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A Big Slice of Our Awesome Carrot Cake w Cream Cheese Frosting
2-Layer White Cake w Cream Cheese Frosting
Vegan Apple Spice Cake
Cherry Topping
The Fruit Tart
Tiramisu
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Premium Desserts
Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
So, what happens when you take greatest cheesecake this side of Cayuga Lake, and make a chocolate version? You get the greatest Chocolate Cheesecake this side of Cayuga Lake! This guy is absolutely amazing… if we may say so! You will not find a better tasting cheesecake anywhere. Pair with whipped cream, a chocolate drizzle, and maybe even a strawberry!
A Big Slice of Our Awesome Carrot Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting
This is the best carrot cake. Period. and when you put the best cream cheese frosting on the best carrot cake ever, you've created the Rashida Sawyer Carrot Cake. Every bit the legend as our cheesecake, this cake will leave you satisfied. Who knew that carrots, walnuts, and raisins could taste like this? *contains walnuts.
2-Layer Red Velvet Cake
Say hello to our awesome Red Velvet. Paired with our signature cream cheese frosting, this smooth, moist, and velvety cake will satisfy you!
White Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This guy is a crowd-pleaser. It's been known to survive only 30 seconds on a plate because it tastes so dang good! In fact, this cake and its frosting are known to induce "plate licking"!!! Do yourself a favor! Get a slice of the best white cake/frosting combo known to man!
Mini Pound Cake
Have you had a slice of pound cake before? Think before you answer! Because if you have not had the Rashida Sawyer Pound Cake, then you have never had a slice of pound cake. A versatile cake, the pound cake can be paired with many types of toppings, from fruit, to whipped cream, to glazes, to chocolate! HAVE FUN! This is a pound cake unlike ANY other. Go ahead and order. You'll thank us later. Mini Pound Cake serves 4-6.
The Fruit Tart
Here it is... the secret weapon! While Loraine Rashida Sawyer is known for her cheesecakes, whenever this little fruit-loaded guy showed up on the dessert table, there was a battle for supremacy! *Each slice is topped with Kiwi, Strawberries, Blueberries, and an Orange slice.

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Pound Cake Slice
(Strawberries & Whipped Cream Recommended) Best Served at Room Temperature. Have you had a slice of pound cake before? Think before you answer! Because if you have not had the Rashida Sawyer Pound Cake, then you have never had a slice of pound cake. This is a pound cake unlike ANY other. Go ahead and order. You'll thank us later.
Banana/Honey Blackout Bar (Gluten Free)
We finally have a Gluten Free Option! Our chocolaty Blackout bar is naturally sweetened with honey, bananas, and peanut butter! Go ahead and indulge! You won't regret it! **Contains Peanut Butter **Contains Dairy
Cupcakes
** Limited Quantities Available. We will substitute if out of your desired flavor ** We have cupcakes! A classic guilty pleasure comes to the Rashida Sawyer bakery! Based on our great chocolate and white cake recipes, our cupcakes are great for a simple dessert or your next gathering! Mix and match cupcake flavors!

Coffee/Tea
12oz Coffee/Tea
16oz Coffee/Tea
20oz Coffee/Tea

Extra Toppings
Cherry Cheesecake Topping
Chocolate Syrup

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Recent Reviews

Truly something for everyone. My son is allergic to milk and even here in Ithaca it can be hard to find a good dessert. They have dairy free cupcakes here and they’re absolutely delicious and more than one variety offered. Sorry no pictures of the cupcakes, we ate them too fast!
August 2025
My family was visiting the Finger Lakes for a family vacation and happened to be celebrating three birthdays that week. We ordered three cakes from Rashida Sawyer Bakery and they were all home runs.
- first we had the cheesecake. Since it was for an 80 year old, I didn’t get the walnut crust. But everyone agreed it was one of the best cheesecakes we had ever had.
- two days later we ordered a 9” two layer strawberry cake. Excellent! But what really was the...
July 2025
Everyone there is very kind. They did an incredible job on my custom wedding cake and matching cupcakes, including accommodation for several allergens. The guests raved about the taste and adorable decorations. Whenever I have a special event with desserts, I immediately call Rashida Sawyer.
July 2025

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Rashida Sawyer Bakery

110 W Green St Suite 1, Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 233-4061