do you love sweets? Then you want to try these cakes in amsterdam
Do you like cake for breakfast and are you always checking the dessert menu when you’re having dinner somewhere? Then you’re probably always on the hunt for the tastiest cakes in Amsterdam as well. For me there’s always room for a piece of carrot cake, cheesecake or chocolate cake, even after a 3-course meal. That’s why we gathered our favourite spots to eat the bestย cakes in Amsterdam and made a new list for you. What do you think of the famous apple pie of Winkel 43 or the pumpkin chai cheesecake of Rum Baba?
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15 X cakesย in Amsterdam that are to die for
Red Velvet Cake ofย De Drie Graefjes:ย We’re always in the mood to order aย red velvet cake. It’s so tasty and always bringing a smile to our face after the first bite. The one fromย De Drie Graefjes is and will stay our favourite red velvet cake in Amsterdam, even though we can never finish it… Doggy bag please!ย
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Carrot Cake ofย Pluk:ย If we need to choose out of all the delicious sweets at Pluk, we always pick the carrot cake. The frostingย is simply the best!
Apple pie ofย Winkel 43: en De Koffie Schenkerij:ย You can find the tastiest apple pie of Amsterdam atย Winkel 43 and if we believe the rumors also atย De Koffie Schenkerij. Let the tasting begin, which one of these apple pies do you like?
Winkel 43
Eclairs ofย Pulitzer:ย You gotta love eclairs, they’re always bringing meย back to France and make me feel like a Parisienne while eating them. Besides that, they’re also really, really tasty. You can find the best ones at Pulitzer, with a cappuccino of course.ย
Rocky road ofย Drovers Dog:ย Oh my, the homemade rocky road atย Drovers Dog is one of myย favourite late night snacks. I’m getting cravings again while I’m writing this. You want to taste this one!ย
Banoffee andย coconut macaroonย ofย Sticky Fingers:ย Theย banoffee cakeย and the coconut macaroon at Sticky Fingers are so sweet, and so tasty!ย When you’re in te mood for a sweet breakfast you need to plan a visit to pink place.ย
Walnoot caramel cakeย ofย De Bakkerswinkel:ย Oh well, what’s not to like at this place? At De Bakkerswinkel you want to taste everything.
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The vegan cakes ofย DopHertย atย for exampleย Meatless District:ย Are you looking for vegan cakes? Then order one at DopHert. You can also find these vegan cakes at menu’s at Meatless District and other vegan hotspots.
Banana chocolate peanutbutter cake ofย Bakers & Roasters:ย At Bakers & Roasters you can order the tastiest cakes in Amsterdam. Not only the banana chocolate peanutbutter cake is a cake you want to try, all the home made cakes, muffins and others sweets are delicious.
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Chocolade taart ofย De laatste Kruimel:ย Chocolateย cake, banana bread, apple pie, cheesecake, atย De Laatste Kruimel in the city centreย van Amsterdam you want to taste them all.
Pumpkin chai cheesecake andย caramel apple pie ofย Rum Baba:ย The names of these cakes are making us run to Rum Baba. They are so good!
Rum Baba
Rainbow cake ofย Betty Blue:ย The rainbow cake is a cake that belongs on your cake bucketlist, you need to try one at least once in your life.ย Just as all the other cakesย atย Betty Blue. Order one with a coffee and your day can’t go wrong.
Cakes ofย Petit Gรขteau:ย Never had a cake of Petit Gรขteau hebt gegeten? Shame on you! Theย miniminiโs, madeleines andย macaroons are worth a try at this place.ย
Chocolate Hazelnutย Praline Cake andย Sponge Cake ofย Koffieย ende Koeck:ย Koffie ende Koeck is not only one of our favourite coffee places, we’re also going here for the cakes.ย They are changing every day so there’s always a reason to come back.ย Tip: The menu is 100% plant-based (vegan) and mostly organic.
Apple Crumble Bars ofย Baksels:ย Not only theย appleย crumble bars are the ones making you wathering your mouth, theย brownies and theย red velvet taart are also really tasty at Baksels. ย
Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
โ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
โ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
โ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
โ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
โ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
โ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
โ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
โ MOCO Museum for street art
โ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
โ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
โ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
โ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
โ Red Light District tour
โ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>
Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // โฌ
โพ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
โพ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
โพ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
โพ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
โพ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // โฌโฌ
โพ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
โพ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
โพ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
โพ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
โพ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
โพ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
โพ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
โพ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
โพ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
โพ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
โพ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
โพ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // โฌโฌโฌ
โพ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
โพ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
โพ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
โพ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
โพ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
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I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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Photocredits: Winkel 43 en Rum Baba
