Auntie Lu's Bakery — San Diego, CA
Thanksgiving Desserts & Fall Cakes in San Diego
Complete your Thanksgiving table with handcrafted fall desserts
Thanksgiving in San Diego may be sunnier than most, but we still bring all the cozy fall flavors to the table. Auntie Lu's Bakery creates Thanksgiving desserts that rival grandma's — pumpkin everything, warm spices, caramel drizzles, and harvest-inspired designs. From intimate family dinners in La Jolla to large Friendsgiving feasts in North Park, our fall desserts make every gathering sweeter.
Thanksgiving Cake & Pie Menu
Our Thanksgiving menu features pumpkin spice layer cake with brown sugar buttercream, apple cinnamon streusel cake, maple pecan cake with caramel drizzle, sweet potato cake with marshmallow frosting, cranberry orange cake, and our famous pumpkin cheesecake. We also offer traditional pies: pumpkin, apple, pecan, and sweet potato — all made from scratch with real ingredients.
Fall-Inspired Designs
Our Thanksgiving cakes feature beautiful autumn designs: hand-piped buttercream fall leaves in gold, orange, and burgundy, fondant pumpkins and gourds, rustic naked cakes with seasonal fruit, cornucopia designs, "Grateful" and "Give Thanks" lettered cakes, and elegant harvest wreaths. Each design celebrates the warmth and beauty of the season.
Thanksgiving Ordering & Pickup
Thanksgiving is our busiest baking weekend. Order at least 2-3 weeks before Thanksgiving Day. Pickup is available the day before Thanksgiving (Wednesday) or Thanksgiving morning. We also offer limited Thanksgiving Day delivery throughout San Diego for an additional fee. Don't wait — popular items sell out every year.
Thanksgiving Desserts & Fall Cakes Inspiration
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Starting at $35
Every order is custom. Contact us with your event details for an exact quote. No hidden fees.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
When should I order Thanksgiving desserts?
Order at least 2-3 weeks before Thanksgiving. Our pumpkin cakes and pies sell out every year. Pickup is available Wednesday before Thanksgiving or Thursday morning.
Do you make traditional Thanksgiving pies?
Yes! We make scratch pumpkin pie, Dutch apple pie, pecan pie, and sweet potato pie. Each is made with real, quality ingredients — no canned filling. Available in standard 9-inch and large 11-inch sizes.
Can I order for a large Thanksgiving gathering?
Absolutely. We offer family-size cakes and pies, as well as dessert platters for larger gatherings. For Friendsgiving parties and large family events, we can create a full dessert spread.
Pre-Order Thanksgiving Desserts
Don't stress about dessert. Pre-order your Thanksgiving cakes and pies today.