It Takes The Cake – McLean, VA: Hours, Menu & Directions

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1235 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101

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Address1235 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101

Phone(703) 582-6703

StyleCupcake shop

CountyFairfax County

Time zoneEastern Time

From city center2.4 mi northeast

About It Takes The Cake

You will find It Takes The Cake at 1235 Ingleside Ave in McLean, roughly 2.4 mi from downtown McLean, heading northeast. You will also find it under cake shops in our directory.

McLean has 17 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them. Nearest alternative: Ghadah Bakery at 1350 Beverly Rd Ste 109, 0.3 mi away.

Opening hours for It Takes The Cake are not verified in our data. A quick call to (703) 582-6703 before you go saves a wasted trip, especially on holidays.

At a glance

Listed as	Cake shop and Cupcake shop
Bakeries in McLean	17
Nearest bakery	0.3 mi

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What to order

Typical items at a cupcake shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Classic cupcakes

Vanilla on vanillaFluffy vanilla cupcake swirled with vanilla bean buttercream and a pinch of sprinkles; simple and reliably crowd-pleasing.
Chocolate on chocolateMoist cocoa cupcake topped with a tall swirl of fudgy chocolate buttercream and a scattering of chocolate shavings.
Red velvet cupcakeTender, faintly cocoa red cupcake crowned with a tangy cream cheese frosting and a few red cake crumbs.
Lemon dropZesty lemon cupcake with a sweet-tart lemon buttercream and a sliver of candied lemon peel on top.

Signature flavors

Maple bacon cupcakeMaple-sweetened cake topped with maple buttercream and a strip of candied bacon, mixing smoky and sweet flavors.
Salted caramel cupcakeBrown sugar cupcake with a gooey caramel center, caramel buttercream and a few flakes of sea salt for contrast.
Cookies & cream cupcakeChocolate cupcake with crushed sandwich cookies whipped into the frosting and a cookie half pressed on top.
Peanut butter cupChocolate cupcake with creamy peanut butter frosting and a chopped peanut butter cup garnish; salty, sweet and rich.

Filled cupcakes

Lemon meringue cupcakeLemon cupcake filled with tangy curd and topped with a swirl of meringue toasted until its peaks turn amber.
Strawberry shortcake cupcakeVanilla cake filled with chopped fresh strawberries and topped with a light whipped cream frosting.
Cannoli cupcakeCupcake filled with sweetened ricotta and mini chocolate chips, topped with crushed pieces of crisp cannoli shell.
Black bottom cupcakeChocolate cupcake baked around a cheesecake center studded with chocolate chips; dense, tangy and frosting-free.

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Questions about It Takes The Cake

What are It Takes The Cake's hours?

We have not verified a weekly schedule for It Takes The Cake yet. Call (703) 582-6703 to confirm before visiting.

Where is It Takes The Cake located?

It Takes The Cake is at 1235 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.

What is the phone number for It Takes The Cake?

The listed phone number is (703) 582-6703.

What should I order at It Takes The Cake?

As a cupcake shop, typical picks include Vanilla on vanilla, Chocolate on chocolate, Maple bacon cupcake, and Salted caramel cupcake. See the full menu page for more.

What other bakeries are near It Takes The Cake?

Nearby options include Ghadah Bakery (0.3 mi), Sweetbites Cafe & Bakery (0.3 mi), and Fluffy Thoughts Cakes (0.4 mi).