Layers Sensational Cakes

9 Soledad Drive, Monterey

(831) 655-1544, layerscake.com

Going to Layers with family or friends is essentially like fantasy football draft night. Death by Chocolate goes first. Duh – it led the league in oohs and aahs last year. Strawberry shortcake is a reliable pick in the first round. Should the next person take a shot at carrot cake or go with red velvet? Those quick, creative cupcakes would make for a great backfield. It’s easy to fill out a roster – and a delicious one, at that. The bakers at Layers have cakes ready to go, and they can make them special as well.