Golden Delight Bakery

The fresh strawberry cake is one of my favorite classic Columbus desserts. Bit’s been a frequent birthday cake selection for as long as I can remember. The whipped topping, spongy texture and fresh kiwi and strawberries is very refreshing and almost always liked by all. The cakes taste fresh and are simply but pleasantly decorated. The 7 in feeds about 8 people and costs about 18 $. The staff at the bakery are friendly also. Its located in a small plaza in old gahanna, actually where the old gahanna post office used to be. There’s a small parking lot there which is convenient for picking a cake up. They also sell cake slices and an assortment of other unique baked goods. The tiramisu flavor cake is also delicious but the strawberry is universally more popular. They don’t really have a place to sit in the bakery, its more for carry out only. There are a few other bakeries in columbus that sell a similar strawberry cake but this one is a classic and also conveniently located.

I bookmarked this place awhile ago for my girlfriend’s birthday because I’d heard the fresh strawberry cakes were amazing. Once I was over there I couldn’t just get one thing, so on top of the 6″ strawberry cake, I grabbed a slice of tiramisu and a custard bun. The lady behind the counter was really nice, and she offered to write a little note on the cake for me. She also tried to convince me to get a bigger cake and almost had me on the upsell, but I didn’t need a cake hanging around in my fridge all week.
The pricing is pretty solid with the 6″ — 8″ cakes ranging from about $ 13 — $ 17. I thought that was more than fair, and the pieces of cake by the slice were $ 2.75. This place does take credit cards, BUT they have a $ 15 minimum, so if you’re just looking to grab a quick treat to go, make sure you have some cash.
I ended up eating the tiramisu right away, and it was delicious and extremely light, so I really didn’t feel that bad after eating a slice. The coffee flavor could have been a bit stronger for my liking, but it was still good.
The strawberry cake is really everything it’s chalked up to be. The strawberries taste super fresh, the cake itself is as light as anything, and the frosting is nice and creamy without the gross after taste you might get with some grocery store brands. I’d love to have more strawberries in the filling, but I thoroughly enjoyed the cake.
I ended up eating the custard bun later in the week. It’s prepackaged, so you can keep it for a bit in the fridge. Based on the lady’s suggestion, I heated it up in the microwave for 15 seconds. This was good, but I don’t know if I’d go out of my way to grab one.
Overall, if you love cakes, this is a place you need to try. It looks like they have a bunch on hand too, so if you’re in a bind, then you should definitely give them a shot. I think they have a store on Bethel Rd. as well if you’re nowhere near Gahanna.

I’m rating this place solely on the fact that the strawberry cake is really, really good. We always get it for birthdays, for the last 6 – 7 years. Everyone loves it. Also, I called late with 5 hours notice and they took care of me.

Two words: Delicious Tiramisu!
I happened to be in Gahanna this morning to take my niece to a cooking class, so I had some time to spare between appointments. The store is pretty simple. Two bakery cases: one with fresh-​baked cakes and mouse. The other had locally packaged baked goods.
I couldn’t help myself, so I ran with it! Got a slice of Tiramisu, Lemon and Mango Mouse Cake squares, a triangle of the Pan Pan Cake, and a Pork and Mushroom Dumpling.
This was all to-​go, but I did have the chance to eat the tiramisu slice this afternoon. Verdict? Definitely different — for the better! The cake is something of a chocolate. However, not at all like a boxed, over-​sugared, one. Between the two cake layers was the cream concoction. This dessert does not concentrate on espresso — yay! Thin, light and airy layer of whipped frosting on top. Excellent final product.
I have never heard of Pan Pan Cake. Google wasn’t giving me anything. But after the Tiramisu, I have full confidence that the rest of the treats will be right on par!

absolutely the best cake in the history of cakes! d oyourself a favor and get the strawberry cake it will change your view on the world… it brings peace and joy to everyone who has a bite

I ordered a birthday cake for one of my team members and it was absolutely delicious. I ordered the strawberry cake and it was light and very good!!! The cake was a hit for the entire team. The icing wasn’t too sweet and the lady that helped me was very nice. I will be back to purchase more items from them.

The steamed buns are pretty good. But the goose that lays the golden eggs here is the fresh strawberry cake– simple, light, tasty and always perfect.

I just love, love, love this place! I’ve been buying my cakes here for years and just love there signature strawberry and kiwi cake. It’s so light and fluffy with whipped topping (just what I like). I’d also say that the people there are friendly and the pricing is affordable. I’ve suggested this place to many and they can’t agree more!

Definitely the best fruit-​cream cake in town! I normally get the cake from Teazone bakery on Bethel, but I’ve heard so much about this place and have actually tried it a few times, so when it was time for my mom’s birthday, I knew exactly where to go and I’m so glad I did!
The strawberry cake was a little over $ 20 which seems a bit pricey but it’s only a few times a year so why not live a little. The cream is dense but so soft, and it’s just the right amount of sweetness. Same goes with the cake, dense but moist. Some cakes tend to me fluffy but dry, moist but eggy, but not Golden Delight’s! It’s perfect and I could have it all day everyday if I didn’t have to worry about gaining weight.
Also, the clerk was extremely helpful because she kept her store open a little longer just for me – at least that’s what I’m told. I got off work aroynd 5:45 and didn’t know if I would get here in time since they close at 6pm. So I called them and told her that I was coming from Worthington and she said she could stay longer passed the closing hour. So that worked out perfect since it took a little longer because of the rush hour traffic and I got there around 6:15pm.
The next birthday is in January and that’s just too far away. I’m gonna have to make up an excuse to get one again before the year ends. Hmmmmm.

Strawberry Kiwi cake is the shizzznit! I dont really care too much for the chocolate cake though. It’s flavor isnt nearly as good so stick with the strawberry!

Love the steamed and baked buns here. Makes me a happy Filipino boy.

Thank you Unilocalers for this suggestions that was so close to the airport! I haven’t enjoyed steamed buns since living in Hawaii. I tried the shredded pork as well as the corn and ham. Both had great flavor!
I enjoyed a piece of the famous strawberry cake to top it off. SO GOOD! Wish I had gotten more than one piece as it was gone way too quickly. 2 layers of moist, dense cake with whipped frosting and a layer of strawberries in the middle.
So glad I did a makeshift dinner here rather than a run of the mill bar and grill.

I no longer live in state, but every time I am home to visit, I make time to at least get a few slices of the Fresh Strawberry Cake. It’s my FAVORITE cake and in all 4 states that I’ve lived in (Cali, SC, TX, and OH) I have never found a cake that even came close. Other bakeries try, but there’s nothing like it. We had it for my college graduation and most recently my bridal shower. We get it for birthdays but pretty much for any occasion, even if its just because! Salivating just thinking about it. There is never any cake leftover.
I love the siopao (pronounced show-​pow) buns and coconut swirl bread too! Yummmm

What a wonderful bakery! I know that if I want something for that special day for anyone I can depend on Golden Delight to make it. I’m very picky about cake since I don’t like many frosting’s but Golden Delight tops it for me!:) Not only is the frosting delicious but the cakes texture is also the best. I definitely would recommend this place to friends!

I LOVE Golden Delight Bakery. Their cakes are SO awesome — light, fluffy, and not heavily laden down with sugar and thick frosting. Their Asian foodstuffs are great too — pardon me, but steamed pork buns are NOT weird. They are delicious. Don’t knock it until you try it. My Ohio-​bred husband loves them. (And he will be the first to admit that he thought they were weird when he first heard of them.)
I get their strawberry cake for my birthday every year — it makes me (and my office) very happy!
I also get the taro roll cake when I get the urge — it’s similarly light and fluffy and sweet!

All the cakes are great — they do great on special orders!
Try a slice after freezing it overnight for a special summer treat.
The steamed buns are fantastic — I get a mix of the BBQ pork and the vegetarian.
I’ve used them for group events (hosting a visiting batch of dignitaries from China).
I’ve frozen them and used them as lunch — they defrost and steam up great!
I believe it’s a rice flour bun. Drizzle a little soy on it and you are good to go!
Lovely people as well. I’d love to learn their story.

This is how cake should be.
I haven’t had anything else from this bakery but their famous strawberry cake, and I don’t necessarily think that I need to, in all honesty. The strawberry cake is amazing. It’s the spongiest cake you’ve probably ever had with the lightest, tastiest whipped frosting. I think that’s the key here, this cake doesn’t overdo it and go heavy. It’s subtle, unlike me. Juxtapositions and whatnot.
This cake was pretty much my wedding cake… I mean, we had wedding pie, but we had this cake the day after. That’s how much I love this cake.

Okay, before I can express my love of Golden Delight, I’d like to give a few helpful tips first:
1. Golden Delight is a Filipino bakery, so you’re going to see some items that are extremely popular in Asia and, in particular, the Philippines. A few examples of things you’ll see are: steamed buns, sweet red bean paste, and brightly-​colored cakes.
2. The cakes are reasonably priced at about $ 1 per slice.
3. When you drive up to Golden Delight, they have huge signs everywhere on the windows saying «Home of the Fresh Strawberry Cake» (or something to that effect). So, do yourself a favor and get what they’re known for.
And speaking of the Fresh Strawberry Cake…
I have three favorite cake bakeries in Columbus: Suisse Shop, Piece of Cake, and Golden Delight.
I’m sure all the cakes they make are amazing, but in my seven years in Columbus, I haven’t been able to move past the Fresh Strawberry Cake. Seriously, it’s that good. Here are the details: layers of yellow sponge cake, filled with fresh strawberries, and topped with whipped cream frosting.
The cake is incredibly simple, but it’s always a crowd-​pleaser. And the people at Golden Delight are so nice and accommodating! They are happy to take pre-​orders, but oftentimes they’ll make you a cake on the spot.
So, you should totally go to Golden Delight for a Fresh Strawberry Cake, and maybe you can try a new Filipino delicacy while you’re there!

Picked up my Valentine’s Day cake yesterday. The counter person was kind enough to indulge me and put a big heart with our initials in it (a la a carving on the side of a tree) as the personalization.
Based on the reviews I’d seen from others regarding their Pork Buns, I just had to try one. I asked her which she recommended, she suggested the plain Pork bun as a «starter».
If you like potstickers, you’ll like this bun. I want to try all of the flavors now! It was a bit more bready than I was expecting, but it was delicious. I think my tastebuds thought it should be a potsticker… and therefore a pasta like wrapper, so the bread was odd at first.
By the last bite, I was sad I hadn’t bought two.
I now have two favorite things at this bakery!

Ok I will add one more star, I went back since I had a coupon and still could notget myself to order something strange like steamed pork buns?!! So I got a pack of almond cookies which were fine, nothing special, it bothers me that all are packaged already like at a supermarket, who nows how long they have been sitting there. But now I at least used the coupon and actually tried golden delight, which I am sadly STILL not delighted about.