Dolce Monachelli’s

Ok so one day walking around the Haverst Farmer’s Market that happens on Tuesdays in Long Beach, I stumbled upon their stand where the guy offered me a sample… I pretty much started shaking and crying because of how good it was. I’ve been a loyal customer ever since.
Their cakes are just amazing. They are soft, very moist, tasty, delicious… Pretty much everything you want your cake to be. I’ve tried their signature Italian rum, red velvet, pumpkin spice and every single one of them have been so so sooooo good.
They are the primary reason why I even go to that farmer’s market. There was a period when they weren’t showing up and it was truly devastating. However, as of today (6÷14÷16) they are back and I can finally be smile again.

I bought three of their little Bundt Cakes in different flavors at the vista Strawberry Festival. They were all absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to get ahold of more!

I don’t usually like cake but these cakes were delicious! I have never had such a fresh and moist cake before. I recommend them for any occasion.

CSULB has a weekly Farmers Market and they always make an appearance. I think it’s every other Wednesday and they are seriously all I look forward to every other Wednesday. They also give discounts to college students
Their cakes are so soft and moist and amazing.
I talk about them all the time with everyone. They make a great gift for everyone. Definitely getting some for Mother’s Day.

tried the red velvet and poppyseed rum cake at the westwood farmers market and it’s seriously like the best cake ive ever had. Just thinking about it makes me wish i had bought more.

This place is a joke! I need rum cakes for a large family party on Saturday. I researched Italian bakeries and the best and nearest to my home was this one. I called them at 8:30 this morning but only got the machine. It gave their hours of business (Monday thru Friday, 8:30 to 3:00) so I left them a message to call me and I would place an order for pick up tomorrow.
I waited for 3 hours and no one called so I called again. No answer. They are about 20 miles away but since time is running out and I know they are open, I went to their bakery. I searched and searched an industrial park but couldn’t find it! So I called and left a real desperate message. Please call me back so I can buy my rum cakes!!! She called! But to tell me they are closed on Tuesday and Thursday and can’t sell to me anytime. They are not a retail bakery. Thanks for telling the public, and saving me 2 hours. I don’t care how good your cakes are, they’re rotten for me!

Tried the Rum cake and the Chocolate Cappuccino at the Westwood Farmers Market and I’m hooked. Not overly sweet but they pair well with a dark coffee. The moistness in the cake is what won me over!

Seriously this was the best tiny cake I ever had. I don’t think they will make it home from work. I bought them at a Kaiser Farmer’s Market today and WOW! The lady there was super friendly and nice. The sample she provided one that was thawed. She said they freeze for 6 months. It was delicious, would have never known if she didn’t tell me. The berry is to die for!

I goto the chino hills farmers market and have to get a few they are so delicious. They don’t cost much and so worth it. Been buying them for years now.

I ordered cakes for Christmas presents. I was told that they would be there before Christmas. It is December 31^st and not only did no one in my family receive the cakes, the company hasn’t returned my phone calls. I have left 3 messages and an email. It’s too bad because I LOVE these cakes and you are so nice at the Farmers Markets. Please refund my money.

When it comes to cakes, it does not get any better than this. These cakes are incredible and they are even better when they are frozen. Thanks for the cakes Chris, you rock man!

This was one of my first UCI experiences and it was delicious. Too bad they’re no longer at the UTC/Mariner’s Farmer’s Market.
Butter Rum (Highly Recommend)
Deeee-​licious. Self explanatory– buttery with a nice hint of rum. Sometimes they offer pecans which makes it extra delicious. Baked to perfection: sweet, soft, and not dry.
Chocolate Cake (A-​OK)
This was pretty good but similar to other cakes. What made this stand out was the sweetness and the cream in the middle. When I did freeze it, I felt like it tasted 5 times better.
Pumpkin Spice: TBD (Still frozen in my freezer)
Overall: Price was about right for such a unique cuisine. Customer service is great as they always offer samples though I did wish they allow us to try others. Other than that I can’t complain. I would definitely recommend this to people that visit OC. It’s a local MUST
TL;DR Tips:
* Freeze them for a different feel
* Buy in bulk for discounts

I’ve tried these heavenly mini bundt cakes at the SoCo farmer’s market many times.
The rum cake bundt is TO DIE FOR. Pair it with a medium roast black coffee or a cold cup of milk.MAN. It is SOOO moist and the flavors are super rich!

I went to the Torrance Farmer’s market with my family on Saturday for the 1^st time and came across their stand. There were a couple of guys with great energy and they sure got our attention! Very friendly and we couldn’t walk away after hearing them say «these are the best cakes in the universe» They had samples of their rum cake. Amazingly delicious! The cake is moist and packed with flavor. We will definitely be back to try something new and we’ll tell all our friends about them too!

I go to the torrance farmer’s market maybe twice a month on Tuesdays. From the very first time I tried the butter rum cake I was hooked! I’ve even bought the large one for thanksgiving and Christmas last year. I’ve tried a few others… whiskey chocolate is pretty good, but I think it’s only available during the holidays. The lemon was okay, there’s a better lemon bundt cake at Albertsons, honestly. The chocolate cappuccino was okay, but the bottom line is, the butter rum is HANDS DOWN the best flavor they offer. It’s moist n delicious. If you’re not allergic to nuts don’t get it without. For some reason when u warm it up is a little drier than the one with the pecans.
Overall, I highly recommend their butter rum cake and from there you should try a few of their other options.

Tried them for the first time at the Monrovia’s Farmers Market and my GF decided to buy some. The Italian Butter Rum Cake was definitely the best of the bunch. Also tried the Red Velvet and Peanut Butter. They were good, but not as good as the Italian Butter Rum Cake. All the cakes here are pretty moist and flavorful. I put some in the freezer since I didn’t want them to go bad. I just put them on room temperature to thaw for a few hours before eating them and they were just fine.

With all the excitement about how «moist» and «delicious» the cakes were, I made the mistake of not checking ingredients until I got home. What I found was horrible:
1. Thiamin mononitrate
2. Dextrox
3. Red 40
4. Yellow 5
5. Distilled monoglycerides
The list goes on and on.
They’re trying to cut costs by adding crap and making a profit from this at the expense of our health. Never supporting them again.
Why the Brentwood Farmers Market would allow such a vendor is beyond me and I will be following up with them.

Every quarter, UC Irvine holds a weekly Vendor Fair and you can bet Dolce Monachelli always makes an appearance. For hungry college students, their free samples of their Italian Butter Rum cake stops us in our tracks to class and prove tempting and to DIE for. Then you try everything else and fall in love all over again.
Their Mini Bundt Cakes are definitely a win, as you can save some money buying a couple while trying a few of their flavors. Over the years, I’ve become quite the regular and have tried almost all of their flavors. The Italian Butter Rum with Pecans on top are a best-​seller and promising choice. For lighter, fresher tastes, I love their Pineapple Upside Down (with fresh pineapple and cherry) and Lemon Citrus. For richer chocolate tastes, I go for their Chocolate Cappuccino or German Chocolate (which is rare but my FAVORITE. A chocolate cake with a pecan/​coconut filling? YES!). Their Carrot Cake Supreme is a nice choice as well.
Their prices go $ 4 each, 3 for $ 10 and 4 for $ 12. The employees are usually always friendly and I tend to try to snag deals, as sometimes they are kind enough to lower the price for more at the end of the day, or (at one time I went), get a free one when you buy 7. (It’s always a good idea to split/​combine with friends to save money but get the cheaper bulk pricing.)
Overall, what first drew me to these cakes was how lusciously MOIST and rich in flavor they were! Every time I eat one I almost hate myself since it is SO rich and heavy. (I feel like with that much flavor, you’re only supposed to eat half?) Either way, it’s scrumptious and insanely delicious and flavorful (and oily)… but judging from other reviewers, perhaps the ingredients make for the yummy kill. (TAKE CAUTION.)
First thing to note: DO NOT REFRIGERATE (it ruins the moisture/​texture and dries it out; they tend to tell you that when you order). FREEZING is a smart option, then let is DEFROST and it will taste just as what you fell in love with!
The friendliest staff and most personable employees who love their product. Just don’t indulge too much in this disastrously guilty pleasure. Reading the ingredients scare me.

so after observing my husband Eat his peanut butter bundt (he didn’t Eat at work). he took 2bites and said to spongy!!! so its still n the fridge– even though the guy said don’t put in the fridge. But actually they where hot and the filling taste like hot plastic wrap eeek.
and today I spoke with my sister, and she had it all confused, she thought I meant the butter rum, so when i asked How was the lemon she said to dry. samples where better. (which was the butter rum)
so only bundt that actually was great where the main samples being given out. Fresh and Soft, well I was in the mood for a bundt today so I stopped at My Local Ralphs and picked up a Peach flavor bundt. I won’t be looking for this at the farmers market sad to say. but 3 out of 4bundt cakes I’m good.

Amazing rum cake! To die for! Must try!

I have been eating their cakes at the Monrovia Family Festival for ages. My daughter is allergic to gluten and they have the BEST mini gluten free cakes. Make sure you get to their stand early as they sell out quickly! Our favorite is the gluten free rum cake — YUMMM