Shuman's Bakery

09/09/2022

12/18/2020

Today is the last day to order Shuman’s Jelly Cakes for shipping for arrival by Christmas, or for Alexandria delivery or pick-up through December 23rd. Shuman’s continues to take orders for Jelly Cakes for New Year’s and year-round.
Merry Christmas and thanks from Shuman’s.

11/30/2020

Dear Shuman's Family & Friends -- It's that time of year to place your Shuman's Jelly Cake order for family, friends, and clients.

With Covid cases increasing nationwide, particularly in the past week, we want to do everything we can to ensure that your order arrives safely and on time. It is possible that we would have to change plans if different Covid business restrictions are implemented between now and New Year's Day.

So first, we encourage you to order early. We are already taking orders for Christmas and New Year's. Note that Jelly Cakes can be frozen and keep well in the freezer.

For cakes mailed for Christmas, please order by December 12th. Our last shipping date for arrival by Christmas is December 19th. If you are ordering at www.shumansbakery.com and are flexible about your preferred arrival date, please let us know in the notes section of the website shopping cart.

We ship USPS 2-3 day Priority Mail and can't guarantee a specific arrival date. We have found that some Jelly Cakes shipped to certain zip codes take four business days on occasion at this time of year, so we will try to err on the side of mailing early when possible. When ordering online, please use the small calendar icon or "Order Notes" space to indicate the date you wish us to MAIL the cake, not the date you wish it to arrive.

For cakes to be delivered locally (free to zipcodes 22301-22315), we are implementing the now-familiar contactless delivery, so please leave a phone number where you can be reached upon delivery, and any other delivery instructions for your order. Please order by December 16th. Mailing to Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. is $10 per cake via USPS Priority Mail, which is usually overnight service to this area.
For pick-up of pre-ordered Jelly Cakes from our friends at Alexandria Cupcake at 1022 King Street, please order by December 16th. Please note that pre-paid cakes are available for pickup at Alexandria Cupcake from noon to 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Alexandria Cupcake will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

We will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Friday), reopening on Monday the 28th.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season from everyone at Shuman's.

Shuman's Bakery

Jelly Cakes by Shuman's Bakery

12/04/2019

Have you placed your order yet for a Shuman's Jelly Cake for the holidays? They make great gifts for clients, colleagues, family, and friends.

04/12/2019

Have you ordered your Shuman's Jelly Cake® for Easter? To ensure delivery by Easter, please place your order no later than Monday, April 15th. Happy Easter!

01/02/2019

Thank you, Ashley Lester Photo, for sending these great photos of your Shuman's Jelly Cake.

01/02/2019

We're thrilled that Shuman's Jelly Cake is featured in
Fodor's Travel's "21 Holiday Desserts from Around the World."

Destinations may differ on when and how they celebrate the holidays, but they do have some common ground — through making and serving special treats. Desserts can reflect cultural significance or religious observances such as Christmas, Hanukkah or Three King’s Day, and the techniques with which...

12/16/2018

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you would like to order a Shuman's Jelly Cake for local pick-up or free local delivery before Christmas, the deadline for ordering is Wednesday, December 19th. If you would like to have your Shuman's Jelly Cake shipped via USPS Priority Mail with arrival before Christmas, the deadline for ordering is today, Sunday, December 16th. Thank you!

12/15/2018

280 Shuman’s Jelly Cakes are on their way today!

12/08/2018

An Alexandria tradition since 1876, Shuman's Jelly Cake is perfect for holiday parties and make great gifts for family and friends. Order yours today.

11/14/2018

Thanks to our friends at The Zebra Press - GOOD News in Alexandria, VA!

GUESS WHAT? It's TIME!!! Order Shuman's Bakery JELLY CAKES for ALL YOUR HOLIDAY NEEDS!!!

02/23/2018

Good job ACPS on naming the first new public school in 18 years after Ferdinand Day, one of Alexandria’s most distinguished citizens. Alexandria is a better place because of Ferdinand Day.

It's official! The Alexandria City School Board has chosen Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School as the name for our new school on the west end.

Ferdinand T. Day was a trailblazer of historic proportions in the commonwealth. He was the first black School Board Member in Virginia, and the first black School Board Chairman. He oversaw Board policy when the city’s schools made the difficult and controversial decision to consolidate all high school students at the then-new T.C. Williams High School. Day was nominated as a Living Legend for his role in the integration of Alexandria schools and his work in obtaining rights and opportunities for African Americans in our city.