Carousel Cakes

Carousel Cakes is a family-owned bakery in Nanuet, NY, founded in 1965 by Martin Lefkowitz. The bakery specializes in chocolate cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, and other fine desserts, featuring over 20 varieties. For more than 30 years, Carousel Cakes has sold wholesale to over 1,000 restaurants across multiple states, with distribution in 6 states and a nationwide shipping option through their Goldbelly online store. The bakery has been featured on television programs including The View and in publications such as Oprah's O Magazine, which highlighted their Red Velvet Cake as one of Oprah's favorites. Local customers can find their products at numerous restaurants and markets throughout New York, New Jersey, and Manhattan, including Zabar's, the Friars Club, and the American Museum of Natural History. Martin Lefkowitz began his baking career at age 16, learning the craft at hotel bakeries throughout the Catskills. The bakery's approach emphasizes natural and fresh ingredients mixed by hand. The Nanuet location serves retail customers, with lines extending out the door during holidays. The family baking tradition spans two generations and over 50 years.