When Doodlecakes, one of Alameda’s favorite bakeries, was among the nine local businesses burglarized early Monday morning, February 23, owners Rebekah and Thomas Scott posted about the break-in on social media, maintaining a sense of humor about the situation and assuring everyone that they were OK. They reported that the thieves, whom they called “hungry cake connoisseurs,” had shattered the bakery’s front window and stolen a total of $10 in tip money.
After a quick window replacement by Glass Man & Sons, the bakery was up and running again, serving its signature cupcakes in an array of flavors along with stunning custom cakes for all occasions.
Doodlecakes, which recently celebrated its fourth anniversary, gets its name from the wedding hashtag used by the Scotts when they got married 12 years ago. Thomas is a graphic designer and Rebekah is a baker. “We were like, ‘Hmm, how do we figure out something that’s cutesy and fun?’ He’s the doodle to the cakes,” laughed Rebekah.
Rebekah, who previously had a few bakery jobs, also attended the Baking and Pastry Program at Laney College. She was always baking at home and at the start of the pandemic, she started selling cake jars—mini cakes that were easy to grab and go—at outdoor events…