Susie Cakes makes overly sweet cakes in my opinion.
I would suggest a Princess Cake (Victoria, Schuberts, or Fillmore) even though you're trying to avoid anything traditional, they're reasonable.
Stella Bakery makes some classic whip cream cakes. something old fashioned like a St. Honore might be more traditional, but at least it's not a 4 tier dollhouse purse shaped cake.
Going even more non-traditional, the hybrid ice cream cakes from Bi-Rite or Humphrey Slocombe could be interesting, unless you plan on displaying the cake.
Chili's pies is now making cakes that look and sound good, as an alternative to Susie Cakes.
One really cheap place for a nice classic sheet cake is Sunset Bakery (it's Asian owned, but it's standard cake). Dianda's is probably another good place for a good price.
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