Came in last minute because the previous person making the cupcakes and cake for my wedding…read morecanceled. Brandy was fantastic in meeting my vision and giving me options for everything. Unfortunately, the cupcakes were so good that there were no leftovers and I didn't get to try any :( Everyone was shocked at how good the cupcakes were and loved them!

I originally emailed and after receiving a response ~a week later, I learned texting or calling…read morewere preferable means of communication. No concern there just an fyi if you send an email inquiry. Brandy worked with my request, yellow Minnie cake for my three year old and the cake was beautiful. I wish the yellow was more vibrant, but that's a minor critique. The only really issue was that the cake was dry and lacked flavor. It's a real shame it doesn't taste as good as it looks. Picked up Saturday afternoon for Sunday birthday.

We had cupcakes by Jenuine Desserts and their coffee cart at our wedding. We appreciated them…read moreaccommodating a special request to use our own mismatched mugs, and guests loved the variety of menu options! The cupcakes had a heavy frosting-to-cake ratio and the frosting was very rich, which I personally prefer, although it might not be for everyone. I had a pumpkin spice latte cupcake and it was divine. Perfect amount of spices. And a great value to boot! Thank you for making our event so special.

Jenuine Desserts is a cake and cupcake business, generally open for catering events. However, you…read moremight currently find Jen Adams' cupcakes for sale at Adam's Rib Smokehouse in Salem, Oregon. Walking inside Adam's, there was a female employee at the ordering counter. I closely examined her mannerisms, intentionally asking random questions to test her. Not a lot of smiling. A semi-disinterested look, with similar responses. I've seen worse, but I'd hardly call such demeanor acceptable for the front of the house. Adam's should be lucky I wasn't there to rate the staff. Four cupcakes were available from Jenuine Desserts on my visit to Adam's. Chocolate Peanut Butter sounded great, but seemed too heavy for me at the time. Toasted coconut sounded lovely, and the confetti cake with vanilla buttercream was basically screaming at me to pick it. So of course, I went with the last option: red velvet with a cream cheese buttercream frosting. After placing my order, the young female employee went to the back, even though four cupcakes were sitting under a glass dome at the ordering window. I couldn't gauge how long they had been under there, but I got there a bit past 11 in the morning. She brought back a red velvet cupcake in a plastic see-through container. Pink edible sprinkles caressed the top of the buttercream for a great color contrast. But alas, the container was cold. At that moment, I had negative thoughts that the cupcake was cold and not fresh, perhaps refrigerated. In other words, the actual cake would be heavy and dry. And I was correct. It pains me, because I'd think people would yearn for fluffy, room-temperature cupcakes. I can only assume I came at an unfortunate time when staff needed to make sure the older products were sold first. I'm happy that any red food coloring was kept to a minimum, because I've seen those solid red cupcakes that just make me fear a bit for my health. The cream cheese buttercream was well-prepared: smooth and not overly sweet. The buttercream appeared to go to the middle of the cupcake, doubling as a filling. I personally like filled cupcakes, so I felt that was a plus. The overall flavors were palate-pleasing. I'll award at least a small happy panda dance for such fine work. Jen should have other attractive creations available, depending on the season. I'd bet a good amount of money you'd see her at a Farmer's Market in the coming months. Such events are great ways to get your name out there without enduring ridiculously high business/startup costs. I'm unsure if cupcakes are made fresh each day. I'd consider making some for lunch and a few for dinner. Adjust the number of cupcakes made accordingly. It's probably understandable that even this is a tall task, assuming Jen has catering events and other online orders to take care of. The cupcake has promise, but the non-freshness of the product significantly destroyed the experience. I'd consider giving these cupcakes another try, and hopefully, I'll get a fresher cupcake next time.

She is an amazing baker and the desserts are amazing she follows all the Covid-19 rules I ordered…read morefrom her and I was happy and won't be going anywhere else for my desserts

Amazing Quality, Check. Perfect Amount, Check…read more Incredible Service, Check. Fast Response time, Check. Be Exactly What You Ordered, BIG CHECK! Mode Cakes mixes expert service, detailed confection, time efficient and dedication to you all within your first meeting. Kirsten is an incredible cake confection artist with a commitment to making sure you get what you want. Between her cake pops, cupcakes and cakes you will never be disappointed at what she presents you. I have experienced cakes pops, cupcakes and cakes from her and every time I am surprised at how delicious they are. Designed to fit your desires, decorated to meet your needs and presented to you to fill your wants. Oh and she delivers!! Seriously, can you get any better than this? NO. The answer is "NO". Stop looking anywhere else, you have found the person you need to make your delicious desires come true. You will not regret the quality you get!

Beautiful and Perfectly designed. Thank you Kirsten for your courtesy and time management with…read moregetting this to my daughter at Corban University. She Absolutely loved her cake pops and felt very special. It is truly people like you that make people like myself appreciate you so very much for the special gift you have to bring joy to others lives. I thank you very much.

If you haven't tried the lemon cake YOU MUST! It was super moist, very lemony and beautiful. We…read morehad 12 guests who were blown away by the flavor. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. You won't be disappointed by anything at the "lovin' oven"

We were heading to visit family in the area for dinner and were asked to bring dessert. While…read moredriving through Stayton, my wife remembered The Lovin Oven from years ago. We also recalled that there was some connection to Gerry Frank's Konditorei in Salem, which immediately caught our interest. After doing a little research, we discovered there's a deep and fascinating history linking the two businesses. The Lovin Oven began in 1983, when founder Doreen Helmemn operated the bakery out of her home. In 1993, the business expanded into a small storefront in downtown Stayton after being purchased by Mike and Valerie Schultz. Mike, who was formerly a logger, was personally taught cake decorating by the original founder, an origin story that adds to the bakery's charm and authenticity. One of the most interesting details we learned is that The Lovin Oven is the primary baker for Gerry Frank's Konditorei in Salem, a partnership that dates back to the 1980s. That relationship grew even stronger in 2017, when the Schultzes became co-owners of the Konditorei. Many people enjoying desserts at high-end restaurants throughout the region may not realize that their cakes were baked in Stayton. The Lovin Oven is especially well known for its Champagne Raspberry cake, Marionberry cheesecake, and an impressive variety of gourmet bars and cookies. Their menu also includes cakes, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cupcakes, and more, something for just about every dessert preference. The bakery itself is housed in an industrial-style building that includes the production bakery, a storefront, and a small seating area where you can enjoy your treats on site. The outside is a unique with a black painted brick exterior. The customer facing area of the inside is industrial. We picked up a selection of cupcakes to take to dinner and were quickly back on the road. The cupcakes were a hit, everyone loved them, and they disappeared fast. It felt great to share something local with such a rich backstory. Overall, this was a fantastic experience, and we're glad we stopped. If you find yourself passing through Stayton or looking for high-quality desserts in the Willamette Valley, The Lovin Oven is absolutely worth checking out.

Kasey was awesome. Filled out her online contact form and she got in touch within minutes. She had…read moreideas for a design and advised me on flavor combos that would work well together. It was very short notice but she turned it around in a couple of days. Cake was beautiful and delicious. Best cake I've ever tasted. Cannot go wrong here! Thanks again

The pastries were absolutely delicious. Their gluten free scones are wonderful. Even with COVID19…read moreprecautions the service was fast and friendly. They were cautious about how they packaged gluten free from other foods. The gluten free selection is small but really good. I'll be back!

So rarely open and very expensive, but the fresh baked items are good. Nothing else to sayread more

We've been coming here for cupcakes over eight years. So soft and moist. Kids like the one with…read morefruit filling or vanilla. Prices have gone up since Covid but not astronomically so I still feel like these are affordable. I like vanilla and red velvet the best

I had a really great experience at this small cafe/bakery! All the staff I interacted with were…read morekind, helpful, and knowledgeable about their products. I ended up trying a BBQ pork kolache and Thai chicken salad. The kolache bun was great with a sweet and yeasty bread surrounding sweet and savory pork with barbecue sauce. I loved the salad - the flavor of the dressing was phenomenal. I also bought an iced chai with an added espresso shot - this was pretty standard but nothing to write home about. They also had a tiny cupcake as a sample when I came in which was a very fun surprise. Overall I don't have any complaints - I wasn't sure what the ambiance would be like but I would say this is more bakery/quick sit down then 'coffee shop' so while it had plenty of seating I probably wouldn't come here to work/read or hang out for a very extended length of time but would be perfect for a quick lunch, pick me up, or sweet treat :)