Custom Cake Design

4.5 (108 reviews)

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Kat B.

The cake they made for my daughter's 2nd birthday was so great. It looked just like the invitation. Everyone at the party said the cake was delicious. We will be using them again for sure. Also, so easy to get in touch with and they responded very quickly.

Cake for my son's "fast one" themed birthday party

I am so happy with my experience at custom cake design. From beginning to end everything was smooth. I was able to get transparent pricing upfront and the shop was very responsive with questions I had throughout the process. Invoicing was easily done through an emailed link. They were also kind enough to accommodate the best pick up time for me. And of course the cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious! We got a chocolate vanilla swirl with strawberry filling and cream cheese frosting! Yum! I highly recommend & I will 100% be a returning customer.

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Sonia B.

Absolutely amazing service and product! The birthday girl and guests were very happy with the design and taste of this strawberry shortcake birthday cake. It was fresh, moist, delicious and even down to the perfectly sliced strawberries between the layers. Custom Cake Desigm has a repeat customer on their hands. Kudos!

Garten of Ban Ban (materials sold separately)

So I took forever choosing what cake I wanted for my baby's 1st bday. With every question I had, staff was always quick to answer. I finally decided in cup cakes so when I went into the store, I changed my mind and decided to add a smash cake even though it was short notice. They made it work. Cake looked so nice and was more than what I expected it to be with only a few days notice. Price was great as well. Can't wait to see the cup cakes and cake pops! Update: 2023 Love this Garten of Ban Ban cake! She added a few things and it was wonderful and the taste was amazing!

S F.

Worth every penny !! Order a cake from CCD and it was hands down the best cake I have ever had. It was perfectly moist and delicious! Raquel and the rest of the team decorated the cake beyond my expectations. We were blown away and very happy with our cake. Many Thanks

Che S.

Ordered two beautiful cakes both delicious and overwhelmingly met my expectations. I highly recommend!

Alexandra P.

This place really knows how to take a couple photos off Pinterest and turn them into a stunning cake, with all the personalizations you ask for. I ordered a custom watch cake for my dad's 70th birthday and they made it look amazing! My dad and all his guests were floored! And they work with you on pricing too. I'll get all my cakes from here going forward.

Chantel E.

The cake was delicious and they designed it just how I asked :) The bakery was prompt and made sure they had my order done on time.

Portia A.

I called custom cake design about 2 weeks before my husbands birthday/book launch to see if they were able to assist with a special cake for him. I spoke with a lady who was very kind and accommodating. She talked through the options with me and made it very simple to send her the image for the top of the cake. When I arrived to pick up the cake there was a gentleman at the counter who showed me the cake first to make sure I liked it. Afterwards, he helped me carry the cake to the car and ensure that it was secured so it wouldn't get spoiled in transport.

Natasha S.

I wanted a really special cake for my wife's big 40th! I decided on Custom Cake Design because they had a really cool Nike sneaker cake on their website's photo gallery. My wife is a HUGE sneaker head, so what could be more appropriate?! Being the first time I had ever ordered a custom cake, and not being able to go in and try the flavor combinations - I had a lot of questions. They communicated with me both phone and email promptly and were so accommodating. I even had a lot of changes in regards to delivery and flavors and they were beyond patient with me. I had the finalized order in a couple weeks advance and was so excited to see the results! I decided to do pick up over delivery since I was already out and about. When I picked up, I was a little disappointed. Unfortunately, there was some miscommunication about the design on the sneaker. And because the size cake I ordered varied from the one on the photo gallery, my sneaker cake looked more like a high wedge cake versus a sneaker. (This was not communicated to me in advance.) My wife isn't feminine so the idea of a wedge or high heeled sneaker worried me. After I expressed my concern, they were willing to make some changes last minute. They fixed the design issue and made it look a little less feminine. I was relieved. It wasn't exactly what I imagined, but I really appreciated them doing what they could to resolve the issue. I selected the red velvet cake with whipped cream. It was AMAZING. The cake was SO MOIST. We don't normally like very sweet cakes, so I chose the whipped cream hoping it would balance out the sweetness. And it was PERFECT. I was so impressed. The prices are reasonable for the quality and taste! I would definitely come back and recommend them to others!

Kylene J.

Laura is an amazingly talented baker! She worked with me to listen to what I was looking for and ended up designing a picture perfect 1st birthday cake (with a smash cake) for my son! I've had some custom made cakes before that do not taste as good as they look and that is NOT the case with Laura! Her cake was absolutely delicious and perfect buttercream frosting! Her use of color and art was great also. Everyone was so pleased, thank you, thank you! I cannot wait to reach out to Laura again in the future and would recommend her to anyone!

23 grad cake that was absolutely beautiful and delicious!! The service was impeccable and I forgot his name but the man who helped us was so sweet and helped us decide what was best for the amount of people we were feeding

Jessica L.

Just wanted to let Racquel know that she did another amazing job on my husband's cake. I told her what I was looking for and she did exactly what I had asked. Not only did it look amazing, it tasted great also! I got the red velvet and the strawberry shortcake! They both tasted moist and great. I've ordered probably 10 cakes from her over the years and she has never failed me. Thank you for doing such a fabulous job!

Ordered this chocolate cake in the store. Friendly staff helped me right away and added the message on top for my celebration.

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I needed a cake in a week for my daughter's 18th birthday and was scrambling to match a picture from Instagram. The cake was delicious, and it looked great. All communication by phone or text but I felt like it was thorough. My daughter was floored by the cake and I was very happy. Good price point too - higher than a "regular" cake but less than another quote I received. read more

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My husband and I are thrilled with the cakes that we ordered from CCD. The ordering process was so easy and I felt like they really brought my vision to life. They were also incredibly flexible and allowed my friend to call and let them know what colors to fill the cake so that it would be a surprise for us. The cakes turned out gorgeous and tasted so yummy! Highly recommend ordering from Custom Cake Design. And thank you CCD for making our gender reveal so perfect read more

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Carolina S.

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I planned a graduation party in less than two weeks and this was a pick off of yelp. The location and cake options sold me but the customer service and overall experience solidified my decision.. plus the cake was 10/10. Everyone agreed the flavor was DELICIOUS and the only thing I wish I did was get a bigger cake! I got a 6 inch cake thinking not everyone would have some. I also did get a dozen cookies and all of it was gone. Thank you to Raquel and team for delivering I will definitely be getting more cakes from here in the future. read more

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Kat B.

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The cake they made for my daughter's 2nd birthday was so great. It looked just like the invitation. Everyone at the party said the cake was delicious. We will be using them again for sure. Also, so easy to get in touch with and they responded very quickly. read more

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Angel B.

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I am so happy with my experience at custom cake design. From beginning to end everything was smooth. I was able to get transparent pricing upfront and the shop was very responsive with questions I had throughout the process. Invoicing was easily done through an emailed link. They were also kind enough to accommodate the best pick up time for me. And of course the cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious! We got a chocolate vanilla swirl with strawberry filling and cream cheese frosting! Yum! I highly recommend & I will 100% be a returning customer. read more

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They did a beautiful job for my baby's 1st Birthday. It was bambi themed for the Fall seaon.

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Sonia B.

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Absolutely amazing service and product! The birthday girl and guests were very happy with the design and taste of this strawberry shortcake birthday cake. It was fresh, moist, delicious and even down to the perfectly sliced strawberries between the layers. Custom Cake Desigm has a repeat customer on their hands. Kudos! read more

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Raquel H.

Thank you Sonia!!! We really appreciate it !!!

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Anna-Marie B.

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Though your product is delicious and I've bought 6 cakes over time from you with no issues I was taken back with your responses. When first contacted you gave me days of the week where you do tastings and we made a selection. When you asked for more information and I responded you then said that due to covid you no longer do tastings. This didn't sit right with me. You then stated your minimum serving size was 50 and that we could pick up a box of samples and communicate via phone or email. When I advised that I wanted a two tier cake (wedding) for at least 50 your tone changed yet again. You need to be careful how you interact with your customers. You made me feel my son's and future daughter-in-laws intimate affair was too small for you to bother with. What you didn't realize was I was also looking for other desserts for a dessert table. I was very disappointed in the overall attitude. read more

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So I took forever choosing what cake I wanted for my baby's 1st bday. With every question I had, staff was always quick to answer. I finally decided in cup cakes so when I went into the store, I changed my mind and decided to add a smash cake even though it was short notice. They made it work. Cake looked so nice and was more than what I expected it to be with only a few days notice. Price was great as well. Can't wait to see the cup cakes and cake pops! Update: 2023 Love this Garten of Ban Ban cake! She added a few things and it was wonderful and the taste was amazing! read more

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S F.

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Worth every penny !! Order a cake from CCD and it was hands down the best cake I have ever had. It was perfectly moist and delicious! Raquel and the rest of the team decorated the cake beyond my expectations. We were blown away and very happy with our cake. Many Thanks read more

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Che S.

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Ordered two beautiful cakes both delicious and overwhelmingly met my expectations. I highly recommend! read more

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Raquel H.

Thank you for your feedback, so much appreciated and thank you for…

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Zeba R.

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They did the cakes for my son and daughter's b'n'ai mitzvahs. Amazing both times. Highly recommend these folks.

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Alexandra P.

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This place really knows how to take a couple photos off Pinterest and turn them into a stunning cake, with all the personalizations you ask for. I ordered a custom watch cake for my dad's 70th birthday and they made it look amazing! My dad and all his guests were floored! And they work with you on pricing too. I'll get all my cakes from here going forward. read more

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Raquel H.

Thank you Alexandra!!!!…

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The cake was delicious and they designed it just how I asked :) The bakery was prompt and made sure they had my order done on time. read more

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Portia A.

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I called custom cake design about 2 weeks before my husbands birthday/book launch to see if they were able to assist with a special cake for him. I spoke with a lady who was very kind and accommodating. She talked through the options with me and made it very simple to send her the image for the top of the cake. When I arrived to pick up the cake there was a gentleman at the counter who showed me the cake first to make sure I liked it. Afterwards, he helped me carry the cake to the car and ensure that it was secured so it wouldn't get spoiled in transport. read more

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Natasha S.

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I wanted a really special cake for my wife's big 40th! I decided on Custom Cake Design because they had a really cool Nike sneaker cake on their website's photo gallery. My wife is a HUGE sneaker head, so what could be more appropriate?! Being the first time I had ever ordered a custom cake, and not being able to go in and try the flavor combinations - I had a lot of questions. They communicated with me both phone and email promptly and were so accommodating. I even had a lot of changes in regards to delivery and flavors and they were beyond patient with me. I had the finalized order in a couple weeks advance and was so excited to see the results! I decided to do pick up over delivery since I was already out and about. When I picked up, I was a little disappointed. Unfortunately, there was some miscommunication about the design on the sneaker. And because the size cake I ordered varied from the one on the photo gallery, my sneaker cake looked more like a high wedge cake versus a sneaker. (This was not communicated to me in advance.) My wife isn't feminine so the idea of a wedge or high heeled sneaker worried me. After I expressed my concern, they were willing to make some changes last minute. They fixed the design issue and made it look a little less feminine. I was relieved. It wasn't exactly what I imagined, but I really appreciated them doing what they could to resolve the issue. I selected the red velvet cake with whipped cream. It was AMAZING. The cake was SO MOIST. We don't normally like very sweet cakes, so I chose the whipped cream hoping it would balance out the sweetness. And it was PERFECT. I was so impressed. The prices are reasonable for the quality and taste! I would definitely come back and recommend them to others! read more

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Kylene J.

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Laura is an amazingly talented baker! She worked with me to listen to what I was looking for and ended up designing a picture perfect 1st birthday cake (with a smash cake) for my son! I've had some custom made cakes before that do not taste as good as they look and that is NOT the case with Laura! Her cake was absolutely delicious and perfect buttercream frosting! Her use of color and art was great also. Everyone was so pleased, thank you, thank you! I cannot wait to reach out to Laura again in the future and would recommend her to anyone! read more

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Sofi L.

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23 grad cake that was absolutely beautiful and delicious!! The service was impeccable and I forgot his name but the man who helped us was so sweet and helped us decide what was best for the amount of people we were feeding read more

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Jessica L.

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Just wanted to let Racquel know that she did another amazing job on my husband's cake. I told her what I was looking for and she did exactly what I had asked. Not only did it look amazing, it tasted great also! I got the red velvet and the strawberry shortcake! They both tasted moist and great. I've ordered probably 10 cakes from her over the years and she has never failed me. Thank you for doing such a fabulous job! read more

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Lairyn J.

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Cake you can actually taste the flavors of. Not to sweet, moist and decadent cake sure to satisfy. Side note: cake (what was left of it) was still moist and delicious 3 while days later read more

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Vanessa R.

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I called to place an order for a cake. And the lady who picked up was being rude. I had a few questions about the order and she replied with "normally customers don't ask these many questions." There wasn't any need for her to say that. If im a customer I should be able to ask how ever many questions I want for a cake I'm paying for. Terrible customer service. Would not buy from a place like this. read more

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Raquel H.

Hello Vanessa, we’re so sorry to hear that. We always strive to treat…

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Xigrid S.

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I was so happy that my husband's 30th birthday cake came out perfectly thanks to Custom Cake Design! Ordering the cake was easy and the cake was done excellently and on time! The taste was delicious and the sponge was moist and tasty. I've only lived in MD for a few months, so I was happy to find a place that reminded me of the good cakes I'll eat in Florida! I highly recommend this place. I'll be ordering again as more celebrations come up! read more

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Evonne L.

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this place is a gem if you are looking for any special occasion cake! got a Dino Cake for my sons 5th birthday and could not have been happier with how it turned out. They are reasonably priced and I personally worked with the owners to tell them my vision (also sent them a pic of what I wanted) and it was so great. Got lots of compliments and the cake tasted great! Thank you guys so much! read more

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The cake turned out amazing!!! It came out exactly how we wanted it. The staff was very nice and friendly. One can tell that they're very passionate about what they do. They even helped us figure out the different things we could do with the cake. The cake was also very moist and rich. Friends loved the presentation and details ! :) read more

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So I took forever choosing what cake I wanted for my baby's 1st bday. With every question I had, staff was always quick to answer. I finally decided in cup cakes so when I went into the store, I changed my mind and decided to add a smash cake even though it was short notice. They made it work. Cake looked so nice and was more than what I expected it to be with only a few days notice. Price was great as well. Can't wait to see the cup cakes and cake pops! read more

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Terrance F.

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My wife ordered from here in the past and we were satisfied with the quality. Today we picked up an order and it just looked horrible. It was supposed to be pokemon cake pops. We won't be coming back again. I'm sure the picture speaks for it's self. My wife said they were very frindly so I gave them 3 stars. read more

Custom Cake Design - Supposed to be pokemon balls. - Bakeries Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Courtney N.

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The custom cake that the team made for my wedding was AMAZING! I showed them a photo and they delivered! We really enjoyed the cake tasting! Lots of options to choose from, the flavors were all delicious and the team was helpful and professional. Our wedding guests were blown away but how amazing the cake looked and tasted! We enjoyed the entire process with the team and they made everything easy! Delivery on wedding day was seamless, on time and they worked well with our reception venue. read more

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Raquel H.

Good morning Courtney,…

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Carla T.

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First time customer. I loved this cake! It was for my brothers birthday he loves Naruto. I came in with a picture and the cake looks exactly like it (minus the writing). She was very nice through the whole process. We picked out the flavor, frosting and everything. It was worth the price. She also helped me put the cake in my car. Can't get over how good the cake looked we almost didn't want to eat it. read more

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Raquel is a genius, she solve my birthday problem. We needed to do a drive by party so Raquel suggested we do cupcakes and empanadas and hand them out as waives and beeps go by. We got an assortment of cupcakes and pastries and that way we had something for everyone. As a professional cake company we got great flavors at an affordable price and a very happy birthday girl. read more

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Raquel H.

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Carlene D.

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Just the BEST tasting and most beautiful cakes. Been using them for a few occasions well now and I've never been disappointed! Funny fact- their ingredients are so pure and wholesome that when my dog jumped on the counter and ate an entire birthday cake- fondant, icing and all, he never got sick and showed no signs of tummy distress. read more

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Haifeng L.

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They are truly amazing cake designers! I would highly recommend this place for everyone, especially for kids birthdays! Not only does it have awesome designs, but they also have great flavor in their cakes. You can definitely tell how much effort and care they put in their work. 10/10 would recommend and will certainly go back again! read more

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Mai-Anh W.

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Provided custom cupcakes for a destination graduation celebration. Cupcakes were not only delicious, but they were a great centerpiece and packed well for travel. I am a very pleased customer and will use them again. read more

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Thank you Raquel for doing a fantastic job! Every one loved it and the cake tasted great too! read more

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Simply amazing!!! Well priced!!! To of the line customer service!!! Timely manner!!! I want them for life for all my events!!! Thank you for making my son's birthday special! My family loved the cake and surprised at the quality! Stop looking THEY ARE IT!!! don't know what flavor? They will help you, based on the occasion, size and allergies. read more

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Your search is over!! This is the baker you want! Delicious cake at a reasonable price. Friendly and professional from start to finish. read more

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Amazing cake to celebrate my best friend's launch of her business!! Exactly what I asked for- a cake of her logo. Fabulous! Thank you! read more

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I ordered a cake for my Daughters 12th Birthday, it came out great. Reasonable price and they were able to complete it on a short notice. They were polite and friendly, overall happy with my choice. read more

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Amazing! We ordered a cake for our son's first birthday and it was PERFECTION. I ordered over the phone, emailed a pic of a cake similar to what I wanted, talked over phone to discuss changes that I wanted and picked it up three days later. It was beautiful and most of all was delicious. I have ordered from other places where the cake has been nice to look at but lacked in taste. Custom Cake Designs hit it out of the park in appearance, flavor, ease of process, customer service and price. If you need a cake for an important event in your life... this is the place! THANK YOU!!!! read more

Custom Cake Design - The cake was perfect when we picked it up. The marks in the icing were made after we picked it up, during the party. - Bakeries Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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I ordered my sons birthday cake here and I'm so glad I came across this bakery!! Raquel was so responsive and the cake was beautifully done and deliciously moist! read more

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They did an amazing job on my cake! My husband turned 60 and I had a surprise party for him. He owns a kids shoe store. It took them a long time to send me a sketch, and I was worried they forgot about my cake, so 4 stars for lack of communication. But, what an adorable cake! And, the taste was fabulous! read more

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8535 Ziggy Ln
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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(301) 216-1100
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Hours

What time does Custom Cake Design open?

Custom Cake Design opens at 12:00 PM on Wednesday.Custom Cake Design opens at 9:00 AM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Custom Cake Design close?

Custom Cake Design is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.Custom Cake Design closes at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Custom Cake Design closes at 2:00 PM on Saturday.

Mon-Tue, Sun ClosedWed 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMThu-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSat 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Does Custom Cake Design take credit cards?

Yes, Custom Cake Design takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Custom Cake Design have catering options?

No, Custom Cake Design does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Custom Cake Design allow dogs?

No, Custom Cake Design does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Custom Cake Design have bike parking?

Yes, Custom Cake Design has bike parking.

Does Custom Cake Design have parking?

Yes, Custom Cake Design has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Custom Cake Design wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Custom Cake Design is wheelchair accessible.

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Specialties

Here at Custom Cake Design, our mission is to make stuff we can be proud of. That's why we produce cakes, cupcakes, treats and many more - for you. It's about enjoying what you do and taking care of the customer. Call us today.

History

Established in 1981.

Custom Cake Design has been serving actors, authors, celebrities, politicians, and even the President of the United States since 1981. Our facility is inspected, certified and licensed by the Montgomery County Department of Health in the state of Maryland. Custom Cake Design cakes are delightfully moist and artistically decorated. We can also supply vegan, dairy-free and sugar-free cakes.

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Me gusta mucho el pan, siempre compro los cakes de cumpleaños en esta panaderia. Las empleadas son…read moreatentas y es muy limpio.

Avoid Copacabana Bakery in Gaithersburg, MD at all costs. We…read morepaid $61 for a cake that was completely unacceptable. It was for a special celebration for my parents, and it was honestly embarrassing to serve. The cake was visibly cracked before we even touched it. The moment we tried to cut it, it completely collapsed and fell apart. It was dry, overcooked, and made up mostly of whipped cream and pastry layers with barely any actual cake. It looked bad and tasted worse. We barely ate any of it. When we contacted the bakery, the manager was rude, dismissive, and condescending. Instead of taking responsibility, she questioned whether we knew how to cut a cake and whether we even used a knife. That response alone shows the level of professionalism and customer service you can expect here. The only thing offered was a discount on a future order -- which is unacceptable considering the product was defective. For $61, this was a complete rip-off. Poor quality, zero accountability, and shockingly unprofessional service. We requested a refund and offered to return the cake. Nothing meaningful was done. Because this issue was not handled appropriately, we will be filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Save your money. There are far better bakeries in the area that actually stand behind their products. Evite la panadería Copacabana en Gaithersburg, MD a toda costa. Pagamos 61 dólares por un pastel que era completamente inaceptable. Fue para una celebración especial para mis padres, y fue honestamente vergonzoso servir. El pastel estaba visiblemente agrietado incluso antes de que lo tocáramos. En el momento en que intentamos cortarlo, se derrumbó por completo y se desmoronó. Estaba seco, demasiado cocido y estaba hecho principalmente de crema batida y capas de pastelería con casi ningún pastel real. Se veía mal y sabía peor. Apenas comimos nada de eso. Cuando nos pusimos en contacto con la panadería, el gerente fue grosero, desdeñoso y condescendiente. En lugar de asumir la responsabilidad, cuestionó si sabíamos cómo cortar un pastel y si incluso usamos un cuchillo. Esa respuesta por sí sola muestra el nivel de profesionalismo y servicio al cliente que puede esperar aquí. Lo único que se ofreció fue un descuento en un pedido futuro, lo cual es inaceptable teniendo en cuenta que el producto estaba defectuoso. Por 61 dólares, esto fue una completa estafa. Mala calidad, cero responsabilidad y servicio sorprendentemente poco profesional. Solicitamos un reembolso y nos ofrecimos a devolver el pastel. No se hizo nada significativo. Debido a que este problema no se manejó adecuadamente, presentaremos una queja ante el Better Business Bureau. Ahorra tu dinero. Hay panaderías mucho mejores en la zona que en realidad respaldan sus productos.

Tous Les Jours

(89 reviews)

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I love this place. I've come here serval times especially for their tiramisu matcha latte…read more Unfortunately, every staff member makes its differently. Out of all the times I had it, I can say 2 times it was made the best. The best ratio of cream, matcha, sweetness, etc. They always have a variety of pastries to pick from. & though the line can be a little long sometimes, they move fast. I've sat in the restaurant a couple times, usually there is a lot of people, but it a really nice establishment.

We got the pinkfong cake for my daughter's birthday since it looked so cute. However the taste was…read morethe issue as it did not taste good at all. The frosting used on the outside and the cream used on the inside was not the fluffy and soft kind we liked and was not similar to the other cakes from this bakery that we liked. It tasted like hard butter and unfortunately we had to throw out the entire cake since everyone refused to eat more than the first bite. My husband asked the employee if this was a vanilla sponge cake and they said yes since he cannot eat chocolate cake. Unfortunately once we cut it, it was chocolate. It was a waste of $50+ and would not recommend unless you're just purchasing for pictures and not to eat. The mango and strawberry croissants were good with sweet whipped cream. I liked how the cream also tasted like mango in the mango croissant. The sweet pretzel was also good and crunchy. The inside of the store is nice with plenty of tables. I also liked how there were a lot of outlet spaces.

International Bakery

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The service was great, very friendly staff. The tiramisu was delicious. The black Forrest was so…read moregood and moist as well. The fruit tart was okay - the crust was a little too thick for my liking. I would come here again to try other pastries.

Great pastries overall good sweets. I wanted to share the hours they are open so everyone is awareread more

Tous Les Jours

(105 reviews)

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Be aware that this location is inside the Grand Mart supermarket, adjacent to the food court…read more Inside though, the actual cafe has the same ambiance and furnishings as the other stand alone cafes in the area. Although the cafe is open until 8-9pm at night, also be aware that many items sell out earlier in the day and are not restocked. (We ended up going at 5pm on a Saturday and snagged the last baguette.). Super clean and comfortable, the breads and desserts here are amazing! Had a curry donut and a honey cheese pancake - both were to die for! The baguette was fresh and excellent as well - they never last long in our house!

Stopped by for a latte since I was in the area and ended up leaving with a box of three goodies as…read morewell. Located in the food court of International Mart, this Tous Les is somewhat tiny but has enough room for seating. Grab a tray and tongs and make your way down the aisle grabbing backed goods that catch your eye. I ended up with three - crookie (so good, but definitely sweet), chocolate cream donut (verdict still out - yet to be eaten) , and a sweet frank roll (my son loved it!). To drink I got the ube latte. Not super sweet, but I should have gotten a double espresso shot - next time. Solid spot for pastries and a latte. I'll be back.

Japong Bakery

(357 reviews)

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Overall: Japong Bakery is a hit for bread, would come back to try some more…read more Food: The bread here was fantastic, each one has their own charm and there is a wide enough selection that everyone has at least one that they will like. I especially liked the sandwich bread, it reminded me of the breakfast sandwiches I would get in Taiwan. Service: Normal service for an Asian style bakery, you get the bread yourself and pay at the register. Ambiance: A chill ambiance inside with a few tables. Enough to have a small group, but not exactly roomy enough for larger groups.

Really wonderful cakes, breads, and desserts. More of a 4.5 star rating…read more You can't go wrong with Asian cakes, so we decided to try a new flavor to celebrate our mom's birthday: passionfruit. The whole family loved it. The only reason I didn't give all five stars is because the cake, although good, was a bit less moist than cakes we've gotten from other bakeries. We also got breads that were a great size and baked to perfection.

Paris Baguette

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Bonjour, Mon Ami! ( Hello, my friend...) It is good to visit and enjoy your delicious pastries!…read moreEven though I arrived late in the day, the pastry cases were full of enticing baked goods. There was every kind of croissant you can imagine. I bought my favorite almond croissant. There were fruit and cream filled pastries. I bought a fruit and cream filled pastry too. There were a lot of chocolate delicacies. I am going to buy some on my next trip. The ambiance is lovely. There are tables and chairs to sit and enjoy your sweets. There are cases filled with pastries. Service was great. I was waited on right away and they packed my box in a bag with a handle, to make it easier to carry. Au revoir, for now! But, I will be back for more delicious sweets.

The cutest unexpected little bakery in Bethesda! I actually just randomly stopped in to use the…read morerestroom, but once I saw all the cakes and goodies, I was completely drawn in. The way they present their desserts is so adorable, it instantly caught my attention. I didn't even eat my dessert the same day. I saved it for the next day and brought it to work to share with a coworker. We had the cheesecake, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. It was so good that she even asked me for the name of the place, so I think it's safe to say you've got two new customers :) ! Such a sweet surprise definitely worth stopping by.

Classic Bakery & Cafe

(414 reviews)

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Everything is weighed by weight. My favorite was the gelato or was it sherbet? Anyways it was…read moredelicious. Everything else was decent as well.

Your cakes are genuinely high quality, and that's definitely appreciated. However, your business…read morehours don't really align with customers' needs. Most people, especially on weekends and days off, have time to go out and shop--but you close quite early, which limits that opportunity. These kinds of hours don't make much sense for a popular bakery. It feels more like an office schedule than a customer-focused business. If you had more flexible hours, more people would be able to enjoy the quality you offer.

Les Delices French Bakery

(315 reviews)

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I was lucky enough to have my birthday cake ordered from Les Delices French bakery. Les Delices is…read morea family favorite for birthdays and anniversaries. This year, my cake was a tiramisu birthday cake and it looked exquisite. The taste was amazing! I am still smiling when I think about how fabulous it tasted. Service is always exceptional and they are the nicest people who own this small family bakery. It is a small business with a counter and no seating area. So, plan to take your baked goods home. Once you try Les Delices Bakery, no other cake will compare. Sorry, I forgot to take a picture before we cut the cake and started eating. It was heavenly.

This is a small family owned bakery with amazing service and exceptional croissants, pastries and…read moreespecially cakes! Definitely the go to for special occasions.

Gardenia's Cafe

(321 reviews)

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Gardenia is just what I needed for a relaxing and filling breakfast…read more I showed up for the Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes (and Chicken and Waffles), and was recommended to try their Pupusas. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Everyone greeted me with a kind and genuine smile. I could feel that everyone was proud to represent their amazing establishment, and cared immensely for the customer experience and quality of food. Also, the medium/dark coffee they served was outstanding and paired perfectly with both sweet and savory dishes. Thanks to everyone at Gardenia, I am excited to return again.

Note: They have (2) large communal tables for larger groups, so another suggestion for them would…read morebe to replace those with (4) X Four Tables which allows for more flexibility;) ADDITIONAL ITEMS TRIED: ** Lemon Bar = (4.15) Very tasty ** Breakfast Pizza = (4.15) Very good, although I had to use a knife & fork to eat it, so I would recommend half the amount of cheese.

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Nancy A.

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I ordered a smash cake, cupcakes, and cookies from Custom Cake Design and I have to say I was Extremely Happy with how everything turned out. I extremely picky with the particular designs i wanted and was searching around the the Montgomery county area and after getting quotes and design approvals I decided to go with CCD because they were by far the cheapest AND they approved each design and detail i wanted for the cake, the cupcakes and the cookies. most importantly their customer service was outstanding! Raquel was EXTREMELY nice!!! They did an amazing job! the theme was monkeys and bananas! the cupcakes were made exactly how i had asked them to! the frosting even tasted like bananas! and the smash cake was Perfect! The cookies were shaped like bananas and they looked and tasted amazing! The taste was Delicious! it was like a sweet taste of heaven! I would recommend this place to Everyone I know. They are passionate with their work and creativity! There prices are great! THANK YOU CUSTOM CAKE DESIGN!!! read more

Sean R.

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10 years ago

My wife and I selected Custom Cake Design for our wedding recently and they were great! We are able to give insight into the planning, staff, and the food the day of our event. When we were reviewing vendors, we selected Custom Cake Design after scheduling a free tasting with Raquel (the owner). She let us taste an assortment of cake flavors as well as filling. They were awesome, we could make up our minds so we selected 3 types of cakes as well as macaroons for 180 people. Throughout the planning up to our wedding, we were able to give pictures and describe what we wanted as well as coordinate with the florists for flowers for the cake. Raquel was very polite and professional throughout the year we met with her. The day of our wedding, the cake was beautiful and bigger than we expected. The only drawback we would have is that the staff answering the phone gave us issues but Raquel's service makes up for it. read more

Phyllis B.

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11 years ago

We ordered our wedding cake from Custom Cake Design and we are so happy we did!!! When we walked into our wedding reception venue, we were blown away with how beautiful our cake looked!! We selected a white chocolate cake with raspberry and vanilla Bavarian cream inside and vanilla icing. OMG it tasted like a slice of heaven!! All of our guests were so amazed at how wonderful our cake tasted. Thank you so much Raquel and Sandra for guiding us through the cake tasting process and for your patience and knowledge in helping us with our cake choices. We will never forget how much your delicious and beautiful cake made our wedding day that much more special. Warm regards, Phyllis and PJ read more

Lettie V.

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10 years ago

I had a cake made for my sissy birthday. It was made in a booby form, boy I tell you it blew my mind to see how amazing that cake was. it tasted good and smell good. we had a lot of fun with it and I'm going back to have my son graduation cake made. I'm very pleased thank you Custom Cake Design. read more

Karen N.

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Cake was really good looking. Thank you for avery exact copy from the picture that I brought! But all this topping was falling apart when we were cutting the cake and also it wasn't really tasty. The cake itself (flavor) was yummy. read more

Lashonda H.

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10 years ago

2nd cake that came about at a last minute and was once again the same turnout. I love this place and I love the cake.

Camila V.

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5 years ago

Laura has been an amazing talent with a lot of cool ideas who helped with my kids birthday cakes

Anita R.

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