Custom Cake Design

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Danny P.

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

Naval academy grad cake, beautifully decorated.

Carolina S.

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.

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.

the silhouette of a woman sitting on top of a cake

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.

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.

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.

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!

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Ashley V.

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We have used Custom Cake Design several times over the years for special birthdays and religious milestones and have been unbelievably happy every single time. The cakes are literally the best cake I have ever tasted(moist and full of flavor) and each time they have nailed the requested designs. They were so fun to work with and extra patient working with my kids to design special event cakes. We highly recommend Custom Cake Design! read more

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Emily V.

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My family and I have been customers of this bakery for years. We always come in with new designs/ideas for cakes and they execute them perfectly. They make sure to have a thorough consultation, to go over all the details of what you want. I enjoy that during the consultations, they provide a lot of recommendations but ultimately let you have full creative freedom. Their quality of work is very consistent, their cakes not only look great but also taste amazing. This is a very reliable place, we appreciate them being part of our special occasions and providing us with the best quality service! We are also obsessed with their fondant and American buttercream! read more

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Eli B.

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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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Danny P.

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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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Meunda W.

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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.

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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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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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Chantel E.

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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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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

Custom Cake Design - Red Velvet & Whipped Cream. - Bakeries Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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Laura V.

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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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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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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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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

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8535 Ziggy Ln
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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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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Cakessbyemily

5.0

(8 reviews)

1.2 mi

If I could give 10 stars- I would! Emily was so amazing on every level, and made it super easy to…read moreorder a custom cake I found on Pinterest. The cake itself was a work of art that no one wanted to ruin by eating, however after devouring it, each aspect of the cake was truly delicious. My daughter's 16th birthday was extra special because of this cake! I will forever recommend to anyone and everyone!! Thank you again, I had a very happy teenager!!

The cake for my daughter's celebration was a real showstopper - everyone raved about it!…read more This is the best I've had in a long time and I'm so happy with Cakessbyemily.

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Macaron number cake

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Classic Bakery & Cafe

Fantastic service with unique items. Staff goes out of their way to make sure every customer is…read moreattended to.

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.

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Sweets by Caroline

4.9

(41 reviews)

5.9 mi

I have been following Sweets by Caroline for the last few years on social media. She always makes…read morevery creative Macarons and desserts. I FINALLY had the chance to go to one of her pop-ups at Neighbor's coffee last weekend. I purchased several Macarons for myself and my coworker. Her designs are thoughtful and the attention to detail shines through. She has a very fun vehicle that she sells the treats from. The team was very friendly and packing up my order . I'm so happy to see her successful.

This is probably my 3rd time having macarons and I really just love it…read more The macarons are diverse with usually a variety of flavors and characters. I would say though, they look a bit grainy. Service is amazing, I like the idea of being able to pre-order ahead of time if you sign up for her newsletter. I'm usually at the pop-up's (Rockville) so lots of vendors to see as well. The line can get busy but moves quickly.

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Ube Flan French Macarons

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3 tier fall themed wedding cake

Lil’ Cakes and Creamery

Clean and neat establishment…read more Came for the Monkey Matcha and the staff seemed very friendly. The matcha drinks were delicious and the cupcakes were staring at me to let them give me diabetes. Too much sugar for one visit will have to come back!

Okay full disclosure I ordered via DoorDash so I can't speak to the place or the service per se. I…read morewill say that everything arrived neatly packaged and I don't have a picture of the cupcakes because we devoured them. The cupcakes were a 10/10! The cheesecake was good but not great according to my brother in law. My beef is with the fact that I was charged for a pint of ice cream but the picture below is what I received. Most definitely not a pint! Anyhow, I would order again but would probably stick with just the cupcakes. The menu is quite diverse and I loved the ability to order something based on everyone's preferences.

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Cakes To Crumbs Bakery

4.2

(5 reviews)

4.5 mi

I ordered Pokemon cupcakes for my son's birthday party. Whitnee was very responsive, professional,…read moreand more importantly very kind. The cupcakes were beautiful and absolutely delicious. All the guests loved them!

I hired to Cakes to Crumbs to make a unique cake for each month in my office. Whitney is a pleasure…read moreto work with, creative, professional, with an outstanding and consistent high quality product. One of the best small businesses I have worked with that can execute exceptionally.

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Vanilla flavored Pokemon Cupcakes

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Ed Studio

4.5

(34 reviews)

3.4 mi

Really disappointing experience; unfortunately, i couldn't give 0 star here. I reached out multiple…read moretimes wanting to place a few orders (cakes, Lunar new year gift set) including contacting the owner directly, and either didn't get a response at all or received vague replies days later. When I finally did hear back, the tone came across as arrogant and dismissive, as if taking a customer's order was an inconvenience. Instead of clear communication, I was given excuse after excuse for why my order couldn't be taken--delivery issue (i don't understand why this was an issue for them at all, because i clearly stated that i can do on-site pickup), limited capacity, etc. If you don't want the business, just say so. Don't string customers along and waste their time. A bakery should be welcoming and professional. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. I won't be reaching out again.

Stumbled on this place in a walk around kentlands. This place is so cute! We ordered a HK milk tea…read morewhich was in an adorable rectangular container. Tastes pretty authentic! The dessert was on display by the counter but I can't remember what it was called. There was a mochi layer on the cake with taro. Very fluffy and delicious. Not too sweet (iykyk)!! Worth the visit!!

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Strawberry Latte with Panna Cotta

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Cakes In Style

I ordered a birthday cake and smash cake from them. They were extremely communicative and I…read moreappreciated them working with me on design and budget. For that, I'd rate them 5 stars. However, when I picked up the cakes we noticed there was a small hairline crack in the crown but I figured it would be okay. We stored the cakes in a commercial fridge before it was time to sing happy birthday. When they took the cakes out, the crown was crumbling it's just a cake so I dismissed it. When it was time to eat the cake, we noticed nobody finished it. It wasn't until we came home and tasted it and it barely had flavor. We got the pistachio and raspberry. Pistachio was flavorless and raspberry was light but not flavorful. Customer service 10/10 Design 7/10 (because of the crown) Taste 5/10 They really did work with my budget so I'm wondering if maybe that was the compromise?

Working with Cakes in Style was a pleasure from beginning to end. Usually, I go into a supermarket…read moreand pick up a random cake for someone's birthday, so easy. Not so easy for picking out a wedding cake that will make or break your party and leave guests baffled. I was 90% done with wedding planning and left the cake for last. I didn't want to be bothered with hunting for a vendor, making multiple visits and who to trust. I finally googled a cake store nearby and found Cakes in Style in the Rockville, MD area, very convenient. I took my fiancé at the time to meet with the owner Robert. I made an appointment with Robert; we went in and were amazed. First off, we saw many samples on the counter as well as in his portfolio. Then we went over the logistics of the cake, he took down great notes, provided great suggestions, and was very enthusiastic about helping us. He was kind enough to provide us with an impromptu cake tasting. My fiancé had made up his mind by the end of the free consultation, he picked the design, and we were all set. Robert kept in touch with updates, provided easy and flexible methods of payment and he delivered the cake on time and in one piece. We have seen many cake fail videos but nothing be scared about with Cakes in Style. Our venue was familiar to the owner, so we felt comfortable working with him. We left the store happy and content. We had selected a Red Velvet Cake with a Cream filling, our guests mentioned that it was the best cake they have ever had. It tasted amazing as well as looked beautiful. Presentation and Detail were on spot. I highly recommend Cakes in Style to all and everyone looking for a cake for their special occasion. I will surely use their services again in the future. They treated us like family and not just some random customer walking through the door. Thank you, Robert and Lucia, for adding your magic to make our wedding magical.

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All American Vegan

4.9

(17 reviews)

1.7 mi

Sonia baked our wedding cake and was so accommodating! She communicated well and offered us great…read moreoptions. We decided on a 3-tier vanilla cake with vanilla icing (no decorations). It was also delivered to the reception site wedding day afternoon. The cake itself was beautifully done and elegant looking. More importantly , it was delicious. The cake portion was rich (but not heavy) with a buttery flavor. The icing was light, creamy and not too sweet. All the guests enjoyed it and couldn't believe it was vegan! More recently we purchased chocolate cupcakes and they were just as tasty. Will definitely purchase more items in the future.

If you thought the bakery was fantastic, wait until you try her Indian food options. My sister and…read moreI take a peek at her menu every now and then. She posts special items on social media, but she always has some traditional entrees. There are no single servings. They come in portions for 3 to 4 individuals, and the prices for the various items are in the 20s. For the holidays, we decided to switch things up and order a bunch of items to try. Usually it's a whole cooking ordeal, but like Thanksgiving with my parents last year, we decided to get food already made. And interestingly enough, we had Indian men as well, haha. So we got.... Butter chicken Daal (lentils) Veggie biryani Chickpea masala We should've expected it, but we also received a ton of basmati rice, and got the lemon cardamom and eggnog tres leches churro cakes. Every single item was a 10/10, honestly. The butter chicken was so creamy and cashew based, and was easily my favorite item, though everything was fantastic. This might be the best Indian food in Maryland... I'm not shy to say that given how much I've had (though there is still plenty more to try). Applause. Give this place several claps for having amazing vegan desserts and amazing Indian food. If you haven't had it yet, what are you waiting for?!

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Vanilla cake- baby shower

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Chocolate cupcakes (1 already eaten)

Swaadish By Neelma

5.0

(1 review)

4.1 mi

This is my favorite place to get cakes! Neelma makes the most delicious South Asian cakes and…read morecupcakes. If you like cakes with unique flavors, spices, nuts, and floral notes, then her baked goods are for you! I first heard about Swaadish by Neelma through a local pizza shop (Apna) which carries and sells her cakes in a smaller size. My favorite cake flavors are gulab jamun and mango mousse. I also ordered the ferrero rocher cupcakes for my daughter and ordered some Harry Potter gold wings to make the perfect golden snitches for her birthday. It's easy to order online and then you can select a window to pick up your freshly baked goods. Finally, she does cupcake decorating classes which is fun for small or large groups.

From the owner: Swaadish By Neelma is a luxury dessert company specializing in exquisite South Asian flavors. We…read morestand out with our commitment to both taste and presentation, earning us a 5-star Google rating. Proudly South Asian and woman-owned, we are based in Montgomery County and take great pride in our exceptional customer service.

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Blue Lace Cakes

4.0

(4 reviews)

4.1 mi

Had a very poor experience working with this company. We spent two weeks working out the details of…read morecustom wedding cake with a pre-arranged date set in the very first email. During the process to meet and get our samples, the business owner wrote informing us our date was no longer available and they were booked up now. Apparently they wanted us to pay a retainer to lock in the date, but we were just supposed to guess that was required since it was never mentioned in any communication nor was an invoice provided to us to do so or a means of payment discussed. We would have had no problem at all paying even in full had the business mentioned it even once that it was required. Really a disappointing experience all around working with the provider.

I wanted a lion king themed cake for my baby's birthday because that's her favorite and only movie…read moreof all time. Voula was very responsive and and clear about the details and exactly what everything cost without adding on unnecessary prices. She delivered the cake on time too. The cake was wonderful, full of detail and my baby kept saying "lion king" simba, mofasa, zazu and rafiki. It was full of a lot of great detail and the red velvet cake tasted amazing. The only drawback is that to get that amount of detail, need to pack a significant layer of frosting. I'm glad I used blue lace cakes. They delivered exactly what I was looking for detail and taste. Will definitely use voula again.

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Barking Mad Cafe

Great spot for a neighborhood brunch! Just make sure to come early enough to enjoy the bottomless…read moreoption since the last round is served at 2:30 PM. The service is excellent whether you're seated inside or outside. The staff is friendly, attentive, and helps create a welcoming atmosphere. Bonus: it's dog-friendly, making it a great spot to bring your pup along. Highly recommend!

The food here is always deliciously fresh and and done with care, I have never had a bad meal here…read more The atmosphere can be very noisy but it is manageable, they do play a weird mix of music sometimes so be prepared: D The service however can often be inattentive and food timing can be inconsistent. All in all a good brunch experience in the Germantown/Gaithersburg area!

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Bacon egg & cheese breakfast sandwich

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Gardenia's Cafe

The ladies here have excellent service they even gave us bread pudding on the house for our first…read moretime being here

Still one of the best food spots in Gaithersburg/Germantown in my opinion. Came for brunch and…read moreordered the farmhouse sandwich while my wife got the huevos rancheros. Both were absolutely fantastic. My sandwich was filling, and the homemade turkey sausage was different in a good way. The picture doesn't look super appetizing but I enjoyed it thoroughly. My wife's entree also tasted great from the bite I took. Savory as can be. She also ordered a caramel macchiato which was okay, a little too sweet for her. The standout item for me was the sourdough cinnamon roll. Holy smokes. It was sweet, warm, soft, and slightly sour. So delicious. Other than the food, the inside is pretty cute, and the people working are still some of the nicest with great customer service. My wife made me promise to bring her back soon which I definitely will.

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Bran Muffin & Alkaline Water

Gemelli's Italian Market

Delicious and cozy pizza, subs, and other goodies. Shop their market while you wait! I love old…read moreschool places like this that you can consistently count on to be good. Feels like you've stepped back to a simpler time pre Internet! -Italiano sub was perfectly balanced and didn't get soggy on their hard Italian bread. May be the best Italian sub I've ever had- the crusty bread was a first for me! -Tacchino sub was good but would be better with some type of pickle. Felt very rich. -two cannolis hand filled to order! The filling had chocolate chips in it. The pastry shell was perfect and not too fried. We've gotten their pizza before too- def recommend! Fantastic crunch and they make their own mozzarella. We also like to get their homemade pizza dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella, ravioli, and pasta for quick weeknight dinners. Their dried pasta selection is impressive and includes gluten free pasta. They are kind, warm, and knowledgeable- I feel very taken care of when I go! Call in your order bc they don't do online ordering. Don't sleep on this gem!

Great local market with a huge selection of fresh pasta, cheese, cured meats, and pizzas made to…read moreorder! The pizza was great! Can't wait to try the frozen ravioli and tortellini we bought. Will definitely be coming back for pizza dough to make at home as well!

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Roaming Rooster

Roaming Rooster was the go to girl dinner before a night in D.C.! The nuggets, and fries ( which…read moreone could be split 4 ways) are a must have!! The breading is SEASONED, let me tell you! And the spice levels actually do reflect the intensity of the heat! Whether it was dine in or take out, RR never failed us! The inside is cute & usually on the smaller side with just enough room to enjoy your food & leave!

The honey butter chicken is my favorite! Hard to find a chicken burger like this elsewhere.read more

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Waredaca Brewing Company

Popped into Waredaca for the first time about a week ago on our way to dinner. I've heard of the…read morebrewery but never knew where it was. We just happened upon it and decided it was the perfect place to have a before dinner drink as appetizer. This is definitely the place to be on any gorgeous day! Tons of outdoor seating options, plenty on the beer menu without being overwhelmed, and the bartenders were great with providing samples and good beer advice. I need to get back soon to try out these charcuterie nachos!

What a Diamond in the woods. Not the simplest spot to locate but well worth the journey. The beers…read morewere plentiful and diverse. Every variety that we tried was excellent. The bartender even let me mimic a regular that combined two IPA's to make an extraordinary blend. We chose food from both the Pham truck and the beer counter. Both were delicious. This could become a regular hot spot. Adequate shade despite the high temperatures.

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Pretzel with mustard and/or honey butter

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Lil’ Cakes and Creamery

Clean and neat establishment…read more Came for the Monkey Matcha and the staff seemed very friendly. The matcha drinks were delicious and the cupcakes were staring at me to let them give me diabetes. Too much sugar for one visit will have to come back!

Okay full disclosure I ordered via DoorDash so I can't speak to the place or the service per se. I…read morewill say that everything arrived neatly packaged and I don't have a picture of the cupcakes because we devoured them. The cupcakes were a 10/10! The cheesecake was good but not great according to my brother in law. My beef is with the fact that I was charged for a pint of ice cream but the picture below is what I received. Most definitely not a pint! Anyhow, I would order again but would probably stick with just the cupcakes. The menu is quite diverse and I loved the ability to order something based on everyone's preferences.

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Nancy A.

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12 years ago

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

Phyllis B.

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3

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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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1

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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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10 years ago

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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1

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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

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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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12 years ago

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