Outstanding company. What a tasty bakery. Ohhh, the cupcakes. We ordered several for a recent party we hosted. Absolutely the most delicious cupcakes I have ever had. Our guests were raving about them. So moist and tasty. They even looked amazing. The owner hand delivered them to a rendezvous location and gave me perfect instructions on how to get them home safely. What a gem of a company. Highly highly recommend. BTW, she is in great demand so place you order early:). Can't wait to order a cake from her. read more

These cupcakes will blow your mind. They are worth every penny. You can tell the baker really cares about quality ingredients. These aren't supermarket cupcakes, these are superstar cupcakes. Can't wait for more! read more

Lenore is the absolute best. Her cakes and cupcakes are gorgeous and they taste amazing. My wife and I have ordered cakes that seem to have one or the other - looks or taste. Lightning gets both done without any shortcomings. Lenore took all of our ideas and hopes and then made them even better. The transition of color. The swirls. It is obvious that she has perfected her craft. And then the flavor! So moist. The frosting wasn't too sweet or heavy. We got the white velvet for the cake and then went with four flavors of cupcakes: toasted almond coconut, chocolate cream cheese, red velvet, and white velvet. We have our daughters second birthday coming up and will be going through Lightning Cupcakes and Cakes - because perfection, beauty, and taste can not be compromised. Also, if you didn't know, Lenore is also a huge advocate for children's health. Please read on their story to honor their son who has passed away from AML. Their cakes are equally as special as the people who bake them. Thanks so much Lenore! read more

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The cakes taste pretty good but wow are they expensive for what you get.

Outstanding cupcakes it is a wonderful environment in there and the people are wonderful

Update- it's gotten awkward. After messaging me several times and offering me free cupcakes so I would give her a better review, she has decided that I have not changed fast enough for her liking and has decided to try and get my review removed. She claims she messaged me at 10pm and has photo proof, but has yet to produce that image. (UPDATE she texted the wrong number my prefixis 299 not 209). So if you are not prepared to deal with constant harassment if your review is less than stellar, I would recommend trying someplace else. Left a message on Thursday the 18 about a custom order. Their automated message says they will get back to you after the weekend. Never heard from them again. Not very professional. read more

Nothing says "Fancy" like mini Lightning Cupcakes. The other night they catered a "Ladies-Only" YELP event at the Shane Co. Diamonds, champagne and sweet treats....what more could a lady ask for? My favorite was the one topped with something that looked like chopped Heath candy bar. Inside was little bits of what tasted like melted caramel. I was told there was also peanut butter cupcakes, but one of these little bad boys goes a long way in the calorie department...and I already had my 2nd - a toasted coconut cupcake in my hand. That one had a sugar frosting which was a little sweet for my taste (which is soo weird to say when describing a cupcake - hat is supposed to be sweet). I guess it's because I prefer cream cheese frosting's to sugar and I suspect my favorite one had the cream cheese. These little bad-boys are darling and come in a huge array of flavors. I'd actually much prefer them to a birthday or wedding cake, so you could try multiple flavors and not feel like a total pig. For your next event, you might think to order these delectable morsels of goodness instead of a sheet cake because you would be much more likely to please everyone with so many options. read more

Lightning Cupcakes & Cakes - Lightning Cupcakes at the Shane Co "Bling and bubbly event" - Desserts Near Me - St. Helens, Oregon

Everything that comes out of that bakery is insanely delicious. Their desserts truly do not disappoint, and they definitely leave you craving more. read more

I love a cupcake. I'm a fat girl. Who are we kidding. I also love supporting local businesses, even more if there is a great story behind them. So Lightning Cupcakes fits the bill. Talk about taking something devastating and making the best of it. I'll let you all read their story on their website, this review is about the cake. I had minis at an event they catered and tried 2 flavors. I really had to restrain myself. I wanted more. I was hesitant because I'm allergic to bananas and people put them in everything. Hold the bananas people! I digress.... I had the chocolate peanut butter. Oh Holy Yum. I'm not a fan of peanut butter chips and I thought I was getting caramel or toffee.. No dice. But I was very happily surprised. The cake was SO moist. Often minis are dried out or over-baked. Not these little nuggets. And just the right frosting-to-cake ratio. the flavors were very balanced. Nothing over-powered the others. I had the coconut mini too. Delicate coconut flavor with toasted coconut on top, light, fluffy cake, smooth creamy frosting. What I really wish is that they had a storefront so I could just drop in when I need a fix. Alas, I'll just have to settle for demanding cupcakes for my birthday... and Thanksgiving... and maybe Columbus day or St. Patrick's day... read more

These guys know cupcakes! I had the privilege of trying out their two-bite delights at a Yelp event and I have to say it was possibly the highlight of the event. Not only did I eat a few there but they were nice enough to let me take a bunch home to share. They were such a hit we were practically fighting over the last one. The cake is moist and light and everything cake should be. The frosting was buttery, creamy, and worthy of a spotlight all on its own. I love small cupcakes because I don't feel as guilty when I eat them (or a second, third, etc.) plus I get to try different kinds without wasting a whole cupcake. Obviously there are times when you want regular size cupcakes, but to me the minis are the way to go. They were so nice that I would not hesitate to give them my business. I know there are a few others in Portland competing in the cupcake business but these cupcakes hold their own and the service was so wonderful that might just boost them to the winning point. read more

Our family was so fortunate to have been gifted with Lightning Cupcakes!!! Our friend gave us 2 dozen as a get well gesture for my son. These are the best tasting, prettiest cupcakes EVER!!! I cannot wait to place on order for my Sister-in-laws baby shower!!! You will have your taste buds blown! Delicious read more

it's no lie - these are the best cupcakes in the area. I ordered 2 dozen regular size and 6 dozen minis. the minis didn't last - they're perfect for the calorie conscious who want a little treat. the flavors are - i'm confident - ALL delicious, but the ones we got were lemon, all the chocolate varieties, red velvet, and coconut almond. my personal favorite was the coconut almond. but everyone went kukoo for whatever flavor they got. these babies are pricey, and retrieving them will be an adventure to parts of Beaverton you might not have known existed, but they're TOTALLY worth it (delivery's available, but it's pricier than the cakes). AND a portion of the proceeds go to a good cause. you really can't lose :-) read more

I recently got to try Lightning Cupcakes at a Yelp Elite event and found them to be very delicious! Supplying the party with a variety of choices, I went for the red velvet and the toasted almond coconut. Both were moist, fluffy and the frosting wasn't too sweet. I was impressed with them and even though I live across town, I might have to venture out to to the store for these cupcakes. They are definitely worth it! read more

I have not gone to Lenore's shop yet, however seeing her loving responses to nay sayers has impressed me beyond belief. Her energy is amazing. Her spirit full of life and love. And I will no doubt be heading there soon. The pull is great. Super excited. I'll be sure to add more about my experience SOON!!! read more

Lenore is a pleasure to work with. Her cupcakes and cakes are AMAZING! When we got engaged and set a wedding date, I knew exactly who we were going to have make our cake. Our tasting session was a lot of fun (and I got a great referral on an amazing wedding planner). We were able to take our leftovers with us to taste them again before making our final decision. She made the process a fun event. We look forward to wowing our guests with amazing cake. read more

I had the pleasure of trying Lightning Cupcakes yesterday and they were so delicious! I ordered them one day and picked them up the next. We tried the luxurious white velvet and the classic chocolate. Both were melt in your mouth yummy goodness. My family members devoured them and grabbed the leftovers to take home. They came packaged in two six pack covered plastic carriers, very professionally done with a colorful logo. The price for a dozen was only $25 - very reasonable. Thank you Lenore for baking the best cupcakes I've ever had the pleasure of tasting! read more

These wonderful cupcakes were perfect for our 50th anniversary party. We ordered the mini size in several flavors. Our guests were then able to experience many delicious bites. There was not one left Thanks for making our party special read more

I went to a wedding show called Committed last month. After trying every cupcake there, I can definitely say that these were hands-down the best! !! read more

Amazing cupcakes! They were much more fun to have at our wedding than a typical wedding cake and we got to have some for our relatives that needed gluten free options. We tried different cupcake places in town, but most were too heavy and rich. These were light enough that everyone was able to dance after cake. Love the lemon rosemary and the toasted coconut, but all were great! read more

Very good, loved all the different kinds and need to try more. Maybe eat there next time

Lenore made us the most delicious cupcakes for our wedding. Not only were our guests blown away at how amazing they were, we felt we were supporting a good cause. Our wedding guests even said that her cupcakes were better than our fancy expensive wedding cake. The leftovers were devoured by family members the following few days and everyone said they were still good. Lenore was so kind and the price was completely reasonable. read more

So yummy. Even days after getting them. I ordered two dozen mini cupcakes, the chocolate chip and chocolate cream cheese for my sons bday. I'll definitely be ordering from them again. read more

Lenore is awesome and the cupcakes incredible! I cannot wait to order a cake soon! So glad I found you on yelp. Being able to communicate through email to place my order was so helpful. And when our delivery order date kept changing, Lenore was always so cool about the changes - even when I was stressing out and sending far too many emails to her! Thank you Lenore -- for making our office anniversary event such a delicious and fun event! Funny WOW how well your cupcakes pair with Champagne! read more

My husband and I got married in July, and we used lighting cupcakes for our cake. I was very impressed every step of the way. As a bride, I had many concerns of things falling threw however; with lighting cakes I knew that all my expectation would be meet. I was completely right and my cake table was absolutely gorgeous. At my wedding my guest said they were the best cupcakes they ever had. I had about three people who said they "hate cake" say that they couldn't get enough of these cupcakes. Lerone dropped off the cake and cupcake. She really payed attention to detail she added my wedding flowers and added small touches. The one thing that really impressed me about Lerone is that she strived to meet my needs. When I scheduled my cake tasting I was able to make an appointment on a Saturday. Any other place I called did not give me that option. Lerone also went above and beyond what I expected. My husband and I plan on ordering cupcakes from her again. Just because we want to :) read more

AMAZING Cupcakes! Seriously delicious. We had them at a party instead of cake and they were a HUGE hit! LOVE the red velvet! Look no further for yummy desserts. Bonus... The owner is the nicest woman you will ever meet. read more

I take this opportunity to review Lightning Cupcakes seriously. I rely on honest opinions to make my decision to support or not a business or service. We ordered cupcakes for a High Tea. There were THE HIT of the event! Once you eat these cupcakes you will call them magical. Lenore, the owner was beyond professional. If I could give this company more than 5 stars I would! read more

These cupcakes are the most scrumptious I have ever tasted! They are truly a wonderful treat. They will curl your toes with how yummy they are! Plus, knowing that each purchase helps support The Healing Hunter Foundation makes it a win-win! When we have purchased the minis - if my daughter is with me, quite a few are gone by the time we get home! read more

Walking in Little Italy, we found this awesome place. We order a great carrot cake, lemonade and a great legato. We recommend it!!

Yum! Not only are these yummy, beautiful cupcakes, the owner supports the Healing Hunter Foundation! This foundation helps put a smile on children's faces who are struggling with cancer. I call that a two for one? read more

Lightning Cupcakes are the best cupcakes you will find. We had them at our wedding last year and they were such a hit that our caterer asked me for their contact information. People definitely talked about them for days. Lenore, the owner and creator, is absolutely amazing to work with. She truly cares about what she does and she will care about you too! This reminds me that I need to find a reason to order some cupcakes soon! Find a need for some cupcakes and give Lightning Cupcakes a call. You will be so glad that you did! read more

These cupcakes are awesome! Ordered them for a company event. People still talk about how great they were. Delicious- would recommend them to anyone... and I guess I just did! And for a great cause as well. read more

AMAZING! I found this GEM of a bakery via Yelp and they are as GOOD as the reviews! I used them twice in one week for 2 different events and they were easy to work with and the cupcakes were delicious! Lenore's family is darling and her story of why she began Lightning Cupcakes is heart wrenching. Order from her and support her cause! read more

Fantastic cupcakes! I got a few different flavors for my husband's 40th birthday and they were a huge hit! No leftovers unfortunately :(.

Words are totally inadequate. Unbelievable cupcakes! And, believe me....I've tried many. You won't be disappointed!

Fantastic cupcakes! I have had them more than once and they were truly outstanding each time. The only problem is they are addictive they are so good! read more

We loved the cupcakes!!!! Thank you do much! We had a great time at the wedding and all of the cupcakes were gone before you knew it. Thank you for making my friend's wedding special. read more

We bought these cupcakes at a fundraiser as dessert for our table. Well they didn't last long! These were the most amazing cupcakes we've had. They came in so many different flavors & not only did they look beautiful but they tasted great! Not your average cupcake, the chocolate chips mixed inside some of them was a nice touch! read more

Moist, delicious, great variety, and very beautiful! Had Lightning Cupcakes for my wedding and they were perfect! The owner, Lenore, is wonderful and very helpful! My wedding was 4 months ago and I am still craving the outstanding cupcakes! I would recommend them to everyone for any event! :) Just so so soooo good! read more

My experience with Lenore and Lightning cupcakes was outstanding -from the ordering to the pick up and then the joy when people took a bite. It was fun to hear the comments and watch the guests sneak back in the kitchen for another. And I mean the full size! I was impressed with all aspects of the business, especially the yumminess. And knowing that part of the proceeds go to helping kiddos just makes it that much sweeter. read more

I believe so much in what Lenore and "Lightning Cupcakes" is doing for a great cause, I knew I wanted them at my wedding before I even tasted them. Once I tasted them I knew I had definitely made the right decision to have them in place of a traditional wedding cake. I tasted them a month or so before the wedding date and brought some home to share. About two weeks before the wedding my husband suggested I order 2 more dozen so we would have a few left over. EVERYONE loved the cupcakes and said they were the best they had ever eaten. Lenore is great to work with and was a big help in deciding how many to order, what flavors to order and the wrappers she picked matched our wedding perfectly. Like a previous review....I need to find another reason to order some cupcakes. read more