My favorite Columbia bakery. I can't wait to see the new location. Aloha cookies are the best.

5.24.25 I can't remember the last time I had a cookie that wowed me. Highly recommend the Aloha cookie which had chunky chocolate chips, macadamia nuts, and coconut. My husband doesn't like coconut, but it was so subtle he couldn't taste it. It was heavenly. It was a generous size for only $2 compared to other bakeries. I would definitely choose the Aloha cookie over any cookie at Crumbl and it's way cheaper too. I also purchased a maple bacon and German chocolate cupcake, which my husband and I split. Both were delicious, however, we thought the bacon was a bit too smoky. I wanted to try the salted caramel, but it wasn't available. Aside from cupcakes and cookies, they also sell brownies, pies, and prepackaged popcorn. They had sample popcorn available, which I took advantage of. I am definitely a huge fan and will be returning. read more

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I was freaking out because I forgot to order a cake for a birthday party on the weekend. I knew I wanted it to be customized too so that added to the dilemma. I happened to come across this bakery, which I AM SO GRATEFUL the universe did so. I placed an order through their online form on Wednesday (at 11:30pm - i said i forgot lol!) for a FRIDAY pick up time. I received a reply from the owner Thursday morning at 9am. We had all the details settled by 12pm that day. I went to pick up my cake and was super impressed! Exactly what I wanted. As for taste of the cake - everyone who had a slice raved on how good it was! So, I think I may have found my go to bakery for birthday cakes / other special occasions. An added bonus - the price point wasn't bad. I paid $80 for a cake that feeds 12-15 people. I've heard other places charge $120. I also loved that my money went to a locally owned business. read more

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I recently reread an old review I wrote about a cake I had years ago for my son, and it reminded me of a more recent experience. I was looking for a bakery near my job to celebrate a coworker's work anniversary and came across Oh, What A Cake. Wanting to support a local business, I decided to place an order with them. The cake I ordered was simple, with a short message written on top. I added the Lifesavers afterward for a personal touch. The frosting was absolutely delicious, but unfortunately, the cake itself was a bit dry, which left me disappointed. I also picked up some cupcakes along with the cake and it was incredibly moist, definitely so much better than the cake, so there's still hope. Some of my coworkers also mentioned the cake being dry and crumbly, though the guest of honor had no complaints. It was disheartening because I'd love to become a regular customer and support them consistently, but no one enjoys a dry, crumbly cake. That said, their cupcakes are excellent, and I'll definitely consider ordering those in the future. One thing I really appreciated was the sampling station which they offer samples of different cake flavors as well as a variety of flavored popcorn, which is a fun and tasty touch. I will definitely swing by to grab cupcakes in the future read more

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I went over the weekend for theire free fall dessert samples. Great customer service. I was greeted when I walked in. They sell cupcakes, brownies, cookies, etc. They do customize cakes. You can tell your in at a cake business by the decorations. The business is very nice and they make you feel welcomed. From the event, I ordered 2 cupcakes, Apple Carmel and Sweet Potato. read more

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Yummmmmmy and oh so moist. I wish they were closer. I live in VA and was working in Columbia and wanted something sweet. Needless to say I will be visiting again when I come up to the area again. It was right after Thanksgiving so the selections were limited but they made it for it in taste. read more

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I would definitely recommend this location for any type of event. The presentation was great and the cake taste great. No complaints here!! read more

Oh, What A Cake! - They did an Awesome job with the presentation and the cake taste Great!! Thank you guys - Bakeries Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

3.5 stars Finally got to try out this bakery after driving by it several times. I freely admit that I am a little spoiled when it comes to bakeries and cakes. There is so much that goes into the experience for me way before that first bite of cake. When you walk into a bakery, the way it looks, the smell, and the service immediately start setting the tone. I ordered a dozen cupcakes to try out with a couple of friends. Do note that there is a difference in price between "premium" and regular cupcakes ($2.50 vs. $2.75). What is a premium cupcake, you ask? Anything other than chocolate or vanilla. Who knew? The cupcakes are pretty small, barely cresting the wrapper. They are moist, fresh, but for me, the frosting to cake ratio was inadequate. I am a bit particular on this, but Mrs. T and J. think the balance was just fine. Their overall score 7/10. The shop was pretty dark (low lighting, not much in the way of the decor) and seemed quite disorganized. An attendant was assisting a customer with an order, and another customer and a kid were waiting at the register. The lady taking the order looked at me when I walked in, didn't bother saying "hello," "welcome," or "someone would be right with you"--nothing--0/10 on friendliness. The lady who served me was not wearing gloves when she started setting the cupcakes in the crate and when I asked her to put some on. She said she had just used hand sanitizer but thankfully did end up putting on a glove. read more

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Awesome baked goods- cakes and cupcakes. The fresh cookies are my favorite. Try this bakery. You will not be disappointed!

Amazing job by these talented bakers!! They were a pleasure to work with - super responsive and creative. The Yoda they sculpted out of Rice Krispies treats and fondant was a work of art. read more

Oh, What A Cake! - chocolate cake with vanilla butter cream - Bakeries Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

My mother was busy with work and was pretty hungry, and craving sweets, so she ordered from Oh, What A Cake! We were not disappointed. The fact that you can order when feeling lazy was great! Brownies, snicker-doodles, cupcakes, oh my!! The snicker- doodle looks less appetizing in photos, but maybe it's just the awful lighting! The frosting, and the plain brownie were delish, and we have been getting the cupcake for months!! The only regret I have is not getting two brownies!! read more

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I'm giving 2 stars because the customer service was good. The lady that took care of me was very nice. My eggnog cupcake however.... DRY! I, so wanted this to be amazing! The icing was OK. But the cake itself was so dry. I also purchased a mini pineapple upside down cake. I'm crossing my fingers. read more

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Oh, what a cake! is a hidden gem nestled in the corner of Columbia. The cakes are delicious; a sweet treat with just the right sugar rush. There is fantastic variety from soft and chewy sugar cookies, to maple bacon cupcakes, to gorgeously decorated cactus themed cakes. Importantly, they also have a fantastic, inclusive menu with vegan options that are not just present but AMAZING. My family devoured the vegan lemon cupcakes I bought and they have become a family favorite. The service is wonderful, the owner Marcia is incredibly kind and accomodating. Her expertise and skill puts you immediately at ease when ordering cakes and other sweet treats. The staff are all lovely people and I love getting their recommendations on what treat is best. This shop is a sure bet when it comes to ordering delicious cakes! read more

Oh, What a Cake did an amazing job on my son's birthday cake. I provided a picture and they delivered. My cake was very fresh and taste amazing. I received lots of compliments from my guests. read more

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Oh What a Cake has always had amazing cupcakes and cakes with such diverse flavors and designs. The owner is quite lovely and all of the staff are wonderful as well. My family would get the baked goodies a few times a year growing up. It has never failed to bring a smile to my face. Since my diet change I can no longer eat there but I would for sure recommend this business to others. It is a little bit difficult to find. It isn't particularly on a main road so if you are not actively looking for it, you are going to mis it. The bakery itself is quite small on the inside but it has always been super clean and quite. The products are on the cheaper end too, at least, it was that way when I was last there. There is a decent amount of parking but because it isn't a spot where you would stay and eat, it is perfectly fine. read more

This was maybe my 3rd or 4th time here in the last 5 years. I've been on a cupcake mission and did my own cupcake crawl. What I learned about these cupcakes is: They are available in 2 sizes (I prefer the larger muffin like size) and they are FILLED (praise him). Not only are they filled, they are filled with the perfect amount and the filling is flavorful. The icing (I'm not a fan of a lot of icing), is delicious and the amount frosted is not too much. The problem is the cake. For whatever reason, it's missing something to give it weight & hold. Does it need more egg maybe? Not only that but, the flavor is lacking. The chocolate tastes watered down. It wasn't chocolatey, it just tastes brown #whomp. The red velvet was good, but again watered down. Both cupcakes fell apart as I ate them. I'm still gonna give them another try because I think it's an easy fix. I think the batter was stretched which is what led to this mayhem. I'll just ask that you all not do that so I can come back and choose you over everyone else. And you are closer to where I live!!! Please please perfect your batter, so that I can make you my favorite place to stalk!! Message me when you've figured it out and I'll come back. I promise I will!! read more

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Prompt service, great flavors, and knowledgeable staff. It's on Dobbin Road but has limited hours as a bakery, so check before you go. A great small business alternative to the big box retailers - give them a try! read more

This is a great bakery here in Columbia!!! I called Friday afternoon to inquire about their jumbo cupcakes. Honestly, EVERYTHING they make has always been DELICIOUS The make a few extra large cupcakes with fillings. My favorites are the raspberry filled and lemon filled. Honestly, EVERYTHING they make has always been DELICIOUS!!!!! I asked if they were making any since they're only able to do online orders. The owner answered the phone and was so kind and accommodating!!!! She said that she would make up the two lemon filled that I asked about for tomorrow (Saturday) . The entire process was very easy and SO pleasant!!!!! You call when you arrive and she brought them right out to me!!! I'm very thankful to be able to give these to my Mom for Mother's Day!!!!! Thank you Oh What A Cake!!!!! read more

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The cupcakes were perfect for my sons pokemon themed birthday party! They were light and not dry at all. The chocolate cupcake with vanilla frosting was my favorite! The decorations on the cupcakes were just enough to not overpower the taste. We would order from there again! read more

Cupcakes weee FRESH, I enjoyed the chocolate and vanilla buttercream as well as the carrot cake! I went in on a Monday afternoon and it was very fresh! read more

Order a custom baby shower cake with 50 cupcakes. Cake looked and tasted amazing! And the cupcakes where a hit at the party. read more

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I love this bakery! They have an excellent variety of cupcakes, and they all taste amazing. I love that they are not too big. Now that they are on DoorDash, I can have them delivered and waiting for me on Friday. My only complaint is their limited hours and that I will never be able to get a birthday cake from them. They close the week of Christmas, and my birthday falls during that week. I had to get a cake from another bakery, and let's just say, it didn't compare. read more

Five stars once again for an amazingly beautiful and delicious cake! My daughter chose a cowboy theme for her baby boy shower and Marcia knocked it out of the park with the beautiful cow print cake! It was better than I had envisioned and delicious as always! Thank you again! read more

Oh, What A Cake! - a cow print cake - Bakeries Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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stopped by here, purely by accident. was out in the area hunting. Pokémon with the kids and thought geez let me stop and get a few cupcakes. I am so happy that I did. The cake is moist. The frosting is not too overpoweringly sweet. very creative flavors. you have to try the cookies and cream the manager special today was brownie and marshmallow. The marshmallow filling was divine. I absolutely recommend this bakery. read more

So, let me start by saying the customer service at this place is great! She walked me through the cake ordering process both times that I ordered from here, and reassured me with a few things, even helped pick colors. I ordered marble cake, and it was a pretty good tasting cake. And I feel as though their standard prices are very reasonable, however like most places you will be charged extra for design and fondant (I believe there was around a $25 design fee and $10 for fondant). But, like I said, I've ordered twice and both times there have been slight imperfections in the cakes. This last time, it was the crisp and cleanliness of the cut out letters on the cake board, and the unevenness of the fondant on the cake. Once again, slight imperfections, but still imperfections nonetheless. See pictures. read more

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I love this place! They got me out of a birthday pinch last year and created an amazing red velvet cake for my fiance. It was moist and the cream cheese frosting was just right. So naturally this year I went straight back to them for this year's birthday cake. I had a Friends themed cake in mind and they brought every.single.thing. I asked for to life. The cake turned out amazing! My fiance LOVED it as did all my die hard Friends fans. This years cake was salted caramel (sorta) and somehow they made it all work. Staff here is excellent and friendly. So if you're looking for a place to have your next cake made or if you just want a little snack give them a try. They sell cupcakes, cookies, etc and sometimes even have free samples! read more

Oh, What A Cake! - Could this cake BE any more awesome?!! #Perfection - Bakeries Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I'll be taking this cake back into them Monday, because it wasn't just horribly slapped together with no care and scribbled on like a 5 yr old did it...BUT the cake it self tasted horrible! And that isn't marble!!! The only reason I gave 2 stars was because they atleast tried to throw some dots and glitter on it..after the fact Now to go to the store and hopefully get another cake.. read more

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We've tried a bunch of cake places recently (for a wedding) and this cake (for a birthday) is the best we've had. This is an almond cake with raspberry and vanilla buttercream. So delicious and exactly what I asked for re: decorations. Also one of the few smaller cakes I could find. Cake was moist and flavorful and they have a bunch of options, raspberry fruit filling was big flavor, and the frosting was a really satisfyingly thick texture. Easy to make the order, easy pickup. read more

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We've been ordering from Oh! for some time now. If you haven't tried their cakes you are missing out on really really really great cakes!

Amazing baked goods, great service, and have used on huge events on many occasions and have been excited every time, could not recommend highly enough I see a few people nitpicking a bit on angles and other things but would definitely say this place produces baked goods that look amazing and taste even better read more

This is the second cake we have ordered from OH, What A Cake! Both cakes were delicious and our guests rave about them! We could not be happier with the cakes we have gotten for both my daughters. The wedding cake for my oldest daughter was delivered on time and beautifully decorated. We ordered the fruit filling between the layers and they were so yummy. The other cake for my younger daughter was a plain yellow cake with buttercream icing and was so good. Oh, What A Cake does not disappoint!! read more

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For our wedding last August 2021, we wanted to go with a black owned vendor...Oh, What A Cake! made it to our list and didn't disappoint. Some vendors had a fee for tasting but not here. Marcia was very nice and took our ideas and budget and gave us options. She took my design and created it to the T! Everyone at the wedding loved the cake which was a layer of red velvet and lemon. Would definitely recommend Oh, What a Cake! read more

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I have had two amazing cakes made from this place both in design and taste: a beautifully tiered bridal shower cake and a woodland creature themed baby shower cake. Everyone thought they were beautiful and delicious at both occasions! read more

My birthday is on Halloween and for my 40th this year, I requested to my husband a creepy/glam cake and sent him some examples. I never ask for a birthday cake, but 40 is a big one and I was having a get together so I really wanted something specific. My husband worked with Oh what a cake each step of the way and the cake was PERFECT! Delicious lemon cake, the icing was good, and decoration was on point. It was literally the icing on the cake that made my birthday special for me. Thank you so much! read more

Oh, What A Cake! - Creepy glam Halloween birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I just want to start out by saying I never leave reviews, but I truly felt the need to post one for Oh, What a Cake! I have ordered 4 or 5 cakes from here, and every time it's better than the last! All of the staff is always so helpful and friendly. Marcia specifically is an absolute treat to interact with. She pays attention to detail, she gives sound advice, and just really knows what she's doing. Not only do the cakes look amazing, but they taste incredible! I threw a bridal shower for my best friend this past Saturday, and I ordered a beach themed cake with sunflower cupcakes. They were perfect! Exactly what I pictured in my head, and tasted so so good. All the ladies at the shower were raving about them and asked where I got them from. Hopefully I got Oh, What a Cake! some new customers :) read more

Now a days it can be difficult to find a cake that is beautiful, but also taste great without the price point being too crazy. I found Oh What A Cake! online and decided to check it out. I loved the vibe. They were so friendly and helped me execute my vision perfectly. My birthday cake was delicious and came out even better than I expected . I received so many compliments & I will definitely be back!!! read more

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Amazing customer service here! The samples are so hard to avoid but definitely leads you to purchase their delicious desserts. I got the strawberry cheesecake and seasonal caramel apple and wasn't at all disappointed. Must go to! They have been a hidden gem in columbia for over 10 years and counting! read more

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Excellent cupcakes!! The best I've ever had. Ever ever!! My personal favorite is the red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting. The cupcake is moist and delicious. The frosting is just the right amount of sweet. I got a little cake for my husband and he loved it too. read more

Oh, What A Cake! - Valentine's Day cake special - Bakeries Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I've always wanted to try this bakery out and finally got the chance to do it because it's on DOORDASH. Well, I got 3 cupcakes and loved the strawberry and salted caramel one. The caramel one taste like it has brown sugar in it which made me fall in love. I also got the red velvet but the frosting was gritty and just tasted like whipped sugar (if that makes sense) all in all I am definitely ordering from here again. The 4 stars is a star minus because of the red velvet. Would love to see more flavors also! read more

SUPER accommodating and friendly. I recently came up with an idea for my bday cake and they were very open to my vision. I'd tried another bakery and they wanted to charge me an arm and a leg for minimal work. I was really grateful to have been recommended this place and they were reasonably priced. I have pics of what they came up with and everyone loved the look AND taste if the finished product. Definitely plan to use them again. read more

Oh, What A Cake! - Heart shaped lemony cake with live rainbow roses - Bakeries Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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