For my baby shower I went with a Winnie the Pooh theme, which I adored as a kid myself…read more I worked with Maryam from Marvel Cake to come up with our custom cake order, based on an inspiration image I found. The canvas is a creamy white frosting, the base wrapped with flowing grass icing and white and yellow flower fondant. A classic whimsical Winnie and Piglet are nestled in the grass. As you make your way to the top of the cake, there's a "Hunny" jar with overflowing honey icing spilling over the side, and little fondant bees enjoying the bountiful honey. Perched at the top next to the honey jar is a chocolate yellow honeycomb, a perfect touch to this artful cake. The cake was an absolute hit with guests, and a perfect centerpiece. Then it came time to cut the cake... which felt so wrong but also so so right. The cake cut smoothly and was impeccably moist. Inside was a chocolate cake with a chocolate mousse filling. It was as lovely and delicious on the inside as it appeared on the outside. Infinity out of 10, can't recommend Marvel Cake enough! Great communication with Maryam, on-time pickup the morning of our event, and the price was very reasonable. If you're in the Campbell / San Jose area and looking for a custom cake, look no further! Marvel is the best there is!

We visited Marvel Cake in West San Jose and tried the Serenity, Paris Brest, Pistachio Mousse, and…read moreL'Opera. Everything was delicious and pleasantly not too sweet, which I really appreciated. The Paris Brest was my favorite of the four! The service was friendly and helpful, and the shop has cute indoor seating that makes it a nice spot to enjoy dessert. While the prices are a bit on the higher side, the quality makes it worthwhile. Overall, a great spot for pastries and desserts. I've visited Marvel a couple times with my family now.

We ordered the Fraisier cake. Usually, if a cake is too…read moresweet, the strawberry flavor gets completely drowned out; but this one was so well-balanced that you could distinctly taste both elements. Both the strawberries and the cake truly shined and the cake had just the right amount of sweetness, while the taste and aroma of the strawberries enhanced the overall richness of the cake. I doubt it would have worked nearly as well if the strawberries had been too tart or the cake overly sweet. Plus, it was so incredibly soft that even after a full dinner it went down effortlessly; it was practically addictive!

This review is specifically about the Bûche De Noël (Yule Log) cake. I have found, over the years,…read morethat most such cakes are made with mousse, which is fine but not my preference for the holidays. This one is more traditional with chocolate flavored sponge case and very light cream between the rolled cake layers. In terms of presentation, the cake is top level, and quality and taste match the presentation beautifully. I look forward to trying other offerings in the near future. Right now Le Cake is just an online order operation with random pickup location (no storefront). I picked up the cake in a church parking lot in Saratoga. The lady who makes and delivers is very nice, and you can tell she is passionate about her creations. It will be no surprise to me when she opens a brick and mortar store very soon. In the meantime, I will certainly keep ordering online and picking up in the church parking lot.

HUGE thank you to the very lovely people at La Patisserie who made a custom cake for my brother's…read morebirthday. They matched the reference photo I gave them almost exactly - and actually made it look better than the photo! They were so kind and patient in our back-and-forth about the cake details and it was packaged so carefully on the day of the pick-up. Every step of the process went so smoothly and I cannot recommend them enough. Plus, everything I have ever had from them has been delicious. This place is such a gem within the Bay Area. I am beyond grateful to the wonderful and talented staff at La Patisserie.

I've been coming to La Patisserie in Cupertino for years, usually when I'm already in the area…read moreshopping. There are a lot more fancy dessert shops around the Bay Area these days, but somehow I still come back for their Guava Cake. It's actually a strange craving. I don't think about this cake every week. Sometimes I completely forget about it for months, then one day something goes wrong in my brain and suddenly I NEED a guava cake. I've had this cake many times over the years and that's probably what impresses me most - it really hasn't changed much. Same fluffy cake, same very fragrant guava flavor, same bright old-school appearance. Maybe the angle of the whipped cream piping has changed a few degrees over the years, but I'll allow that process deviation. The guava flavor is the main reason I keep buying it. To me, it tastes surprisingly natural and close to real fruit. I've had plenty of guava desserts where you immediately get that artificial syrup/flavoring impression. I don't get that here. The guava is strong and fragrant, the cake itself is very light and fluffy, and the mousse and glossy guava topping give you that fruit flavor in almost every bite. This is definitely an old-school cake. It's not trying to be Lady M or some modern Instagram dessert. And that's fine. A good traditional cake is still a good cake. Usually I'm buying the whole cake to bring to someone's house, so I've watched a lot of first-timers try it over the years. Guava is guava - some people think it's on the sweet side, others love how fragrant it is. But somehow this is the one guava cake I've brought around that pretty much everybody ends up liking. And one comment I hear a lot is how natural the guava flavor tastes. It's around $70 for a whole cake now, which definitely isn't cheap. But if I'm paying that much for cake, at least give me something I can actually remember the next day. This one I can. If I'm planning to pick one up around 4 or 5 PM, I normally order earlier in the day. I've learned not to conduct unnecessary cake-inventory experiments. After all these years, La Patisserie's Guava Cake is still basically the same cake I remember. Dr. C long-term stability study: PASSED. Whipped cream piping angle may have experienced minor process drift. No CAPA required.

Dayanna made my wedding cake for me and everyone absolutely loved it! it was so flavorful we didn't…read moreeven have any left over to save for us! The design was great and she was very communicative through the whole process to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others!

It saddens me that I have to write this review because I have received 3 wonderful cakes from…read moreDayanna. Also, she was so accommodating by making this cake on a Thursday when her availability is strictly weekends. However, if I knew that asking for an accommodation would mean my needs wouldn't have been met I would have looked elsewhere. I ordered a 7 inch buttercream cake but instead received fondant which went uneaten. I went back to review the invoice she sent and I realized there was a portion that said fondant but it also said buttercream so I just ignored it because I had no problems with the previous cakes I had received. This cake was for my friends son so I was so sad when they complained about the toughness of the fondant. I should have contacted her prior to make sure it would be buttercream but I believe she also could have let me know she would have been diverging from what I requested. Especially because $220 isnt cheap :(. The inside of the cake was great!

I ordered a cake for my boyfriend's 50th birthday, and they really listened to all the details of…read moremy request. The finished cake looked beautiful and tasted delicious--I was absolutely delighted! I'd definitely order from here again for future parties.

Ordered my daughter's birthday cake. Very easy to work with and provides delivery. Cake itself was…read moreamazing and presentation was exactly what we hoped for. Thanks a lot for an amazing cake.

the cake here is a little pricey so it's definitely a cake that you would splurge every once in…read moreawhile. i love how the cake has fresh fruit in the filling and it's not too sweet. the cakes will need to be preordered because sometimes the desired date gets sold out.

Had this birthday cake made for my partner and have heard great things about Horizon Bakery. I'm…read morepersonally not a fan of most cakes, but wow, this cake was extremely delicious. Although it's on the pricier end, you get quality for that price and a wonderfully designed cake! I asked how long it took to get the cake, and my friend who picked it up said service was quick and they were in and out after letting them know what the order was. Definitely will be checking out their cakes when I'm in the Cupertino area again!

My friend ordered me a cake from here for my virtual baby shower and my husband picked it up as a…read moresurprise so I don't have much information in terms of communication and ordering or the process of picking up the cake but can attest to the design and flavor! My virtual baby shower was boba themed so my friend sent a picture of one of the graphics my sister made for me for the baby shower as inspiration for the boba cake. The cake (picture attached) looked just like the graphic and was perfect! I liked that she used an actual boba straw for the top and that it was very detailed and cute. Everyone who was able to see it online thought it was a perfect boba cake. For flavorings, my friend and husband chose the lemon with raspberry (I think) filling. It was one of the hottest days in the Silicon Valley (over 100 degrees) but the cake kept fine in the car and sitting out. The cake itself was moist, not too sweet and had the right amount of lemon flavoring. The raspberry part was also very good. Overall, no complaints about the texture or flavor of the cake. I'm not the hugest fan of fondant so I'm not the best judge but the overall icing was fine as well. Overall, very impressed with the style, design and execution of the cake. The flavor was also good!

Update Review: First things first, I'd like to clarify that…read morethe cake and filling was indeed what I ordered. Secondly, I have to give credit where it's due- Sweets By Design totally came through when it came to taste and wow factor (minus the drip design)!! Cake was fantastic [MOIST & DELICIOUS] and I was surprised by my in-laws approval as well. No joke, they are harsh critics when it comes to desserts and to see them enjoy every bite was definitely a SLAM DUNK. I legit couldn't cut the cake fast enough!! On a side note, thank you Nicole for immediately reaching out to me regarding my disappointment. She handled the situation in a prompt and professional manner. I appreciated her genuineness and heartfelt concern about my issues. 3 stars overall but one additional star for Nicole's customer service. She truly cares about her clients. Business is booming for SBD for obvious reasons and my only warning would be the glitch in communication. Be aware that you may need to reach out and send a few reminder pokes. ---------------------------------------------------- I really wanted to like this small business, I really had high hopes. Unfortunately Sweets By Design is an absolute bust!! After a not so good first impression with SBD during my baby shower planning, I still wanted to give Nicole and her business a try. Since we were never really able to celebrate the birth of my daughter the way we wanted, my husband and I wanted to make her 6 month [[half]] bday a little bit sweeter. I decided to reach out and see if Nicole could help me with our cake. To start off, the issues with communication was just as bad as the 1st time around. I reached out to the business via Instagram on 9/26 and got a response back quickly. I informed the cake's pick up date and sent over 3 designs that I was potentially looking at. I ended up settling with the pastel, drip, macaron, & sprinkles design [see attached photo]. A quote was promised the following day [9/27] and NOTHING WAS RECEIVED. Nicole did reach out 2 days later with the pricing and I was ready to place my order and get the ball rolling. NO RESPONSE. I dm again asking for a cake flavor listing so I can finalize the order and process whatever cost that is needed. AGAIN, CRICKETS! I am forced to reach out yet again on 9/30 asking if she was going to be able to make the cake adding that important details and payment had not yet been able to be finalized. At that point I finally get a response. The entire process of working with this baker is just more stressful than it should. An email was sent to confirm cake info and the filling listed was incorrect. Then 2 days prior to pick up, I have to message Nicole again about an address as to where I need to pick up my order. She then sends another revised email. Cake- My husband was left with the job of picking up the cake since I have an infant to attend to. He comes home with a cake that is nice BUT NOT WHAT I ORDERED. The drip design was nowhere to be found. At this point, I question whether or not the cake & the filling is even correct. I am super let down by what was delivered, even after all the detailed discussion with Nicole. I have dm'd her through IG & sent her texts regarding my disappointment so we'll see how that goes. I'll update my review if/when I hear back from someone regarding this matter.

Needed to update my review after purchasing two dozen vegan cupcakes for a party. We chose pumpkin…read morewith vanilla icing and chocolate with chocolate icing. Both were delicious and well loved by all our (vegan and nonvegan) guests! They also looked beautiful - I loved the touch of the pearly sprinkles on the vanilla icing. I also need to mention that the ordering process was so easy and the service at pickup was excellent. I didn't realize they have a parking lot behind the shop, so note this if you're picking up a large order so you don't have to walk back to the garage on University like I did!

My friend got me their banana bread cake for the first time a few months ago, and it was SO good!…read more I finally got a chance to stop by myself, and they have so many other dessert options to choose from, including cupcakes, cookies, and different cake flavors. When you walk in, make sure to grab a number since the staff assists customers in order by number. Once you know what you want, the line moves pretty quickly and they're efficient with getting your order together. They also have a bunch of other things you can purchase around the store, so it's fun to browse while you wait. Definitely a great spot for anyone with a sweet tooth, and I'll be back to try more of their desserts!

Thìs was a last minister order and the owner was able to take mine anyway. Do contact her directly…read moreif you need a cake last minute. The cake is beautiful. I love every bit of it. Though do note that this mini cake is for 1-2 people only, about 4 inches and a size of the palm. I would also suggest to add choking hazard precautions on the package for the little plastic decorations.

Cutest cake ever!! I totally recommend it she was very nice…read moreand include the happy anniversary for me ,the cake was so so cute and it tasted so good, we love it it was the perfect gift for our anniversary

After drinking brews on a warm Friday afternoon, I told my buddy I was craving some coffee ice…read morecream. after a quick check on Yelp! we discovered KP&C. What a godsend. This is a good ice cream parlor. I believe it's Mediterranean (or something like that) and it was fantastic. I've never had this type of ice cream before, but now I am a fan. I could eat coffee ice cream every day for the rest of my life, but I shouldn't. This ice cream was rich, creamy with an exotic flavor to it that I can't quite describe skillfully. However, it was fantastic. I am definitely remembering it the next time I'm in Saratoga. Now for the pics.

Cute little Persian bakery in Los Gatos! We had a quick…read morePitt stop here before we continued our trip. Most of the sweets are authentic Persian! Must haves are their tea and traditional bread with custard