Business Details
16 Years
experience
Custom Desserts Made Fresh in Holland & Grand Rapids
Founded in 2010, The Cakabakery has been crafting custom desserts with passion and precision for over a decade. Our journey began with a childhood fascination for baking, evolving from early experiences in a 31 Flavors ice cream shop to a full-time dedication to dessert artistry. We specialize in creating made-to-order cakes, cupcakes, and specialty desserts using fresh, local ingredients, ensuring every creation meets the highest standards of quality and flavor. Our team brings 20 years of hands-on experience in cake decorating and dessert innovation, serving clients across West Michigan with personalized attention. We pride ourselves on accommodating diverse dietary needs through vegan and gluten-free options, all baked separately to prevent cross-contamination. From intimate celebrations to large corporate events, our expertise in designing dessert displays and themed confections has made us a trusted partner for hundreds of weddings and special occasions.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our use of premium ingredients like dark chocolate, agave nectar, and milled almonds, while maintaining transparency in our processes. With locations in Holland and Grand Rapids, we combine traditional baking techniques with modern creativity to deliver memorable culinary experiences. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is evident in our flexible ordering options, free tasting consultations, and responsive service approach. As a locally owned business, we remain deeply connected to our community while continuously innovating to meet evolving customer preferences.
Services
Custom Cupcakes
Wedding Cakes
Vegan Treats
Gluten-Free Desserts
Corporate Gifts
Event Catering
Dessert Displays
Caramel Corn
Themed Cakes
Cupcake Displays
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 13 years of specialized dessert-making experience since 2010
- Our desserts use fresh, local ingredients with no boxed mixes
- We provide dedicated vegan and gluten-free options with separate preparation
- Our team creates custom designs for weddings and corporate events
- We operate two convenient West Michigan locations with walk-in service
What people say
Amazing wedding cakes
Creative flavor combinations
Beautiful displays
Reliable service
Tasty treats
Services
Custom Cupcakes
Our made-to-order cupcakes feature creative flavor combinations and custom decorations. Using fresh ingredients, we craft standard and specialty cupcakes for individual enjoyment or event catering. Dietary options include vegan and gluten-free varieties with advance notice.
Wedding Cakes
We design and create custom wedding cakes tailored to each couple's vision. Our services include complimentary tasting consultations, multi-tiered cake designs, and coordinated dessert displays. Each cake uses premium ingredients and professional decorating techniques for memorable presentations.
Corporate Gifts
Our branded desserts serve as unique marketing gifts for businesses. We replicate company logos on cookies, cupcakes, and cakes using edible decorations. This service helps clients create lasting impressions through customized, high-quality edible gifts for employees and clients.
Dessert Displays
We design complete dessert presentations for special events. Our offerings include cake pedestals, decorative elements, and varied dessert selections. This service transforms events with visually appealing arrangements of cupcakes, tarts, cheesecakes, and specialty items.
Gluten-Free Desserts
Our dedicated gluten-free options use alternative ingredients like almond flour and agave nectar. We maintain separate preparation areas to prevent cross-contamination. Available items include cakes, cupcakes, and cookies that maintain flavor quality while meeting dietary restrictions.
People
Jason T. Kakabaker
Founder & Head Baker
With 20 years of baking experience, Jason transitioned from part-time baking to full-time passion in 2010. He began his journey at 31 Flavors ice cream shop and now leads The Cakabakery's creative dessert operations in West Michigan.
Questions
What types of dietary options do you offer?
We provide vegan and gluten-free desserts made with fresh ingredients. These items are prepared separately to prevent cross-contamination.
Can you accommodate large event orders?
Yes, we specialize in event catering with dessert displays, wedding cakes, and corporate gifts. Please contact us for specific quantities and timelines.
Do you offer custom design services?
Our team creates custom decorations including branded designs for corporate gifts. We work closely with clients to realize their vision.
What are your store hours?
Holland retail location: Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. Grand Rapids: Wednesday-Thursday 10am-3pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 9am-3pm.
How far in advance should I order?
For custom orders and specialty items, we recommend placing orders at least 48 hours in advance to ensure availability.
Do you offer wedding cake tastings?
Yes, we provide complimentary tasting consultations to help plan your perfect wedding dessert presentation.
Reviews (4)
Kaylyn Hernandez
Jan 25, 2022
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The Cakabakery absolutely delivered on our cake for the wedding. We asked for a small cake with The Office as the theme. It was SO much more than we ever expected. I cried when I picked it up because you hope they had the same vision as you. Their vision was perfection. They were so great to work with and I will be back for ALL my events. Thank you!!
Camila Noordeloos
Jan 20, 2022
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Ive always loved this place and everything they do. It is also such a fun local business that makes you feel so involved in the community. Most recently during the ordering process of my latest custom cake we had a few miscommunication hiccups. But I have to say that the team quickly handled everything with the best customer service experience Id could have imagined. Everything was resolved without any issues. I wanted to highlight this and leave a review because it is in moments like this that you truly see how well a business is managed and how much they truly care for their customers
Leigha Kenny
Dec 30, 2021
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Mmmm! My now-husband and I had a cake tasting at Cakabakery for our wedding, and it didn't disappoint! We had an appointment on a Saturday, and it was relaxing and enjoyable. We were given four choices to try (see cupcake photo), and we were left to try them, discuss them in private, and then dove into the specifics shortly after we had our fill (it was nice not feeling rushed or being watched as we enjoyed our cupcakes). Our wedding cake was a hit and designed just how I had envisioned. Thank you for the tasty cake and satisfactory customer service, Cakabakery!
K. Christian
Dec 22, 2021
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Based off some of the pictures that I saw online, I decided to contact this bakery to create a cake for my niece's baby shower. Although I was a little bit leery that they could not provide me a sketch or a mock up I was so impressed with the pictures that I saw that I decided to go ahead, place my order and make a down payment which was half. When I went to go and pick up my niece's cake I was thoroughly impressed and I am a customer for life. Not only will I be a customer for life but the cake was delicious. This coming from a person who doesn't indulge in a lot of sweets.
