Business Details
17 Years
experience
Custom Artisan Cakes in the Bay Area
Since 2009, Cake Done Right has redefined cake artistry through bold, unconventional designs that combine theatrical flair with culinary excellence. Our founder, Allison Stamm, brings a unique perspective honed through theater production and formal pastry training at Le Cordon Bleu, creating edible masterpieces that challenge traditional expectations. Every cake is crafted with obsessive attention to detail, using scratch-made ingredients and vibrant, flavor-forward recipes inspired by the cultural diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area. Our team specializes in transforming imaginative concepts into reality, from dramatic wedding centerpieces to whimsical sculpted cakes that become the focal point of any celebration.With a philosophy emphasizing both visual impact and exceptional taste, we prioritize culinary integrity by using natural ingredients and avoiding artificial additives in our cake formulations. Our theatrical background informs every design, ensuring each creation delivers an unforgettable sensory experience that exceeds standard bakery offerings. Through personalized consultations, we collaborate closely with clients to translate their visions into custom edible art that consistently surprises and delights.
Services
Custom Wedding Cakes
Sculpted Cake Designs
Themed Desserts
Flavor Development
Personalized Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We create award-winning cake designs since 2009
- Our scratch-made recipes use premium, all-natural ingredients
- Theater-trained founder brings unique artistic perspective
- Personalized consultations for custom edible art
- Bay Area cultural diversity inspires distinctive flavor profiles
Services
Custom Wedding Cakes
We create dramatic wedding centerpieces that combine theatrical design with exceptional flavor. Each cake starts at $1,200, featuring multiple tiers, intricate sugar work, and premium ingredients. Our process includes three design consultations to ensure perfect alignment with your vision and venue.
Sculpted Cake Designs
Transforming cakes into three-dimensional art pieces that capture unique themes and concepts. Starting at $850, these edible sculptures require specialized structural engineering to maintain stability while delivering visual impact through bold shapes and dynamic forms.
Themed Desserts
Custom-designed desserts for birthdays, corporate events, and special occasions that match specific themes or color schemes. Packages start at $600, including flavor profiling to complement event menus and decorative elements that integrate with overall event design.
Flavor Development
Crafting unique flavor combinations using all-natural ingredients inspired by Bay Area culinary traditions. Our process includes taste testing sessions to perfect flavor profiles, with seasonal offerings that incorporate local produce and artisanal ingredients for distinctive taste experiences.
Personalized Consultations
Collaborative planning meetings to translate client visions into executable cake designs. These 90-minute sessions include mood board development, flavor sampling, and structural planning to ensure final creations meet both aesthetic and functional requirements for any event.
People
Allison Stamm
Owner, Founder, Cake Ninja
Former theater stage manager turned pastry chef who founded Cake Done Right in 2009. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu, she combines theatrical design principles with culinary expertise to create award-winning edible art that challenges conventional cake expectations.
Questions
What makes your cakes different from typical bakery offerings?
Our theatrical background informs every design, creating cakes that serve as both desserts and visual centerpieces. We prioritize dramatic presentation without compromising flavor integrity through scratch-made recipes.
Do you offer consultations for custom designs?
Yes, we provide personalized design sessions to translate your vision into executable cake concepts. These include flavor profiling, structural planning, and decorative element coordination to ensure perfect event alignment.
What service areas do you cover?
We primarily serve the San Francisco Bay Area, with experience handling events throughout Northern California. For destination events, we can coordinate transportation logistics for cake components requiring on-site assembly.
How far in advance should I book?
For weddings and large events, we recommend booking 6-12 months in advance. Smaller orders with standard designs can sometimes be accommodated with 4-6 weeks notice, depending on schedule availability.
What flavor customization options exist?
We offer extensive flavor profiling during consultations, with seasonal variations inspired by local Bay Area produce. Our scratch-made approach allows complete recipe customization, including dietary adaptations for gluten-free or vegan requirements.
How do you ensure cake stability for complex designs?
Our structural engineering process incorporates internal support systems and specialized cake formulations to maintain stability for sculpted and tiered designs while preserving optimal texture and moisture levels.
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Reviews (6)
Anna A.
Sep 12, 2021
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Amazing cake! We got a small smash cake for our son and a big cake for the rest of us for my son's 1 birthday. Great service and delivery
Veronika M.
Jun 30, 2021
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The cake turned out to be beautiful and all quests were Wowed by it! It tasted good especially the white strawberry layered flavor. Thank you so much Allison!
Meeko N.
Oct 03, 2018
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I'm so glad we found Allison to do our wedding cake! I was putting together a last minute reception since initially I only wanted a small ceremony with my immediate family. I was 2 months away from the wedding date so I knew most vendors would be booked out. Thankfully Allison squeezed me in even though she had a super busy summer. She was so friendly over text and made the whole process simple and stress-free for us. We set up a cake tasting appointment to go over the details. I didn't know what to expect but when we arrived, I was surprised to find the cutest cake tasting room that
Keri B.
Aug 11, 2017
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Allison did three huge, amazing, flavorful and highly creative wedding cakes for our National Parks wedding in Yosemite in 2011. Since then, we have gotten cake sale slices whenever we can get to her in Redwood City and watched her creativity and expertise explode! For all of our future special life events, we will go to Allison, knowing not only will we have scrumptious cake, but a piece of art that exceeds all expectations from a professional and warm baker who loves to make others happy.
Katherine D.
May 19, 2017
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Allison made our wedding cake and not only did it look beautiful but the guests raved about it for days afterward. The only complaint I have is that one of the main flowers came off right before the reception started but I don't blame Allison, things like this happen. She also made us a cake tier of Almond Roca since it was a flavor I wanted but didn't choose due to two of our kids having nut allergies for our first anniversary. She took our order only a month prior to our wedding (which is rare) and then referred me to the florist who did an amazing job on my flowers. I highly recommend
Adam W.
Dec 29, 2016
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Allison makes amazing, creative art that tastes great! Take a look at her portfolio and be prepared to be blown away. If you can imagine it, she can make it.
