Business Details
16 Years
experience
Gourmet Cupcakes & Custom Cakes in Portland, OR
Lightning Cupcakes & Cakes is a gourmet dessert boutique dedicated to crafting exceptional cupcakes and custom cakes while supporting children battling cancer. Founded in 2010 in honor of Hunter Zen, our mission combines culinary excellence with community impact. Our team creates handcrafted desserts using premium ingredients, offering personalized options for weddings, events, and everyday celebrations. We maintain partnerships with Doernbechers Children's Hospital and Randall Children's Hospital, donating proceeds to the Healing Hunter Foundation. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in unique flavor combinations like Chaz Dean's signature lemon-rosemary cupcake and decadent wedding cake designs.Our commitment to quality extends to eco-friendly practices and locally sourced ingredients. Customers consistently praise our attention to detail, freshness, and the emotional connection we provide through our charitable mission. We operate by appointment in St. Helens, Oregon, serving Portland and surrounding areas with nationwide shipping options. Our expertise in dessert artistry has earned recognition in local press and a loyal customer base seeking both indulgence and purpose in every sweet creation.
Services
Gourmet Cupcakes
Custom Wedding Cakes
Dessert Catering
Cupcake Bar Rentals
Cake Tiers
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Founded in 2010 with 15+ years of combined baking experience
- Custom flavor development with Hollywood stylist Chaz Dean
- Portion of proceeds supports childhood cancer charities
- 24/7 event support for weddings and special occasions
- Eco-conscious packaging and locally sourced ingredients
What people say
Amazing flavor combinations
Fresh ingredients
Charitable mission
Perfect for events
Exceptional service
Services
Gourmet Cupcakes
Handcrafted cupcakes with 15+ unique flavors including Chaz Dean's lemon-rosemary creation and banana-nana special. Available in standard and mini sizes with full customization options for wrappers, toppings, and flavor combinations. Perfect for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events.
Custom Wedding Cakes
Elegant tiered wedding cakes starting at $300. Choose from 6-inch to 10-inch rounds with multiple filling options. Includes consultation and tasting session with our pastry chefs. Available with fondant, buttercream, or rustic frosting styles for your special day.
Dessert Catering
Full-service dessert catering for weddings and events. Options include cupcake bars, dessert displays, and custom cake-cutting services. We provide setup and breakdown for rentals including glass and metallic tiers in various configurations to complement your event theme.
Cupcake Bar Rentals
Rent our 5-foot cupcake bar with tiered displays in glass, gold, silver, or black finishes. Includes setup and breakdown but requires separate table rental. Ideal for weddings and large events needing organized dessert presentation with multiple flavor options.
Cake Tiers
Variety of tiered displays from single to triple tiers in multiple colors. Perfect for showcasing cupcakes and desserts at weddings and events. Available in glass, gold, silver, and black finishes with stackable options for creating custom dessert presentation setups.
Questions
How do I place a custom order?
Submit an online request through our website or call 503.343.5512. Minimum 4 dozen required for standard orders.
What portion of sales supports charity?
We donate proceeds directly to the Healing Hunter Foundation, which helps children with cancer through random acts of kindness.
Can I customize flavors and decorations?
Yes! We offer custom wrappers, toppings, and flavor combinations. Additional charges apply for specialty designs.
Do you deliver outside Portland?
We serve Portland, St. Helens, and limited surrounding areas. Contact us for specific delivery options.
What's included in the cupcake bar rental?
5ft x 5ft dessert display with glass/silver/gold tiers. Setup and breakdown included. 8% cleaning fee applies.
Reviews (4)
Wen-Hsin Moh
Nov 30, 2019
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She is my go to person for all the tasty cupcakes and cakes! For someone like me who is not into sweets, her sweets we're too good not to have 2nd or even many servings!
Kess Nelson
Oct 01, 2019
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Omg gluten free yumminess!!! Those cupcakes were incredible and unforgettable. I have to have more!! Thank you for having such a awesome touch at baking gluten free. I haven't had anything that good in soooo very long!!! Highly recommend. Don't pass them by!
Zen Todd
Jan 20, 2019
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Everything that comes out of that bakery is insanely delicious. Their desserts truly do not disappoint, and they definitely leave you craving more.
Brendan Clark
Dec 07, 2018
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Beyond delicious cupcakes being served with love. This bakery is in home, so make sure to contact before just showing up. We scheduled a tasting for a special event and were ready to sign the contract after the first bite. The owner is very friendly and truly bakes with love. I highly recommend taking the time to check them out if you have any need for a sweet treat at any event!
