Business Details
15 Years
experience
Custom Cakes & Desserts for Special Occasions
Cakes by Chris Furin was founded in 2011 by self-taught cake designer Chris Furin, building on two decades of experience from his family's gourmet bakery. We specialize in custom cakes, cupcakes, and cookies made with fresh, preservative-free ingredients for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, and other special occasions. Our team personally handles every order from concept to delivery, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail. Proudly serving Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, we have earned recognition from prestigious clients including the White House. Our commitment to using only the finest ingredients guarantees desserts that are as delicious as they are visually stunning.With delivery available seven days a week, we combine artistic creativity with reliable service to make every celebration memorable. Our owner's hands-on approach ensures each creation meets the highest standards of taste and design. Over the years, we've built a reputation for transforming unique ideas into edible masterpieces. Our clients consistently praise the moist textures, vibrant flavors, and flawless execution of every order. From simple birthday cakes to elaborate wedding displays, we bring expertise and passion to every project.
Services
Custom Birthday Cakes
Wedding Cakes
Corporate Event Cakes
Baby Shower Cakes
Cupcakes
Cookies
Graduation Cakes
Military Themed Cakes
Sport Cakes
Religious Cakes
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Owner Chris Furin personally handles each custom order with 20+ years of experience
- Cakes made with fresh, preservative-free ingredients for superior taste
- Delivery available seven days a week to DC, MD, and VA
- Transformed unique designs into edible masterpieces for White House clients
- Hands-on approach ensures flawless execution from concept to delivery
What people say
Stunning designs
Moist and delicious
Excellent service
Creative masterpieces
Flawless execution
Services
Custom Wedding Cakes
Create showstopping wedding cakes tailored to your theme and preferences. Our expert designers work closely with couples to develop unique designs using fresh ingredients. Each cake combines artistic presentation with exceptional flavor for your special day.
Birthday Cakes
Design personalized birthday cakes for all ages and themes. From simple designs to elaborate 3-D creations, we ensure perfect taste and presentation. Our team brings your vision to life with attention to every detail.
Cupcakes
Offer premium cupcakes in various flavors with decorative icing. Minimum order of two dozen ensures consistent quality for events. Made fresh with the same care as our signature cakes for individual servings.
Corporate Event Cakes
Provide professional-grade desserts for corporate functions and office events. Our designs align with brand themes while maintaining exceptional taste. Clients include major government agencies and Fortune 500 companies across the DC metro area.
Cookies
Craft custom-decorated cookies using secret family recipes. Minimum order of two dozen available in various shapes and designs. Perfect for weddings, holidays, or corporate gifting with vibrant colors and consistent quality.
People
Chris Furin
Owner & Cake Designer
Self-taught cake designer with 20+ years experience, previously at family-owned Furin's of Georgetown. Featured in 'The Economy of You' book for entrepreneurial success. Personally handles custom orders ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
Questions
What types of custom cakes do you offer?
We create custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, baby showers, military occasions, and religious celebrations using fresh ingredients.
Do you deliver outside Washington, DC?
Yes, we deliver to Maryland and Northern Virginia in addition to Washington, DC, seven days a week.
What is your minimum order requirement?
Cupcakes and cookies require a minimum order of two dozen with pricing starting at $3.95 and $4.95 each respectively.
How far in advance should I order?
We recommend placing orders as early as possible, especially for weekends, as we often book in advance based on our 48-hour response policy.
Are your cakes made with quality ingredients?
All creations use fresh, preservative-free ingredients with options for buttercream icing or rolled fondant finishes.
Can you accommodate special design requests?
Yes, we specialize in transforming unique ideas into edible art, including 3-D sculpted cakes starting at $295.
Reviews (5)
Ruchi Dungarani
Dec 04, 2021
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I've found out the hard way that it is actually quite difficult to get a great custom cake made. You need someone who is reliable, makes delicious and beautiful cakes, and knows how to work well with people. Chris has all of these attributes. He goes above and beyond for his customers. Our cake and cupcakes were DELICIOUS. The kids and adults both enjoyed everything which is also rare. The cake was so moist and the icing was the BEST. My husband said it's by far the best cake he has ever had. We finished almost the entire cake in one afternoon! A truly amazing experience.
Stephanie Tierney
Nov 01, 2021
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Great vendor to work with, the wedding cake was beautiful! We even got some yummy cookies for the ride home!! Thanks again-- Winchester Floral
Jasmine Mason
Oct 28, 2021
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I wish I had a better picture of the cake but it was so Beautiful! I left my wedding cake details to my sister & Chris and trusted them with the whole entire process & Im so glad I did! He even gave us an extra fresh strawberry cake! Both were Delicious !!! My sister said it was such a pleasure working with him , he communicated with the her & made the process super smooth ! Thank you Chris !! Blessings for you & your business! Will definitely look you up again for future events :)
Betsy Fleming Rhinosgurl
Aug 28, 2021
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Working with Chris to create a custom birthday cake was a dream. He took my rambling idea and built it into a masterpiece. Totally nailed it, top to bottom it was built with the birthday boy in mind. A dream to work with, Chris was flexible about communication since it was for a surprise party and very patient as we worked through different options. He takes so much pride in his work and his excitement over your cake is infectious. That pride shined through with the actual final product. It was a perfect, beautiful and deliciously tasty cake, and the second biggest attraction (after the birthday
Ashley Valanzola
Jul 29, 2021
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I recently ordered a cake from Chris for my PhD graduation. The cake was absolutely amazing--both visually stunning and delicious. It was a huge hit at the party. Our cake was 3 layers with 3 different flavors: chocolate, vanilla, and marble. The chocolate was certainly the hit of the party because of the delicious fudgy middle layer.
Chris delivered the cake in a refrigerated truck, which was a lifesaver since our party was outside in July. I would recommend Chris to anyone looking for a special occasion cake!
Chris delivered the cake in a refrigerated truck, which was a lifesaver since our party was outside in July. I would recommend Chris to anyone looking for a special occasion cake!
