Cal's Bakery & Cafe

01/06/2026

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31/05/2026

Chicago Skyline Wedding Cake: A Masterful Creation

31/05/2026

Chicago Signature Cookies, a sophisticated selection of vanilla-almond sugar cookies inspired by the city's iconic landmarks. Our assortment includes Skyline Cookies, featuring the Willis Tower and Wrigley silhouettes in silver and gold; Chicago Flag Bars, adorned with white icing, blue stripes, and gold-touched stars; Cloud Gate Minis, with silver-glazed domes and subtle gold veining; Ferris Wheel Rounds, designed as Navy Pier wheels piped in white and blue with gold accents; and Deep-Dish Bites, playful mini 'pizza' cookies with bronzed crust edges.

28/05/2026

The Vernal Étoile

A Springtime Wedding Cake of Elegance & Romance

This exquisite three-tier wedding cake is a celebration of spring in full bloom — soft, romantic, and decadently refined. Each tier is composed of delicate vanilla bean sponge layered with silky Swiss meringue buttercream and filled generously with a bright strawberry compote made from ripe seasonal berries, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tart freshness.

The exterior is enveloped in smooth vanilla marzipan with subtle ivory tones, giving the cake a luxurious satin finish. Cascading across the tiers are hand-swept swirls of toasted Swiss meringue buttercream, designed to resemble flowing spring petals and soft clouds. Fresh blush garden roses, tiny white blossoms, and delicate floral accents bring an ethereal garden-party elegance to the design.

Inside, the vivid ruby strawberry compote offers a beautiful contrast against the pale sponge and creamy buttercream, creating a striking slice presentation worthy of a wedding centerpiece.

Elegant, airy, and timeless, The Vernal Étoile is designed for couples who want a cake that feels both opulent and deeply romantic — like spring itself captured in sugar and silk.

24/04/2026

Cal is back in the kitchen creating beautiful, decadent custom cakes once again. 🍰✨

Introducing The Vernal Nest — a delicate spring-inspired cake crafted with lavender honey vanilla bean sponge, layers of whipped mascarpone, lemon elderflower curd, and blackberry thyme compote, all wrapped in chamomile wildflower honey Swiss meringue buttercream. 🌸

Finished with hand-painted florals and tiny buttercream nests, this cake captures the magic of spring’s first bloom — elegant, whimsical, and unforgettable. 💕

22/04/2026

11/03/2026

Excited to share that I’ll be catering an event with Landmark Reservations at the Old Post Office in Chicago tomorrow! While this will be the first event Cal's Bakery & Cafere of doing with them, it’s not the first time they’ve asked—and as a Chicago-based, from-scratch bakery, I’m truly honored they selected us again to be part of it. I can’t wait to bring some fresh baked creations to such an iconic venue.

If you’d like to see more about the event, check it out here:
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Looking forward to a great evening!

Email from Landmarks Illinois Spring Fundraising Event Event Details ✨Raffle Prizes Available✨ We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, March 12, at The Old Post Office for Preservation Forward! F

16/12/2025

A celebration of cozy elegance, Winter’s Golden Hearth layers spiced vanilla bean cake with hints of cinnamon and clove, wrapped in a smooth white chocolate buttercream. The golden drip evokes candlelit warmth, while the crown of peppermint meringues, sugared snowflakes, and shimmering candy spheres conjures the magic of a snowy evening by the fire. Each bite offers a gentle chill of mint and the nostalgic comfort of winter spices—perfect for festive gatherings or quiet moments of seasonal reverie.

15/12/2025

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One baker will win the 2025 Greatest Baker title, share their work in the pages of Bake from Scratch, and take home $10,000.

12/12/2025

❄️ “Ornament of Joy”

A Winter Celebration Cake

This cake is a shimmering tribute to holiday wonder—frosted in icy blue and crowned with snowy swirls and edible ornaments that evoke the sparkle of Christmas morning. White chocolate drips cascade like icicles, while glittering baubles dangle from frosted ribbons, each one a miniature celebration of texture and cheer. It’s the kind of cake that belongs beside a crackling fire, with laughter in the air and snow gently falling outside.