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Cake Runner Bespoke baker in the DMV area. All of my cakes are custom, thus a set pricing schedule is not available. Macarons start at $3.00 each.
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Simple cakes start at $95 for four-inch cakes, $125 for six-inch cakes, and $150 for eight-inch cakes. Special flavors, metallic accents, stenciling, cake toppers, and more elaborate designs are at an additional charge. Cupcakes start at $3.00 each. Those with more intricate designs, several colors, and/or filling, range from $3.50 to $5.00 each. Prices are for pick-up only. Delivery can be arranged for an additional charge and is based on round-trip mileage. Full payment is required two weeks in advance in order to confirm the order and allow time for ingredient/material shopping and design. Please note, your order is not confirmed and added to my schedule until payment received. Orders canceled within 48 hours of scheduled pickup are non-refundable.

The inspiration for this one came from an AI-generated image my client sent for his mother-in-law's 70th birthday. While...
10/16/2026

The inspiration for this one came from an AI-generated image my client sent for his mother-in-law's 70th birthday. While I loved the overall concept, I wanted to put my own spin on it!

Rather than recreating the design exactly, I took those sweeping, sail-like details and arranged them to look more like the petals of a flower. With yellow being the birthday girl's favorite color, I incorporated different shades of buttery yellow, touches of gold, and delicate florals to bring it all together.

I love being given an inspiration photo and having the creative freedom to interpret it in my own style. Sometimes a little change in direction makes all the difference!

Inside was marble cake covered in vanilla buttercream.

Happy 70th birthday!

When you're turning 21, love Chris-Craft boats, attend the Naval Academy, AND have a thing for ch*****ne, naturally all ...
10/11/2026

When you're turning 21, love Chris-Craft boats, attend the Naval Academy, AND have a thing for ch*****ne, naturally all of those things need to make an appearance on your birthday cake! โš“๐Ÿฅ‚

I had so much fun bringing all of these interests together in one design! The classic navy and white stripes, gold anchor, vintage wooden Chris-Craft boat, and, of course, a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the big 2-1!

I especially love when a cake tells you a little something about the person it's made for. And this one certainly does!

Underneath all that nautical charm was chocolate cake with chocolate ganache filling and chocolate buttercream, finished in vanilla buttercream.

Happy 21st birthday, Tal! Here's to smooth sailing and plenty of ch*****ne!

I mean, how could I possibly say no to an Elmo theme?!This entire set was SO much fun to create! From the bright, colorf...
10/10/2026

I mean, how could I possibly say no to an Elmo theme?!

This entire set was SO much fun to create! From the bright, colorful cake to those ridiculously cute Elmo cupcakes with their fuzzy buttercream faces, oversized eyes and Oreo smiles, I love how everything came together. And the little coordinating macarons were the perfect finishing touch!

But the best part? Getting a big hug from my client when I delivered it. ๐Ÿฅน Those are the moments that make all the hours of work worth it!

And underneath all that cuteness? Lemon cake with mango compote filling for both the cake and cupcakes. A little tropical twist for this Sesame Street celebration!

Happy 2nd birthday, Aria!

60 years deserves a little drama.This one was created for a dragonfly lover, and I knew I wanted to pull inspiration fro...
09/20/2026

60 years deserves a little drama.

This one was created for a dragonfly lover, and I knew I wanted to pull inspiration from that gorgeous teal you sometimes catch in the iridescent wings of a dragonfly. Rather than adding contrasting colors, I went completely monochromaticโ€”teal on teal on tealโ€”and let all of that piping and texture do the talking.

I am forever obsessed with the incredible designs from Vegan Treats, and this cake was heavily inspired by their workโ€”though this is merely my humble attempt at replicating their perfection! The intricate piping, vintage details and little dragonflies were SO much fun to bring together.

And beneath all that teal?

Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache filling, covered in a combination of dark chocolate and vanilla buttercream.

Happy 60th birthday!

I & J | 09.19.26 ๐ŸคA quaint backyard wedding, absolutely perfect weather, and the first little hint of fall. ๐Ÿ‚I got the c...
09/20/2026

I & J | 09.19.26 ๐Ÿค

A quaint backyard wedding, absolutely perfect weather, and the first little hint of fall. ๐Ÿ‚

I got the chance to recreate one of my previous wedding cake designs for this one, but with warm fall florals giving her a completely different feel. Between the rusts, oranges and neutrals against the delicate pearl detailing, I am officially ready for fall!

The dessert table was rounded out with coordinating cupcakesโ€”and plenty of flavors to choose from.

Cake:
Bottom โ€” Marble cake with chocolate mousse filling
Middle โ€” Chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling
Top โ€” Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache filling
All covered in vanilla buttercream.

Cupcakes: Strawberry with strawberry filling and vanilla buttercream; vanilla with cookies & cream filling and vanilla buttercream; chocolate with chocolate mousse filling and peanut butter buttercream; and dairy-free vanilla with dairy-free chocolate buttercream.

And with that, I have officially survived four straight weeks of big weddings! I get a little breather before another four-week stretch begins.

Wedding season is in FULL swing.

Congratulations, I & J!

When a client tells you her mother loves the ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐›๐ž china pattern and wants it incorporated into her 50th birthday ...
09/13/2026

When a client tells you her mother loves the ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐›๐ž china pattern and wants it incorporated into her 50th birthday cake, you lean allllll the way into the blue and white!

I donโ€™t normally cover my cakes in icing images because the artwork itself isnโ€™t my own, but for this design, I really felt it was the only way to capture the intricate beauty of the original pattern. After a LOT of editing to make the print work on a cake and bring the design to life in 2D, the end result was even better than I anticipated!

A little deep blue piping and scrollwork finished her off and tied everything together. And, of course, a milestone birthday needs more dessert, so matching chocolate and vanilla cupcakes completed the set.

Cake: Chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream
Cupcakes: Chocolate and vanilla with vanilla buttercream

A very happy 50th birthday to the guest of honor! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค

G & I | 09.11.26 ๐ŸคMy tallest cake to date, set against the absolutely beautiful backdrop of Glen Ellen Farm!At four tier...
09/12/2026

G & I | 09.11.26 ๐Ÿค

My tallest cake to date, set against the absolutely beautiful backdrop of Glen Ellen Farm!

At four tiers, there was no way this girl was traveling fully assembled, which meant stacking and finishing her onsite... outdoors... in the humidity. Iโ€™m still not sure who was sweating more, me or the cake.

The bride wanted delicate flowers cascading down the tiers, so 108 handmade fondant flowers later, her vision came to life. And yes, I counted every single one!

Four tiers also meant four flavors:

Bottom โ€” Almond cake
Second โ€” Alternating chocolate & brown sugar cake
Third โ€” Lemon cake
Top โ€” Bakerโ€™s choice! Brown sugar cake with salted caramel filling

All covered in Swiss meringue buttercream.

Tallest cake yet. 108 flowers. Outdoor assembly. September humidity. She made me work for it, but Iโ€™d say she was worth every bead of sweat.

C & J | 09.05.26The first comment I heard while delivering this one was, โ€œI love the texture!โ€SAME.There is something so...
09/07/2026

C & J | 09.05.26

The first comment I heard while delivering this one was, โ€œI love the texture!โ€

SAME.

There is something so fun about all of those swirling ribbons of buttercream. They give the cake so much movement and whimsy while still feeling soft and romantic. Add in those gorgeous blush florals and she was just pretty from every angle.

And can we talk about the bride-and-groom blue herons on top?! Complete with a tiny bow tie and veil, they added the perfect bit of personality and whimsy to the whole design. I absolutely love when a couple chooses a topper that is a little unexpected!

Inside was lemon cake layered with raspberry compote and covered in silky Swiss meringue buttercream.

Romantic, whimsical, a little quirky... and ALLLLL that texture.

Happy 1st birthday, Jahlani!I had the pleasure of creating not one, but TWO cakes for this little guyโ€™s big day โ€” a colo...
09/06/2026

Happy 1st birthday, Jahlani!

I had the pleasure of creating not one, but TWO cakes for this little guyโ€™s big day โ€” a colorful Mickey Mouse Clubhouse cake for the party and his very own matching smash cake!

The party setup was absolutely adorable, and I even got to meet the birthday boy when he arrived for his celebration!

I loved bringing all of the bright Clubhouse colors and familiar characters together for this one. And because every newly minted one-year-old deserves a cake they can destroy without anyone telling them no, the little smash cake was all his!

Happiest of first birthdays!

๐ŸŽ‚ Party cake: Confetti cake with vanilla buttercream
๐ŸŽ‚ Smash cake: Vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream

T + C | 08.29.26 ๐ŸคAnother vintage beauty in the booksโ€”and another cake so heavy that she required a little onsite assemb...
09/05/2026

T + C | 08.29.26 ๐Ÿค

Another vintage beauty in the booksโ€”and another cake so heavy that she required a little onsite assembly!

Made to serve 120, this girl was no lightweight. I transported the top tier separately, then stacked her and finished the piping once I arrived at the venue. Because apparently intricate vintage piping isn't nerve-racking enough on its own, I got to do it with the groom watching me work. No pressure!

The swan topper was fashionably late to the reception, so I added some fresh flowers in the meantime. We couldn't have her sitting there topless while she waited! The swans eventually made their grand entrance and completed the look.

And underneath all that piping were three different flavor combinations:

Bottom tier โ€“ Lemon blueberry cake with lemon curd and vanilla buttercream
Middle tier โ€“ Vanilla cake with strawberry compote and lemon buttercream
Top tier โ€“ Almond cake with raspberry compote and vanilla buttercream

Vintage piping will forever have my heartโ€”even when the cakes themselves nearly break my back. ๐Ÿค

Congratulations, T + C!

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