Freedom Bakery

06/10/2026

Big flavors for your favorite small gatherings! 🍓🥂

Let’s be honest: intimate events still deserve a spectacular dessert spread. You don’t need a massive guest list to order something beautiful! Enter our Dessert Boards—it’s "ready to party" right out of the box, budget-friendly, and honestly, a total crowd-pleaser (even if it's a small crowd!).

From summer reunions to sweet graduation milestones, we’re serving up effortless elegance. Oh, and did we mention it includes the gorgeous bamboo tray? Talk about a sweet deal. ✨

🛒 Bring it to the table: Tap the link in our bio to order yours today! Simply order online and swing by our Monterey or Watsonville locations to pick it up. Hosting has never been this easy!

06/04/2026

Caps off to the Class of 2026! 🎓✨
It feels like just yesterday these seniors were walking into our bakery pointing at their favorite cookie or cake. We are so proud of these PVUSD seniors and deeply grateful our bakery has been a part of so many of their milestones—and now, graduation!

Whether you are celebrating a Grizzly, a Wildcat, or a Mariner, we can print their school logo, a favorite senior memory, or a class photo directly onto a delicious cake to make their party unforgettable. We offer over 30+ flavors and even gluten-free options so everyone at the party gets a slice!

How to order for this weekend:
👉 Click the link in our bio to order your custom graduation cake online today! You can select a convenient pickup time at either our Watsonville or Monterey locations. Let’s make graduation weekend extra sweet! 🍰

06/02/2026

Ready to catch the birthday wave? 🏄‍♂️☀️

June is finally here, which means summer is just around the corner and it’s officially prime time for all our favorite summer babies to celebrate! 😎

🏖️ Beach themed cakes are the perfect way to make a splash at any June birthday bash! Don't flip-flop on your party planning—we have over 30 incredible flavors to choose from (plus gluten-free options!), making it easy to find a flavor that floats everyone's boat.

👉 Let's get baking: A masterpiece like this takes time to ride the wave to perfection! Our custom specialty cakes require a 10-day lead time, so click the link in our bio right now to get your custom order started. Tell us your dream theme, pick your flavors, and choose to pick up at our Watsonville or Monterey locations! Sheet cakes ready next day. 🌊🍰

05/30/2026

We are so incredibly proud to celebrate the amazing students at Pajaro Valley High School who helped build a plane! 💚🖤

🛩️ Seeing our local youth work so hard, show off their wings, and reach these incredible milestones fills our hearts with so much joy. It was an absolute honor to create a custom celebration cake to mark this special occasion and recognize all of their dedication and talent. From our family to yours, a huge congratulations to these inspiring students! 🎉

🗞️ To learn what the aviation pathway program was and just want these 22 students achieved, see article:
https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2026/05/13/pajaro-valley-high-students-show-off-their-wings/

👉 Looking for a custom cake to celebrate your next take-off?
Head over to the link in our bio to check out our Custom Celebration Cakes and dessert options. Whether you need a quick next-day sheet cake or want to plan a detailed custom design, you can easily place your order online and pick it up at our Watsonville or Monterey shops.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Pop quiz, Class of 2026! 🎓✨
Which flavor caught your eye first? Drop your answer in the comments below!👇

🧁Whether you're celebrating a high school milestone or a college degree, our festive graduation cupcakes are the sweetest way to honor your hard-working grad. Easy for parties and senior events. Available in 6-packs, or convenient 12 and 24 combo packs to make party planning a breeze!

🎉 Ready to celebrate? Remember, these festive treats require a next-day lead time, so don't wait until the last minute! Click the link in our bio to lock in your graduation order for easy pickup at either our Watsonville or Monterey locations.

05/21/2026

One degree hotter and a whole lot sweeter! 🎓✨
Graduation season is officially in full swing, and we've got the treats that deserve straight A's.

Don't be tardy to the party and secure your celebratory sweets today:

🎂 Custom Celebration Cakes:
With over 30 flavors available (including a whole new menu of Gluten Free flavors), these cakes are the valedictorian of dessert tables! Procrastinators can rejoice because our sheet cakes are available for next-day pickup. Available in round, heart and rectangle. Tall Specialty Cakes require 10-day lead time.

📸 Custom Photo Cookies: Want to show off that senior portrait? Our photo cookies are one smart cookie choice! We print high-quality images directly onto our delicious butter shortbread cookies. Just be sure to give us a 5-day lead time.

📍 Pick up your celebratory sweets at our Monterey or Watsonville bakeries. Got a favorite out-of-town grad? We can ship our Custom Photo Cookies nationally!

👉 Ready to celebrate? Tap the link in our bio for easy online ordering. Or contact us and we'll be happy to help!

05/17/2026

They say baking is a science, and honestly, the fundamental laws of baking haven't changed in the last 50 years. ✨It still requires exact precision, perfectly timed heat, and an absolute respect for the craft. For National Baking Day, we wanted to show you a quick glimpse of that science in action behind the scenes!

Our deep roots in baking expertise have remained exactly the same since 1975. In fact, our most popular cake—the legendary Dream Cake—still uses the exact same recipe we started with. It’s a perfect formula of tradition and quality that we are so proud to share with the Monterey Bay community every single day.

Did you know? Our Dream Cake is so popular, we have two sizes available at our Watsonville location for any last minute orders. Hurry and come in before we run out. Or play it safe and order ahead!

👉 Head to the link in our bio for easy online ordering!

05/16/2026

Caps off to the Class of 2026! 🎓✨
Whether you are throwing a huge backyard bash or an intimate family dinner, celebrating your graduate deserves a sweet finale.

Because graduation season is one of our busiest time of year, we want to help you plan ahead to make party prepping as stress-free as possible! Here is the breakdown on locking in your graduation cake:

Need it fast? Our classic Sheet Cakes can be ordered for Next-Day pickup! We have over 30 delicious flavors to choose from, and yes—Gluten-Free options are available so every guest can enjoy a slice!

Going for a showstopper? Our Specialty Tall Cakes require a 10-day lead time. Please note that our Specialty Tall designs are limited to our buttercream flavor options.

All orders can be scheduled for easy pickup at either our Watsonville or Monterey locations!

👉 Ready to order? Tap the link in our bio to browse our full list of flavor options, view pricing, and secure your pickup date! This is your final homework for your grad!

05/13/2026

Congratulations Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Give your celebration a personal touch with our Custom Photo Cookies! We’re the pioneers of printing your favorite memories directly onto our signature butter shortbread—no adhesives, just pure deliciousness. Choose from four cookie shapes or get a college set.

And “gnome” matter how far they go, they’ll always be your favorite grad! Pick up our cute graduation gnome cookies for a quick treat or gift from our Watsonville location.

⚡ Don't wait until the cap and gown are on—custom photo orders need a 5-day head start! Pickup available at Watsonville or Monterey, or ship the photo cookies anywhere in the U.S.!

👉 Tap the link in our bio to upload your photos and start your graduation order today!