Cafe Rachel Cakes and Bakes

Love is Sweet!

Texas

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5.0

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The red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting was not only beautiful but was moist and delicious! Rachel coordinated with the hotel where we had the reception and delivered it. I have never tasted a red velvet cake that amazing! The wedding reception was a big hit. Incredible cake!

Lori S.

5.0

Hiring Rachel was by far one of the easiest and best decisions we made for our wedding. The idea of an at home tasting was so nice and memorable. We were able to have a date night without someone just watching us eat cake and feeling pressured to say yes. In the midst of stressful wedding planning the tasting was fun and honestly we may just buy a tasting box again because the cakes are so delicious. As for the day of the wedding, the cake and cupcakes were absolutely beautiful. She even picked flowers that matched our wedding colors. The guests LOVED our cupcakes and I’ve already had a few friends ask me for Rachel’s contact info. We also had a super funny memory where one of our uncles grabbed a cupcake before the grand entrance while everyone was waiting for us to be announced for the first time as Mr. And Mrs. S, and when we asked him later why he did that he said “I didn’t know I had to wait and they were so delicious I just had to grab two” everyone laughed and it was a memorable part of our wedding for sure. If we ever have any cake needs in the future, without hesitation we would book with Rachel again!

Brittney S.

5.0

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Rachel Villanueva

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Cafe Rachel Cakes and Bakes is a local wedding cake business serving San Antonio, TX, and the greater San Antonio area (Fredericksburg, New Braunfels, Helotes, Boerne). Our handcrafted products are provided in small batches and are always made from scratch. You can also opt for fully customizable cakes and dessert table options to leave a long-lasting impression on wedding guests.

Woman-owned Business

2+ years in business

Speaks Spanish

Just me

Details

Cakes & Desserts

Cake Accessories

Cake Serving Sets

Cake Stands

Cake Table Decorations

Cake Toppers

Cake Delivery & Setup

Cake Tastings

Cupcakes

Groom's Cakes

Other Desserts

Dietary Options

Organic

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Rachel Villanueva

Owner/Operator

Hi! I am Rachel, the owner, operator and hands behind Cafe Rachel. I am completely self-taught and fell in love with cakes and cake decorating. I truly believe Cakes and Desserts are the best part of planning a wedding. I used to be a nurse, so I understand multitasking, being busy and using time to the best of my ability. I am looking forward to connecting with you!

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The baker gets glowing reviews for beautiful, homemade-tasting cakes and cupcakes that guests loved. Customers praise clear communication, flexibility, speedy setup/delivery, and the ability to handle short-notice custom orders. Highly recommended for weddings and other celebrations.

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Emma G

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3/02/2026

Rachel was absolutely amazing. I contacted her just 3 weeks before my wedding, and she was so accommodating and communicative. We had her make our wedding cake and grooms cake. Not...

only were they beautiful but they were also absolutely delicious! I’m beyond happy we trusted her with our cakes for our special day. Highly recommend!

Lori S

8/17/2026

The red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting was not only beautiful but was moist and delicious! Rachel coordinated with the hotel where we had the reception and delivered it. I...

have never tasted a red velvet cake that amazing! The wedding reception was a big hit. Incredible cake!

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Brittney S

8/03/2026

Hiring Rachel was by far one of the easiest and best decisions we made for our wedding. The idea of an at home tasting was so nice and memorable. We were able to have a date nigh...

t without someone just watching us eat cake and feeling pressured to say yes. In the midst of stressful wedding planning the tasting was fun and honestly we may just buy a tasting box again because the cakes are so delicious. As for the day of the wedding, the cake and cupcakes were absolutely beautiful. She even picked flowers that matched our wedding colors. The guests LOVED our cupcakes and I’ve already had a few friends ask me for Rachel’s contact info. We also had a super funny memory where one of our uncles grabbed a cupcake before the grand entrance while everyone was waiting for us to be announced for the first time as Mr. And Mrs. S, and when we asked him later why he did that he said “I didn’t know I had to wait and they were so delicious I just had to grab two” everyone laughed and it was a memorable part of our wedding for sure. If we ever have any cake needs in the future, without hesitation we would book with Rachel again!

Jessica W

8/03/2026

She was so easy to work with from start to finish! Communication was great, and she made the whole process stress-free. She brought my vision to life perfectly, and the cake was no...

t only beautiful but also so delicious! She set everything up quickly and effortlessly, and the whole dessert table looked amazing. We got so many compliments from our guests. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and reliable baker!

Sebastian H

7/28/2026

Our cake was way beyond what we expected! The most amazing cake I’ve ever tasted I’ll give it that! Definitely recommend

Lady W

6/28/2026

Rachel was Great! She responded quickly to my inquiry and was able to accommodate my order on short notice. Cake was beautiful and DELICIOUS 😋.

Madison B

6/22/2026

Rachel was so easy to work with and met our expectations 100%. From cake tasting to final design and flavors she made the process so easy. The cake also tasted amazingggg and I had...

several people tell me at my wedding that it was so delicious!!

Response from Cafe Rachel Cakes and Bakes on 06/26/2026

I am so glad everyone enjoyed it. Ryder (the sweet dog figurine) on the cake was a brillia...

nt idea on your part. I am so thankful to have been a part of it!

Ashanti B

6/05/2026

Rachel is amazing! Such a hard worker and so sweet. I can tell she really loves what she does! I'd recommend her to anyone. Cupcakes and cake were amazing. Thank you again Rachel:)

Addie C

6/04/2026

Rachel is the BEST ever!!! She’s so kind, easy to work with, and creates the most stunning and delicious cakes. She made the most beautiful cake of my dreams come to life!!!

Anastasia L

4/26/2026

I contacted a lot of Bakeries/Cake Designers trying to find the right fit before I reached Rachel. As soon as I heard from her, I knew she was perfect. Her ongoing communication an...

d flexibility was outstanding. We had a lot of requests with the cake and she delivered without hesitation. She provided a three tier cake, brownies, and cookies. Everyone loved them! We will be reaching out to her again for future needs.

Kat P

3/29/2026

Very good at communicating and arrival time exact ! Eveyone loved the designs and taste !

Johnathon L

2/20/2026

Cafe Rachel Cakes is proof that some of the best things in life come from home… like wisdom, dad jokes, and apparently life-changing buttercream. The best bakeries don’t need a sto...

refront — just an oven and a dream (and probably a fire extinguisher, just in case 😄). This bakery delivers cakes so good they should require a permission slip. Every bite tastes homemade — because it is — and you can tell it’s crafted with real care, real skill, and real butter. Lots of real butter. I ordered one cake and told myself I’d “just have a slice.” That was a tier-rible decision. The cupcakes were so good I tried to share. Tried. If you’re looking for a bakery that rises to the occasion, takes the cake, and doesn’t loaf around — Cafe Rachel Cakes is it. Warning: Side effects may include smiling, loosening your belt, and pretending you bought it “for the kids.” 🍰

Brooke E

2/20/2026

We got an Italian Cream 6in tall for my mom’s birthday cake and it was so delicious! My mom said it was the prettiest cake she’s ever had. We’ve had cakes from many bakeries and Ra...

chel’s has been our favorite by far.

Ryan G

2/20/2026

We ordered a one year old smash cake from Rachel and it was a wonderful experience. The cake was so so cute! She was so nice and easy to work with! She even delivered it to my husb...

ands work! Would definitely use her again!

Santiago M

2/20/2026

Best cookies and cakes!!! Such a wonderful person and you can tell she bakes with love ❤️.

Meredith H

2/19/2026

AMAZING TASTE AND LOOK: Rachel made us a birthday cake and it was out of this world. 10/10 in how she decorated it and 10000/10 in how it tasted. Rachel is also fair in her pricing...

and makes every penny worth it. She’s so easy to work with and knows how to make your concept reality without a problem. She’s going to make our wedding cake (that’s how much I love her work) if she wants to.

Shaiann G

1/29/2026

I can’t recommend her enough! She is truly amazing at what she does—the cake was beautiful, detailed, and even better than I imagined. Her communication was excellent from start to...

finish: clear, friendly, and so easy to work with. You can tell she really cares about her craft and her clients. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Brian R

1/29/2026

Amazing experience had my Wedding December 8th 2025. My original catering had cancelled on me last minute, but Rachel saved the day in short notice. She was attentive to detail, di...

d beautiful beading on the cake that matched my wedding dress and came up with a brilliant idea to do several cakes different flavors. It was a HIT, everyone loved the cakes. Cake was absolutely delicious, my wedding guest only left me 2 slices kept going back for more. If you have a wedding, or any special occasion I definitely recommend getting from Rachel.

Terri A

1/29/2026

Rachel did a great job! She was able to make the cakes to my specifications and they were delicious!

Alondra R

1/28/2026

Rachel was a God-send for our wedding. She had a lot of options but listened to everything my fiance and I were wanting. We cannot recommend her enough because she is quick to resp...

ond, professional, communicative and most of all the brown butter cake she made for our wedding was AMAZING! She has earned a life-long customer for other celebrations.

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