Cakes by Rachel

Our guests are still raving about the desserts! We had almond cake shooters, caramel apple and strawberry rhubarb pies, chocolate chip cookies, cream cheese brownies, and vanilla macarons. Not only was everything stunningly beautiful, but the flavors were incredible. She captured our vision perfectly and was such a pleasure to work with throughout the process. We cannot recommend her enough!

ent flavor combinations with different tiers and a kitchen cake, and our guests ate every bite! We can't wait to buy our anniversary cake next August.

way the design turned out and it aligned with Rachel's sketch that she provided early in the process. Additionally, the cake, filling, and icing flavors were delicious. So many great choices to go with!

. Rachel had captured and elevated our vision perfectly (in particular, the sugar flowers were truly a work of art). And of course beyond its beauty, the cake was absolutely delicious. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how yummy it was (and I can't personally remember ever tasting a wedding cake that good), and we loved it so much we ate leftover cake for breakfast the next day. Rachel and her team were also an absolute joy to work with throughout the entire process of designing the cake. They made everything so easy and fun, and our cake tasting was a total blast. Rachel is truly an artist, and from start to finish, we felt like we were in the best hands possible with Cakes by Rachel. I cannot recommend Rachel highly enough for any couple looking for a wedding cake that is both stunning and delicious!! Go book Rachel if you are lucky enough to have the opportunity! (She was literally the first vendor we booked because were just that excited that she was free on our wedding day, and you should do the same :))

pper and absolutely breathtaking against the backdrop of the event space at King Family Vineyard. The delicate flowers on it were executed with perfection, tying in seamlessly with the overall aesthetic of the reception, especially the florals and the linens. We really noticed and appreciated how every detail came together. From our very first bite at the tasting, we knew our guests were in for an incredible treat. The cake was not only a visual masterpiece but also incredibly delicious, and we especially loved the delightful "surprise" top tier you boxed for Katie and Jon to enjoy post wedding – what a thoughtful touch! It’s clear how much care and artistry you put into your work. The cake's beauty truly exceeded our expectations, and we are so grateful you were such an essential part of our wedding vendor dream team. Your creation added such a sweet and elegant focal point to the celebration. We wish you and your team continued success and will happily support your brand in the future.

ked closely with Cakes by Rachel to develop the perfect flavors for our wedding cake. Since their on-site tastings were fully booked, we ordered a tasting package to try the flavors at home, which was a great experience. Once we narrowed down our choices, Rachel scheduled a FaceTime call to finalize the vision for our cake. She absolutely nailed it—it was everything we had hoped for and more! We loved their desserts so much that we also ordered lavender shortbread cookies, bourbon pecan brownies, and cupcakes inspired by the cake flavors. Every single treat was a huge hit with our guests, and by the end of the night, almost everything was gone! Rachel personally delivered the cake, adding a lovely, personal touch to the service. We wholeheartedly recommend Cakes by Rachel to anyone looking for incredible cakes and desserts for their special event. They went above and beyond to make our day extra sweet and memorable!

e from! Her team was talented, dependable, responsive, patient, considerate, kind, organized, and very helpful as we worked through many scenarios. Grace, in particular, promptly responded to each inquiry and gave wonderful advice. Once we made our selections, we were treated to an afternoon tasting that was so much fun and delicious! One of the highlights of wedding planning! Rachel grasped my daughter’s vision of design for the cake also by incorporating the lace detail of her dress. The cake was as beautiful as it was delicious. Everything was superb including the dessert bar offerings of chocolate bourbon pecan bars, key lime cheesecakes, and gluten free brownies! Rachel and Grace also provided beautiful cake and dessert stands for everything. This was a wonderful service that we appreciated very much. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Rachel and her talented team and I highly recommend them!

ur favorite parts of wedding planning. Rachel is so talented, creative, and (importantly) thoughtful about budget. Would absolutely recommend!

h a smooth white look and they placed the flowers on it for us! We thought it came out perfectly! We cannot recommend her enough!!

sting. I brough my sister and her partner as well, and Rachel was so accommodating making enough for all 4 of us to taste. Everything was delicious! We had a hard time narrowing down. She's also happy to explore making unique desserts for your wedding. She made mini pavlovas for my wedding to an Aussie and everyone was very excited to see them. Rachel and her team are all warm and welcoming. I would highly recommend working with them!

a truly unique (and delicious) cake. Since our wedding was in December we ended up going with a gingerbread cake that was so much better than I would have expected. We Highly recommend them!

able to pick a tier that we created ourselves.

We knew we wanted a small 2-tier cake with amazing flavors and texture, but we also wanted to provide a dessert table for our guests as well. Rachel & team created a fantastic sampler box with cakes & buttercreams for us to put together on our own, along with a few things we knew we'd want on the bar. Everything was delicious, fresh, and not overly sweet! When it came to cake design, when it's hard to put into words what you want, and Rachel is able to capture it perfectly, what more can you say?? We got so many compliments on all our tasty treats we couldn't have been happier. In addition, the option to utilize display items from the bakery was an added bonus, as it meant everything would be plated in an aesthetically pleasing way. We're so excited that the bakery is local, and we will certainly be back for our anniversary cake(s)!

he took the time to meet with us to discuss flavors, designs, etc., which made the process so easy. We got ton of compliments on the design and taste! The other desserts her and her team provided were simply delicious too, as wanted to have a variety of options. We would use Cakes by Rachel again!

han it looked. Cannot thank Rachel enough!

d Brittany were both great to work with, and were responsive and flexible when we had changes to our guest count. The cake turned out beautifully - thank you for bringing our vision to life!

d that’s what mattered most to us! As it turns out, her cakes are also GORGEOUS. What a huge bonus! After that, we moved on to the part we were looking forward to the most: the tastings. We placed an order for a variety of mini cakes in to-go cups (this was during a bad part of the pandemic, so it couldn’t be in person). Each cup could either be from a preset menu, or our own custom creation from a huge selection of layers, fillings, frostings, and even liqueur flavors…I’m sure I’m forgetting even more options. While they were all delicious, the signature “Lindsay” flavor stole the show with its white chiffon layers, creme and strawberry compote filling, and white chocolate frosting. The tiramisu-style preset option (I forget the name) was a close second. Once we picked the flavors, it was time to start on the design. We came in with no clue how we wanted it to look, other than “simple,” “white,” “organic texture,” and “totally surrounded by flowers installed by our florist.” Rachel totally nailed it and delivered something above and beyond what we were expecting! To our surprise, Rachel also worked with my mom behind-the-scenes on a custom groom’s cake filled with the tiramisu flavor and styled to look like a frat cooler I made him in undergrad (IYKYK). It looked JUST like the real thing…we were astounded! Thanks Rachel for your amazing contribution to our wedding. Our only regret is not eating it even more!!

ughtfully put together, and came up with two very different cake flavors we wanted to incorporate. Rachel and her team made it happen and it turned out so beautifully. She is easy to communicate with and was incredibly flexible as we had to postpone our celebration several times throughout the pandemic. Thank you Rachel!

bars, etc) and our guests couldn’t get enough of them. Rachel and her employees are also very kind and easy to work with. Highly recommend!!

o thorough and organized and walking us through the entire booking and ordering process and Rachel was so creative and really helped us narrow down exactly what we wanted for flavor combinations (passion fruit! chocolate!) and design elements (macarons, ombre, rose gold) and ensured that everything worked together perfectly! We thoroughly enjoyed our take-out tasting and follow-up sessions with Rachel and were thrilled with how our cake turned out on our wedding day! We also ordered some gluten-free cupcakes to accommodate guests' dietary restrictions and heard they were awesome. Thank you so much, Rachel and Brittany, for the modern, fun, and crazy delicious wedding cake--our guests loved everything about it and we were so happy to have a cake that really represented us as a couple! We'll see you next year for our anniversary cake! :)

ith Rachel and appreciated her guidance when picking out our flavors/combinations. She uses such fresh ingredients (her own farm fresh eggs!) and makes delicious, light cakes that aren’t too sweet. The cake design was so beautiful and came out exactly as I had hoped. Everything went smoothly the day of. I would highly recommend Cakes by Rachel!!

who are not as versed in cakes :). The day of the wedding when I saw our cake I really started tearing up. She captured our vision perfectly AND the taste was even better! Could not recommend her more

zing too. See attached photo (from Aaron Watson Photography). Everything was on time and went smoothly. We had 3 different flavors in our tiered cake and they all tasted great. The pre-wedding tasting was probably my husband’s favorite part of wedding planning- LOL! Thanks for being part of our day Rachel!

commodating. We ended up doing a mix of cake and mini pies and they were a big hit (no leftovers!). We loved the tasting as well!

t while we navigated the pandemic and had to change things up a few times. Their recommendations were spot on, the cake was gorgeous, and absolutely delicious! Writing this is making me want to pull a piece out of the freezer...so good!

did!! We chose two different flavors and both were absolutely delicious, and the cake looked so beautiful on the outside as well. In addition to incredible cake, Rachel was also wonderful to work with. We had to downsize our April 2021 wedding due to Virginia gathering restrictions, and Rachel worked with us to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. We also used one of her cake stands, which helped make the whole process a breeze. Highly recommend hiring Rachel!

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ike wedding cake, but this cake is AMAZING!” I truly hope that, as a first anniversary gift to me, my husband gets me another cake tasting as Cakes by Rachel. The only reason we had a hard time picking our flavors was because everything Rachel makes is delicious. We also came into the tasting without the faintest idea of what we wanted the cake to look like but Rachel asked us about our venue and our vision for the entire wedding and then sketched for us the most beautiful cake. The real life cake was even more beautiful than we imagined, an absolute piece of art.

tion to the perfect wedding cake, she provided some gluten free cupcakes for my mom and a fun groom's cake for our rehearsal dinner that was also hand-delivered. I would highly recommend Rachel for a personable experience!

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ning! I knew I had a great team for my wedding when Rachel said she talked with my florist about my cake when they were at a (non-work) party together! She even grew some of the flowers herself for my cake - planning over a year in advance for them. And, not only did the cake look gorgeous, it tasted AMAZING. Countless guests came up to me to tell me how delicious the cake was. Highest recommendation to work with Cakes by Rachel!

g my husband as I walked down the aisle of course, I smiled the biggest when I saw Rachel’s gorgeous and delicious dessert table at our reception. From the beginning, my husband and I were blown away by the tasting itself. Rachel put out a spread of goodies that included a variety of her delicious frostings, fillings and cake flavors allowing us to mix and match different flavor combinations. Rachel was so helpful and flexible when we discussed our “mini desserts” concept with her and she helped guide us into choosing a nice variety of desserts with different flavors, textures and looks. Our guests loved everything and left nothing behind! Rachel was also so helpful and supportive of my crazy idea to bake our own cutting cake myself. She did a beautiful job of decorating it with the flowers as well, so I am forever grateful for her help in making my special cake a reality!

phenomenal and we highly recommend it. ;) Rachel and her team were very responsive, helpful, and flexible throughout the entire process. They will help you create a cake that exceeds all your expectations. Her cakes are beautiful and absolutely delicious! So many people told us how great the cupcakes were. My husband and I are so happy we chose Cakes by Rachel and cannot recommend her enough!

e was one of the things we most looked forward to - and enjoyed! - on our wedding day. She has books filled with photos of her creations - many many different styles and types. We ended up choosing a very simple design with fresh flowers on the outside, and that was perfect. Rachel was prompt in her communication, warm and friendly, and just a fabulous PRO baker. Excellent!!

dding cake was everything we could have asked for and more, and everyone loved the yummy treats! Thank you so so much for all of your hard work! It was perfect!!

, elegant and simple. We also ordered cupcakes and the word on the dance floor was that they were amazing! Last minute I added a groom's cake and Rachel hit it out of the park. She went above and beyond to make our wedding weekend oh so special! She's a true artist, but also kind and good-natured! Exactly the kind of people I associate with :) Can't say enough good things about this little shop - get on her calendar for your next big (or small) event!

unique blood orange icing that got rave reviews from our guests. Rachel and her team were also able to accommodate a gluten free cutting cake for me. The slices we took home of chocolate with mocha and chocolate mousse were the perfect way to wrap up our day.

up in her cozy quaint little cottage where she does her baking, to find little slices of the different cake flavors, fillings and icings in labeled ramekins, and knives/spoons to spread the fillings and layer cake, then finish off with icings until we found the flavor combination we loved! I am not a sweets or dessert person, but I have to say her cakes are one of the best I’ve ever had! She is very helpful in picking out the right cake stand for your cake, and giving suggestions on cake combinations. We ended up with a 8” single tier bare naked chocolate naked cake with chocolate mousse and raspberry filling, and vanilla buttercream icing, then a sheet cake with 1/2 this combo and the other 1/2 almond cake with hazelnut filling and white chocolate icing. Our guests raves about our cake at the wedding and we ended up without any leftovers. Choosing Rachel was one of the best decisions we made and we were so honored and blessed to have her apart of our special day! , ice

icious, it was hard to choose one. We got so many comments on how good the cake was throughout the night and afterward. My mom keeps raving about it, saying it 'might have been the best cake I've ever had', and I'd have to agree. And, her design was beautiful, too. We went with a more simple look with flowers arranged on the cake, and it looked and photographed really well.

d a wonderful job. :)