About this vendor
Welcome to Destin Cakes, a premier wedding cake bakery founded and curated by the talented Chef Sara Lee, a distinguished graduate from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in 2015. With an impressive culinary background, including experience working alongside Michelin starred Chef Bruno Davaillon as well as renowned cake artist Jenny Layne (as seen on Food Network and the Cooking Channel), Chef Sara Lee brings her passion for artistry and culinary expertise to create exquisite wedding cakes that will make your special day truly memorable.
At Destin Cakes, we understand the significance of your wedding day and the importance of a perfect cake that reflects your unique love story. With years of experience and a dedication to perfection, Chef Sara Lee and her team work closely with every couple to craft personalized, visually stunning, and delicious wedding cakes that become the centerpiece of the celebration.
Our bakery uses only the finest, high-quality ingredients, to ensure that each cake not only looks magnificent but tastes equally delightful. Whether you envision a classic, elegant design or a modern, innovative creation, Chef Sara Lee's artistry and attention to detail will exceed your expectations.
Rather than provide a finite list of cake and filling flavor options, Chef Sara works with your individual taste and preferences to curate unique cake and filling flavor combinations. Past inspirations include Dolce de Leche, Tiramisu, Pina Colada, Limoncello, Peach Bellini, Pumpkin Spice, Strawberry Cheesecake and many more. For couples with dietary preferences, we also provide gluten-free, diabetic, and keto options, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the scrumptious goodness.
With an eye for design and a commitment to staying updated with modern trends, Chef Sara Lee infuses her cakes with creativity, incorporating intricate sugar art, delicate floral decorations, and other bespoke details that truly capture the essence of your love story. Each cake becomes a stunning work of edible art, leaving a lasting impression on your guests and creating unforgettable moments to cherish.
From the initial consultation to the cake cutting ceremony, we work closely with you to understand your vision, offer expert advice, and provide a seamless experience from start to finish. Chef Sara is devoted to making your wedding cake dreams come true, ensuring that your cake not only complements your wedding theme but also becomes a cherished symbol of your love and commitment.
Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or an opulent celebration, Destin Cakes is here to make your wedding day extraordinary. Contact Destin Cakes today to schedule a consultation and embark on a delectable journey of creating the perfect wedding cake that represents your love, uniqueness, and happiness. Make your wedding day truly unforgettable with a masterpiece from Destin Cakes, where love and artistry intertwine.
Details
Business Attributes
- Veteran-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Cakes & Desserts
- Cake Delivery & Setup
- Cake Tastings
- Cupcakes
- Groom's Cakes
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Sugar Free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.
Best of Weddings
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Chef Sara Lee provided us with a fully grain-free cake for the bride and groom. It was beautifully done, and tasted fantastic! Had enough left to freeze to celebrate our first an...
niversary.
Delicious! Easy to communicate with. Cupcake designs matched my expectations. Edible shells were even flavored according to the cupcake flavors chosen. Excellent surprise.
We are so happy we went with Destin Cakes for our wedding, it turned out beautiful and the flavor was just what we were looking for! Thank you so much, Sara, for your professionali...
sm and allowing us to get creative with the flavor, it turned out so well and we got so many compliments with what we had chosen! Her team showed up in perfect time for set-up and executed everything perfectly. Exceptional service and exactly what we were hoping for!
I had the best experience with Sara as our baker! She was very personable and helpful through the whole process. We were able to order a trial straight to our house and got to try ...
her different flavors in the comfort of our home. We had a naked cake that was vanilla with plain vanilla buttercream icing and it was absolutely delicious! I couldn’t have asked for a better cake or a better baker! I even got to meet her in person briefly on the day of our wedding and I could just tell she was a wonderful human 🥰🥰 We were able to get each of our guests a piece and save our top tier with the cake size we chose. I highly recommend Destin Cakes if your looking for a great price point and a wonderful experience. Not to mention, just look how beautiful this cake is!
We had the best experience with Sara at Destin Cakes. We did a destination wedding in Florida and she was amazing to work with. We were able to do our cake tasting from the Midwest...
where she sent us out six flavors. We then bought a second tasting box for my husband’s 30th birthday. All the flavors were amazing and we had the hardest time choosing a flavor for our wedding cake. All of our guests stopped us to compliment the cake. We couldn’t recommend her enough!
Sara was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding! The cake tasted AMAZING and it was beautiful! Everyone kept complimenting it. We had cake pops as well for the kiddos, w...
hich were a huge hit. My husband is a huge buttercream snob and he absolutely loved the cake she made us (dolce de leche and strawberry/champagne). Haha. I would hire her again anytime. 🤍
Destin Cakes was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! Sara, the owner, was super responsive, detailed, and made sure our cake was perfect for our event. You can tell she...
takes pride in her work - the cake was absolutely beautiful and so delicious! Sara starts with a zoom video call and actively listens to your ideas to help you create the perfect pastry for your event. You can also taste test 5 flavors in your own home, which was such a nice perk. The price point is perfect for whatever your needs are, and Sara is so sweet and quick to respond if you have any questions. She made setting up the cake on our big day a breeze. Destin Cakes truly does it all - I can't recommend her enough!
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Destin Cakes, and I must say, it was an absolutely delightful experience from start to finish!
This charming bakery offers a mouthwatering a...
rray of cakes and cupcakes that are sure to satisty any sweet tooth.
Amazing cake, definitely recommend for any special occasion or celebration!
Amazing cake and service! Beautifully crafted, incredibly delicious, and perfect!
The greatest food combined with the greatest service – an unforgettable experience!
The cakes we ordered were amazing – so creative, delicious, and unforgettable!
Had some of the cake from my friend's birthday. Not only was the cake beautiful, it was so delicious!
These cakes are so good and nicely decorated. I had them at a friends party and now I know where I’ll get all my cakes!
Culinary Chef Sara is incredibly talented at baking and decorating cakes. Her creations not only boast stunning presentations filled with lovely details, but the flavors are truly ...
magical. If you're in the Destin (Emerald Coast) area, she's the perfect baker to choose. She's incredibly friendly and accommodating, happy to create cakes with your desired flavors and personalized designs.
Omfg, Sara was so amazing. She tickled my tastebuds like nobody ever has!
Will definitely use her again.
Destin Cakes was a fantastic choice for my Fiancé’s birthday cake. The owner/operator was kind, patient, and helpful in every interaction I had with them and the final product was ...
both beautifully made and delicious. Would definitely recommend Destin Cakes to any local or tourist as a fantastic locally owned business to work with.
I’m so glad I found Sara for our intimate gender reveal. I was apprehensive as we were traveling from out of state. She was prompt with communication, answering all my questions wi...
th knowledge, and executed the final product flawlessly. The vision was exactly what I wanted. Thank you for making our special day perfect!
Destin Cakes is your local custom cake haven! It is a female veteran owned and operated small business that specializes in everything cakes: cakes, mini cupcakes, cake pops, and mo...
re!
I have had the privilege to order some custom cakes and not only is the cake extremely aesthetically pleasing, but also SO FREAKING GOOD! Talk about the perfect balance between fluffy, flavor, and decadent... Also, don't tell me I didn't warn you, ADDICTING!
We had a friend's birthday and I ordered a 90s themed multi-layer cake. I chat with the owner and she is incredibly easy to work with! She made the vision come to life, and made it BETTER! I really appreciated her knowledge, clear communication, adaptability, and talent bcs she honestly popped off! I can tell she puts her heart into her work, because the details were so intricate. I also wanted two flavors and we chose Limoncello and Caramel Macchiato. Thinking about it makes me drool lol. I've added pics of the cake!
I highly recommend Destin Cakes for everything! Bridal showers, weddings, retirements, anniversaries, birthdays!
Destin Cakes exceeded my expectations with a stunning cake for my husband's retirement from the United States Marine Corps, showcasing impeccable attention to detail. The seamless ...
process of designing, ordering and delivery, the delectable two-layer cake was exceptional. Moist and flavorful, bottom layer Dulce de leches, and the top layer, limoncello, were a perfect combination. Thank you for supporting our military and all that you do.
They made this such an easy and stress free step to getting married. First being able to have the samples delivered was so cool! The cake tasted amazing!! Everyone wanted a slice, ...
it was all gone by the end of the night. The cake itself was gorgeous and couldn’t have looked prettier! Delivery was seamless, everything went so smooth. So happy with my experience and 100% recommend!
Sara is a professional. She is quick to respond and makes sure you have the cake of your dreams! I highly recommend!!!
Sara was wonderful to work with! From sending me the many cakes to taste, to making my dream wedding cake, to decorating it exactly how I wanted! Not to mention the taste was amazi...
ng!!
Destin Cakes was incredible to work with for our wedding day. Their communication throughout the entire process was great - they were always prompt in responding to our questions a...
nd requests. They were also incredibly punctual, delivering our gorgeous wedding cake right on time. The flavors were amazing, and the presentation was beautiful, with the colors matching exactly what we had envisioned. Destin Cakes really went above and beyond, setting up the cake display beautifully and ensuring it looked perfect for our special day. We couldn't have been happier with their service and the final product. Highly recommend Destin Cakes for any couple planning their wedding!
My husband and I absolutely LOVED our cake!!! We took two bites while taking our photos and were immensely amazed. It was so good. We definitely should have gotten a bigger cake be...
cause there was NONE left at the end of the night. Him and I only got to enjoy those two bites. He is not a cake fan, so for him to go for a second bite says a lot. He was upset there wasn't a piece left for us to share when we went to the room. So much for thinking no one would want chocolate banana cake. The next big rave was the vegan cupcakes. We had several vegans at the wedding, and they couldn't believe how moist and delicious they were. Hands down best vegan cupcakes ever. There was nothing left. Everything we had from Chef Sara Lee was demolished. Cupcakes - great, cake even better. We couldn't have chosen a better bakery. This says a lot without having a cake tasting, I'm glad everything turned out so good. We live in Texas, and our wedding was in Florida, so there was no opportunity for a taste test. Everything was handled by email or video consultation. It was so hard trying to decide on the cupcake flavors because she has so many good ones. Every flavor description sounds so delicious. Our wedding cake was not one of her listed flavors, but she had no problem completing the task at hand. Based on my pinterest interests, she was able to make suggestions and help me decide the final product. I also like that Sara was fully on board with the little cake I wanted. One of the raves for 2024 cake ideas is small vintage cakes. Sara gave us everything we wanted. I can't thank her enough for EVERYTHING. She was one of the BEST decisions we made for our big day.
Wonderful! Cake was beautiful and delicious! I would definitely recommend! So glad I found this vendor and would definitely use again for any occasion!
Sara is a master of lots of trades. I’m so glad that she started a cake business. You can see her passion in everything that she does. She has a little sprinkle of sugar, magic, an...
d everything nice.
Delivered Cake on Time ✔️
Special Request on Flavor Not on the Menu ✔️
Prompt Responses ✔️
Easy to Message ✔️
Made Suggestions for Other Ideas I Hadn’t Thought of Before ✔️
Beautiful Design ✔️
Reasonably Priced ✔️
Taste Amazing ✔️
Will Definitely Order Again!
I’m so glad I was able to find Sara on such short notice to make my special wedding cake! I also have gluten allergies and sometimes I’m skeptical on how it will taste, but not wit...
h this one! It was absolutely delicious and my family loved it! Thank you so so much Sara for making such a beautiful cake and cupcakes for our special day!!
Sara was a joy to work with and our cake and cupcakes turned out better than we imagined! We did a two-tier naked cake with two different flavors, Tahitian Vanilla Passionfruit and...
Apple Maple, along with Cookies and Cream cupcakes (my cat's name is Oreo so this was a nod to him). Sara delivered the cakes on-site and put together such a beautiful display for us. It was great to know our cakes would be delicious and look beautiful! Plus, it was a great value! Thank you, Sara, for making our cakes and cupcakes!
Sara did an absolutely amazing job on my wedding cake, I highly recommend her 😊
Sara made our cake for our rehearsal dinner and I couldn’t be more pleased with the final product! She took the themes of the wedding and went above and beyond to deliver the perfe...
ct cake for us. Not to mention it was super tasty too!
Sara's pastry chef confectionery masterpieces have always been a delight.
The Christmas cake was decorated perfectly for the season and was so smooth and delicious.
The wedding c...
akes were also amazing!
The grooms cake was a rich dark chocolate cake with a wonderfully creamy frosting and decorated hockey 🏒 style for the groom. He absolutely loved it.
And the bride's/wedding cake was an absolute show stopper. It was a wonderful combination of several differently flavored layers each complimenting the other. With it's raw edges and creamy buttery frosting topped layers, everyone loved being able to see their favorite and select which piece they enjoyed at the wedding. The fresh and sugary sweet hand made flowers and garlands to cover the top of each layer drew everyone to it right away.
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Destin, Miramar, Pensacola, Panama City
