A Luxury Cake Company
Shonda Tuck-Strickland
OWNER AND CAKE ARTIST
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Fancy & Frosted Cakery makes beautiful and delicious wedding cakes in Sanford, NC. This business produces delightful, old-fashioned sweet treats with a modern edge.
The company is owned by Shonda Tuck-Strickland, who was born into a family of skilled bakers. Shonda's main influence for the culinary arts was her mother, known as Ms Lynda. The two would spend many hours creating in the kitchen together. This time fostered a deep passion for baking mouth-watering items that could bring people together in Shonda. All products are made using fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced from trusted local farms and suppliers.
At Fancy & Frosted Cakery, you will work with a dedicated professional who will strive to bring your sweet dreams to life. From wonderful custom cakes to cupcakes, gourmet bars, and sweet loaves, Shonda offers plenty of options to satisfy your sweet tooth. With Fancy & Frosted Cakery, you and your loved ones will be treated to fantastic flavors and lovely textures that will delight and satisfy your taste buds.
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Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
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Shonda Tuck-Strickland
Owner and Cake Artist
Shonda's passion for baking began at an early age, growing up in a family full of bakers. She was particularly influenced by her mother, "Ms. Lynda," with whom she shared countless hours in the kitchen. Through Fancy & Frosted, Shonda has built a brand that delights clients with mouthwatering desserts and stunning cake designs.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.08 reviews
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Fancy & Frosted Cakery is highly praised for beautiful, flavorful cakes and outstanding customer service. Reviewers praised the professional, communicative, and flexible staff who accommodated custom flavors and special requests. Many said their wedding cakes were stunning and a hit with guests, recommending the bakery for all events.Alyssa W
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5.0
10/07/2025
Fancy and Frosted Cakery is one of the best in business. Not only are the cakes moist and delicious, the attention to detail and customer service are unmatched. Fancy takes speci...
al care of all of her clients which is ultimately why my husband and I decided to select F&F as a vendor. We have continued to use Fancy and Frosted for all other major events since. 10/10 HIGHLY recommend
Willaya B
5.0
11/26/2025
Absolutely amazing! I refuse to get cakes and or cupcakes from any other company! Super flexible, patient, professional, friendly and the products speak for themselves! Best desser...
ts I have ever tasted!
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Ashly T
5.0
11/26/2025
I ordered from them recently and were blown away by how delicious everything truly the kind of desserts people won’t stop talking about. The designs were gorgeous, the flavors wer...
e perfect, and you can tell everything is made with so much care.
The owner is beyond kind, communicative, and genuinely passionate about what she does. She made the whole experience so easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend Fancy & Frosted for anyone looking for beautiful treats and amazing service!
Ebony M
5.0
11/26/2025
I met Shonda Strickland of Fancy & Frosted and she was an absolute delight. Her cakes are stunning, her flavors are rich and memorable, and her professionalism truly stands out. Sh...
onda took the time to explain her process and really made me feel excited about the possibilities. Highly recommend Fancy & Frosted for anyone looking for quality, creativity, and exceptional service.
Melody H
5.0
11/25/2025
Shonda and her team at Fancy and Frosted Cakery are amazing. I hired her for my September 2023 wedding. From the very beginning, Shonda listened to what and how I wanted my wedding...
cake to look and taste. The communication was top notch and I could tell that she put so much love in the wedding cake. The cake was absolutely amazing and was the talk of the guests. For any of your bakery needs, I strongly suggest you book with Shonda at Fancy and Frosted. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Dwan R
5.0
11/25/2025
I have been a loyal client of Fancy and Frosted for the last 14 years and entrusting them with the most important events has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. From birthday...
cakes and family gatherings to my own wedding cake their creations have been exceptional in flavor as well as appearance. The team is very professional , attentive and responsive to every detail. I highly recommend Fancy and Frosted to anyone seeking an outstanding experience and quality service.
Meredith W
5.0
11/25/2025
Fancy & Frosted was absolutely fabulous to work with! We went a little non-traditional with 4 different flavors, pre-cut buffet style cake service, along with a cake for cutting an...
d a fake cake for the pictures and aesthetic! All four flavors were a hit with our guests! She saw my vision (and nailed it), was so thoughtful with recommendations, and made the process entirely stress free. I would highly recommend Fancy & Frosted for your wedding, I promise you'll be over the moon.
Bart S
5.0
10/08/2025
I was throughly impressed by this baker. It’s difficult to find a baker close by that is willing to make a cannoli cake. While Fancy & Frosted didn’t initially have it as an offere...
d flavor she was willing to try making it and it turned out amazing. Her presentation is awesome and the taste of the cake is just as impressive. I will certainly be returning to this baker for future events.
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