Gwen's Cake Decorating & Etc.

Wedding and all occasion cakes

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We specialize in creating wedding cakes and other special event cakes. We are a small business, personally caring about each wedding cake, are flexible to work with, and reasonably priced. We will work with you and provide an elegant wedding cake. Flowers provided by your florist, we will place on cake at no charge, and get a FREE 1st anniversary a year later.

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Gluten Free

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135 reviews

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Gwen's cakes received rave reviews for being delicious, beautifully designed, and reasonably priced for weddings. Reviewers praised the various flavors such as lemon, raspberry, and strawberry cream, as well as the creative cake decorations. Gwen's professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility in accommodating unique requests were highlighted. Additionally, guests highly recommended her cakes for weddings and other events.

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Charlie S

12/05/2024

Gwen's cake and cupcakes were a huge hit at our wedding, everyone said they were incredible! Gwen is great to work with and everything we taste-tested with her was delicious.

Allison T

10/04/2024

Our wedding cake was beautiful and exactly what we asked for. The sheet cakes Gwen made for us to serve to the guests were absolutely delicious. She was pleasant, professional, and wonderful to work with.

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Megan M

7/17/2024

Gwen was great to work with and makes a very delicious cake! We decided to go with a small two tiered cake and two sheet cakes to better fit our budget, and it worked out great. We chose lemon, raspberry, and the strawberry cream (had fresh strawberry slices) and recommend all three. She did a great job arranging both greenery and cake toppers on the cake as well.

Jenna M

6/06/2024

Gwen was amazing to work with and out cake turned out so beautiful! I would recommend to anyone looking for any type of cake, ours was used for our wedding and it was SO good, and reasonably priced!

Emma C

5/18/2024

I lost track of how many guests raved about this cake! We got the lemon, german chocolate and carrot sheet cakes with fillings. 10000/10!

Allanna L

1/12/2024

Gwen is amazing at what she does! She made a lovely 3 tiered cake for our wedding and everyone said the taste was amazing!

response 01/12/2024

Thank you !

Candice M

11/12/2023

Gwen recently made our wedding cake and she did an amazing job! The cake was gorgeous, and the flavor was great! Our guests loved the cake and some even told us it was the best wedding cake they'd had! Gwen was always professional and friendly in our correspondences. I'd definitely recommend Gwen for your wedding cake!

Nicole S

11/03/2023

My 4-tier cake turned out great. Each layer had different flavors. The frosting was soo good and light - not that super sweet, sugary frosting like a lot of cakes have. We were very happy with how it turned out.

Kaylie H

8/31/2023

Gwen knocked it out-of-the-park 110% with our 5-tier custom designed wedding cake! Our guests absolutely RAVED about the wedding cake--some even going out of their way to hunt it down if they missed the serving! We choose strawberry Bavarian cream and raspberry filling with white cake to be served on the big day and german chocolate for our top tier to be saved for our 1 year anniversary. Gwen also worked with us to design the decorations based on inspiration photos when we went for our consultation and tasting and created a beautiful wedding cake with blue ribbons and floral cascade which she applied herself on delivery to our venue. I would definitely recommend Gwen for your all your baking needs whether it be for a wedding or other occasion. Thank you, Gwen!

response 09/01/2023

Thank you! The cake was beautiful !

Kate W

8/20/2023

Gwen's cakes are absolutely AMAZING - delicious and designed beautifully! Prior to making our decision, we tried cakes from multiple bakeries, and Gwen's was hands down the best. The cake was moist and extremely tasty - we had multiple guests tell us that it was the best wedding cake they had! Gwen also executed the cake design perfectly. She was easy to work with, timely and professional throughout the process. Thank you, Gwen!

response 08/21/2023

Thank you and congrats!

Alexandra M

6/29/2023

Gwen was so easy to work with. Her cakes are AMAZING! We used her for a dessert bar at my bridal shower and for the desserts at our wedding. They were nothing but raved about. Everything was completely gone at the end of each event. Gwen's prices are very reasonable and her product is to die for. We will be using her again for future events.

Dorothy M

5/11/2023

I had a wonderful experience hiring Gwen and would 100% recommend her! Her cake was so delicious I got nonstop compliments during and after the wedding, and it looked beautiful too!

Sara B

11/21/2022

Delicious cake

Stacy D

10/14/2022

We got our wedding cake and cupcakes from Gwen. The whole process was very easy, we made a appointment for a cake tasting and she had 4 different cakes to try. We got to basically get help with picking cupcake flavors and our design and how we want the setup to be. You can also rent stands which is nice, it's a good deal price wise. We are very happy with our cake for the big day! Also the pricing for everything was very reasonable, she delivered it that day for us so we didn't have to worry, and in about a year she said if we get in touch we get a cute cake for our one year anniversary! The photos I posted are my own cupcake stands- however Gwen is always ready with whatever you need!!!!

Megan S

10/12/2022

Gwen was super nice and very responsive. She has so many flavors it was hard to choose which ones! She was also very flexible with us when it came to the final payment. We were a couple days late in giving it to her (as we were out of the state) and she was totally accepting of that. I heard nothing but compliments on the cake and it was all gone by the end of the night!

response 10/13/2022

Thank you !!!

Allison L

9/29/2022

Gwen was professional and very easy to work with. She offered us a wide variety of flavor combinations that our guests all loved. The cake was beautiful and exactly what we had discussed.

Lindsay P

9/27/2022

Gwen was very great to work with and everything looked beautiful for our wedding! We had a small cake, cupcakes, brownie bites, & cheesecake squares. Everyone said that everything was so delicious and looked amazing.

Mary F

9/10/2022

Gwen was very helpful and experienced. She had many delicious cake flavors to choose from. The cakes arrived on time and we were pleased with the appearance of the wedding cake and very happy with the flavors we chose.

Diane T

8/03/2022

Gwen's cake was truly wonderful and reasonably priced. Great customer service too, ty!

Maddie W

7/27/2022

We were so happy with the way our cake turned out from Gwen. Her design was exactly what we pictured, and she even added the cake decorations we purchased separately. The cake was beautiful and delicious. She is also so reasonably priced!

Sara S

3/29/2022

There were pros and cons in getting a cake for our wedding from Gwen. Starting with cons, she was not easy to communicate with, phone calls were pretty much the only way we could communicate, which is difficult for someone who has a 9-5 job work schedule. She did not decorate the cake based on what we discussed, even after several back and forth when she agreed on specific details such as having a gradient of neutral colors, icing that rises slightly above the cake, gold leaves on the cake, she did none of that. It was literally just white icing on the cake. Luckily the rest of my wedding was a dream come true that the cake did not upset me. Now the pros, the cake did taste good, and she did not charge us for samples.

response 03/30/2022

We met in person in January for the cake design. The texture design on cake was requeste...

d to be changed a week or two before the wedding over the phone. The cake did have ivory and white graduated colors with the icing raised slightly above the cake. We were playing phone tag. I am sorry you were disappointed, as I made the cake as we discussed.

Claudette S

1/16/2022

Cake was just what we ordered! Lovely!

Emily B

12/31/2021

I would highly recommend Gwen if you are looking for a simple yet beautiful wedding cake. At our consultation we told Gwen what we were looking for in our cake and she delivered an absolutely gorgeous cake that she decorated on site with the flowers and greenery we left for her. Our rented gold cake stand really elevated the look of our cake. Our white amaretto cake with raspberry filling was also delicious!

Allison B

11/27/2021

Gwen was incredibly easy to work with and the cakes are absolutely delicious! Our cake was absolutely gorgeous and exactly what we discussed we wanted with her. Our guests raved about it weeks after our wedding! Gwen is reasonably priced, very professional, and makes gorgeous cakes! Book with her and you won't regret it!

katie b

11/26/2021

Gwen's cakes and desserts were delicious and reasonably priced. 10/10!

Holly T

10/19/2021

Gwen makes great desserts! We had a variety of desserts that were delicious and our cake was gorgeous. She was easy to work with and did exactly what we wanted.

Emily P

10/18/2021

Gwen’s cakes are delicious! They really speak for themselves you just have to try them. I booked Gwen for my wedding and have not stopped receiving compliments on the cake. Highly recommend!

Michelle S

10/17/2021

Gwen made our wedding cake so delicious! We had three tiers plus a sheet cake that were all different flavors - White cake with bordelaise and strawberry, apple spice with salted caramel filling, chocolate with baileys butter cream, and red velvet with cream cheese filling. Every flavor was great and we got so many compliments! I planned our wedding virtually from Florida and wasn't able to do a tasting before picking the flavors but she let me try the cakes two days before the wedding when I got into town just so I could have that moment. The cake was delivered on time and she placed the topper and wood flowers, it looked beautiful!

Ashley M

10/12/2021

Gwen was very easy to work with and affordable! She helped make planning a breeze. The cake was beautiful, inside and out! The cake was moist, not stodgy, and delicious. The finish on the outside was just what I asked for. I would definitely recommend to all of my friends planning to get married in the near future!

Erica W

10/01/2021

Gwen was great to work with, and her cake was delicious - honestly, our wedding cake tasted even better than the tasting! We had her do a simple design on the cake with added fresh flowers from our florist that Gwen placed, they looked beautiful.

Tasha S

9/26/2021

Gwen created a gorgeous gluten-free cake that was so delicious our guests couldn't tell it was gluten free! She was professional, easy to work with, and extremely helpful. The cake she made was a white three tiered cake with flower decorations, and she decorated the cake beautifully! I cannot recommend her highly enough, I will definitely be going to her in the future for any cakes/cupcakes/desserts!

Kristin H

9/07/2021

Gwen was great to work with for our wedding! All of the cake flavors and fillings are delicious - we had such a difficult time deciding at our tasting. So many of our guests commented on how delicious the cake was - many people had more than one piece but there was still plenty leftover :) The cake was beautifully decorated and delivered on-time. I would highly recommend Gwen's - she made the process easy, communicated quickly, and provided a beautiful, delicious cake!

Samantha F

8/30/2021

Gwen was so easy to work with and her cakes were so delicious! We worked with her to design a small tiered cake for us to cut with several sheet cakes for our guests to enjoy. We were able to have 5 flavors for our guest and each one was more delicious than the next. We opted for a very simple design and Gwen delivered on our vision. I would recommend Gwen for anyone looking for delicious cakes!

Chanelle W

8/24/2021

Our wedding cake was stunning and so delicious! We read reviews for several cake artists but chose Gwen based on her professionalism, versatility and cake tasting! When we went for our tasting, Gwen helped us create the vision for our perfect wedding cake. And when we tried the cake, OMG. All of our guests agree, this is the best cake they've ever had. So moist, and light and fluffy with the perfect sweetness. I highly recommend Gwen's Cakes!

Sarah S

7/11/2021

Gwen’s cakes are simply amazing. Not only did out wedding cake taste fabulous, but it looked SO beautiful too. We decided to go with three different cake flavors that were displayed on a table so our guests could either have their favorite or try all three! We also ordered a sheet cake to have as extra throughout the evening as a snack for our guests which worked perfectly. Gwen was also willing to work with our Florist to add fresh flower decoration to the cake on the day of at the reception space.

Hannah W

9/30/2020

Gwen's Cakes are to DIE FOR. Delicious, beautiful and affordable, her cake is everything you could ask for. At our tasting, my husband (who is not a sweets eater) cleared his plate and couldn't wait for more. I was worried we would have too much cake because we planned for 100 but only 70 came for the reception due to COVID, there was NO leftover cake to be seen. Everyone went back for more. We had 3 different flavors (chocolate with bailey's creme, white cake with lemon and apple spice cake with caramel) and every single one delivered. She is an honest human who does not believe in price gouging due to it being for a wedding, yet you still get a great product. 10/10 would recommend again.

Michelle S

9/12/2020

Gwen’s cakes are to die for. Our funfetti wedding cake was absolutely delicious and beautiful. Gwen does a great job, is easy to work with, and will have all your guests talking about how good the cake is!

Kelly M

8/16/2020

Gwen is amazing! She bakes and designs her cakes out of a certified kitchen at her house. When my husband and I went to sample her flavors, she had pre-made several mini cakes ahead of time. Her pricing is very reasonable and she delivered the cake to the venue herself. The decorations were beautiful. I highly recommend hiring Gwen for any event that you need a cake!

Sierrah M

1/26/2020

We met with Gwen and really enjoyed our cake tasting, she was very friendly and had so many examples to look through. The tasting was delicious and we described what we were looking for and she was able to sketch it out and it turned out beautiful on our wedding day. We enjoyed working with Gwen and the cake was pretty and delicious!

Cheyenne F

1/22/2020

From start to finish, working with Gwen on our wedding cake went extremely smooth. Everyone at our wedding gave rave reviews about the cake! We were very impressed with how everything turned out with final product.

Nicola R

1/07/2020

Gwen was great to work with. We just left out the flowers that we wanted on the cake and she did an amazing job arranging them not only on the cake but also the cake table. We had 2 flavors of cake and both were delicious. Everyone was raving about them! Overall Gwen provided an excellent service and at a great price.

Eileen H

11/07/2019

Gwen's cakes are a HUGE hit! Multiple people said it's the best cake they've had. We also love that Gwen's pricing is affordable and she's open to customizing a package that works for you.

Kelly T

11/06/2019

Gwen's cakes are a perfect mix of light and sweet! She has a wide variety of cake flavors and fillings to chose from. We opted for the white cake with Bavarian creme/fresh strawberry filling, apple spice cake with salted carmel filling, and apple spice cake with French apple filling. Each was outstanding, and I wish I had the opportunity to have more of the cake that day! The design of the cake was also stunning and exactly what we wanted. I highly recommend her.

Meghan B

11/02/2019

We loved the wedding cupcakes we got from Gwen! We got so many compliments on them, both on the taste and the way they looked. Gwen was also very helpful and responsive to our emails throughout the entire process. Thank you for helping to make our day perfect!

Kailyn V

11/01/2019

Gwen came highly recommended to us, but we felt rushed during our consultation. We weren't sure what size would be appropriate for our guest count or what design we wanted on the cake and I expected a little more time to discuss these things. I think she could be a little more personable through email and in person. The cake was gorgeous and delicious, and the cupcakes were huge. There are a ton of flavor and filling options. I would recommend Gwen.

response 11/01/2019

Kailyn, so sorry you felt rushed at the cake consultation. I try to take the time needed a...

nd discuss sizes/ designs/ flavors thoroughly. We normally spend 45 minutes to an hour with every consultation. We are glad to hear you were happy with your cake and cupcakes. Thank you.

Leslie P

10/23/2019

Using Gwens Cake Decorating was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! We went into it not knowing really what we wanted but communication was easy and everything turned out better than we could have hoped. We had a two tier cake and about 15 dozen of her other mini desserts and they were all AMAZING! Everything was so good by the time I made it to the dessert table (later in the evening) everything was almost gone and we had ordered way more than we needed but the guests loved it. We had a backyard wedding and her staff really stepped up and made the dessert table look wonderful. We had them add fresh flowers to the cake and it turned out beautiful. I will definitely use Gwen again for the next family gathering I have.

Heather D

10/21/2019

Gwen is a great baker! She’s affordable and professional and our guests raves about our cake and desserts. She knew what we wanted and she delivered :) Hands down recommend!

response 10/21/2019

Thank you!

Lisa L

10/04/2019

We went with Gwen for our wedding cake and she was great to work with. We got a lot of compliments on how good it was from our guests as well! Highly recommend service, quality and reasonable prices!

Kevin R

10/04/2019

Gwen made cupcakes for our wedding and they were delicious! We got so many compliments on how much everyone loved them. She brought us in for a tasting, was very responsive when planning the flavors and look, and handled delivery and setup well on the day of. She gave us all that we wanted and more for a very reasonable price, would highly recommend!

Christine M

9/19/2019

Gwen baked an incredible wedding cake for us. We had four different flavors: chocolate cake with salted caramel filling, vanilla cake with berry filling, lemon cake with lemon filling, and red velvet. I couldn't get enough of her delicious flavors! She really worked with our vision she was well within our budget. I would recommend her for all your cake needs.

Kisha O

9/05/2019

BEST CAKE EVER! A friend of mine had Gwen's Cake Decorating for her wedding cake and I fell in love with it! When it came time to book a baker for my wedding - no question it was going to be Gwen's Cake and Decorating. We did cupcakes and WOW! I was surprised at how big they were! The only down fall was that we had a lot left over. Regardless, I highly recommend Gwen's Cake Decorating for any event you are hosting.

Sally L

8/17/2019

Gwen made a beautiful selection of cupcakes for my daughter’s wedding at Ann Arbor City Club. We selected Gwen after comparing her to other more expensive options; Gwen’s cakes won our blind taste test. Everything turned out perfect! The cupcakes were delicious. We received many compliments on the arrangement and selection of tasty treats. Everything was delivered on time and exactly as promised. Gwen helped to make the day special and worry-free.

Katherine G

8/17/2019

Our cake was absolutely gorgeous and delicious. Gwen herself made it and set it up at our venue. She even decorated it with flower petals leftover from our centerpieces. It was a huge relief we didn’t have to stress about anything cake related on our special day! The cookie cakes we ordered in addition were an absolute hit as well. We definitely recommend Gwen!

Sara G

8/02/2019

Gwen's cake was delicious and unique. Everyone commented on how great our cake was!! Make sure that you are specific when you are designing, Gwen seems very detail oriented.

Mandi M

7/16/2019

Our cake was fantastic!! We had a lot of compliments on the cake. Tons of options to choose from.

Jennifer W

6/27/2019

Our cake was beautiful and tasty!

Alyssa & Tom F

6/09/2019

We almost overdosed on different cakes with other vendors and nearly decided to call it quits without seeing Gwen. Boy, are we glad we tried hers! Her cakes are absolutely incredible. From our first bites, we knew that we wanted her as our baker. And we are super pleased to report that the cakes we got at our wedding were just as good as the ones we taste-tested! Our guests were extremely complimentary, with one even going back to try every flavor we had (even the gluten-free cake). And Gwen was a pleasure to work with, from the initial design consultation to laying out the delivery timeline. She even placed our home-made sailboat centerpiece perfectly. We couldn’t be more happy.

Joy J

11/26/2018

Gwen made our 5 tiered wedding cake and some cheesecake squares for approximately 200 guests. The dessert was amazing and the cake looked beautiful! Gwen was so easy to work with and is very experienced. I can't recommend her enough.

Bailey L

11/11/2018

Gwen's cakes taste good, look beautiful, and are very affordable. The only reason we give Gwen a lower rating is because she was difficult to communicate with, especially over email. We would talk and resolve issues over the phone only to have her email us the same question months later. This proved to be a problem when she did not give us the correct cake filling at our wedding, even though we went over the flavors with her multiple times.

response 11/12/2018

We are glad to hear you were happy with your wedding cake! We return our emails on a dai...

ly basis, except on the weekends when we are doing hands on work on cakes. We also call and confirm things the week of the wedding. To our knowledge, we had the cake filling correct.

Michele S

10/18/2018

We picked Gwen's cake for our wedding and could not have been happier. We really loved her buttercream, it's less sweet and has great flavor. We went with her white cake with Bavarian cream and strawberries for our largest layer and a swirl with chocolate cream for the smallest. Yummy.

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5714 Blue Grass Lane, Saline, MI

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