My spouse and I absolutely loved the cake Ava made for our wedding! It was beautiful, delicious, and truly everything we could have hoped for. Ava was also so wonderful to work with; kind, thoughtful, and such a lovely person throughout the whole process.
And I’m being so serious when I say this: we love our baked treats, and this was genuinely one of the most delicious cakes we’ve ever had. 😂 If you’re looking for someone to create a beautiful (and incredibly delicious!) dessert for your wedding, I highly recommend reaching out to Ava. We couldn’t have been happier with our cake or with the experience of working with her!
Katie M.
5.0
Our wedding cake turned out beautiful and delicious! Ava was great to work with! Highly recommend!
Amanda V.
5.0
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Ava Abbott
OWNER, BAKER, AND DECORATOR
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Let Them Eat Cakes is a Saint Charles, IL-based cake company specializing in one-of-a-kind creations for weddings and milestone celebrations. From elegant wedding cakes to custom desserts for life's most meaningful moments, Let Them Eat Cakes is dedicated to creating beautiful, memorable sweets that are as delicious as they are stunning.
Owner and operator Ava Abbott is a passionate baker who believes every cake should be as unique as the celebration it honors. Using only high-quality, fresh ingredients and homemade fillings, frostings, and cake layers, Ava takes pride in crafting desserts from scratch with exceptional attention to detail. Her goal is not only to create a beautiful centerpiece but also to deliver a dessert that tastes just as incredible as it looks.
Ava believes that a wedding cake should reflect the beauty and significance of a couple's special day. She works closely with each couple throughout the design process, taking the time to understand their vision, style, and story to ensure every detail feels personal and intentional. Whether your aesthetic is timeless and elegant, modern and minimalist, or completely unique, Ava is dedicated to bringing your dream cake to life.
Let Them Eat Cakes offers a wide range of services for weddings and special events. Before the big day, couples can enjoy a personalized cake tasting experience to ensure their dessert is everything they've envisioned. Flavor options include favorites such as vanilla bean, cookies & cream, salted caramel, chocolate, and many more custom combinations. On the day of your event, the team provides professional delivery and setup services, allowing you to relax and enjoy every moment of your celebration.
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Ava Abbott
Owner, Baker, and Decorator
I am a passionate advocate for sweets 😊 Since I was a little girl, I have always found such profound joy in being in the kitchen, and I knew that baking and pastry was going to be a big part of my life. I am a self- taught cake decorator, and that is something I take great pride in; I believe everyone can make their dreams come true if they show strong passion and are willing to put in the work for it. Nothing is more important to me than being able to produce what I love for the people I love, and for me, making my homemade, from-the-heart cakes and pastries for the people in my community does just that. I am also a full-time bilingual teacher in Spanish and English. I could not be happier to work in both the classroom with my students as well as in the kitchen making desserts for couples. My career as both a business owner and educator is a significant representation of who I am. I want to make a difference in my students' lives, and I want to make a difference for you. Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days in your life, and I want to help make your day as magical as it should be.
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Let Them Eat Cakes delivers beautiful, custom wedding cakes and desserts that guests rave about for both taste and presentation. The baker is responsive, easy to work with, offers tastings, accommodates dietary needs, and provides reliable delivery and setup. Pricing is reasonable and many couples highly recommend her for weddings and special events.
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Jessica Q
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5.0
Ava was very professional and communicative throughout the entire process. We reached out to her about a month before our wedding and she was able to accommodate our wedding date w...
ithout issue. She was very prompt with her quotes and answered any and all questions we had. I communicated with her via text and she was always responsive. Ava was easy to work with to capture the vision we wanted for our cake. She took the ideas we sent her and came up with designs that played to her strengths and fit our vision. One major selling point for hiring Let Them Eat Cakes was the offering of a fresh anniversary cake for our first anniversary. That was a better option than freezing the top tier of our cake. We ordered a three tiered cake that had a different flavor for each layer. She did an amazing job on our cake and it was everything we asked for and more. The final result actually looked very similar to the inspo photo we were provided and agreed on. She even provided a cake topper for our cake, free of charge. Our guests loved the cake and I cannot recommend Ava enough.
Katie M
5.0
My spouse and I absolutely loved the cake Ava made for our wedding! It was beautiful, delicious, and truly everything we could have hoped for. Ava was also so wonderful to work wit...
h; kind, thoughtful, and such a lovely person throughout the whole process.
And I’m being so serious when I say this: we love our baked treats, and this was genuinely one of the most delicious cakes we’ve ever had. 😂 If you’re looking for someone to create a beautiful (and incredibly delicious!) dessert for your wedding, I highly recommend reaching out to Ava. We couldn’t have been happier with our cake or with the experience of working with her!
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Amanda V
5.0
Our wedding cake turned out beautiful and delicious! Ava was great to work with! Highly recommend!
Xavier C
5.0
Such a smooth process working with Ava she delivered which took stress off our backs. Our Wedding cake was absolutely beautiful and not to mention the most delicious cake we have e...
ver tried. You have to try her cake !!
Kathy F
5.0
Ava was very easy to communicate and work with. She offered ideas for us to choose from. The cake was delivered on time. We got a small 2 tier cake and cupcakes. They were all deli...
cious, my family thought it was one of the best cakes they had ever had. High recommend!
Nicole D
5.0
Ava did an amazing job with our wedding cake!! It was delicious and so beautiful. She also delivered it straight to our venue on the day, making the entire process super smooth. Ab...
solutely recommend to anyone getting married in the area! Thank you again Ava ☺️
Gianna L
5.0
Could not have been happier! We had a wedding cake, cake pops, and cupcakes, and every single item was absolutely delicious. Not only did everything taste amazing, but the presenta...
tion was beautiful—super clean, detailed, and you can tell so much care went into every piece.
Our guests loved everything and the desserts disappeared almost immediately once they were served, which says it all!
Ava herself is such a sweet, talented, and dedicated person who clearly cares deeply about her business and her clients. She made the experience so easy and delivered exactly what we hoped for. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for desserts for a wedding or special event. Thank you for being part of our special day! 🤍
Emma M
5.0
Ava did such an incredible job with my mother in laws birthday cake as well as my stunning wedding cake featuring water color flowers designed all over it along with gluten free an...
d dairy free cupcakes that were so delicious! Shes such a kind person to work with and so talented. I highly recommend her!
Jeremy B
5.0
Ava at Let Them Eat Cakes did a fantastic job working with us, giving us tons of free samples and being very chill throughout the entire process. The cake was absolutely delicious ...
and beautiful, identical to the photos we provided and she understood our vision perfectly.
Roxanne S
5.0
Ava was fantastic! She let us try out multiple cakes before we chose our final flavors. She kept great communication and was on top of all my requests. She made cake and cupcakes t...
hat our guests raved about! The cakes were moist, the fillings were flavorful, and everything came together so beautifully! Our initial vision was elegant and simple- the drawing my husband gave her was very preschool and she turned it into a beautiful work of art- executed perfectly!
I will definitely be using Let The Eat Cakes again for future baking needs. Ava is phenomenal in and out of the kitchen.
Jasmine S
5.0
Ava is so amazing. She made our wedding cake this weekend. We loved the flavors she offered and it was all delicious. She used florals from the florist we chose and made our cake m...
ore beautiful. We had an almond cake with buttercream frosting. It was absolutely delicious.
Lori H
5.0
Ava was great to work with. She was very professional, kind, and was spot-on with our wedding cake inspiration. And it was delicious! I'd highly recommend Ava and would love to wor...
k with her again in the future.
Davilyn F
5.0
Amazing cake! Was so pretty and taste so good. The cookies were gorgeous as well. Highly would recommend for cakes and cookies.
Jasmine B
5.0
We had the most beautiful and delicious custom wedding cake! Absolutely 10 out of 10!
Brenda S
5.0
Ava is perfect to work with. I hired Ava to make my daughter’s shower and wedding cake, so many people commented on how much they loved the cake! She created exactly what we asked ...
her to create, and it tasted truly amazing! I would recommend Ava to anyone. She is awesome and I will use her again.!
Jaclyn G
5.0
Ava was so amazing! She arrived with the cake on time to the venue and it was beautiful! Everyone raved the whole night about how delicious it was. Her communication was wonderful ...
and she was really reasonably priced!
Kelsey H
5.0
We loved working with Ava for our wedding cake! She was quick to respond and so easy to work with. We liked all the flavors we tried for our tasting we had a hard time picking just...
a few for the final cake. We can’t wait to work with her again! (She was also the best priced that we found) 10/10 would recommend!
Joy M
5.0
Let Them Eat Cake did a fantastic job with our wedding cake! Ava answered all of our messages within 24 hours, and the cake itself was absolutely delicious. She customized the desi...
gn perfectly and even provided a sketch ahead of time for final approval. On the day of, she delivered and set up the cake flawlessly. Ava did a wonderful job, and the price truly cannot be beat! Highly recommend using this vendor.
Kelly K
5.0
We ordered our wedding cake from Ava, and it was absolutely perfect! The cake looked exactly like the inspiration photo we provided. Ava was so professional and quick to respond to...
our inquiry, which made the whole process stress-free. The cake itself was delicious. We left florals from our florist, and Ava beautifully decorated the cake with them on arrival. And her pricing is so reasonable! Especially for the amazing quality and attention to detail. Highly, highly recommend her for anyone looking for a stunning and tasty wedding cake!
Ashlyn G
5.0
Ava did an amazing job on our wedding cakes! The flavor AND the decoration were absolutely perfect and usually you don’t get both. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking!
Kayla A
5.0
The seller was great!! The cake was beautiful and so delicious! Perfect, for my special day!
Tiffany A
5.0
We hired Ava for our wedding cake, and she exceeded already high expectations. She was very prompt in communication, transparent about pricing, and willing to discuss and bring my ...
wife's desired cake design to life. In terms of all wedding vendors, Ava was by far the easiest to work with. In terms of cake, the complimentary tastings were such a fun way to try flavor combinations. Although all were tasty, we decided on an almond sponge with raspberry filling. My wife is not a cake person usually, yet she still craves this cake. Also, our guests loved it, with one literally asking where we got it as it was "the best cake she has eaten in the US". Easiest wedding choice. Definitely book her!
Jordan A
5.0
Ava was incredibly helpful and responsive when planning our wedding cake. The cake itself was delicious and beautifully decorated!
Nicole W
5.0
I had a wonderful experience with Ava at Let Them Eat Cakes. Everything went very smoothly and she stayed in communication with checking in and making sure everything was ready for...
the big day including delivering the cakes and cupcake and setting up, which everything turned out beautifully and went really well with my fall woodland theme. Also the flavors were delicious as well very happy with the whole experience!
Danielle W
5.0
Ava is the absolute best! She is incredibly talented and just as sweet as her cakes! She made the most beautiful vintage cake for our wedding in addition to 100 miniature vintage c...
akes in 4 different flavors! Her cakes are delicious, moist, and super fresh! She also made her “Cannoli Gal” debut are our wedding! She kept the party going filling homemade cannoli shells on the dance floor! This was the talk of the wedding! Ava is accommodating and so fun to work with. We cannot recommend her enough!
Jennifer M
5.0
Had the most beautiful and decadent cake baked and designed by Ava. There was very little to take home which was sad… You will fall in love with her cakes!
Ryne V
5.0
Very easy to work with the cake flavors and fillings tasted amazing. Great communication and ease of the whole process very simple and quick. Would recommend Let Them Eat Cakes to ...
everyone.
Veronica M
5.0
Ava is an absolute delight! She’s so sweet and accommodating as well as extremely talented.
I’d highly recommend her for any of your dessert needs.
She offers some unique tarts a...
s well as a variety of other desserts to cover all your bases. Cannot recommend her enough.
Tanya M
5.0
We're so happy with the beautiful, whimsical cake that Ava made for my daughter's 18th birthday and grad party. We found her through The Knot, reached out, and she was super respon...
sive from the start.
My daughter wanted a specific design, and Ava wonderfully brought it to life, including the pretty matching cupcakes. Everything looked amazing and tasted just as great. We look forward to having Ava make another cake for us in our next special occasion.
Brynne R
5.0
Ava made the desserts for our wedding. She is so sweet and easy to work with. I ended up having emergency surgery a few months before our wedding. Although she and I had yet to mee...
t, she constantly checked in to make sure I was recovering okay.
On top of her wonderful customer service, her desserts were beautiful and delicious! We'd highly recommend her to any couple in the area!
