One of the things I was most looking forward to when we got engaged was the cake tastings. I try to…read moreeat gluten free as much as possible as it triggers my migraines. Candice was incredibly communicative during the process and worked with us to create a cake flavor that was representative of one of our favorite vacation drinks (Lime in Da Coconut). She absolutely knocked that flavor out of the park! Since she doesn't do the Banana Pudding Cake as a sample, we ordered it for a mini celebration to try before making our final decisions. She was able to make the entire thing gluten free (she makes it all from scratch) and it was delicious! As I've been to several weddings where there were gluten incidents, I decided that we would have all of our cakes be gluten free to keep everyone safe (we have several friends with Celiacs). We did a cutting cake in the Lime in Da Coconut flavor and mini cupcakes in that flavor as well as Red Velvet. The mini cupcakes are perfect for grabbing and popping in your mouth while dancing! All of our guests loved them and we had some left over to take back with us to enjoy. I will definitely be ordering from her again!

Since we were there on vacation my wife rates all cupcakes on a Sweet Coast scale! Thanks for…read moremaking me a hero on her birthday

Tucked in the Scarborough Shopping center, this hidden gem makes the best desserts. We got to meet…read moreowner/baker and her little one on this Friday morning. When we walked in, the smell of fresh baked goods enticed us to purchase a couple of cake slices. The cream cheese frosting was so delicious and creamy. The fresh blueberries popped out with flavor when we ate the cake slices. They are in the back side of the upper shopping area. They sell cake slices, cupcakes, and other fun treats.

Y'ALL. I can't even put into words how much I LOVE this place…read more Tucked away here in Duck, NC on the beautiful Outer Banks, this little bakery is truly a hidden gem. Honestly, part of me wanted to keep it a secret... but it's way too good not to share! The cupcakes? Moist, soft, perfectly sweet, and topped with just the right amount of frosting + garnish. Absolute perfection. The cheesecake? Listen... it's "slap-your-mama" good. I'm talking about that close-your-eyes kind of bite that takes you straight back to a childhood memory. Pure magic. The red velvet? Heavenly. Moist, rich, and decadent enough to transport you to another time and place. I honestly believe food has the power to bring back memories -- and this bakery proves it. Every bite is a little trip down memory lane, and I promise, you'll feel it too. If you're visiting OBX or anywhere nearby... RUN, don't walk. ‍ Support local. Support passion. Support pure baking brilliance. Hash #DuckNC #OBX #OuterBanksEats #OuterBanksFoodie #OBXFoodie #OBXLife #DuckNCBakery #OBXEats #OuterBanksVacation #SupportLocal #Foodie #FoodieLife #FoodieFinds #SweetTooth #DessertGoals #CheesecakeLove #RedVelvetDreams #CupcakeCravings #BakeryMagic #HiddenGem

I stopped by Custom Cake Cakery today to pick up some cupcakes. I used to come here before when it…read morewas a different bakery years ago. So it was my first time here since they changed. I was greeted right away. The young lady at the counter was nice, she was patient, and she answered all my questions. The store is a vibe. There are beautiful flowers and decor, and it's pretty and clean inside. There's a table inside, but it's not much space to eat there. So it's more of a pickup type of bakery. They had several different flavors of cupcakes in the display which all looked tasty!! They also sell custom cakes and other baked goods. I grabbed my cupcakes but I was taking pics for my review. So as I'm taking pics, I'm smiling and minding my business. A lady walks in and you can tell she was in a bit of a mood. She started talking to the girl behind the counter in a rude tone. So I went on taking my pics, and the counter where the register was, had several boxes, so I sat my cake box down on this little cart that had toppings. I thought it was too cute not to get a pic of. All of a sudden I hear the same tone say "please don't sit anything there"! I wasn't aware she was talking to me at first so, she said ma'am and I turned around. She told me no, don't put anything on that, we take that to shows or for catering. She said it could get scratched up or dinged. I apologized and moved the box. She was still talking. So I said ok. I mentioned there wasn't a sign up or anything to alert me that it was a problem. But I wasn't being rude or weird. I mean it literally was a small dessert box. When we both walked outside I told her I wasn't trying to be rude, I just wasn't fond of how she was speaking to me and thought the sign would help avoid conflicts in the future. She obviously didn't want to talk about it, so she said we never needed a sign because no one has ever done that before!! As if I'd broken some unspoken law. Lol. By this time I was confused as to what I did that was so wrong, I even had to giggle because this small situation didn't warrant her being snappy. I tried to give her grace because I don't know what kind of day she was having. But I'm assuming she's the owner at this point. She should definitely get her tone in check, because customers can pick up on your nice nasty approach. I thought this was going to be a good experience, but it left me confused and a little disappointed. The whole vibe was light and airy before she walked in. As for the cupcakes they were not what I expected. I got a mystery box so it was a mix of cupcakes they pick out that are leftovers from the previous day. But these had to have been from several days ago because each and every one was hard, none were moist. Very heavy cupcakes. There was carrot cake, I think a maple one, lemon blueberry, and chocolate. I noticed the carrot cake one had the after taste of raw flour.. . The chocolate one and the lemon blueberry tasted the best out of all of them, but each one of them had to much extract, except the chocolate one. I'm not just saying this because of the encounter we had. I don't hold grudges, this is an honest reaction. I had been excited to try this place because I have a sweet tooth. Maybe the fresher cupcakes taste better, so I'll give them that. But these weren't good to me. That's just my opinion, but still check them out, maybe it'll be a different experience and you may enjoy the flavors!! Again it's a gorgeous store!!

This was my first time ordering a custom cake to celebrate a friend who had just finished writing…read moretheir book, and it turned out perfect. The cake they created was everything I hoped for and more. The person I gifted it to was so happy, he made sure to savor every last bite. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful throughout the process, and the food overall was wonderful. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to have a custom cake made for a special occasion.

Small shop in the shopping center with a cute interior. No room it really sit and relax so plan on…read moreordering and going. I ended up picking up two cupcakes costing just under $8. I don't look at their order options for parties but I'm guessing that's what they are known for. The two cupcakes I got, the lady was super nice explaining what's inside them. Taste wise, they were just sweet enough and nice & moist.

Service is a 5. You're greeted as if you're a beloved customer, even when it's your first time…read more They encourage you to browse their wonderful tasty cupcakes and cakes on display. They're patient when you take your time since you can't make up your mind: should I get jumbo cupcakes? Or the regular sized ones? Should I go fruity like lemon or strawberry or go big on chocolate or Oreos or ?? I got the 3 regular sized cupcakes (not jumbo) : almond, chocolate grande and peach;best one is the almond. Wish they use buttercream instead of sugar frosting as it would have been more delicate and not too sweet. There are jumbo cupcakes for over $7 each, a little pricey.

Candice did a full size teddy bear cake (Rizzly bear) complete with gold chain, diamond stud earing…read moreand shades sitting next to a campfire for my son's 13th birthday at Dave and Busters. The cake received so much attention I wished Id had her business cards to hand out. Truly the best around and the cakes taste perfect! Thank you Cakes by Candice!!!!!

So many great things to say. I will do it chronological order:…read moreImmediate response to my initial request. Candice was able to provide many options to choose from. Once chosen, she was also very receptive to ideas and changes as my party plans continued. Payment was easy and fair, honestly I think I got much more than I expected! The cake was delivered on time and was absolutely beautiful. Almond three tier cake. Fading from Dark to purple (bottom) to white. Multiple shades of purple spotted mushrooms were placed on the side running the entire one side of the cake. Cutest things ever seen. The details were amazing. Many times a cake like this falls short on flavor. Not this one. Cake was moist, marbled (purple of course) almond cake. Icing was not too sweet and even the fondant was not overwhelming and was actually a pleasure to eat. I still did not test my sugar level the next morning because, I had a second piece. Don't tell on me!!! Candice, all 28 people that attended, loved that cake. My wife, Kimberley, the most! Thank you!!!

Impressive customer service, not my favorite cake. I contacted Elite custom cakes for them to make…read morea gender reveal cake for me and my husband. I wanted something small since it was just for the two of us. They made us a "smash cake" for a great price. I paid the first half of the deposit when I placed the order, and the second half once I had the gender results. They were able to make my cake that same day! They told me 3pm and when I arrived the cake wasn't finished. I had to wait 15minutes and the piping did look a little rushed. I would have preferred they said a later time and were able to make the piping look as neat as possible. This being said I'm still impressed and grateful they made the cake on such short notice. I also requested pastel colored filling and it was very dark. Unfortunately I did not love the taste of the cake and couldn't not eat more than a few bites. The vanilla icing was overly sweet. I would be interested in going back and trying some cupcakes though! Overall the cake served its purpose at a very great price!

These cupcakes are out of this world. The flavors are by far the best I've ever had. There were so…read moremany options to choose from. I got lost in the menu. The customer service was superb. The strawberry crunch tasted just like fresh strawberries. The cupcakes were soft and moist. Every flavor was delicious. The frosting was nice and fluffy. I love that the icing wasn't too sweet, but still sweet enough for you to enjoy. The cupcakes are very affordable and worth every penny. I could sit and eat all of them in one setting. I don't know how anyone else is going to top this. I could not get enough of these cupcakes.

My baby shower cake and strawberries were good. The price was reasonable and she got the job done…read morein a short notice of time. I'll be trying her service again.

From the owner: Sweet Lady specializes in cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, and dipped treats such as; strawberries,…read morepretzels, and Rice Krispy treats. Follow on Instagram: Sweetladytreats2