Thought I would give an updated review as I have had Lydia's cupcakes even after the wedding! I have been ordering a dozen cupcakes for parties every now and then since. People always ask me where is Lydia's Cupcakes and how to order from her. No matter the flavor they taste amazing. Lydia continues to consistently stay on top of her craft. I cannot recommend you enough for your wedding, get together, etc. Havent tried her cakes, but if her cupcakes are great, her cakes are probably as delicious. read more

The angst of this owner exudes out to the parking area and in her review replies. Rude and expletive laden notes on the door on the occasions that I have made the effort to try and go here has been my warning not to even try. If you want to have a successful business, especially one that serves something as festive as cakes and desserts, you may want to try some anger management. This business is not a welcoming business in my experience. read more

We got to speak to Lydia herself when we tried her cakes and confections! She was so friendly and sweet, really just a pleasure to talk to. We ended up getting three cakes in a jar: red velvet with cream cheese frosting, vanilla cake with passion fruit puree, and a raspberry puree dark chocolate cake. All were fantastic. Moist, layered, good amount of frosting, and super flavorful. I love the fact that the cakes come in a reusable container too! Already ran mine through the dishwasher no problem and reused it. I got a jumbo chocolate chip cookie as well, and it was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, as it should be. Lydia does not disappoint! read more

We ordered a cake online without having ever stepped inside this business and it turned out perfectly. We also ordered some cake cups and they were a bit messy- very crumbly but still delicious! read more

Excellent cakes, cookies, pies, and more. Lydia is fabulous, and really aims to satisfy her customers. Highly recommended! read more

I haven't made a review since my wedding but Lydia was a DREAM to work with. Our tasting with her was absolutely phenomenal compared to other bakeries we tried. We decided to go with her and I couldn't be more happy. I never got the chance to see her on our wedding day but our cake was everything we had dreamed of. On top of everything she gave us a pack of cupcakes for our wedding night in case we didn't get enough cake during our reception. I honestly can't thank her enough and I would recommend her to anyone. She is the most amazing and down to earth business owner I've met in the area. read more

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For my mom's 90th birthday, she made the most delicious cupcakes! She was so helpful and directing us which cupcake bases to choose as well as what toppings to choose because there were so many delightful ones to choose from each one was delicious not too sweet, very rich and creamy And delicious and my mom enjoyed each and everyone that she had- our guest and my mom had the perfect 90th birthday to remember thank you Lydia!!! read more

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My parents drove up from out of town. Not familiar with this area. They went to buy me some donuts one morning, and accidentally parked in front of her shop. As my parents were exiting the car she came out screaming and yelling at them. As they were going to leave, she blocked them in with her van, still screaming while throwing insults at my elderly parents. Horrible experience for them. read more

Working with Lydia was the perfect choice for our showstopper wedding cake. We found her at a wedding expo in Seattle and loved her samples. She has an impressive variety of cake and icing flavors. Lydia is also a gifted artist whose medium is cake. We told her we wanted a spectacular peacock wedding cake and let her design whatever she wanted. She created a beautiful cake that was unique inside and out. It was so much fun to cut into our confetti and Oreo buttercream cake! read more

Lydia's Cakes & Confections - Inside our peacock wedding cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

Stopped in at the end of the day to pick up some cupcakes for my mom's birthday, thoroughly impressed with the one woman show she is running. Lydia and I had a great chat, cupcakes were great, would definitely swing through again for any other last minute treats from a local small business where the owner is truly an artist! If you don't want something overly sweet highly recommend the fresh strawberry cake with fresh strawberry filling. read more

I highly recommend this amazing business for anything cake, pastry, cupcake, etc., related. ESPECIALLY if you're looking for a cake for a special occasion. Lydia has an eye for artistry that's unique, classy, and dazzling! She made a 2-tier cake for my daughter's baby shower and I could not have been more pleased with how it turned out. I didn't have a specific design in mind; my instructions were 'clean lines and classy aesthetic' - and she absolutely delivered! It was so perfect and everyone at the shower were blown away that something that beautiful could taste so yummy! Lydia was easy to work with, easy to design with, and a total hoot to chat with. She obviously takes great pride in what she does, and it's also obvious she has a passion for design. I highly recommend you contact her well in advance of your event b/c she is highly sought after for specialty cakes. read more

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I wasn't expecting the cupcakes to be so amazing! I loved it so much we are ordering our wedding cake!

Stopped in on one morning to have a look around and get a few cupcakes. The cakes that Lydia creates are gorgeous. Her passion and artistic acumen are incredible. I highly recommend anything with strawberries. This is a great place to go for a top notch and delicious cake or cupcake. read more

Unfortunately we didn't have the greatest experience. Upon entering the bakery, we were greeted poorly. My sister placed the order and I wasn't sure if the order had been paid for or not. I had my walled with me and asked if I still needed to pay, Lydia proceeded to tell me "I don't make sh!t if it isn't prepaid". I was shocked by the language and the unprofessional approach to my question. The cupcakes were super cute and looked great. We were bummed that she doesn't "decorate" cupcakes or use any color or sprinkles. We hoped that the taste and quality would make up for it, but they were just okay. read more

Lydia has delicious baked goods. The people there are always friendly and very helpful. Even though we moved about three hours away, I still try to stop by when I need to come to Maple Valley. The food tastes "real," not a lot of artificial ingredients. read more

Poor customer service. We went in hoping to get cupcakes for my bridal shower and weren't welcomed warmly at all. We chose a different bakery to accommodate us and they were great. Have heard great things about what Lydia makes but when you aren't welcomed kindly it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Thankful for other local bakeries around the area! read more

What a joke. The owner doesn't even care that she was rude to a potential customer. Thanks for laughing at my comment for calling you out. I'm glad you didn't get my business for a large order. Shame on you. All of your 1* reviews mention you being rude for a reason. Its because you are rude and you know it. You could have at least asked what happened instead of providing a snarky response but clearly you don't know how to be respectful. I have never seen a business owner respond to reviews this way. Its ridiculous and makes you look bad but go ahead and drive your business out the door. read more

Gem in Maple Valley! Custom cakes- While I didn't try any of her award-winning custom cakes, I can tell you they are one-of-a-kind works of art. The sugar flowers looked exquisite, the figurines designs and colors- all very impressive! Bakery- She offers everything from cake pops to cookies, tarts to cupcakes. Chocolate chip cookie- mild toffee notes with a nice chewy texture Lemon tart- shortbread-like crust (delicate and delish) paired with creamy sweet-tart lemon filling read more

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Convenient location in Maple Valley but customer service is so lacking it's best to order your cakes elsewhere. Impatient and surprisingly unwelcoming. read more

Celebrating? Eat a cupcake! Tired? Eat a cupcake! Stressed? Eat a cupcake! Empty Nester milestone? Cupcake! read more

Lydia's Cakes & Confections - Just don't go in hungry .... you'll leave with a dozen because you can't decide which flavor sounds the best. Love Lyd and Amy! - Bakeries Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

Came in to this awesome bakery a few times while living in Preston wA. Their cupcakes and cookies are exceptional. It's not easy to find this place in a Small shopping center corner near Stocktons but you will be so pleased if you try their baked goods. I am glad that I haven't found such a wonderful bakery in Chicago. At least I'm not eating sweets as much! The owner Lydia has been in business almost 10 years and she is awesome too! She's originally from Indiana so she understood why I needed to move from the area. Miss this place and if you stop in you just get their peanut butter cookies and their amazing cupcakes! The bakeries in Chicago are not nearly this clean not offering cookies this tasty. Pop in and you will be delighted! read more

Delicious treats! The pineapple cheesecake is heavenly and my husband agreed. After starting with small slices my husband asked for more until it was gone. The homemade marshmallow treats are fresh and soft. Don't leave the store without one of Lydia's apple pies YUM! I admit I like sweets a lot. But I'm picky too...I only want treats that are worth the calories. I was not disappointed! If you want a beautiful cake you'll be amazed by her artistry. And the cakes are amazing too...sample cake flavors by trying a cupcake...I had the chocolate peanut butter and it was so moist and so good. read more

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Stopped by our trusted beer spot to support local business and we got a nice surprise from what I am assuming is the owner. She gave us a couple of cupcakes to try and they are amazing! The frosting looks like fluffy clouds and is to die for! The cake is moist and flavorful. The shop is cute and has a variety of sweet treats! The chocolate was my favorite it was a good decedent rich chocolate flavor. You can't be a good chocolate cake. I'd say stop by and give it a try, you can't go wrong with handmade treats that are delightful! We will be back to support our local small business! Please give them a try over a grocery store. Slightly more costly but sooooo worth it!! Check them out!! read more

I've never decorated a layered cake in my life. I took Lydia's cake decorating class last night and created THIS! Lydia is a good teacher and we had a ton of fun In class. read more

Lydia's Cakes & Confections - I decorated this 3 layer chocolate cake with buttercream frosting...by myself! - Bakeries Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

Lydia was super helpful with deciding on flavors. She was able to accommodate my 2 dozen cupcake order placed a couple of days before my twins' birthday. The bakery isn't open on Sundays, so I had to pick up on Saturday and refrigerate until the next day. I had a taste of all of her everyday flavors (chocolate, vanilla, confetti and strawberry) and they were pretty good. We did an order of her banana cupcakes with cream cheese and they were yummy and not too sweet. I'd like to come in the morning for her freshly baked cupcakes that seem to sell out quickly. read more

Even when Lydia messes up, her desserts are still fantastic. I LOVED her ugly cookies! They didn't turn out how she wanted but boy they sure tasted good! Huge, gooey, sweet and totally worth it. I entirely believe cookies should not be hard. Shame on you Chips Ahoy! Cookies should be soft, buttery and pull apart like melted cheese. Her lemon bar was also a wonderful burst of tartness in my mouth. The crust was perfect and it's a large enough slice to be called a meal. Rich and decadent like a dessert should be. When I want to treat myself I always head here. Her cakes look fantastic and there is some amazing talent happening behind the scenes. I hope one day I have an event that calls for one of her fun and uniquely designed cakes. read more

It is now the end of September and we have been struggling with caring for patients suffering from Covid since the beginning of March, today I walked in to see all the absolutely delicious treats! Thank you for still thinking if the front line and we continue to fight. My favorite was the cinnamon rolls with ooey gooey nuts on top!!! You are so talented! read more

Lydia's Cakes & Confections - Cinnimon Rolls and Brownies in the shape of coffee cups! So pretty!!! So professional!! - Bakeries Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!!!! What more can I say? Lydia let me sample Sugar Cream Pie and it was to die for! I bought the whole pie to take home. This is a really yummy place to go for sweets and great hospitality. Lydia and Bill are wonderful warm folks. Next, I'm going to try the Bear Bar! read more

Lydia made our wedding cake and it was incredible! I still hear from guests how much they loved it. She is really good with communicating through out the process and helped us design a cake that was unique to us. She made our dream wedding cake! Can't wait to continue working with her for future occasions! read more

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We recently ordered an 8 in Vegan Pumped up Carrot Cake. It was absolutely delicious. I normally don't like. Carrot Cake but I loved it. It was for my daughter's Graduation and she is vegan. She loved it along with everyone else. Would definitely buy again. read more

Lydia's made the BEST carrot cake for my sister's 40th. Definitely recommend her and her staff!

Her attitude is very bad. She dose not keep her word. Her cupcakes are good but I will never step foot in her shop again. Her customers service skills are horrible read more

Awful customer service by the owner... goodies look good but prob won't be back. I've gone there twice to inquire about a few things but got a bad vibe both times. read more

AMAZING. We had so much fun tasting all the different flavors and settling on a few for our wedding desserts. We had 13 small cakes (one for all the years we'd been together) and 1 larger cake for cutting etc. They were all amazing. They even brought us some extra cupcakes for a late night snack. It was so thoughtful and sweet! Everyone loved the cake and raved about it. The fresh flower decorations on the large cake were so beautiful. Honestly, could not recommend her more! read more

I love having these local baked good options in Maple Valley! Cookies by Amy are awesome and Cakepops by Rachel are my daughter's favorite. Was super disappointed however to see staff without masks, especially while baking in the back. read more

Lydia made our wedding cake last year and we have come to her for everything since. Amazingly sweet lady and delicious treats. Everything has been perfect with every order and she's a joy to work with. read more

Lydia's Cakes & Confections - This is the amazing sugar work she did for our wedding which topped the delicious cake she made. - Bakeries Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

Lydia went above and beyond to make the cake ordering experience excellent. I ordered a small cake for delivery to a friend for a special occasion and she was organized and very thoughtful. I would definitely order from her again! (and the cake is good, too!) read more

My husband brought some cookies home the other day and I had to stop in today again on my way home and see what else they had for sale. Does not disappoint! You've absolutely got to try The Bear Bar. Smooth peanut butter, impeccable! Not too sweet, seriously perfect and the mouthfeel is exceptional. read more

Possibly one of the best bakeries I've been to. The cupcakes were moist and delicious. The buttercream and cheesecake frostings were lightly flavored and not overly sweet. My daughter and I enjoyed them thoroughly. If you look over her shoulder you'll also notice the amazing artistic cakes she makes. I look forward to getting one on my next occasion. In the meantime I'll have to settle for her other confections like the Bear Bar. Freaking delicious!!! This shopping center is a food and beverage powerhouse: Lydia's Crown Donuts Imbibe Shawn's Meats So glad I decided to stop in. read more

I had to wait a week to write this review. I really expected this to be a great experience. I read amazing reviews and always want to support local places. I have owned and managed restaurants for over 25 years and I couldn't imagine treating anyone the way Lydia treated me and my order. I called and left a message. Lydia called me back and asked me about my order. I told her it was my daughters 15th birthday and I wanted something very special. I told her the name and that I wanted a special cake - I asked for a light lemon cake with strawberry or raspberry filling. She asked what her. Favorite color was. I told her teal or blue. That was it. She seemed very confident and told me a 6" cake would be perfect for 8-10 people. I said that was great. Never once did either of us mention money or what it would cost for my "special cake". I said I wanted something special and beautiful for my daughters party. She told me it would be $75 and I paid her. I picked up the cake and didn't even look at it. Busy day, busy party, 8 teenagers, late night and we stayed in a hotel. I told the girls at dinner not to order dessert because I got this amazing cake. Just so bad. Zero decoration. Not a word. Not a flower. Nothing. Horrible dark blue. To say we were all disappointed when I opened the box is an understatement. What is even worse is the cake was inedible. I mean ages 11-58 took one bite and that's it. Dry. Dense. Terrible. It was like some ingredients were missing. Or she made a pound cake or something. So I called. And not only was she rude and said that was "her recipe" and was supposed to be that way - she clearly didn't remember our short conversation AT ALL because she asked what I paid and said "well that's not enough for any artistry". What? I never said anything but I wanted a beautiful cake. She then basically said "I guess we should have had a longer conversation". I said. "Yes. It's your shop and you seemed very confident this would be the best thing ever". She offered me a 50% discount because "well, I made the cake." Yes you did. I said "we threw the cake in the garbage because it was inedible" and then she said. "Do you want a 50% GIFTCARD or not". Not. Not at all. I couldn't imagine treating anyone that way. I have comped full meals for much less. I cater and host big weddings and parties for a living. I was hoping to have a great experience and could use a local artistic baker. I will post a picture of the cake if can find one. I don't know if one exists but honestly it was awful. I have 9 eye witnesses. So it seems like Lydia may do great work. I wouldn't trust her for a party or a wedding. But not for us and she didn't make it right. She was rude, condescending, super defensive and truly unprofessional. read more