Keep this vendor's contact details -- seriously, save them! We recently purchased 8 dozen cake pops for my daughter's 2nd birthday party, and they were a huge hit. Guests and kids couldn't keep their hands off these delicious treats! This was actually our second year ordering cakes from them for events, and once again, they did not disappoint. The owner, Larry, is very kind, easy to work with, and incredibly accommodating throughout the process. We'll definitely continue keeping The Baking Fool on our event vendor list. Thank you so much, Larry, for helping make our celebration extra special! read more

The cupcakes lived up to the yelp reviews. I ordered four dozen full size cupcakes for a child's birthday party. Two dozen triple chocolate, and two dozen strawberry wedding cheesecake. People raved about the strawberry cheesecake. I was asked by multiple people where I got these cupcakes from. I had the chance to sample both, and honestly the triple chocolate was delicious as well. The cake is moist, the frosting buttery and not super sweet. I can see why the strawberry cheesecake was the star of the show among the parents, though. As for customer service - great! Cupcake ready when promised. Larry helped me carry my order to the car, and gave me good instructions on care and transport. I would order from him again for any event. read more

I've been ordering cupcakes from here since COVID and they have never disappointed me. The cupcakes are always delicious and not overly sweet, which I really like. They are also very reliable with pickup times, and my orders are always ready when scheduled. I usually order the mini cupcakes for my kids' birthdays at school. My kids especially love the triple chocolate and the strawberry wedding favors flavors. The only small issue I've had is transporting them to school. Sometimes the mini cupcakes tilt a little during the drive. Other than that, everything has always been great and the cupcakes are always a hit with the kids. read more

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I found The Baking Fool online while looking for bakeries near our wedding venue and I'm so glad I did! My now-husband and I did an OC bakery crawl one Saturday to pick where to order our cutting cake and cupcakes from and we both chose The Baking Fool as our top choice based on price, flavor, texture (we tried triple chocolate and ordered that flavor as well as caramel apple and pumpkin spice for our wedding - all fantastic!). They also had great suggestions for us as a business that's baked for weddings before, and pricing was great for the result. They're a small home bakery so specific orders do need to be made in advance. The Baking Fool has a repeat customer in me whenever I need cake! read more

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WOW WOW WOW!! I cannot say enough good things about this company and their delicious desserts. The owners are a pleasure to deal with. Larry was so nice and such a funny guy. Their prices are unbeatable and their dessert quality is unmatched. I ordered a total of 48 mini cupcakes for my son's first birthday party (24 funfetti & 24 carrot cake). Both were absolutely delicious but the funfetti are to die for. To put it into perspective: I had about 45 adults and 10 children (including babies) at this party and only 6 cupcakes were leftover. We also had a large sized nothing Bundt Cake and over 70 macarons served. We probably had enough dessert to feed a 100 person party. So the fact that we had only 6 cupcakes left blew my mind. The mini cupcakes were the star of the show. I am not exaggerating when I say that everyone approached me to ask where the cupcakes came from. I happily provided The Baking Fool's info to them! I look forward to future orders!! read more

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Baking Fool is known for their cheesecake cupcakes, and they really are as good as everyone says. Every time I order, it is always a hit. The texture is rich and creamy, the flavors are balanced, and people always ask where I got them. If you need an easy crowd pleaser for a party or gathering, order the cheesecake cupcakes from here. You will not regret it. read more

I had an excellent experience with this company for my sister's graduation! They were so accommodating and attentive when I placed my order. The order came out better than expected, the cupcakes were gorgeous and absolutely delicious! They were the most talked about by my guests at the event, hands down! They conveniently offer delivery and set up, and the owner let us kindly borrow a wooden stand to set the cakes on which was lovely. He also created custom flavor cards with the school logo on them which was a nice touch! We loved the cupcakes so much, we made a personal order of different flavors the very next day which were delicious! Thank you so much for all you do! read more

I was looking last minute for a smash cake and to my surprise I stumbled on the baking fool! After review of his Instagram page his designs were extremely impressive! I took a chance and WOW!!! Larry is very polite, extremely talented and very professional in his work passion. The cake was delicious and so easy for my grandson to dive into with mouth wide open. Like some specialty cakes the outside is a bit difficult for 1 years old to get into there first cake but Larry's cake is just perfect inside and out! Thank you Larry for my last minute request you really did make my grandson's day special with his first cake!!! read more

I ordered 120 mini cupcakes for our baby shower in the flavors Double Chocolate, Strawberry Wedding Cake, Red Velvet, Confetti, and Caramel Macchiato, and they were a huge hit! We had about 97 guests (including kids), and pretty much all of the cupcakes were gone by the end of the event. The quantity worked out perfectly. The cupcakes were delicious. I honestly am not usually a cream cheese frosting person, but the frosting on both the standard and specialty cupcakes was so good. My husband especially loved the Red Velvet and Strawberry Wedding Cake flavors. One of our guests even mentioned that they normally don't like cake and raved about how good the cupcakes were. Ordering was also very easy. I loved that their website had all the information needed, and placing the order over the phone was simple. Larry was easy to get ahold of and very helpful throughout the process. We did have a small hiccup the day of the event, but Larry and his wife truly went above and beyond to make things right and ensure we got our cupcakes and were happy with the outcome. Their care, customer service, and effort meant a lot to us. Thank you for helping make our baby shower so special and delicious. We really appreciated everything you did and would absolutely order again! read more

Thank you for being part of this special occasion, beginning these two young couples together. The cupcakes and the cake came out perfect!! I found The Baking Fool using a Yelp search and found the owner to be friendly, professional, accommodating AND TALENTED. Super exceeded my expectations way to go excellent service and product my next event for sure..... Highly recommend this company. read more

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Larry did an amazing job creating two cakes for my son's first birthday. Not only were the cakes delicious but they perfectly captured the theme of the party. He really listened to what we wanted and delivered the perfect cakes. They were then devoured because they were so delicious. Will definitely be coming back to The Baking Fool for upcoming events we need cakes for. read more

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Great service! From ordering to picking up to tasting! Everything was great:) everyone enjoyed and complimented on the cupcakes and cake! :) read more

The Baking Fool - Plain white cake! Tasted amazing! - Custom Cakes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Review from September 2024 Larry was recommended by my cousin, and he did not disappoint! We ordered cupcakes for our wedding, and they were a big hit with everyone. The strawberry flavor was a standout, and the caramel ones were just as delicious. We were really happy with the delivery, the service, and most importantly -- the taste. Would absolutely recommend! read more

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My friend wanted a very simple cake and they nailed it. The flavor was delicate and the cake was moist. So impressed! Cupcakes were soft and most, the frosting was sweet and base of cream cheese. It's their brand frosting. Every Friday they release flavors of the week to try. My friend chose for a quick wedding and they worked with us on a time crunch. Rescheduled the wedding but we are coming back for the second order :) Customer service 5/5 Communication 5/5 Price 5/5 Quality 5/5 Presentation 5/5 read more

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I ordered cake pops for a corporate event from Larry. He was so wonderful to work with... I can only say great things!!! OMG! The cake pops were amazing... He brought me some of his cupcakes and, WOW!! They were delicious! I gave his information to everyone at the meeting. For our next event in California, I will definitely work with him again. Our meeting planners were very impressed with the work Larry did and were asking me for his information so they can work with him for future events. I cannot thank him enough!!! read more

My fiancé ordered cupcakes from The Baking Fool for my bridal shower and they were absolutely perfect! They were a hit! My fiance said working with Lawrence was incredibly easy. My shower was subtley Disney themed so he wanted to incorporate that theme into the cupcakes. My fiance told Lawrence what he had in mind and Lawrence walked him through what he could do. He even made recommendations and threw in ideas that my fiance could work with. Lawrence was also super accommodating! My fiance even added a dozen cupcakes last minute and Lawrence was able to help us out! He's the best. The cupcakes themselves were so beautiful! AND DELICIOUS. Each cupcake was moist and not too sweet. Each cupcake was a work of art because they were all decorated to perfection. We had 5 cupcakes available for our guests: Churro Cupcake (with a cute lil mini churro on top), Cookies and Cream Cupcake (with cute Minnie decoration and the Grey Stuff frosting from Beauty the Beast), Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcake (decorated with a red rose for Beauty and the Beast), Triple Chocolate (decorated to represent Frozen), and a Strawberry Wedding Cheesecake. Highly recommend The Baking Fool! read more

The Baking Fool - Most delicious and beautiful Disney themed cupcakes - Custom Cakes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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My husband ordered a custom cake for my birthday, and I couldn't be happier with the result! The design perfectly captured the theme, and the attention to detail was incredible. The flavor was out of this world--rich, moist, and just the right amount of sweetness. We had a hard time saving any for later! I highly recommend this bakery to anyone looking for a show-stopping cake that tastes as amazing as it looks! I'll definitely continue to use them for all future celebrations! read more

The Baking Fool - Best birthday cake! - Custom Cakes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We tried these mini cupcakes at a friend's kid's birthday party and they were so good we got them for our kid's birthday party. Ordered last minute (2 days before) and were expecting to be turned away like some other places but Larry worked with us and got the cupcakes made in time for our party! We got the lemon and red velvet mini cupcakes. Practically everyone asked me where I got the cupcakes from - they were that good. Not too sweet, light batter and frosting, and did not melt sitting at room temp during a 4 hour party. Overall a big hit and we will definitely be ordering more any chance we get! read more

The customer service is always A1, the cupcakes are even better! From a quick and easy phone call, to a very short ride to go pick up the goodies! 10/10 would recommend! read more

On vacation for my daughter and son's birthday celebration, and we needed to find baked goods to sing at Disney. my other half found the baking fool, and she was so quick to respond and flexible she had premade cupcakes that we chose from because you do have to put in a cake order in advance. Cupcakes tasted amazing we got four different flavors and they all were hit. read more

First of all Larry is literally a king!!! He is so sweet and so easy to work with! Picking up the desserts is easy and simple! Just drove up and the scheduled time and rang the doorbell and he was so helpful with helping me get the cake into my car. I was a bit late picking up the cake and gave him a call and he was super understanding. This is my second time ordering from his business and I am a baker myself who is always in charge of making all the family members cakes. I vow not to bake my own and I'm hesitant sometimes to entrust another person to make my cake. When I say with the bottom of my heart having my cake baked by Larry is *chefs kiss* every time I've ordered I've never ever been dissatisfied. The cake I ordered was a red velvet cake it was so delicious! The cheesecakes, and cupcakes too are perfectly moist and amazing frosting!!! For my 25th birthday the theme was 25 butter be good and I called Larry up and he was so happy to do it! He thought it was funny too. I let him take free rein and I was so happy with the end product. He made paper on the bottom of the cake to look like it was wrapped stick of butter and the knife to look like someone was cutting to get some butter. The baking fool will always be my go to baking spot for any cakes, cupcakes, or cheesecakes that I don't want to bake myself! read more

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Had my gender reveal cupcakes here and it was amazing! Red velvet cupcakes the graham cracker bottom, it was still moist a few days later. Will definitely order form them again. read more

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I ordered a 10" pumpkin cheesecake for my husband's birthday and it was SO tasty! Not too sweet, clean aftertaste in my mouth. I might have to order another one next week just because! I got there later than the scheduled time dt running errands, but Larry was still trying his best to accommodate me. Thanks again! read more

Amazing cupcakes for my bridal shower! I gave them a vision and they crushed it! The cupcakes were soooo good! The process how to order them and pick them up was seamless. Highly recommended!! :) read more

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Luscious, moist and not overly sweet. All of the frosting is done very well. Got peanut butter, red velvet, red velvet cheesecake (favorite), maple pumpkin, triple chocolate, and churro. read more

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We've used The Baking Fool for the last 3 years for our daughters birthday as he provides nut free cupcakes. Cupcakes always look great, taste great, service is great, I highly recommend him. read more

Thank you so much for another delicious cake and my favorite cupcakes ( Lemon Blast) ! We loved the Spideman cake! read more

The Baking Fool - Spiderman Chocolate cake and Lemon Blast cupcakes - Custom Cakes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We found Larry on Yelp and was amazed by all the reviews so we took a chance ordering our wedding cake from him and it was the best decision ever!! Our wedding cake flavor was triple chocolate with raspberry filling and let me tell you there wasn't a single piece of cake leftover (I wish so now I gotta order another one haha)! We all couldn't stop raving about how delicious it tasted. It fluffy, moist, and had the right amount of sweetness (not too sweet) so it was perfect for all ages at our party. Since we had a micro wedding we did a simple cake with black frosting, black ganache dripping and flowers to match our October wedding for spooky season and it came out beautiful. If you made it this far and you're still thinking about it...just go ahead and call Larry because it is so worth it! Thank you again Larry!! read more

The Baking Fool - Wedding cake: triple chocolate with raspberry filling - Custom Cakes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I ordered a cake from The Baking Fool for my dad's birthday. Larry was extremely responsive, provided me with good recommendations on the flavor and delivered a beautiful cake that all the guests enjoyed. I would highly recommend them! read more

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The best cupcakes! Ordering and picking up couldn't be easier. They have so many options to choose from and you can't beat the price. 10/10 on quality and taste. read more

I am so happy I stumbled across The Baking Fool! Best red velvet cake and funfetti cake I've ever had. Both cakes so perfect and that frosting he makes is something special! read more

The cupcakes were a hit for both kids and adults at my toddlers birthday party. Definitely recommend!

We got the cheesecake cupcakes (strawberry and blueberry) for a birthday party and they were beautiful, delicious and the customer service was great! Larry, thank you. You'll be seeing us again read more

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I ordered red velvet cheesecake mini cupcakes and a 10 inch carrot cake for my son's birthday. I received a lot of compliments on the carrot cake and I personally loved the red velvet cheesecake mini cupcakes as well. Both were very delicious and Larry was great with accommodating to my request for train tracks on and around the cake. This was my second time ordering from the baking fool and I was happy both times. Thank you Larry! read more

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I had cupcakes served for my wedding and he did a small cake just for us. They were delicious and everyone was asking who made them. We froze our cake, as a tradition, and for our year anniversary it was still so good! read more

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Definitely 120% would recommend this for people who are dessert lovers or even non dessert lovers!!! Stumbled upon this hidden gem when visiting my family's friend house which is located in this neighborhood. The owner (I assumed) was super friendly and waved at me. I was like wow what a nice neighbor. Then when I was about to leave i took a glanced over and saw their banner "The Baking Fool". I quickly went on yelp and wanted to support them. I didn't even expect much tbh! I called and the gentleman picked up the phone and i asked what cupcakes he had left, he said red velvet cheesecake. In my mind i was like eh, since i'm NOT a fan of cheesecake nor red velvet, like I said wanted to support local home bakery! When i got home I took a bite and OH MY GOODNESS, the BEST cupcake ever, i love how its not TOO SWEET, it was just so so moist!! *drooling while writing this review* Oh, did i mentioned i am not a fan of cheesecake nor RV? TOTALLY CHANGED MY WHOLE PERSPECTIVE. I called back the very next day and two days later but sadly they ran out and looks like they are completely BOOKED, which is good for them!! I won't give up, i need these cupcakes! Give them a try, i promise you WON'T REGRET IT!! read more

The Baking Fool - Red velvet cheesecake. SUPER MOIST. 100/10! - Custom Cakes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Best cupcakes and cake I've ever had. I've ordered a couple times from the baking fool and each time they are a hit. I recently ordered cupcakes and a small cake for my wedding and all the guests loved it! This team works above and beyond for you. The day of our wedding his family had a family emergency and they still delivered on our order. We can't thank them enough and are forever grateful for them making our day even more special. read more

The Baking Fool - Custom Cakes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

From now on, any time I need baked goodies I'm going to the Baking Fool. They were amazing in every way. I needed cupcakes for a gender reveal party and they were more than helpful and gave me exactly what I wanted in the time that I needed. And the flavor did NOT disappoint! I got the churro cupcakes and they were sooooo delicious, everyone loved them. I also love that they are a small local business and veteran owned. The experience was worth every penny. read more

This review is overdue. I can't begin to describe how delicious our dessert bar was! I was in a panic to find a new baker and luckily, my aunt came across Larry's place on Yelp. I called Larry immediately to place an order and wow, did he deliver on every promise. We did a full dessert bar for our wedding. Mini cupcakes, mini cheesecakes, so many different flavors. Everyone loved them. My only regret is I didn't get to try everything but as the bride I kind of expected that. You're almost too busy to eat. My family will definitely be ordering for future parties and events. Photos are only a small preview of what we had. We couldn't fit everything on the platters so my planner replenished desserts throughout the event. Don't hesitate to order some goodies from Larry! Thank you again!!!! read more

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We really liked the strawberry cake/cheesecake combo cupcake! Very moist. No storefront but Very good product.