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Cakes by Design is a cake service based out of McKinney, Texas. It’s often classified as a boutique-style wedding cake company that offers custom cakes designed by Tabitha Ballard. Tabitha is the owner and cake artist with over 16 years of experience. She graduated from the Art Institute of Dallas with a Culinary Arts degree. She believes a great wedding cake is what makes the wedding.

Services Offered

Cakes by Design offers cakes, cake pops, cookies, cupcakes, dessert buffets, fruit, pastries, and groom’s cakes. Cake services include consultations, private tastings, custom design, delivery, and setup. Her most popular cake flavors are Champagne, Dulce de leche, White chocolate, and French vanilla. Cake fillings include vanilla buttercream, raspberry fruit, coconut, caramel, salted caramel, peanut butter, mint, cinnamon, and many more.

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding cakes with buttercream frosting (per slice, without tax)?

$5

What is the starting price for fondant wedding cakes (per slice, without tax)?

$6

Which of the following are included in the cost of the cake?

Anniversary Cake
Top Tier of the Cake

What is the starting price for cupcakes (per cupcake, without tax)?

$3

What services do your prices include?

Consultation
Custom Cake Design
Set Up
Tastings - Private

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cookies
Cupcakes
Dessert Buffet
Fruit
Groom's Cake
Pastries

What services do you provide?

Consultations
Custom Design
Delivery
Setup
Tastings - Private

What cake items do you provide?

Cake Toppers

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegan

What special ingredients do you use?

Fresh Fruit
Organic

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Not Required
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Reviews of Cakes by Design

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
91 reviews
98% recommend it
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Cakes by Design is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. Tabitha, the baker, is praised for her attention to detail, creativity, and delicious cake flavors. Guests raved about the moistness and taste of the cakes, and many mentioned that there were no leftovers. The professional service, timely delivery, and reasonable prices also received positive feedback. Overall, customers highly recommend Cakes by Design for beautiful and delicious wedding cakes.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Cakes by Design is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. Tabitha, the baker, is praised for her attention to detail, creativity, and delicious cake flavors. Guests raved about the moistness and taste of the cakes, and many mentioned that there were no leftovers. The professional service, timely delivery, and reasonable prices also received positive feedback. Overall, customers highly recommend Cakes by Design for beautiful and delicious wedding cakes.

Vivian
Vivian Sent on 06/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful cake

Tabitha was so easy to work with for our wedding cake! Our first meeting we went over design ideas, inspo, cake tasting, and pricing. Ultimately our cake was 3 layers and 3 flavors. It was beautiful and just as expected! Thank you, Tabitha!
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Jackson B. Sent on 03/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Top Tier Baker at Incredible Price

Tabitha, the talented baker behind our wedding cake, deserves all the praise and recognition. Her meticulous attention to detail and passion for her craft shone through in every aspect of the cake, from the intricate design to the heavenly flavors. We're endlessly grateful for Tabitha's contribution to our special day, as her creation not only delighted our taste buds but also served as a beautiful centerpiece for our celebration. Tabitha's dedication and talent truly made our wedding unforgettable, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in search of a magical cake experience.
Morgan
Morgan P. Sent on 10/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing cake Moist and beautiful

Tabitha was amazing from tasting to set up the day of. She took the vision we had and made it work. I had the flowers and topper ready and she took care of getting everything put together. It looked beautiful! But more importantly, it tasted AMAZING. The bottom layer was cinnamon cake with cream cheese filling and the two other layers were white chocolate cake with raspberry filling The cakes were so moist! I have no idea how she had cakes that moist sitting atop one another with pillars no less! There wasn't a single piece of the white chocolate left and the only reason we had any cinnamon left was because our catering team didn't realize there was another flavor and didn't cut it right away. But what was cut was eaten. We cut all the remaining cake into slices and froze them individually and a week later they are still moist and delicious Highly recommend!
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Real Weddings

Jennifer & Lorenzo
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Team

Tabitha Ballard
Tabitha Ballard
Owner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Dynasty Designs & Events Dynasty Designs & Events Wedding Dresses

I highly recommend Cake by Design they will make you Wedding Reception a one of- a kind with there beautifully designed cakes.Take a look at there website to view all ther delicious cakes. Ernita Standifer*** diamond.bridal@yahoo.com

Calligraphy by Angela Calligraphy by Angela Wedding Invitations

I recommend the services of Cakes by Design to make your Wedding Day that very special day you always wanted,that will be remembered and cherished by you and all your guests for many years to come. ~~ Angela Neik, www.calligraphybyangela.com Dallas Calligrapher

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