Cakework is Cape Breton’s premier specialty cake company, offering creative, amazing cakes that look as good as they taste! Small enough to still focus on each individual customer, Cakework creates custom creations for every single customer no matter how large or small the order! From multiple tiered cakes to private reception smaller cakes, cupcake towers and truffles, Cakework offers the best cakes for reasonable prices.
We specialize in whimsical and unique creations, but creating a simple elegant cake to be topped with fresh flowers or edible fruit can be just as show-stopping as the massive “Cake Boss” style cakes that we can produce.
“A cake is like a canvas, waiting for the cake artist’s touch,” Kristin Walker, owner and cake artist for Cakework noted. “We believe in finding the perfect design for the bride and groom, and any cake can be customized for any theme or colours.”
All cakes are created from scratch, using time-tested and taste-tested recipes that have braved the toughest critics. From Vanilla and Chocolate to our own Signature Strawberry, BretonBerry (our own special lemon batter with a generous amount of fresh blueberries added), or even ChocoLatte , each recipe is carefully followed every single time and baked with our customers in mind. We make all our own icings and fondants, and specialize in hand-painted chocolate designs that are fun and different! Three types of fondant are available from Cakework and our specialty is out of this world, melt-in-your-mouth delicious that pairs wonderfully with our icings.
Cakework offers a written contract that outlines our guarantee, and we offer delivery anywhere in Cape Breton (mainland by request) with reasonable delivery fees (set up included when we deliver).
Cakework is a new business in Cape Breton but is not new to the specialty cake industry. Owner Kristin Walker has over 20 years experience and certifications in several industry-recognized methods by some of the leaders in today’s modern and yesterday’s traditional methods. It all started with the first character cake she made in her kitchen for her youngest son’s first birthday, a teddy bear shaped cake using a star tip. From there, she started baking more and more, winning some competition bake-offs and her skills continued to improve over the years. Much of what she learned was taught to her by her grandmothers, who were brought up in the Southern U.S., where cakes and pies are always served at any gathering of friends and family. It’s a tradition and a hobby-turned-business for Kristin, as requests were received more and more frequently for her cakes and candies. Her business grew and when a family member passed away, she and her husband (who is from Sydney, NS) relocated to Canada to be closer to his family, bringing her business experience and unique talents with her.
She is assisted in the busy summer months by a talented artist, Kasey Whitworth, and throughout the year by hand-selected and trained family members, keeping the quality of Cakework consistent. Kristin oversees and decorates every single cake.
“I know that when a bride is choosing her cake, it is one of the biggest decisions she will make,” she said. “I try to make this as easy as possible, and we go a step further. All our brides are given an opportunity to enjoy a one-on-one consultation where she can ask questions, visit the kitchen and of course, share her concerns. During that consultation, she will also be given several samplings of our cake, icing and fondant so that she can know which flavour or flavours she prefers.”
With Cakework‘s written contract, brides know they’re in good hands and the cake will be one less thing to worry about! Cakework‘s prices are very affordable with Kristin adding that “the cake shouldn’t cost more than the dress,” at least in most cases!
At Cakework, no cake is allowed to leave through the doors if it’s not good enough to serve at one of our own special events!
“Whether it’s a birthday cake or special event, I like to connect to my customers,” Kristin added. “There’s nothing like seeing a customer’s face when they see their special cake that was created just for them. Every single cake is special and with just one bite, you’ll know why!
You can find us online at www.Cakework.ca ; via email at orders@Cakework.ca; or give us a call at 902-595-2664.
