The contemporary wedding cake has grown out of several different ethnic traditions. One of the first traditions began in Ancient Rome where bread was broken over the bride's head to bring good fortune to the couple. The wedding cake was originally a luxury item and a sign of celebration and social status.
The bigger the cake, the higher the social standing. Wedding cakes in England and early America were traditionally fruitcakes, often topped with marzipan and icing with tiers. Cutting the cake was an important part of the reception. White icing was also a symbol of money and social importance in. Serving the Cape Elizabeth, Maine area we provide beautiful custom cakes prepared fresh with the highest quality of ingredients.
The bigger the cake, the higher the social standing. Wedding cakes in England and early America were traditionally fruitcakes, often topped with marzipan and icing with tiers. Cutting the cake was an important part of the reception. White icing was also a symbol of money and social importance in. Serving the Cape Elizabeth, Maine area we provide beautiful custom cakes prepared fresh with the highest quality of ingredients.
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Cake Elizabeth brings over 20 years of cake baking experience to our happy Maine customers. Specializing in wedding and celebration cakes, we prefer local products, and seasonal fruits whenever possible. Avoiding partially hydrogenated ingredients is but one of the many healthy steps Cake Elizabeth takes to ensure that our customers get only the best.
Many of our clients have asked for classes, but the range is huge, from baking basics to expertise in Gumpaste flowers and Fondant techniques. If you are interested, please sign up and tell us what you would be interested in learning. Hopefully we can put some groups together and send you the information on dates, times and cost.
Whether you are searching for the impossibly smooth look of fondant or a more whimsical creation, our wedding cakes are made to impress. Our wedding clients often rave about our signature Golden Champagne Cake with fruit filling. You can be certain your cake will be baked fresh for your big day. We encourage you to bring your ideas!
The trend today in many celebrations is to have something for everyone. With today's dietary restrictions it is hard to please and accommodate everyone at a large gathering. Here at Cake Elizabeth, we can accommodate mostly everyone by putting together an assortment of small desserts that will be all-inclusive.
Reviews (17)
Andrea Jauregui
Nov 08, 2021
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We got exactly what we wanted for our daughters first birthday cake, it was a simple process to choose the size and flavors. I sent a few ideas of what I wanted for a design and Cake Elizabeth produced… something unique and perfect! Not to mention delicious. Even the fondant was very yummy and I don’t usually like to eat fondant, I just like how it looks lol. I highly recommend this bakery for custom cakes for any occasion.
Jared B.
Oct 21, 2021
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Carol C.
Aug 13, 2021
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After communicating with Patricia at Cakes Elizabeth on what I wanted for my daughter's baby shower, she sent me the pricing and asked me to let her know if I wanted to move forward with the order. I replied that "Yes, I would like to proceed with the order." Happy that it was ordered, I emailed her 8 days later asking about a convenient time to pick up. 2 days later, she responded that "We never finalized because I got sick with Covid so not baking right now." I replied that I was sorry to hear that she was sick but now 2 days before the shower and I'm in a pickle
Janessa Curtis
Jul 29, 2021
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I contacted Cake Elizabeth about a birthday cake in July for my daughter’s birthday at the end of August. Was told at that time they had availability. Contacted the shop via Facebook messenger as I had before and was trying to figure out options for my daughters cake. The only option I was given was $240. When trying to talk to them about a more affordable smaller cake, I was told they no longer had any availability and that they don’t communicate via Facebook (even though they obviously have this page). Not impressed with the customer service.
Charmie Cuthbert
Apr 21, 2021
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We’ve used Cake Elizabeth twice recently for custom cakes for my 40th birthday and my daughter’s 6th birthday! I was very surprised by the Peloton themed cake and loved it (it also tasted amazing!) and my… daughter couldn’t get over how cute the unicorn cake was for her birthday. She loved the pink and purple layers of cake inside too. It also tasted great - often decorated cakes get stale before you’re able to enjoy them but not these cakes. We were very impressed and they really made our pandemic birthdays special! Thanks so much!
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Genevra V.
Jan 08, 2021
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My partner and I recently relocated from Los Angeles where Princess cake is a popular item at fancy bakeries. His birthday came and I knew I had to find him a Princess cake, as it is his absolute favourite. I special ordered one from Cake Elizabeth and it was just gorgeous when I picked it up. I also grabbed some little gold candles to give the whole presentation an aesthetic boost. He was so pleased with the cake, he deemed it better than the Princess cake at Sweet Lady Jane's. Thank you for helping me make his birthday extra special.
Mikala Brown
Aug 15, 2020
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Jodi Jewell
May 16, 2020
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Keri Jewell Weekley
May 09, 2020
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Nicole Carrier
Dec 02, 2019
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If I were to use three words to describe the baker from Cake Elizabeth that made our beautiful wedding cake it would be professional, intuitive, and incredibly talented. I know that’s actually four words, but that adverb is totally called for. Trust me on this. We really didn’t know exactly what we wanted for a cake and within short order Patty… created a vision that I was so excited about. Next, using three words to describe the cake she created for our wedding, DELICIOUS, flawless, and true art. Again, a fourth word, but the adjective is required. I would completely recommend
Lilly Haskell-Murray
Nov 05, 2019
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I love Cake Elizabeth and I can not recommend them enough. I have been working with Patty for over five years for our special occasions and she has never disappointed us with her cakes and cupcakes in… appearance and taste. This past week she helped us with mini birthday cupcakes for my daughter’s school, vanilla cupcakes and a chocolate castle cake for my daughter’s birthday party. She is amazing! She loves what she does and her work comes from her heart. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me for a reference, I will be happy to help you. 😊
Katherine B.
Sep 03, 2019
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Patty is an incredibly talented baker and is a wonderful person. She created our sensational wedding cake last year which was a huge hit for us and all our guests. Her Italian meringue frosting is light and perfect, the champagne cake is moist and highly delectable! And the raspberry and creme brûlée filings we selected are absolutely divine! Patty recreated a smaller version of our wedding cake for my husband and me to enjoy for our anniversary. She's so accommodating, kind, and her work is truly second to none. I recommend Cake Elizabeth whole heartedly. Thank you so much, Patty! We&apos
Rebecca V.
May 20, 2018
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Patty makes the most delicious cakes I have ever had! The entire experience was superb. For the cake tasting we went to her gorgeous house where she served us our chosen cake selections paired with a dry Riesling, a roaring fire, and smooth jazz that played in the background. She was able to take my wedding cake ideas and transform them to create a simple but elegant watercolor cake. My husband and I are already planning on using her for our next event.
Gladys E.
Dec 09, 2017
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I had Patty from Cake Elizabeth make the cakes for my twin's first birthday party and I couldn't be happier! We ordered a larger cake and 2 smaller "smash" cakes. Patty was one of the few bakers I called in southern Maine who makes fondant cakes and from the beginning she was nothing but sweet and professional! After talking over the phone, I emailed her some pictures and ideas we had for the cakes. After we solidified our order, I paid over the phone - so easy! She was able to arrange for a delivery of the cake for a small fee as well (we did not want to worry about picking
Caitlin W.
Oct 28, 2016
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I cannot say enough about Patty and the amazing cake and dessert bar she created for our wedding. Our experience with Patty, from the very beginning to the end, was flawless and super easy. When we arrived at her house for the cake tasting, I couldn't believe just how wonderful her set-up was. Her dining room table displayed cupcakes and cakes with our flavor choices, with lime infused water, and a reisling to pair with the desserts. My husband and I agree that it was one of our favorite experiences throughout all of our wedding planning! Patty makes a variety of desserts, which we incorporated
Chase M.
Feb 01, 2015
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I ordered a custom birthday cake for a friend's 50th from Cake Elizabeth and it was hands down one of the best cakes I have ever had in my life! I chose a chocolate cake with chocolate ganache filling topped with a vanilla buttercream frosting, and it was truly sublime! So many bakery cakes in the area are too dry and dense, but this cake was perfectly moist and rich, and had outstanding flavor! Whatever your cake needs are, Cake Elizabeth is the ONLY call you need to make!
Kim C.
Oct 22, 2013
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After the party my husband turned to me and said if he could give 6 stars for Cake Elizabeth, he would.
It was that good.
When he first brought it to the house I nearly teared up. It was so beautiful and beyond what I'd ever hoped for as the center piece of our party
To get her started I'd sent Patty a few images to inspire and then set her loose on the design. A week later we had the most jaw-dropping gorgeous birthday cake I had ever seen. And yes, it tasted delicious. Guests were begging me for her name and days later still talking about it. I think I'm going to have to have
It was that good.
When he first brought it to the house I nearly teared up. It was so beautiful and beyond what I'd ever hoped for as the center piece of our party
To get her started I'd sent Patty a few images to inspire and then set her loose on the design. A week later we had the most jaw-dropping gorgeous birthday cake I had ever seen. And yes, it tasted delicious. Guests were begging me for her name and days later still talking about it. I think I'm going to have to have
