CakEffect specializes in sculpted two-dimensional and three-dimensional cakes. CakEffect provides beautiful, delicious cakes to many satisfied customers each year. We have an association of artists and bakers who are capable of meeting personal and corporate needs. Our deliciously moist, artistic, and elegantly designed cakes will be remembered by you, your family and friends as a wonderful touch to your event.
CakEffect is also a volunteer "Sugar Angel" for Icing Smiles. Icing Smiles is a nonprofit organization that provides custom celebration cakes and other treats to families impacted by the critical illness of a child. Komeh is a native of Detroit, Michigan and later migrated to Birmingham as a teen.
CakEffect is also a volunteer "Sugar Angel" for Icing Smiles. Icing Smiles is a nonprofit organization that provides custom celebration cakes and other treats to families impacted by the critical illness of a child. Komeh is a native of Detroit, Michigan and later migrated to Birmingham as a teen.
Services
We believe that the choice of a wedding cake is an expression of the bride and groom's individuality and unique style. And a Special occasion cake to celebrate a birthday, baby shower, graduation, retirement or just because should be whatever you can imagine. With Komeh's vivid imagination and exceptional talent, she and her team can customize your cake design and flavors to suit you and your guests.
It's like a cake without the commitment! Here at CakEffect we offer seven signature flavors of cupcakes - using our old-fashioned recipe along with the freshest and most flavorful ingredients. Cupcakes Easy to serve and enjoyed by all, with so many fun and unique flavors, our cupcakes are the perfect dessert for your next affair!
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours and enjoy the free smells! We look forward to Caking with you! Due to high demand for our specialty cakes, we ask that you request your order 2 weeks before your event date. A CakEffect associate will reach out to you within 24-48 hours of your email.
Reviews (22)
Sukhman & Gurwinder Nijjar
Oct 17, 2021
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Cakeffect is 100% the best bakery in Birmingham. I had them make me two cakes for my Indian wedding. One was a little more difficult in that it was in the shape of a decorative Indian drum. I had one consultation with them and went over all the details like color combination, wording, and of course flavors of the cake and icing. They exceeded my expectations x10 with the execution of the cake. Both cakes looked exactly like I wanted them to, and were 100% a showstopper at each of my events. I highly recommend cakeffect for your special event!!
Navie Williams
Sep 25, 2021
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Jewel Cooper
Jul 31, 2021
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J. L.
Jun 19, 2021
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Sticker shock! Ordered 2 dozen frosted sugar cookies and walked out spending over $100. Definitely my fault for not checking price ahead of time. They were super cute and festive for the occasion but flavor wise not worth what I paid. Had thought about getting my twins a birthday cake from here as they have all sorts of awesome designs but I assume I'd have to take out a loan for a cake from here.
Val W.
Mar 07, 2021
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I'm happy to have another cupcake and pastry place to visit that it not far from where I live. Last night, my husband was picking up dinner for us and I asked him to stop by CakEffect. They were only 10 minutes from closing, but the people inside were very nice to my husband.
It was the end of the day so I'm not sure how fresh everything was, but it was really good. My husband got himself a slice of cheesecake. He said it was really good. I had the Wedding Cake cupcake and it was good. The icing was really sweet so I didn't eat all of it, but the cupcake part was delicious!
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It was the end of the day so I'm not sure how fresh everything was, but it was really good. My husband got himself a slice of cheesecake. He said it was really good. I had the Wedding Cake cupcake and it was good. The icing was really sweet so I didn't eat all of it, but the cupcake part was delicious!
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Kaval Mann
Feb 19, 2021
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The staff is great, cakes here are really really good, but just be sure when ordering a cake that you are REALLY specific with what you want. I have ordered 2 cakes from here, and my mother in law ordered a cake from here as well per my recommendation, and the cakes always are not what we design with the designer. The first cake had to be completely redone within an hour, the second cake had some mismatched coloring but nothing to drastic. and the cake my mother in law ordered had fresh flowers put in the wrong spot and she did not have time to get it fixed. They are always really sweet about getting
Davida B.
Jan 14, 2021
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I'm not one for bad reviews but I'm not one for being called a liar either.
I went by CakEffect today to try their cupcakes and opted to order minis. 6 for me and 6 for my SIL. I watched the employee put first order in the container but walked to the register to pay while she put the 2nd in it's separate container. I paid $20.42 for 12 minis. So I get home and see the 2nd order is wrong. I ordered 3 strawberry/3 lemon. I got 3 strawberry/3 vanilla. I don't care for plain vanilla at all so I know she simply just got it wrong - so I called. I was told to come get your lemon
I went by CakEffect today to try their cupcakes and opted to order minis. 6 for me and 6 for my SIL. I watched the employee put first order in the container but walked to the register to pay while she put the 2nd in it's separate container. I paid $20.42 for 12 minis. So I get home and see the 2nd order is wrong. I ordered 3 strawberry/3 lemon. I got 3 strawberry/3 vanilla. I don't care for plain vanilla at all so I know she simply just got it wrong - so I called. I was told to come get your lemon
Ally D.
Dec 31, 2020
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Shir Carson
Dec 13, 2020
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Cute, I intimate setting. Mixture of Vintage and modern decor. Vast variety of cupcakes to select from. I had a ball trying to figure out which one to get. TRY THEM ALL! TRY THE KOOZIES especially the ref velvet one. My favorite one 😍 Oatmeal Raisin!!!!!! A must go to, especially for a personal treat or Celebratory Event!!!!!
Khurram Mirza
Oct 06, 2020
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They really care. And that says a lot! The cake they made was a huge addition to my wife's 30th birthday. It looked incredible and tasted amazing and everyone was asking me where it came from. They worked with me over the phone and over email to create exactly what I was hoping for. Honestly couldn't have asked for a better person to make this cake. Thank you!
Jane A.
Aug 27, 2020
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CakEffects has the most delicious cupcakes! They have the classic vanilla, chocolate, lemon and strawberry cupcakes, but also a huge variety: key lime, peach cobbler, caramel, Reese's, Twix, a chocolate 6-ways to-die-for concoction, cookies and cream, German chocolate, banana pudding, wedding cake, birthday cake, and more! Their cupcakes are moist and a great balance of sweetness and flavors. And they have mini cupcakes, cheesecake and fresh-baked cookies too. I'm looking to order mini cupcakes for my son's class, and the school requires labels listing all ingredients. CakEffects
Mark G.
Aug 22, 2020
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Janet K.
Jul 18, 2020
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Cupcakes are beautiful to look at but the taste is important too. Had a 1/2 dozen of amazing various flavor yesterday and they were delicious. The icing were artfully applied but the cake was moist and outstanding. My pictures would not do them justice because they were left in hot car. This is my go to bakery and worth the trip to Hoover's stadium area. I could taste the distinctively difference between the lemon one from the limes one. In cause you can't decide there is a lemon and lime combo with a candy in the frosting. The only one I was able to sneak away and enjoy alone
Cecelia H.
Jul 05, 2020
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Maegan Ingram
Jun 04, 2020
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Marcella S.
Feb 07, 2020
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Being that we are cake obsessive, my daughter and I were excited to try this place out. I'm really big on strawberry cake and they had it by the slice for sale. Of course we ordered a slice of that as welll as a slice of their pineapple upside down cake. The pineapple cake was good, but sadly, the strawberry cake was dry and not really much to it. There was no wow to it at all. The cake was pink but lacked any taste. The strawberry frosting simply matched the cake. There were not chunks of strawberries bursting through and it was a huge disappointment.
We had a bit of sticker shock when
We had a bit of sticker shock when
Virginia H.
Jan 17, 2020
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Was close by so decided to check this place out. Staff was very friendly and helpful. A good variety of selection with different flavors of cupcakes, cookies, cake slices, and popcorn. Not everything listed on their menu board was available, but still plenty to choose from. We got some cupcakes, a oatmeal raisin cookie, and a couple of cinnamon rolls. The cookie was amazing and the rest are not bad either.
Their calculation of prices is a bit....off. Our total was $19.75. They apparently charge a 3.95% "customer service fee" in addition to the 9% tax. So that's $19.75 times
Their calculation of prices is a bit....off. Our total was $19.75. They apparently charge a 3.95% "customer service fee" in addition to the 9% tax. So that's $19.75 times
Ashley S. Hough
Jan 07, 2020
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Emerald J.
Oct 11, 2019
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Melinda Richardson
Sep 26, 2019
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Erika M.
Jun 08, 2019
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Kaneesha Wheeler
Jun 05, 2019
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We found out about this place through the local flavor app.We decided to try a few different things. What's not to like?! When you open the door, the smell of happiness greets you. I know the door says warm cookies, but let me explain. They don't microwave them. They come out of the oven and then put into a warmer. Those oatmeal raisin cookies were like soft clouds of sweetness that fell from heaven. Then we tried the tuxedo cheesecake. The level of chocolaty decadence is mouthwatering. The cinnamon rolls are big enough to share, but good luck with that. They have a good variety of flavored popcorn