Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Bakery for Cake Decorating & Candy Making Supplies in Campbell, CA
The Cake Works has been serving the baking community since April 1975 when founder Kathy La Scola established this family-owned business to meet cake decorating and candy making needs. Our team combines decades of collective experience to provide expert guidance for all baking requirements. We specialize in creating immersive baking experiences through hands-on classes, specialty products, and personalized instruction. Our commitment to quality extends to every aspect of our operations, from selecting premium ingredients to developing comprehensive educational programs. The business maintains its original mission of fostering creativity through baking while adapting to modern techniques and trends.Our staff includes certified professionals with specialized expertise in cake artistry, confectionery science, and baking education. We maintain strict quality control standards across all products and services while preserving traditional baking values. The facility supports both individual hobbyists and commercial clients through tailored solutions. Our operational history reflects consistent growth while maintaining family leadership and core principles. We actively engage with the local community through baking demonstrations and educational outreach programs. The business continues to innovate while honoring its foundational commitment to personalized customer service.
Services
Cake Decorating
Baking Classes
Party Services
Candy Making
Cookie Decorating
Cupcake Decorating
Fondant Workshops
Baking Supplies
Team Building Events
Custom Cake Orders
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1975 with expert cake decorating guidance
- Certified instructors with specialized baking education expertise
- Comprehensive selection of cake decorating tools and materials
- Hands-on classes for all skill levels and age groups
- Custom party experiences with professional baking equipment
Services
Cake Decorating
Professional cake decorating instruction covers buttercream techniques, fondant application, and decorative piping. Students learn to create layered cakes with professional finishes using industry-standard tools. Our workshops accommodate all skill levels from beginner to advanced decorators seeking refinement of their techniques.
Baking Classes
Hands-on baking classes teach essential techniques for cookies, cupcakes, and specialty cakes. Participants receive personalized instruction on ingredient selection, mixing methods, and decorative presentation. Each session includes take-home materials and recipes for continued practice at home.
Party Services
Custom party experiences include guided baking activities for groups of all ages. Options range from basic decorating parties to competitive team challenges with professional judging. All materials, instruction, and cleanup services included for stress-free events.
Candy Making
Specialized candy making workshops focus on traditional techniques for creating chocolates, malasadas, and decorative sugar confections. Participants learn temperature control, shaping methods, and flavor combinations using premium ingredients.
Fondant Workshops
Comprehensive fondant instruction covers basic to advanced techniques including flower modeling, figure creation, and structural design. Students work with professional-grade materials to create edible decorations for cakes and specialty desserts.
People
Kathy La Scola
Founder
Established The Cake Works in 1975 with 50 years of combined baking experience. Developed the business's educational framework and maintains quality control over all instructional programs.
Julie
Master Baker
Lead instructor with 30+ years of professional baking expertise. Specializes in cake artistry and confectionery techniques. Oversees all class curriculum development and party event execution.
Dalene
Sales Associate
Manages product inventory and customer relations with 20 years of retail baking industry experience. Provides expert guidance on baking supply selection and usage.
Terri
Marketing Director
Coordinates virtual classes and marketing initiatives with 15 years of digital education experience. Develops online learning platforms and instructional content delivery systems.
Questions
What baking classes do you offer?
We offer cake decorating, fondant techniques, cookie decorating, and specialty candy making classes for all skill levels.
Can I book a private party?
Yes, we host birthday parties, team building events, and girls' nights with customized baking activities for groups.
What baking supplies do you sell?
We carry cake pans, fondant, chocolate, decorating tools, cookie cutters, and specialty baking equipment.
Are your classes suitable for children?
Yes, we offer family-friendly classes and parties with age-appropriate baking activities and instruction.
Do you provide take-home materials?
All classes include take-home baked goods and instructional materials for continued practice.
Reviews (4)
J. R. Flores
Mar 25, 2022
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Incredibly nice place to shop. Everyone is friendly and they always have what I need for candy and confection projects.
Florissa Tom
Mar 21, 2022
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My mother-in-law and I took the basic cake decorating class here. It was informative and a lot of fun! Julie was wonderful--personable, patient, and supportive. Attached is a picture of the cake I decorated with what I learned from this class! We are already signed up for the burnt almond cake class and will likely take more classes. Cake Works also has a lot of baking supplies, delicious cake mixes, fillings, chocolates, decorating tools, anything you need! They also have wedding supplies and seasonal decorations! Highly recommended.
Mario Guerra
Feb 01, 2022
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Do you enjoy baking and cake decorating? Then you need to check them out. Helpful tips and classes for the beginners and huge selection of anything baking for the more skilled
Renisa Satrijo
Jan 18, 2022
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What a gem of a place! The lady was willing to listen to my problem and even demonstrate a solution in her test kitchen in the back. While I was waiting for her to prep the demo, a solution came to me. I told her I didn't need her product anymore and she was okay. I will definitely be back to get their wonderful assistance and products.
