Business Details
45 Years
experience
Custom Cakes & Desserts in Silver Spring, MD
Creative Cakes has been crafting custom cakes and desserts since 1981, establishing itself as a premier bakery in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our founder, Randi Goldman, brought over 30 years of pastry expertise when she acquired the business in 2008, merging her renowned bakery Something Extra Cakery with our operations. Our team of award-winning cake artists continuously trains in the latest techniques while maintaining traditional craftsmanship. All products are made in-house using quality ingredients to ensure both visual artistry and exceptional taste. We serve Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia with a commitment to creating edible masterpieces for weddings, birthdays, and special occasions.Featured in local media including Bethesda Magazine and NBC4 news segments, our reputation for excellence has been built through decades of dedicated service. We maintain transparency about our processes, including allergen information and non-refundable custom orders, to ensure customer satisfaction. Our facility accommodates diverse flavor preferences with over 20 standard and specialty cake options. Through appearances on Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship and Cooking Channel's Cake Hunters, we continue to expand our industry influence while maintaining local community connections. Our physical location in Silver Spring, MD provides convenient access for pickups and consultations.
Services
Custom Cakes
Cupcakes
Cookies
Wedding Cakes
Birthday Cakes
Specialty Desserts
Standard Designs
Flavor Combinations
Delivery Services
Online Orders
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of pastry expertise from owner Randi Goldman
- Award-winning cake artists with ongoing professional training
- All products made in-house with quality ingredients
- Featured in Food Network, Cooking Channel, and local media
- Transparent allergen and policy disclosures
Services
Custom Cakes
Our custom cake service creates hand-crafted edible art tailored to your specific event needs. With over 30 years of experience, our award-winning cake artists translate your vision into reality using premium ingredients. Available in 20+ standard and specialty flavors with multiple icing and filling options, each creation combines visual artistry with exceptional taste while maintaining strict food safety standards.
Wedding Cakes
Specializing in wedding cakes that match your special day's theme and style. Our expert team designs multi-tiered masterpieces using traditional techniques and modern innovations. Available with various flavor combinations including classic vanilla, rich chocolate, and specialty options like raspberry almond or white chocolate raspberry. Each design incorporates structural integrity and visual elegance for your celebration.
Cupcakes
Individually crafted cupcakes available in all our standard cake flavors and icing options. Perfect for events of any size, these bite-sized treats maintain the same quality and taste as our full-sized cakes. Available for pickup at our Silver Spring location or through delivery partners, with customization options for special occasions and corporate events.
Flavor Combinations
Extensive flavor customization options combining 20+ cake varieties with specialty icings, fillings, and soaks. Create unique profiles like Strawberry Daiquiri or Peppermint Mocha using our curated ingredient list. Our team provides expert guidance on complementary flavor pairings while maintaining food safety and quality standards throughout the creation process.
Online Orders
Convenient online ordering system for standard cake designs and cupcakes available for pickup at our Silver Spring location. Features real-time availability tracking and secure payment processing. Allows customers to select from trending designs or submit reference images for custom requests while maintaining clear policy disclosures about final sales and allergen information.
People
Randi Goldman
Owner & Pastry Chef
Award-winning pastry chef with 30+ years of experience, acquired Creative Cakes in 2008. Featured on Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship and Cooking Channel's Cake Hunters. Previously operated Something Extra Cakery, with media appearances in Bethesda Magazine and NBC4 news segments. Maintains active role in daily operations and product development.
Questions
Are custom cake prices all-inclusive?
Standard cake flavors with American Buttercream are included in base pricing. Specialty icings, fillings, and custom designs incur additional fees.
Do you offer gluten-free or vegan options?
Yes, we provide gluten-free vanilla/chocolate and vegan vanilla/chocolate options with advance notice. Note we are not a gluten-free facility.
What allergens are present in your facility?
Our bakery contains wheat, soy, milk, eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts. We make every effort to prevent cross-contamination but cannot guarantee allergen-free products.
Can I get same-day cake delivery?
Standard cupcakes are available through delivery partners. Custom cake delivery requires advance scheduling and depends on our production calendar.
What is your cancellation/refund policy?
All custom cake orders are final sale. We recommend placing orders well in advance to ensure availability for your event date.
Reviews (7)
Carolyn B.
Jun 15, 2022
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Unprofessional expensive cake. Looked like a 12 ur old decorated it. Unimpressed and WAY too pricey for what I got. Tasted good but looked terrible. The owner seemed as depressed as the cake.
Cina H.
Jun 06, 2022
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Creative Cakes blew us away! We were all truly amazed at the way Creative Cakes captured the little details that I provided via email, along with a few photos, and created this incredible cake for my Exec's retirement event! From the details of his farm animals to the company's logo on the hat and shirt - fantastic! It was definitely the highlight for my Exec and guests, as well as a sight to see for restaurant staff and customers. Everyone was very impressed and absolutely loved it! Also, the strawberry and chocolate flavors were delicious! I'd highly recommend Creative Cakes!
Justin Neclos
Jun 06, 2022
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I visited this place on 6/8/22 to see about ordering cakes for a corporate event for my job. I entered the location and let her know what company I was from and before I could inquire any further she kicked me and my coworker out using profane language and even went as far as snatching her business card out of my hands. I'm not sure what she thought I was there for but it was very unprofessional and insulting. we had a budget of $3000 for deserts so she missed out on a bunch of revenue and return business jumping to conclusions. DO NOT GET ANYTHING FROM HERE!
Raphael Robinson
May 26, 2022
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I was so disappointed with this place. I ordered a round family tree themed cake. I sent them pictures of my vision for the cake and they said no problem. My brother in law picked up the cake and brought it to my dads house. When I opened the box, I thought it was a prank. Please see pics below. Cake on the left is what I wanted. Cake on the right is what I got. The cake looked like it was done by a second grader.
From the tree to the "grass" everything was just sloppy and poorly executed. Some of the writing looked like it was done by a third grader. I wanted little squirrels like the picture and the squirrels they made looked like huge rats. After all that, the cake wasn't even good. Wasn't worth the money at all.
From the tree to the "grass" everything was just sloppy and poorly executed. Some of the writing looked like it was done by a third grader. I wanted little squirrels like the picture and the squirrels they made looked like huge rats. After all that, the cake wasn't even good. Wasn't worth the money at all.
Rai Howell
Apr 16, 2022
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This is the second cake that I've purchased here, and Creative Cakes is definitely my "go to" for special occasions! They can literally do pretty much whatever you want when it comes to cake designs, and they have so many wonderful flavor options. You will be more than pleased with your purchase!
Maria Cortez
Apr 12, 2022
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Got my daughters first birthday cake here. It was amazing. I love their classic Vanilla on vanilla and chocolate with vanilla so light and fluffy. Highly recommend their cupcakes.
Michael Charles Mike
Mar 24, 2022
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I have to say the cupcakes I had (strawberry and vanilla with vanilla frosting) were the best I've ever had. The cake part was moist and delicious, and the frosting was soft and perfectly sweet (not overly sweet, and just buttery enough). I don't know what the bad reviews are for, but for me I was very satisfied and will definitely be back there. I didn't buy a cake, however, so I cannot say how the cakes are. They do look beautiful though.
