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Custom Birthday Cakes in Raleigh

Some of our latest custom cakes

Whether it is a first birthday smash cake, a milestone 50th, a themed masterpiece, or something completely original, Raleigh Cakes designs and bakes every birthday cake from scratch.

We specialize in the kinds of cakes people remember: not just visually striking, but genuinely delicious. Every flavor, every filling, every design element is custom to you.

Serving Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Garner, and surrounding Triangle communities.

From whimsical to wild! 3d, sculpted, hyper realistic and fully edible cakes. Where art and engineering meets cakes. If you can dream it, we can bake it!

Due to high demand we advise you book early. We typically need at least 1 week’s notice (2 weeks advised) for custom cake orders, and work on a first-to-book basis.
Need something quicker and more budget friendly? Try out Signature Cakes. Order directly online, light customization options and ready with just 3 days notice.

How to Order

  • Submit an Inquiry
    Fill out the contact form below with the requested details. If you have a cake idea in mind, please include inspiration images (you can upload them in the form) and describe your theme and must have design ideas!

  • We’ll Reach Out
    We’ll review your request and respond typically within hours, but no later than within 1 business day.

  • Secure Your Date
    Once we have all of the details and you are ready to proceed, we will create your order and send an invoice for your deposit. Your date is reserved once the deposit is paid online

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Need something quick? check our signature cakes, order online and ready in just 3 days
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Custom Orders FAQ

Everything you need to know about our custom cake process, from design inquiries and pricing to revisions, booking, and production timelines. This section is helpful for customers looking for a one of a kind cake designed specifically for their event.

How do I place a custom cake order?

Custom orders begin with an inquiry form where you share your event date, servings, budget, inspiration, and overall vision. From there, we review availability and provide pricing guidance or next steps based on the scope of the request.

Custom cake pricing is based on factors like size, servings, design complexity, structure, decorative work, materials, and production time. Final pricing reflects both the design requirements and the labor involved in creating the cake.

 

For hyper-realistic, carved, or themed cakes (animals, food replicas, vehicles, etc.) here are some general starting prices. Like any custom cake, it all depends on the details, complexity, serving count, etc.

Sculpted Cake StyleBase Price (Starting At)
Small sculpted cake$225 minimum
Medium 3D cake (~30 servings)$300–$400+
Large centerpiece cake$10+ per serving

Note: These cakes require extensive hours of work and are priced for both labor and structural support. Serving size may not reflect carving waste.

Yes. We provide pricing information before booking whenever possible so customers can determine whether the design and budget are aligned.

 

Custom cakes generally start at a higher price point than Signature Cakes because they involve original design planning and more labor intensive work. 

As a general idea, here base starting prices for different custom cake types:

Cake Size / TierApprox. ServingsBase Price (Starting At)
6″ round (single tier)~12 servings$100
8″ round (single tier)~24 servings$130
10″ round (single tier)~38 servings$175
2-tier (6″ + 8″)~30 servings$200
3-tier (6″ + 9″ + 12″ not for wedding)~75 servings$325
4-tier (custom stacked sizes)100+ servings$500

Note: Fondant finish adds +$1–$2.50 per serving. Sugar flowers, figurines, and hand-painted elements are quoted separately and based on detail/complexity.

We can absolutely use inspiration photos to guide the design direction, but we do not guarantee an exact 1 to 1 replica. Our goal is to create a cake that captures the agreed vision while still reflecting our own execution and craftsmanship.

Those elements are often much more labor intensive than they may appear in photos and can significantly affect pricing. If a design includes custom toppers, sculpted figures, sugar flowers, hand painting, or other specialty details, we will price accordingly or suggest alternatives that better fit your budget.

At our discretion, we may provide design guidance, reference direction, or occasional mockup materials when appropriate, but custom cake booking does not typically include extensive ongoing rendering or repeated visual mockups unless specifically stated.

We allow a reasonable level of refinement during the design process, but repeated revisions, major concept changes, or last minute redesigns may not be possible and may incur additional charges.

 

We recommend inquiring as early as possible. Many custom orders, especially for weekends and busy seasons, book out well in advance.

 

No. Dates are not reserved until the required payment has been made. Availability can change quickly, and we cannot guarantee space without a confirmed booking.

 

Date changes may be possible depending on notice and availability, but they are not guaranteed. Requests made close to the event date are much harder to accommodate.

See https://raleighcakes.com/terms-of-service/

Because custom cakes are made specifically for each order, payments are generally non refundable once the order is booked and production planning has begun. Full policy details should be reviewed in our terms and booking materials.

See https://raleighcakes.com/terms-of-service/

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About Us

At Raleigh Cakes, we create custom cakes for all occasions, curated Ready to Bake Signature designs, and bespoke wedding cakes, all made from scratch with real, premium ingredients. From birthdays and showers to weddings and milestone celebrations, every cake is baked to order and crafted with intention. Our work ranges from elegant layered buttercream designs to sculpted and themed centerpieces, with the same small batch care baked into every bite. Whether you’re serving 10 guests or 300, you’ll receive our signature attention to detail, thoughtful design, and cakes that truly taste as good as they look.

At Raleigh Cakes, we don’t just bake, we create edible moments worth remembering.

Order Inquiries
  • info@raleighcakes.com
  • Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
  • 919-867-0050