Cakes By The Lake

St Catharines, Ontario View map

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About

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Based in St Catharines, ON, Cakes By The Lake is a highly sought after baking business. Every order is custom made by owner, Sandra Williams. With over 35 years of experience as licensed pastry chef, Sandra will help ensure your baked goods at your event are delicious and visually stunning. Regardless of your event, you will always remember the desserts made by Sandra from Cakes By The Lake.

Products offered

Cakes By The Lake provides a variety of services such as consultations, delivery, and set up for your event needs. In regards to desserts, in addition to your wedding cake, the business can provide the following:

Cookies
Croquembouche
Cupcakes
Dessert buffet
Groom's cake
Pastries

Other services

In addition to providing desserts for weddings, Cakes By The Lake can provide services for a variety of other events. For instance, Cakes By The Lake has provided baked goods for anniversaries, baby showers, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays, bridal showers, christenings, corporate events, debutante balls, holiday parties, memorials, school functions, and more.

Highlights

Desserts

Cake pops, cakes, cookies, croquembouche, cupcakes, dessert buffet, groom's cake, pastries

Cake Services

Consultations, custom cake design, delivery, setup, tastings - private

Buttercream Cakes (per slice)

$6.50

Cupcakes (per cupcake)

$2.50

More information

What cake items do you provide?

Cake stands

Cake toppers

What special ingredients do you use?

Fresh fruit

Local

Are you licensed by the health department?

Yes

What is the starting price for fondant wedding cakes (per slice, without tax)?

$6.75

Which of the following are included in the cost of the cake?

Top tier of the cake

What services do your prices include?

Consultation

Custom cake design

Set up

Tasting - private

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Sydney Married on 14/08/2021

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The perfect wedding cake!

Sandra is amazing at what she does. The cake she made us was not only beautiful, but so delicious too! She allowed us to have a different flavour for each of the 4 tiers which was so nice since it's impossible to choose just one, all of the different cakes she makes are SO good! She provided a sketch of what the cake was going to look like based off of my original request and when I asked her if we could make a few alterations she was more than accommodating. The final product was everything I've always wanted, she really did make my wedding cake dreams come true!
Sent on 17/08/2021
Cakes By The Lake's reply:

I am so happy to hear that your cake was enjoyed! I wish you and your husband many happy years ahead. if you are planning a trip to Niagara for your first anniversary be sure to keep me in mind. Thank you for leaving a beautiful review.
Michelina P. Married on 10/10/2020

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Beautiful Wedding Cake and Pastries

We found the owner of Cakes by the Lakes to be very professional and personable. We thoroughly enjoyed the cake tastings. We decided to go with a two-tier cake for our small wedding (50 guests due to covid-19 restrictions). We initially opted for the raspberry for the bottom layer and the chocolate lovers for the top layer, however after the tasting we requested the strawberry cake for the bottom. At the wedding when we cut the cake we got the raspberry bottom. I think she must have forgotten. It was delicious just the same. Aside from this we would recommend Cakes by the Lakes to our family and friends.
Sent on 14/10/2020
Cakes By The Lake's reply:

Thank you for your kind review Michalina, please see my email regarding compensation for my error. So glad you enjoyed it!
Jenn Married on 14/06/2019

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Wow factor cake!

Sandra was amazing to deal with leading up to our wedding. I ordered from her a surprise grooms cake, which until we cut it, our guests didn't believe was actually cake! The cake delivered in every possible way. The look (sorry, I don't have a pic at this time), the taste, and the price. I will keep this amazing lady in mind the next time I need a spectacular showstopping cake!
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Cakes By The Lake's reply:

Thank you so much Jenn, it was so much fun to make your husband/avid fisher's largemouth bass cake. I love a challenge! I look forward to baking for your family again.
Wishing you both years of happiness together!
Sue B. Married on 28/07/2018

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A great experience from start to finish!

The experience was fun and professional. I didn't have to worry about a thing!
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Holly I. Married on 14/10/2017

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Sandra is absolutely phenomenal she did a stunning job on our cupcakes. They were delishious. She is very sweet and responsive. They were delivered as ordered and on time set up perfect. Would recommend her to anyone looking for amazing dessert!
Sent on 13/11/2017

Cakes By The Lake's reply:

Thank you for your kind review Holly. It was a pleasure to work with you. The display you had ready for your cupcakes was just amazing! So creative and beautiful, it turned my simple cupcakes into a work of art! Looking forward to baking for you again.
Amanda Married on 03/07/2021

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Delicious & Beautiful

Thank you so much for the wonderful wedding cake and cupcakes, the bare mini cakes were a big hit!
Sent on 16/09/2021
Cakes By The Lake's reply:

Hi Amanda I'm so glad they were a hit! Best wishes for you both in your new life together as man and wife xo
Rachel Married on 02/10/2020

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Great cake !!

Sandra gave me the exact cake I wanted and the price was very reasonable. The cake and filling was excellent but oh my goodness...the icing stole the show. I its was light and sweet. It's was perfect. Thank you.
Sent on 03/10/2020

Cakes By The Lake's reply:

I am so glad you enjoyed your cake Rachel. Thank you for your kind review. I look forward to baking for you again!
Casey Married on 04/10/2019

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Most amazing Cake!

Sandra is AMAZING!
To start her pricing is great, her designs are great, and her cakes are DELICIOUS!
I had sent Sandra a few inspiration pictures and am so happy with how our cake turned out. She really brought our ideas to life.
I highly recommend Sandra for wedding cakes, birthday cakes, and anything in between. She will take your idea and turn them into a beautiful masterpiece!
Sent on 15/10/2019
Cakes By The Lake's reply:

Thank you Casey for your kind review!
It was an absolute pleasure to bake for your special day.
Wishing you and your husband a lifetime of unexpected joy!
Neethu Married on 10/05/2018

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Guns and roses birthday cake

Thank you very much for your birthday cake. As beautiful as was delicious.
Sent on 15/12/2019

Cakes By The Lake's reply:

Thank you Neethu for the kind review, I'm so glad you liked the cake I made for your husbands birthday! I look forward to baking for you again. Sandra
Daniella F. Married on 08/06/2019

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Delicious!

Sandra is amazing and her cakes are too! It was lovely to work with her. We went for a tasting at her house where she had different cupcakes out for us to try and even some to take home to our families! She made us a 2 tiered cake for our wedding and 3 types of cupcakes! (chocolate, vanilla and raspberry!) The guests were raving about how delicious the cupcakes were! Unfortunately the hall did not cut our cake but we shared it the next day with family and froze some for our 1st anniversary. She does an amazing job and is so great to work with! Highly recommend Sandra at Cakes by the Lake!
Sent on 28/06/2019

Cakes By The Lake's reply:

Thank you so much Daniella for your kind words. You guys were a pleasure to work with too! I wish you both much happiness on your journey of married life xo