The Best Wedding Cake Bakeries in Des Plaines, IL

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55 Wedding Cakes & Desserts in Des Plaines, IL

The Original Rainbow Cone 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,350
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

The Original Rainbow Cone has been a staple in Chicago for over 95 years! We serve our signature combination of Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House, Pistachio and Orange Sherbet sliced and stacked on a cone. We also offer other flavors upon request. We offer on-site catering with our trucks for outdoor events, and our pop up ice cream social service for indoor events!

Staci at Rainbow Cone catering was a pleasure to work with while coordinating for our wedding. She answered emails promptly and helped with questions we had along the way. William was such an amazing presence on our wedding day! He drove the truck in while smiling and dancing, which we loved. His energy was great, and his service was incredible! Having the Rainbow Cone truck at our wedding was so fun, and everyone was raving about how delicious it was!
Sarah S., 2 months ago
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Chibi Blooms Cafe 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Formerly known as Little Whisk Bakes, we have rebranded to Chibi Blooms Cafe. While our brand has grown, our heart remains the same — creating meaningful, beautifully crafted sweets for life’s most important celebrations. We continue to offer wedding cakes and curated dessert tables, alongside our signature Matcha and Vietnamese coffee service. Every recipe is perfected with intention, precision, and years of experience.

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We were thrilled with Little Whisk Bakes and would highly recommend Amanda for any special occasion. Throughout the planning process, Amanda was communicative, responsive to questions, and always punctual. When it came to bringing our wedding cake vision to life, she absolutely nailed it. The final product was a true work of art - three beautifully decorated tiers with an amazing flavor profile. Our guests raved about how delicious the cake was - the chocolate and raspberry filling paired perfectly with the vanilla cake. Amanda's attention to detail and creative talent resulted in the tastiest cake I've personally ever enjoyed. Her customer service matches the quality of her baking. We felt she really cared about making our wedding cake special and memorable. Any couple would be lucky to have Amanda and Little Whisk Bakes be a part of their big day!
Elise J., 2 years ago
Sugargoat 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $4
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

as stephanie izard's newest concept, sugargoat is your go-to bakery and special occasion sweets shop, and is a place where our team carries out goatland's tradition of showcasing the love of fun flavor combinations. enjoy your fondest food memories turned into tasty dessert experiences and continue to make more memories enjoying sweets with friends and family!

Sugargoat KILLED it at our wedding. We had them make three different cakes (a total of SEVEN tiers and SIX different flavors) for our wedding. Each one was absolutely delicious and SO beautiful! They also made banana’s foster cake bites for our rehearsal dinner, and my family is still talking about how good they were! Sugargoat is one of the few bakeries in Chicago where the cake ACTUALLY tastes as good as it looks. I had the pleasure of chatting with Faith (the head baker) about my cake. She’s the best— just as sweet as the cakes! Can’t recommend Sugargoat enough, you absolutely will not regret booking them for your all of wedding dessert dreams!
Brennan Bertrand N., 4 years ago
Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $64
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL
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Our fresh, custom, elegantly decorated ice cream wedding cakes are like no other dessert option in Chicago! I have been creating ice cream cakes for decades and have been serving wedding customers in Chicago since 2019, first through Bartleby's Ice Cream Cakes online and since 2024 from the Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream shop. With my many years of experience providing wedding cakes of all sizes, flavors, and designs and in all kinds of venues and weather, you can be sure that your Bartleby's cake will be beautiful, structurally sound, and delicious!

Our ice cream cakes were incredibly delicious, and we got so many compliments from our guests! From our tasting to the day of the wedding, Bartlebys had great communication and were wonderful to work with. We were a little worried about the cakes melting by the time they got to our guests, but Bartlebys provided really helpful instructions to our venue, and the slices were delivered to each table in perfect condition. We highly recommend them to other couples!
Jenna T., 9 months ago
Alliance Bakery 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

We are a team of talented Pastry Chefs and Cake decorators. We provide desserts, occasion cakes and Weddings cakes to Hotels, resturants and catering companies. We create long lasting relationships with customers. It starts with your first order of cakes or desserts.

Alliance was so easy to work with and created a truly gorgeous and delicious wedding cake. The at-home tasting was a fun little date night, and the ordering process was seamless. On our wedding day everything arrived exactly as planned, and our cake was absolutely stunning and everyone loved it. Already counting down the days to eat the piece we have stashed in the freezer for our first anniversary!
Megan D., 7 months ago
Molly's Cupcakes 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Starts at $3
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Welcome to Molly's Cupcakes! Ms. Molly was my third-grade teacher. Whenever my classmates or I had a birthday, she would bake us cupcakes. She had her special recipe for chocolate and vanilla cupcakes. In honor of Molly and as a way to help our kids and community, a portion of our profits is donated directly to schools in our community. Every time you eat a cupcake or sip a latte, you help our kids. So eat up!

Molly's Cupcakes was a delight to work with for our wedding! Their communication style was very responsive and organized throughout the planning process, which we greatly appreciated during the hectic wedding preparations. The cupcakes they created for our big day were simply delicious and a true crowd favorite amongst our guests - we heard raving reviews from multiple people about how tasty they were! We had three flavors (red velvet, chocolate, and peach cobbler) and they all turned out incredibly moist and flavorful. Molly's also handled the delivery and set-up with total ease. Overall, we were thrilled that we chose Molly's to provide the cupcakes for our wedding - their team was a dream to work with and their products brought so much joy to our guests. We would enthusiastically recommend them to any engaged couple looking for a talented, responsive baker to contribute something sweet to their special day!
Heather D., 2 years ago
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Windy City Cookies 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $4 per serving
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Hello future brides! I'm Audrey O'Shanna, owner and operator of Windy City Cookies. I specialize in custom sugar cookies. From favors to bachelorette parties, showers, and every event in-between. I love taking your vision and bringing it to life in the most delicious way! Fun fact about me, I took 1st place in the pastry division at "The Chicago's Best Baker" competition in 2018!

We had Windy City Cookies make these beautiful cookies for a graduation party. They were the perfect graduation theme cookies , and I asked her to individually wrap them with for me. They were beautiful—everyone loved them! I heard from reliable sources that they tasted delicious, too. Sadly, I did not have any of the cookies for myself. Hopefully next time!
Jennifer Lentine, 5 years ago
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Cart Delights 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $32,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

At Cart Delights, we believe the sweetest moments of a celebration are often the simplest ones sharing something special with the people you love. We’re passionate about crafting gelato and creating experiences that feel warm, elegant, and memorable. Our carts are designed to blend seamlessly into your event, offering a refined and interactive dessert moment your guests will truly enjoy. For us, it’s not just about serving gelato—it’s about being part of moments that matter.

I tried their gelato at a quince expo and it honestly stood out right away. The setup looked beautiful, eye catching and the gelato tasted amazing—it genuinely felt like something you’d get in Italy. The team was also great to interact with, and the whole process felt very simple and smooth. Would definitely recommend.
Raquel Martinez G., 2 months ago
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Candyality - Specialize in Candy Buffets 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $8
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

We are a Black and Latina-owned business located in Lakeview. Our candy store has been beloved by Chicagoans for the last 16 years. Our store offers a vast selection of over 1,000 candies, gourmet chocolates and freshly made popcorn. Make your wedding or special event sweeter with unique party favors or a candy buffet from Candyality! We will work within your budget to create your desired party favors or candy buffet and will handle transportation and set-up. Contact us for a personalized quote today!

I'm a planner and reached out to Candyality for one of my client's weddings - they absolutely killed it. The process was so smooth - they were very helpful and responsive - and everyone was thrilled on the wedding day.
Jen G., 2 years ago
Elisa’s Cake by the #Pound 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

I am a self-taught home baker and proud mother of one. My journey began as a paralegal, but everything changed when I baked and decorated my first cake in 2014 for Ella's 4th birthday. I wanted to create a memorable experience for her party, and little did I know it would ignite a deep passion within me. Soon I found myself baking for friends & family. Before I knew it, I had developed a substantial customer base. Over the years, I have come to realize that baking is a pure and simple expression of love and joy for others. In January 2020, I made the bold decision to follow my passion and pursue my dreams in the world of baking.

Elisa's Cake by the Pound was a fantastic choice for our wedding cake. Their communication throughout the process was prompt and consistent, which put us at ease. The quality of their work was exceptional - the cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious. We only needed a small cake for our wedding, and they were very accommodating, offering the perfect sized cake for a reasonable price. It exceeded our expectations and our guests raved about how great it tasted. We highly recommend Elisa's Cake by the Pound for any couple's wedding dessert needs.
Tai W., a year ago
Coco & Eve Custom Cakes 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

At Coco & Eve, we are a Chicago-based bakery specializing in custom cakes and amazing desserts to celebrate all the special moments in your life… from weddings, birthdays, graduations, showers, and more. If you are looking for something custom-designed, as well as beautiful and delicious, we’d love to help you! Every cake we make is passionately baked from scratch. We over 15+ years of experience in our respective field.

My fiancé, now husband, worked with Charlene and May May to design our wedding cake this past January. We couldn't be more pleased! Communication was a breeze, and our ideas, along with Coco & Eve's suggestions resulted in an absolutely stunning cake! Charlene suggested some design ideas to compliment our Sophisticated Disney theme while also using a custom monogram we designed. The best part was finally getting to eat the cake! We chose two flavors for our cake; bottom & top tiers (anniversary tier) were a Vanilla cake, layer of Biscoff cookie butter, with Biscoff buttercream and the middle tier was Ube cake, Ube mousse, and Ube buttercream. We would highly recommend Coco & Eve Custom Cakes! Thank you for making our special day that much more special, and tasty!
Chrissy & N., 4 years ago
Black Dog Gelato 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Black Dog Gelato is a local gelato shop that features Chef driven flavors. A nod to traditional style ice cream, Black Dog takes Chicago Style Gelato to a whole new level. We spin our gelato fresh everyday and are constantly changing flavors with the seasons. Unexpected and wonderful, BDG is truly a delight.

We had a wonderful experience working with Black Dog Gelato! We had a cart at our wedding and our guests absolutely loved it. We were able to accommodate a variety of dietary needs and flavor preferences. It was perfect for our July wedding. The team at Black Dog was helpful and professional throughout the process and it was a pleasure working with them. I highly recommend Black Dog Gelato!
Cara B., 3 years ago
Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream & Board Game Cafe 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $560
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

💍 Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream & Board Game Café brings a whimsical, interactive dessert experience to your wedding! Based in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, we specialize in made-to-order, made-from-scratch ice cream using liquid nitrogen for a fun, fog-filled show that ends with the creamiest scoops imaginable—offered in both dairy and vegan options.

Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream & Board Game Cafe was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. Their communication was quick, concise, and effective throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work and overall value was formal, fun, and professional. They provided on-the-spot ice cream that was absolutely delicious, and their staff served every bite with a smile, making my guests feel excited to try their products. I would book them a million times over if I could - they truly cater to the needs of the event and are flexible with flavors. The consistency, taste, and overall experience of having them at our wedding really brought a smile to my guests and myself. I cannot recommend Nitro Nostalgia enough!
Andrea B., 4 months ago
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Milk Bar 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Milk Bar is a sweet (and occasionally savory) shop that’s been turning familiar treats upside down and on their heads, shaking up the dessert scene since 2008. Bon Appetit magazine called us “one of the most exciting bakeries in the country.” But you can literally just call us Milk Bar. We’re not big on feeding the hype beast. But we’re super into feeding our flavorful treats to those who crave the unexpected.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the pleasure of working with Milk Bar to provide cookies for our client's wedding in Aspen. They were a NYC based client who wanted to add a personal touch and incorporate their favorite local dessert, Milk Bar. Milk Bar was beyond wonderful to work with. Their communication from the very start was prompt and informative of the shipping process from NY to CO. The cookies arrived perfectly on time, even with all the winter storms and travel delays and the cookies were a huge hit at the event. We highly recommend Milk Bar for your event or any personal purpose they are beyond delicious and a true treat!
Laurel and Rose, 3 years ago
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Delish Cakes 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $30
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Delish Cakes started in 2010 out of Alicia's family home. It quickly outgrew the house and a storefront was born shortly after! Delish Cakes will be 11 years old in August of 2021. Delish Cakes creates custom cakes and sweets for any occasion, and we love to make each order just as special as the clients who order them! Everything is created in small batches and made just for you. We do Cakes, cake pops, custom sugar cookies, sweet tables, cupcakes and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
Delish created an amazing wedding cake for us! We just wanted a small cake to cut for the tradition, but I was so delicious!! Trying the cake and frosting flavors was so fun, and we ended up picking fun flavors we originally wouldn’t have gone with if we didn’t do a tasting. The cake was adorable and just what we wanted!
Rachel B., 7 months ago
Sweet Temptations 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $126
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

I am a home baker. Based in Bloomingdale IL . My business model is to get to know my clients to have a better understanding of what type of cakes they like. Then I sketch few cake options for them around their budget. This allows me to give a complete customized cake that represents their individuality. My clients mix and match cake flavors and fillings, or choose from the popular combinations I offer. I would love to work with you for your special day. You can contact me for more information!

Sweet Temptations was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding cake. Their communication throughout the entire process was easy, reliable, and smooth. The level of hardwork, effort, and dedication they put into crafting our stunning two-tiered cake with a delicious chocolate pistachio filling was evident in the final result. They even went the extra mile to drive down to our wedding venue to deliver the cake, and all of our guests raved about how incredible it looked and tasted. We couldn't have asked for a better bakery to help make our special day even sweeter.
Sarah N., 8 months ago
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Let Them Eat Cakes 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Starts at $48
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Let Them Eat Cakes aspires to make your sweets as unique and memorable as your wedding day. I believe that your dessert is a way to tie your whole wedding day together and treat yourself and all your guests to a dessert that you and your partner find most sweet. Whether you want an elegant tiered wedding cake or a pastry table, or you and your partner love pies and enjoy a pie bar, Let Them Eat Cakes will make a dessert that perfectly reflects your love story and wedding day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Let Them Eat Cakes was an absolute pleasure. Ava's communication through text and phone was perfect - she was always prompt in responding and made sure we were on the same page every step of the way. I would give her a 10 out of 10 for the quality of her work and value, and if I could go higher, I would. Ava was always on time and was able to navigate each day without my help. I received so many comments on how awesome the cake tasted and looked. She is truly a great person to work with, and I would recommend her to anyone.
Brenda S., 5 months ago
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Nadiya's Cupcakes 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $640
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL
  • Offer

Custom wedding cakes for Chicago couples who want something artful, personal, and unmistakably their own. Nadiya's Cupcakes is a boutique wedding cake studio where every commission begins the same way: in conversation. With your vision, your day, and the details that only you would think to include. We accept a limited number of weddings each year so that every couple receives our full creative attention, from first conversation to delivery day. This is a boutique experience and a considered investment in the one element of your wedding your guests will photograph, taste, and remember.

Nadiya created the most magical Harry Potter inspired wedding cake we could have dreamed of. From our first tasting to the final reveal, the entire experience felt thoughtful, creative and enchanting. She took every idea we shared and turned it into something far more beautiful than we imagined. The cake itself was pure magic. The hand painted Forbidden Forest, the white stag Patronus, the elegant gold detailing, the “Always” inscription and the Golden Snitch on top all came together so perfectly. It truly felt like a piece of the wizarding world brought to life in the most elegant way. On top of being stunning, the cake was completely gluten free for my allergy and still tasted absolutely incredible. Our guests were amazed that something so beautiful could also taste so good. People are still talking about it. Seeing the cake on our wedding day was a moment I will never forget. Nadiya’s talent, care and attention to detail made the entire experience unforgettable. We are so grateful for the magic she created and for giving us a cake that was meaningful, delicious and everything we hoped for. Thank you, Nadiya, for bringing our vision to life so perfectly.
Crystal T., 6 months ago
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Sweeney Girl Sweets 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Starts at $3
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Baking is therapeutic for me. Having baked with my grandparents as a child, I've baked all my life and I really truly enjoy seeing smiles when people try my made-from-scratch sweets. My fun bubbly personality has transferred over into my business brand and products.

Awarded Best of Zola
Such a great addition to our perfect day! The cupcakes we ordered were incredible and all of our guests loved them! Customer service was excellent from trying the cupcakes, Molly brought them personally to our home and trialed new flavors for us. The Oreo was a hit! Delivery was seamless and I as the bride didn’t have to stress at all. Would absolutely recommend for your big event or even just treats to have!
Mackenzie S., 10 months ago
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Ethalle's Cakes and Bakes 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Starts at $420
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Hi, I’m Ethalle (pronounced Eth-ale), the baker and creative behind Ethalle’s Cakes and Bakes. I specialize in designing custom wedding cakes and desserts that feel deeply personal, created with intention, artistry, and a focus on flavor. For me, every piece is more than just dessert; it’s a reflection of your story and a meaningful part of your celebration.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ethalle's Cakes and Bakes was the absolute sweetest to work with for my wedding. I gave her my wedding mood board and she made sure all the cakes and bakes she created matched the theme perfectly! I was especially excited about the rice crispies and cake pops, but by the time I had a moment to grab some, they were all gone! Everyone kept raving about how delicious they were, and Ethalle even gave me a rice crispy treat afterwards (with my wedding colors!) so that I didn't miss out. Tasty custom sweets at a great value - I highly recommend Ethalle's Cakes and Bakes!
Arletta, 8 months ago

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