Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Bakery in Campbell Since 1975
Founded in April 1975 by Kathy La Scola, The Cake Works has remained a family-owned business dedicated to excellence in cake decorating and candy making. Our team combines decades of experience to meet diverse baking needs with personalized service. We prioritize hands-on expertise in every custom creation, from intricate cake designs to artisanal confections. Our commitment to quality extends to educational offerings, including structured baking classes for all skill levels. As a locally rooted business, we specialize in crafting memorable experiences through themed events and corporate gatherings.Our approach emphasizes collaboration, using premium ingredients to deliver consistent results. With a focus on innovation, we continually expand our techniques while maintaining traditional baking values. Our staff includes certified professionals in baking arts and event coordination. We maintain flexible scheduling for private events and classes, accommodating client preferences. Our legacy of trust is built on consistent delivery of exceptional products and service tailored to individual needs.
Services
Cake Decorating
Candy Making
Birthday Parties
Corporate Events
Baking Classes
Cookie Decorating
Virtual Classes
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1975 with decades of baking expertise
- Experienced team specializing in cake decorating and candy making
- Offers hands-on baking classes for all skill levels
- Personalized customer service with a focus on satisfaction
- Hosts special events and corporate gatherings
Services
Cake Decorating
Professional cake decoration services for weddings, birthdays, and special events. Our team creates intricate designs using fondant, buttercream, and edible art techniques. Clients receive personalized consultations to ensure designs match event themes and dietary requirements.
Baking Classes
Hands-on baking education for all skill levels, covering cake decorating, cookie artistry, and candy making. Classes include professional instruction, materials, and take-home creations. Schedules accommodate both daytime and evening availability.
Corporate Events
Custom event planning for corporate gatherings featuring themed desserts and interactive baking activities. Services include venue setup, staff coordination, and branded dessert creations that align with company messaging and branding requirements.
Candy Making
Artisan candy production using traditional techniques for chocolates, hard candies, and seasonal treats. Custom flavor combinations and packaging options available for retail purchase or event-specific orders with advance notice.
Virtual Classes
Remote baking instruction with live demonstrations and real-time guidance from professional instructors. Participants receive ingredient kits and digital resources to recreate professional-quality desserts from home with standard kitchen equipment.
People
Kathy La Scola
Founder
Established The Cake Works in 1975, bringing over 40 years of baking expertise and leadership in confectionery arts to every custom creation.
Julie
Master Baker
Lead baking instructor with specialization in cake artistry and sugar work, overseeing class curriculum development and complex custom order execution.
Dalene
Sales Associate
Manages client relations and product sales with extensive knowledge of baking supplies and custom order specifications.
Terri
Marketing Coordinator
Coordinates virtual classes and marketing initiatives, specializing in digital engagement strategies for baking enthusiasts.
Questions
What baking classes do you offer?
We provide hands-on classes for cake decorating, cookie artistry, and candy making with schedules for daytime and evening sessions.
Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
Yes, our team creates custom designs using gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly ingredients when requested in advance.
Do you host corporate events?
We specialize in corporate gatherings with themed desserts, interactive baking activities, and branded confectionery options.
Are virtual baking classes available?
Yes, we offer live online workshops with instructor guidance and take-home ingredient kits for remote participants.
What are your store hours?
We're open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM for retail purchases and consultations.
