Business Details
21 Years
experience
Custom Wedding Cakes in Raleigh, NC
Ashley Cakes, founded in 2005 by Ashley and Josh Lattier, is a boutique wedding cake studio renowned for its personalized service and magazine-worthy buttercream designs. With over 18 years of experience, we specialize in crafting custom wedding cakes using locally-sourced, fresh ingredients to ensure both visual artistry and exceptional taste. Our process begins with direct client collaboration, ensuring every cake reflects the couple's unique vision while becoming a memorable centerpiece of their reception. We bake all cakes fresh for each event, never freezing them, and offer complimentary cake stand rentals and anniversary cake preservation. Recognized as one of the 'Best 21 Bakeries of the South' by Draper James in 2017, our work has been featured in national publications, television shows, and blogs.The Cake Cottage, our 1,600-square-foot studio built in 2015, houses a certified kitchen and showroom for client consultations. We deliver and set up every cake personally, serving North Carolina and destination weddings nationwide. Our commitment to quality, creativity, and client satisfaction has earned us over 2,500 weddings served and countless accolades. We prioritize transparency, offering clear pricing guides and accommodating dietary needs with gluten-free options. Every cake is designed to create lasting memories, blending artistic expertise with a passion for baking.
Services
Custom Wedding Cakes
Destination Wedding Cakes
Gluten-Free Options
Cake Design Consultations
Anniversary Cake Preservation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 18 years of experience in custom wedding cake design.
- Our cakes use locally-sourced, fresh ingredients for superior taste.
- We provide personalized client consultations and hand-drawn cake sketches.
- We deliver and set up every cake personally for perfect presentation.
- We accommodate dietary needs with gluten-free options available.
What people say
Stunning designs
Best wedding cake
Personalized service
Fresh ingredients
Memorable centerpiece
Services
Custom Wedding Cakes
We create bespoke wedding cakes tailored to your event's theme and preferences. Our process includes a design consultation with hand-drawn sketches, ensuring your cake becomes a unique centerpiece. Using locally-sourced ingredients, we guarantee fresh, delicious flavors paired with artistic buttercream designs.
Destination Wedding Cakes
Our destination wedding packages deliver handcrafted cakes to locations beyond North Carolina. We handle logistics, setup, and coordination to ensure your cake arrives perfectly, whether your event is in a nearby city or a remote location across the country.
Take-Home Tasting Packages
Experience our popular cake flavors with a curated tasting package featuring five seasonal selections. This $45 option allows couples to sample our quality before booking, ensuring their chosen flavors meet expectations for their special day.
Gluten-Free Options
We offer gluten-free cake alternatives for clients with dietary restrictions. While not a certified gluten-free bakery, we carefully prepare these options to maintain quality and taste without compromising safety for gluten-sensitive guests.
Anniversary Cake Preservation
We provide a complimentary 6-inch anniversary cake with every wedding order, eliminating the need to freeze your top tier. This service ensures couples can celebrate their first anniversary with a fresh, delicious slice of their original wedding cake design.
People
Ashley Lattier
Co-Owner & Lead Cake Designer
A self-taught baker since age 10, Ashley founded Ashley Cakes in 2005. She specializes in buttercream artistry and client consultations, transforming wedding visions into edible masterpieces from the custom-built Cake Cottage studio.
Josh Lattier
Co-Owner & Cake Artist
Josh joined Ashley in 2007, bringing his computer art background to cake design. He collaborates on creative execution and manages technical aspects of cake production, ensuring each creation matches the artistic vision and structural integrity.
Questions
When should I book my wedding cake?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance, especially for spring and fall dates which fill quickly.
Do you offer gluten-free cake options?
Yes, we provide gluten-free options though we're not a certified gluten-free bakery. Please discuss details with us.
Can I order smaller cakes to reduce costs?
Yes, we offer kitchen cakes (sheet cakes) to supplement your main wedding cake for larger guest counts.
Do you deliver wedding cakes?
We personally deliver and set up all cakes to ensure perfect presentation on your wedding day.
Can I use fresh flowers on my cake?
Yes, we work with your florist to arrange fresh flowers on your cake during delivery setup.
Do you replicate cake designs from photos?
We respect other artists' work but can design a custom cake inspired by your style preferences.
