Business Details
Custom Wedding & Tall Cakes in Kansas City
Take the Cake by Kay has been crafting exceptional custom cakes for over 25 years, combining artistic vision with culinary excellence. Our mission is to create cakes that are both visually stunning and delicious, specializing in wedding cakes, tall cakes, and custom designs tailored to each client's unique vision. We utilize rich buttercream icing to achieve the smooth, magazine-quality fondant appearance while maintaining superior taste. Recognized as the premier tall cake designer in Kansas City, our creations have been featured at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.Every cake is meticulously designed with personalized attention, ensuring it becomes the centerpiece of any celebration. Our team works closely with clients from initial consultation to final execution, providing a joyful and collaborative experience. With decades of experience and a passion for transforming cakes into works of art, we guarantee exceptional quality and service for every event.
Services
Wedding Cakes
Grooms Cakes
Custom Cakes
Cake Pops
Cupcakes
Special Occasion Cakes
Tall Cakes
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in custom cake design.
- Our buttercream technique achieves magazine-quality finishes with superior taste.
- We specialize in creating museum-featured tall cake masterpieces.
- Each cake receives personalized attention from initial consultation to delivery.
- Our team collaborates closely with clients to bring their vision to life.
What people say
Beyond our wildest dreams
Center of conversation
Beautiful and delicious
AMAZING
Talented
Services
Wedding Cakes
Our wedding cakes combine elegant designs with exceptional taste, crafted to match each couple's unique vision. Using premium ingredients and artistic techniques, we create centerpieces that impress guests and satisfy every palate. Every cake receives personalized attention to ensure it reflects the couple's style and theme.
Tall Cakes
Specializing in tall cake designs, we create multi-tiered masterpieces that serve as striking focal points for any event. Our structural expertise ensures stability while maintaining aesthetic appeal, with intricate detailing that showcases our artistic craftsmanship and technical proficiency in cake engineering.
Grooms Cakes
We design grooms cakes that complement wedding themes while reflecting the groom's personality and interests. These custom creations offer a creative contrast to traditional wedding cakes, with options ranging from sports-themed designs to personalized motifs that add unique character to the celebration.
Cake Pops
Our cake pops provide bite-sized delights perfect for weddings and events, combining moist cake crumbs with sweet coatings in various decorative styles. These portable treats offer a convenient and visually appealing dessert option that maintains the quality and flavor standards of our larger creations.
Cupcakes
Custom cupcakes serve as versatile dessert options for events, available in multiple flavors and decorative styles to match any theme. Each cupcake maintains the same attention to detail and quality as our larger cakes, providing consistent taste and presentation across all serving sizes.
People
Kay
Owner & Lead Cake Designer
With over 25 years of experience, Kay transforms cakes into edible art, combining technical skill with creative vision. Her work has been featured at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and she personally oversees each custom design to ensure exceptional quality and client satisfaction.
Questions
What types of cakes do you specialize in?
We specialize in wedding cakes, grooms cakes, tall cakes, cake pops, cupcakes, and custom designs for special occasions.
Can you accommodate specific dietary needs?
We offer gluten-free and vegan options upon request to accommodate various dietary preferences and restrictions.
Do you serve areas outside Kansas City?
While based in Kansas City, we serve surrounding areas and can discuss delivery options for your specific event location.
How far in advance should I order a cake?
We recommend booking at least 3-6 months in advance for weddings, with shorter timelines possible for smaller orders based on availability.
Can I schedule a tasting appointment?
Yes, we offer tasting appointments to discuss your vision and sample our cake flavors and fillings.
What is your cancellation policy?
Deposits are non-refundable but may be applied to rescheduled orders based on our cancellation terms.
