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Just Cake is a cake studio based in Capitola, California. They specialize in customized cakes with a blend of artistry, talent, and taste of creation. The cake studio was launched in 2003, focusing on stylized cakes with tradition and innovation, simplicity, and decadence.

Experience
Marina Sousa is a prominent cake designer and owner of the cake studio. She has worked with world-class event designers and celebrities. Marina graduated in the world’s premier culinary college, Culinary Institute of America, in Napa Valley. She graduated at the top of her class with a degree in baking and pastry arts. She also achieved popularity, being featured in several magazines, television networks, and blogs.

Services Offered
Just Cake offers a variety of desserts, including cakes, cupcakes, groom’s cakes, cookies, and dessert buffets. Cake services offered includes:

  • Consultations
  • Delivery
  • Set-up
  • Custom design
  • Private tastings
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Frequently asked questions

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

$7

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

$8

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

Anniversary Cake

What is the starting price for cupcakes (per cupcake, without tax)?

$7

What services do your prices include?

Consultation
Custom Cake Design
Tastings - Private

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cookies
Cupcakes
Dessert Buffet
Groom's Cake

What services do you provide?

Consultations
Custom Design
Delivery
Setup
Tastings - Private

What cake items do you provide?

Cake Cutters
Cake Stands
Cake Toppers

What special ingredients do you use?

Fresh Fruit
Local
Organic

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes
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Allie Sent on 08/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Marina Sousa, with Just Cake, was wonderful to work with! She created an elegant cake, with the same aesthetic as our invitations, included our monogram as the focal point, and worked with our florist, Fionna Floral - they are business neighbors, so it was super simple! She even created two custom grooms cakes - a surprise for my husband!
User2479806 Sent on 12/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Our Wedding cake was absolutely stunning ,more than we could ever dream of! Just perfect!! Everyone raved about how beautiful and delicious it was ! We were excited to see that there was some left over to enjoy since we didn't really get to at the reception :) JUST AMAZING !!
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Lindsay Sent on 10/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Marina and her team created beautiful cake for our wedding this past September in Carmel that everyone is still raving about! She was very accommodating and we had a fabulous tasting session at her office in Capitola - so many delicious options to choose from! We decided on four different flavors - the meyer lemon cake with lemon mousse, lemon curd and olallieberry compote (which she made with the just the right amount of tartness that I wanted), a chocolate cake with caramel mousse, salted caramel and toasted almonds/praline crumble (so very decadent), red velvet with toasted pecans and cream cheese butter cream and finally the spiced cake with caramel cream cheese mousse and apple compote (perfect for the fall). All of the flavors were out of this world! We had tried four different vendors before we met with Marina and all of them had been so disappointing but not Marina. Her cakes were the best in taste and texture. We have been hearing quotes such as "that was not only the best wedding cake I have ever tasted, but the best dessert I have EVER had!" Marina worked in conjunction with our florist to have matching flowers to our centerpieces decorating the cake - we couldn't be happier! I am already counting down the days until we can order our anniversary cake from Marina & her team. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Fionna Floral Fionna Floral Wedding Florists

Marina and her team are the masters of the cake world! Her cakes are brilliantly designed and executed without a flaw, and taste as good as they look.

The Holly Farm The Holly Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

Marina makes cakes that people WANT to eat! We've been lucky enough to have worked with (read: tasted all of her goodies) for many years and they are absolutely scrumptious, every time. That's just amazing, and Just Cake. :)

Feast for a King Catering Feast for a King Catering Wedding Caterers

You can't go wrong with Just Cake. The attention to detail and art that shows through in every creation is amazing!! Not only do the cakes look beyond beautiful they taste good!! We highly endorse Just Cake.

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