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Maxine's Catering/Bittersweet Bakers is an Accord-based wedding cake bakery serving the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas. They also make cupcakes, desserts, pastries and cookies that are created just for your special celebration. From imported chocolates to fresh seasonal fruits, they use high-quality ingredients. Gluten free, vegan and dairy free are a few of their specialities for those with dietary restrictions. Maxine’s cakes will not only look beautiful, but taste amazing, too.

Experience

Maxine is the owner of the company. For more than 25 years, she has served couples throughout the Hudson Valley.

Services Offered

The bakery is devoted to offering personalized attention to detail. They provide private tastings, custom designs, consultations, delivery and setup. Couples may choose from:

  • Cakes
  • Cookies
  • Cupcakes

Other Services

Maxine's Catering/Bittersweet Bakers can make vegan, nut-free, lactose-free and gluten-free desserts. Examples of their cake flavors, fillings and icings include:

  • Honey rosemary cake
  • Banana walnut cake
  • Lemon lavender cake
  • Ganache filling
  • Fruit preserves and jams
  • Cream cheese icing
  • Buttercream
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$9

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

Top Tier of the Cake

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

$5

What services do your prices include?

Consultation
Custom Cake Design
Delivery
Set Up

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cookies
Cupcakes
Pastries

What services do you provide?

Consultations
Custom Design
Delivery
Tastings - Private

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegan

What special ingredients do you use?

Fresh Fruit
Local
Organic

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes
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97% Recommended by couples
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Maxine's cakes are highly praised by multiple reviewers for their amazing flavor combinations and delicious taste. Reviewers appreciate Maxine's professionalism, ease of communication, and helpfulness throughout the wedding cake planning process. The cakes are described as beautiful, elegant, and presented with attention to detail. Guests at the weddings commend the moistness of the cakes and the balance of flavors. Overall, Maxine's cakes are highly recommended for anyone looking for a beautiful and delicious wedding cake.

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Maxine's cakes are highly praised by multiple reviewers for their amazing flavor combinations and delicious taste. Reviewers appreciate Maxine's professionalism, ease of communication, and helpfulness throughout the wedding cake planning process. The cakes are described as beautiful, elegant, and presented with attention to detail. Guests at the weddings commend the moistness of the cakes and the balance of flavors. Overall, Maxine's cakes are highly recommended for anyone looking for a beautiful and delicious wedding cake.

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Taylor F. Sent on 10/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing everything!

Maxine's cakes do not only look amazing, but they taste out of this world! Her unique flavor combination had our guests talking about our cake for days! She was so nice, easy, and seamless to work with, I would recommend her and her services to anyone having a wedding.
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Morgan M. Sent on 05/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning cake and absolutely delicious

The very best!!! Maxine made the cake for our wedding and WOW it was stunning (and so delicious)! My husband and I live in Michigan and she helped us think through flavor choices and combinations since we couldn't come in for a tasting. Overall, amazing experience and we highly recommend Maxine for any cake needs - you'll be in great hands!
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Brigitte B. Sent on 11/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Can’t Believe A Wedding Cake Could Be So Good

I cannot stress enough how happy my partner and I are with our cake from Maxine! We got a spice cake with a brown sugar buttercream and apple compote and it was so delicious, had great flavor, was moist, and well balanced. We were complimented all night about how our cake is the first any of our friends ever had at a wedding and actually loved.

I made sure to actually get a piece for myself and it was the perfect end to the evening.

Maxine is also just so easy to work with and accommodating and I cannot stress enough how happy we are with our experience!
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9 Endorsements
North & Grace Design North & Grace Design Wedding Planners

Knowin Maxine for some time now, she's proven to be not only lovely to work with, but amazing at what he does. I was excited to work a wedding recently where she made a gorgeous, rustic cake for the guests. Not only did it fit the theme perfectly, it tasted even better. I fought myself to not go up for seconds, and thirds. It was fresh, an the berry center was delicious! Maxine is great to work with, very professional, excellent communication, and I can't wait to work together again!

Green Cottage Green Cottage Wedding Florists

I have had the pleasure of partnering with Maxine on many events...she is a consummate professional, always turning out delicious, beautiful cakes and sweets as pleasing to the eye as to the palate. Maxine is reliable, flexible and innovative...she has never disappointed any of my clients. I recommend her highly.

Plattekill Mountain Plattekill Mountain Barn & Farm Weddings

Ah, what can we say about Maxine's Bittersweet Bakers? Well it's anything but bittersweet! Their cakes are amazing works of art as well as being perfectly sweet, moist and delicious! Our couples are delighted with the service and true craftsmanship of Maxine's and we're happy to recommend them for their cakes/cupcakes and desserts! An area gem.

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