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Cakes By Gray is a bakery located in Asheville, North Carolina, that offers a natural artistic talent and precise technique that are matched only by their obsession with exquisite taste and texture. They continually stretch the limits of what’s possible with cake. However, it’s not all sugar flowers and buttercream, Cakes by Gray also specializes in unique dessert bars that feature everything from gourmet cake pops to gummy bears made of wine.

Experience

Melissa Gray, owner and lead chef of Cakes By Gray, is an award-winning cake artist whose signature style embodies the Asheville aesthetic — breathtaking, unique, and absolutely delicious. Her original flavor combinations recently scored her a published recipe in American Cake Decorator Magazine and a featured article in the New York Times. Now her stunning desserts are accessible to weddings throughout the Asheville area.

Services Offered

Cakes By Gray offers a variety of cake and dessert services, from classic to modern, simple to elaborate. They promise delicious, beautiful cakes, the cake of your dreams. Services offered include:

  • Consultations
  • Custom design
  • Delivery
  • Private tastings
  • Setup
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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?

Top Tier of the Cake

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

$3

What services do your prices include?

Consultation
Custom Cake Design
Delivery
Set Up
Tastings - Private

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cookies
Croquembouche
Cupcakes
Dessert Buffet
Fruit
Groom's Cake
Pastries

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 dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Kosher
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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Reviews of Cakes by Gray

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56 Reviews
93% recommend it
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Ashley B. Sent on 04/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Cake was just as beautiful as it was delicious!

Melissa did such a great job with our wedding cake! We knew we wanted to work with her from the time we met her at our tasting. She had so many great ideas and everything was so good. On the day of our wedding, we had left some fresh roses for her to add to the cake when she dropped it off. As a nervous bride, I told her to do whatever she wanted, and the cascade she came up with was much better than anything I could have suggested. It looked so perfect! And, just as important, our guests couldn't stop commenting on how delicious it was! A great experience all around!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 10/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Unique flavors!! Talented baker!!

Melissa from Cakes by Gray is such a talented baker and has some of the most interesting flavors for wedding cakes! Our tasting with her was so fun and delicious! When it came time to selecting our cake flavors, we opted to do a strawberry cake with a basil filling for one tier and an almond cake with pear purée and cinnamon filling for the other tier. I loved that we were able to incorporate so many amazing flavors into our cake! We also decided to do a little dessert bar of mini pecan pies, chocolate peanut butter shooters (my husband’s personal favorite), vanilla chai cake pops, and rainbow cookie donuts (a creation my husband personally requested...our guests absolutely loved them!!). Now that the wedding is over, I can say that not only were all the desserts displayed in such an aesthetically pleasing way, but everything tasted so delicious as well!! I highly recommend Melissa!!
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 07/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Grooms Cake!

Cakes by Gray delivered exactly what I was looking for in a groom's cake. My husband was very specific on what he wanted, and Melissa definitely delivered! For anyone wanting a super unique cake, I would definitely recommend Cakes by Gray!
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Real Weddings

Alex & Justin
23 photos · 11/10/2018
Caitlin & Gregg
101 photos · 11/02/2018

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
JuneBug Retro Resort JuneBug Retro Resort Barn & Farm Weddings

Melissa with Cakes by Gray made our wedding cake and it was not only gorgeous but absolutely delicious! We will definitely recommend her to our future brides!

Stargazers Designs Stargazers Designs Wedding Florists

We love working with Melissa, her cakes are simply gorgeous, a work of art. You will love her style and creativity.

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