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Chef Mel
Chef Mel
Owner/Pastry Chef

Woman-owned

6 years in business

We speak English and Italian

Small team (2-10 members)

Located in Clearwater, Florida, CaraMel's Bakery specializes in wedding cakes, dessert tables, and more. This family-owned and operated bakery is led by Executive Chef Melian De Carolis. Originally from Italy, a country renowned for its incredible cuisine, Mel has also spent time in England, where she further honed her culinary skills. She then trained as a Pastry Chef in the United States, where she also gained experience in nutritional cooking. Mel’s cooking and baking skills are deeply inspired by her experiences traveling the world. Her elegant wedding cakes are crafted with dedication and passion, delighting the taste buds of couples and guests alike.

Services Offered

CaraMel's Bakery offers free cake tastings and consultations, allowing clients to sample various flavors and explore different styles. In addition to classic buttercream and fondant wedding cakes, this bakery also specializes in contemporary naked cakes for modern couples. Mel can create sweet treats that accommodate special diets, such as Paleo, Keto, lactose-free, and gluten-free options. In addition to custom cakes, she offers a wide range of delectable desserts, including:

  • Cake Pops
  • Cookies
  • Cupcakes
  • Brownies
  • Macaroons
  • Donuts
  • Wedding Cakes
  • Groom’s Cakes
  • Etc.

FAQ

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

$8

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

$9

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)?

$5

What services do your prices include?

Consultation
Custom Cake Design
Set Up
Tastings - Private

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cheese
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
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 CaraMel's Bakery

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CaraMel's Bakery is highly praised for beautifully crafted, delicious wedding cakes and extensive dessert spreads that matched photos and accommodated dietary needs. Reviewers highlighted prompt, professional communication, reliable delivery, and thoughtful problem-solving like protecting desserts from heat. Many strongly recommend them for weddings for taste, presentation, and ease of ordering.

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CaraMel's Bakery is highly praised for beautifully crafted, delicious wedding cakes and extensive dessert spreads that matched photos and accommodated dietary needs. Reviewers highlighted prompt, professional communication, reliable delivery, and thoughtful problem-solving like protecting desserts from heat. Many strongly recommend them for weddings for taste, presentation, and ease of ordering.

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Jayne Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Bakery I have ever used! I live in NY and reached out to Cara Mel’s for my daughter in laws baby shower I was throwing in Tampa. Elise was so helpful and supportive. Customer service was off the charts! The desserts were the star of the shower! Everyone enjoyed them and were quick to pack some to take home. There was literally none left! They were done with perfection! They all looked like a piece of delicious artwork! I highly recommend you give them a try. You will not be disappointed!

The assortment I ordered were so reasonable for my budget. After they arrived I think I probably should have been charged more! They were perfect!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 09/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing cake!

Excellent cake, elegant and tasty. My guests and I loved it!! Would absolutely get this cake again!!
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Nicole Sent on 06/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

CaraMel's Bakery was incredibly responsive, offered great prices, and had all our wedding guests raving about how amazing the cake was!
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Vanessa Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Custom Cookie Order

Our custom cookies turned out beautifully! They were exactly what we wanted and looked exactly like we had described to Mel. The order was for a VIP client and she was very impressed with the cookies. Highly recommend!!!
Heather
Heather Sent on 04/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Loved our beach wedding cake

I met Chef Mel with no idea what I wanted to serve for desserts. At first I wanted cupcakes but when I saw some of her wedding cakes I couldn't resist. The cake she made looked exactly like the picture I was expecting and tasted fantastic! I'll definitely be working with her again if I have any other special events in the future.
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 03/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

Chef Mel is the best in the business! Guests couldn’t stop talking about how good the cake, cupcakes and other treats were! She’s simply amazing at what she does and we couldn’t have picked a better baker for our day ☺️
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Jeniece Sent on 02/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 2-8-25

We recently coordinated an out of town wedding. From the moment we reached out to CaraMels Bakery, Chef Mel was extremely responsive and helpful. She was able to create wonderful deserts for us based on our colors and wish list. The delivery process went smoothly and when her staff realized our desert table was in the sun, they worked with us to create a plan to keep everything from melting. Our guests raved about the deserts! I would highly recommend Chef Mel and her staff.
Rylee
Rylee Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Stunning Cake and Exceptional Service!

As a wedding planner, I’ve worked with many vendors, and I was thoroughly impressed with Mel and her team at CaraMel's Bakery. The cake for Noelle and Zach’s wedding was not only breathtakingly beautiful but also absolutely delicious—guests were raving about it all night!

Mel’s communication throughout the process was clear and professional, and the cake was delivered on time and in perfect condition. Her attention to detail and reliability made my job so much easier, and I would highly recommend her to any couple looking for a talented and dependable cake baker for their special day!
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Anya Sent on 11/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply The Best!

I can't say enough good things about Caramel’s Bakery! If you are looking for a wedding cake that is not only stunning but also that tastes amazing, Mel delivers on both fronts. Chef Mel is professional, communicative, kind and beyond talented!

Mel will bring your vision to life! And the flavors? Out of this world! I don’t even like cake and I LOVE her cake flavors.

If you’re looking for a bakery that combines artistry with deliciousness, look no further than Caramel’s Bakery. She will make your wedding day even more special, and I can’t recommend her highly enough!
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Jessica Sent on 08/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

I ordered my wedding cake and dessert buffet from CaraMel’s and everything turned out SO good. We received so many compliments on all of it - everyone raved about how delicious it was! Chef Mel is so kind, helpful, and easy to work with
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