Darlene's Specialty CakesDarlene's Specialty CakesDarlene's Specialty CakesTim & Lindsay's wedding at Airlie Smokehouse in Warrenton, VAElyssa & David's Wedding Cake at Molon Lave Vineyard in Warrenton, VAIvy's Wedding Cake - Manassas, VALynette & Bob - Wedding Cake at Raspberry Falls in Leesburg, VADarlene's Specialty CakesDarlene's Specialty CakesDarlene's Specialty CakesDarlene's Specialty CakesDarlene's Specialty CakesDarlene's Specialty CakesDarlene's Specialty CakesDarlene's Specialty CakesKatie and Brendon Wedding Cake at Thomas Birkby House in Leesburg, VA - 10/13/13Darlene's Specialty CakesHelena and Matt's Wedding Cake, Castle Hill Cider at Charlottesville, VA10/6/13Heather's Wedding Cake - 9/7/13Outside at Parents HouseLilies made of GumpasteMelanie's Wedding Cake at Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast, 11/16/133-Tier Wedding Cake w/black ribbonCarrot Cake, Vanilla Bean and Red VelvetTabitha & Brad's Wedding Cake - 9/7/13Virginia Oaks Golf & Country Club, Gainesville, VAWedding at Ft. Belvoir Golf Club 8/17/13Wedding Cake at Bristow Manor on 6/16/133-Tier Wedding Cake w/Calla Lilies and HydragneasErin and Matt Wedding Cake - 3/23/133-tier RoundWedding at Inn at Vint Hill on 5/26/133-Tier Wedding Cake w/HydragneasDarlene's Specialty CakesWedding Cake at Bristow Manor on 6/22/133-Tier, Square and Round with Fondant designs and bow2 Side Specialty CakesTammy's Wedding CakeWedding Cake at Molon Lave Vineyard on 6/21/133-Tier Wedding Cake w/Gray ribbon and bowDarlene's Specialty CakesShannon K. Wedding CakeMichelle and Nicky Wedding Cake - 3/17/13Washington Plaza3-tier RoundAshley and Karl Wedding Cake - 10/7/12Jaynie and Matt - 10/13/12Stoneleigh Country Club, Round Hill, VA3-tierLetica Rojas Wedding Cake on 7/28/123-tier RoundLidija and Mike - 10/13/12Piedmont Country Club, Haymarket, VA3-tier, chocolate w/raspberry preserves and tropical w/coconutJulian and Adam - 10/7/12Bristow Manor, Manassas, VA3-tier, strawberry w/fresh strawberriespumpkin spice and mandarine orange w/amarettoJeanna and Steve - 10/4/12Foxchase Manor3-tier, strawberry, chocolate w/raspberry preserves, mandarin orangeMariam and Lt Khan - 9/8/12Foxchase Manor, Manassas, VA3-tier, Marble w/chocolate ganacheCarolyn and Brian's Wedding Cake - Bluemont Vineyard, 8/11/12Vanilla w/Strawberry Preserves, Carrot, Vanilla w/Raspberry Preserves and Red VelvetDarlene's Specialty CakesDarlene's Specialty CakesRachel & Mark's Wedding Cake7/14/12 - George Washington Masonic Temple, Alexandria, VAMandarin Orange w/AmarettoTropical w/Pineapple, Macadamia Nuts and Coconut - side cakeLemon w/Raspberry Preserves - side cakeDarlene's Specialty CakesMirshad and Colin Wedding Cake - 6/23/12West Belmont Place, Ashburn, VADarlene's Specialty CakesMaria Plott's Wedding Cake - 6/2/12Regency at Dominion Valley, Haymarket, VAJustine and Aaron's Wedding Cake - 5/25/2012The Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VAMonica and Jorge - Wedding Cake - Top of the Town, 5/5/12Fran and Thomas' Wedding Cupcakes/Cake on 5/5/12Greenspring VillageYellow, Carrot, and Chocolate Cupcakes w/buttercream icingRed Velet 2-layer round cake w/buttercream icingLiz & Kevin's Wedding Cake - 1/12/12Bristow Manor Golf Club, Bristow, VA3-tier Square and RoundYellow, Chocolate, and Espresso Chocolate w/Chocolate Mocha Buttercream - all done in white buttercreamBlack RibbonDarlene's Specialty CakesIlissa & Matthew's Wedding Cake/CupcakesFauquier Springs Country Club 1/22/12Top Tier cake is Vanilla w/Chocolate Ganache fillingCupcakes: Carrot, Red Velvet, Vanill and ChocolateKarla and Mario's Wedding CakeWaterford at Springfield, VA3-tier w/fuscia pink ribbonYellow, Almond and Carrot cake with buttercreamKristen & Lance's Wedding Cake on 10/22/11Old Hickory Country Club3-tiers - Marble (bottom), Lemon w/strawberry preserves (middle) and Carrot Cake (top)Kasie & Drew's Wedding Cake/CupcakesSequoia in GeorgetownYellow and Chocolate Cake Cupcakes with buttercreamRoby & Bob's Wedding CakeWinery at Lagrange in Haymarket, VA3-tiers - Vanilla (bottom) and Pumpkin Spice top 2 tiersDarlene's Specialty CakesNina's Dandy - Alexandria, VAKeilyn & Robert's Wedding Cake on 9/10/11Marble CakeKeilyn & Robert's Wedding Cake on the Nina's Dandy in Alexandria, VA 9/10/113-tier - Marble w/buttercream, White w/Chocolate Ganache covered in fondant and Marble w/buttercreamEvergreen Country ClubRobyn and Josh Wedding Cake on 9/3/113-tier, with yellow cake, chocolate cake w/raspberry preserver filling and strawberry cake w/strawberry preserve filling.Robyn and Josh Wedding Cake 9/3/11.Old Hickory Raissa's Wedding Cake on 8/20/114-tier wedding cake: yellow cake w/white chocolate buttercream & fresh strawberriesred velvet w/white chocolate buttercream & fresh strawberrieschocolate cake as 3rd tier and carrot cake as top tierDarlene's Specialty CakesMichelle & Andre's wedding cake on 9/17/2010Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfax, VAMandy W. Wedding Cake on 9/10/113-tier - Carrot Cake and Yellow CakeDarlene's Specialty CakesJana and Brian's Wedding CakeStrawberry cake w/fresh strawberries and white chocolate buttercreamKelly & Kevin McCoy's wedding cake. Square and round, to include red velvet w/white chocolate buttercream and fresh strawberries in the centerlemon w/raspberry preserves and marble cake for the top tier.Kelly & Kevin's wedding cake to include: cannoli's, mini-cupcakes in 3 flavors, mousse cups, rice krispy treats, and gluten free coconut cupcakes.Darlene's Specialty CakesMark and Sarah Segal's Wedding CakeLemon Cake w/Raspberry Preserve Filling and White buttercream IcingPiedmont Country Club - Haymarket, VAJessica & Bobby's wedding on 10/8/11Top Cake - German ChocolateCupcakes - Vanilla / German Chocolcate w/buttercream icingMark and Sarah Segal's Wedding CakeLemon w/Raspberry Preserver Filling and White ButtercreamMelissa and Michael's wedding cake on 5/21/11. 3-tier square, red velvet w/cream cheese butter cream for top and bottom tiers and chocolate w/chocolate ganache for the middle tier. Gum paste/fondant ivory bow made for topper.Darlene's Specialty Cakes2-tier round, vanilla and strawberry cakes for Moni's Bridal EventKathy and Glenn's wedding sunflower cupcakes on 10/30/10. Flavors were: lemon w/raspberry, coconut and marble.Kathy and Glenn's wedding sunflower cupcakes.Rashanda and Marques Wedding Cake 10/16/10Lemon cake with Buttercream icing, fall themeRashanda and Marques Wedding Cake 10/16/10Sonia & Jesus Wedding Cake on 8/28/10. 3-tier round, marble and yellow cake, with buttercream icing. Brown ribbon with fresh roses on top and side. Grooms cake was an Almond Praline.Sonia and Jesus Wedding CakeTabtha's Wedding CakeLaural and Kevin Penn's wedding cake at Regency Dominion Valley on 6/19/2010. 3-tier round lemon cake with buttercream icing and callas. Served 54.Holly's 2011 Graduation CakeChocolate w/buttercreamChristine's 2011 Graduation CakeAlmond Cake Bottom Tier, Chocolate Cake Middle Tier and Strawberry Cake w/Fresh Strawberries Top TierMom's 80th birthday cake. Lemon and marble layers with white roses and fondant bow on top, brushed with white petal dust.Shannon and Zach Robinson wedding cake at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfax, VA on 5/12/2010. 3-tier square and round wedding cake, chocolate, lemon w/raspberry filling w/purple flowers. Served 154.Carolina's daughter Madai's 1st birthday cakeroses and butterflies close-upCarolina's daughter Madai's 1st birthday cake. 2-layer chocolate with white buttercream, purple roses and butterflies.Jessie and Steve Brown's wedding cake at the Thomas Birkby House in Leesburg, VA on 9/20/2009. 3-tier square cake, chocolate, w/buttercream icing and red roses. Served 180.Jessie Howard's Bridal Shower Cake. Yellow with buttercream icing and purple/yellow royal icing flowers w/Cupcakes.Scalloped shape bridal shower cake
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Darlene's Specialty Cakes is located in Manassas, VA and is a home based business. I have been decorating cakes for over 25+ years. I using nothing but fresh ingredients and real butter. I specialize in creating an elegant, moist and delicious wedding cake for you and your guests on your special day. I invite you to bring any of your creative designs and flavor combinations. I will also assist in creating a design for you with information you provide regarding your wedding scheme/colors, season of the year, etc. You will also receive a complimentary "1st Anniversary Cake".
Besides baking and decorating wedding cakes, I also bake and decorate special occasion cakes, such as: birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, grooms cake, anniversary, graduation, etc. I also do cookies, cake pops, cupcakes, and any other desserts your heart desires!
Woman-owned
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I didn't know exactly what I wanted when I met with Darlene but after speaking with her she figured out the perfect cake for us. I got so many comments from the guests on the cake. It was absolutely a dream cake. I highly recommend using Darlene's Specialty Cakes!
Katherine Sent on 07/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Just Right!
We were looking for a cake for our daughters Sweet 16 party and sampled cupcakes from several different bakeries. Some cakes were too dry, or too sweet, or just way too expensive. Darlene’s cake was perfect, amazing flavor, fabulous price, and an awesome flexible person to work with!
Kendra Sent on 07/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Easy! No stress
Darlene was flexible with the time to meet and super responsive via email. Great variety of cake flavors that turned out delicious! I would def. recommend!
Leslie Sent on 10/08/2018
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5.0
I found Darlene on line when I was looking for someone to do a very special birthday cake with a goose hunting theme. I shared my ideas with her and the end result was amazing! Big hit with the crowd for sure.
Cathie Sent on 08/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
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Darlene provided the wedding cake and cupcakes for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding earlier this month. To say it was perfect would be an understatement! Darlene provided exactly what the bride wanted and everybody raved at the flavors of the cake/cupcakes (we had three different flavor cupcakes) and at how beautifully put together it was. In fact, one person commented that it was the best they had ever had (and, I must agree!)! Thank you, Darlene, for making a special day even more special!
Vicki Sent on 08/11/2016
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5.0
Darlene was great to work with. From the initial contact to the tasting to the delivery and set up of the cake, Darlene was totally professional and efficient and fun to work with. The cake was lovely even though she had to bring it on a 100 + degree day. She artfully arranged the flowers I brought and the whole look was beautiful. The cake was delicious. We had two flavors, and they were equally good. I highly recommend her.
Stephanie Sent on 08/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Darlene's cake are delicious! I received so many compliments on my traditional vanilla on vanilla cake. I know it sounds boring but trust me it was delicious...just a hint of Almond paste, very classic. We were initially going to go with something more exotic but when we tasted the vanilla there was no turning back, The cake was moist and the buttercream frosting was just right, not too sweet not to plain. The cherry on the sundae was the price! I comparison shopped and Darlene's was by far the best value. Thanks Darlene!
Trudy Sent on 08/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Look no further...pick Darlene!! Cake was phenomenal!! Our guests are still talking about just how great the cake was. Perfect size...no leftovers!
Jessica Sent on 04/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
I live in CA and was having my sons first birthday in Manassas VA so I googled a few places for custom cakes I was not in pressed some didn't even respond. I found Darlenes Specialty Cakes and I'm so glad I did I can't express how happy I am she responded to my emails promptly and the cake was exactly what I had pictured, it was beautiful and it tasted amazing I hope to use her again for future birthdays!
Terri Sent on 02/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The free tasting Darlene provides is very helpful in selecting the cake and icing flavors. Her prices are reasonable. She was always available to answer questions about the cake, the decorations, and the delivery! I didn't get to see the cake until I entered our wedding reception. It was done exactly how I imagined! Most delicious cake ever! We will definitely use Darlene again for our special occasion cakes.
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I met Darlene on July 23rd, 2011 at Westin Hotel in Old Town Alexandria. She was very nice and I can tell she loves to make cakes. I will recommend Darlene to all my clients.
Manija
Owner/Designer
Juliet's Flowers
It was great working with Darlene's Specialty Cakes at my last wedding at Bluemont Vineyards! Darlene was very responsive to emails from both myself and my clients. I love her attention to detail and the way she listens to ensure she has an understanding of what the bride is looking for. Darlene it was truly a pleasure to have you as a part of the wedding team! And will recommend and welcome you to our team anytime!
I tried Darlene's mini cupcakes a few months ago at an event and they were delicious! They were so small and cute but so tasty. The cupcakes were so yummy I could not stop eating them and even took a few home. I do plan to call Darlene's for my upcoming event.
