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Dawn's Couture Cakes is a small, in-home bakery located in Ottumwa, Iowa. Specializing in wedding cakes and other dessert needs, Chef Dawn creates custom-desserts from scratch. She bakes cakes that mirror the couple’s style, personalities, and unique tastes, made using the freshest ingredients.

Experience
From a start washing dishes, serving tables, and working as a sous chef in Green Fountain Inn, Dawn Kappelman became a professional pastry chef when she graduated from Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wisconsin. She received two associate degrees in hotel restaurant management and the culinary arts, with a baking certificate.

Products Offered
As a full-service bakery, Dawn's Couture Cakes offers consultations, custom designs, private tastings, delivery, and set up. Dawn offers a variety of dessert options including:

  • Cakes
  • Cupcakes
  • Dessert buffet
  • Groom's cake
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$3

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

$3

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

Cake Stands

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cupcakes
Dessert Buffet
Groom's Cake

What services do you provide?

Consultations
Custom Design
Delivery
Setup
Tastings - Open House
Tastings - Private

What cake items do you provide?

Cake Stands

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes

Reviews of Dawn's Couture Cakes

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Dawn from Dawn's Couture Cakes received rave reviews for her wedding desserts, with multiple reviewers highly recommending her services. Clients were impressed by her professionalism, delicious cake options, beautiful decorations, and attentive service. Dawn's ability to exceed expectations, accommodate last-minute requests, and provide a variety of flavors for cakes and cupcakes was praised, making her a top choice for wedding desserts.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Dawn from Dawn's Couture Cakes received rave reviews for her wedding desserts, with multiple reviewers highly recommending her services. Clients were impressed by her professionalism, delicious cake options, beautiful decorations, and attentive service. Dawn's ability to exceed expectations, accommodate last-minute requests, and provide a variety of flavors for cakes and cupcakes was praised, making her a top choice for wedding desserts.

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Josie Sent on 06/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! 10/10

Dawn was so incredible for our wedding. She emailed back in a timely manner, was so sweet and professional, she also rolled with it when we had a specialty cake request for the wedding. And boy oh boy did she not only meet our expectations, she exceeded them. We got 4 different types of cupcakes and got our special mousse cake. And the pricing was amazing. And the taste of all of them was incredible. Our guests loved them so much also.
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Kelsey Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious!

Highly recommend Dawn for all your wedding dessert needs! All of the flavors are absolutely delicious and we had hard time narrowing down the flavors for our cupcakes. Everyone raved about how delicious our cupcakes were. Our wedding cake was so beautiful too. We went with a lambeth style cake and Dawn knocked it out of the park. She is so talented at what she does.
Nancy
Nancy Sent on 10/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious and pretty!!

We are from out of the area and were not familiar with Dawn’s Couture Cakes but she came highly recommended. We wanted a sizable dessert bar along with a small cake for the bride and groom to cut. And that’s basically all the instruction we gave her … and OH MY WORD she nailed it!!! Everything was delicious, absolutely the best I have ever tasted!!!! The desserts were disappearing so fast, I snatched a box of cupcakes to hold back in the kitchen because I wanted to make sure and be able to try some of everything myself at home! All the guests were impressed and continually commented on how delicious everything was. I was otherwise busy with ceremony prep while Dawn was setting up and before I knew it she was gone and this beautifully decorated cake had appeared along with a table adorned with cheesecakes and cupcakes galore .. I was blown away! Not only was everything delicious, it was all so pretty!!! Best experience ever! Book her, you will not be disappointed!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Whippoorwill Acres Whippoorwill Acres Barn & Farm Weddings

Dawn is a true professional and her cakes and cupcakes are absolutely mouth-watering! I find that it is sometimes hard to have a really gorgeous cake that tastes just as amazing as it looks, but Dawn gets it done every time!

Brett Leemkuil Design Brett Leemkuil Design Wedding Florists

Beyond tasty! Her cakes are unforgettable! True artistry at its best!

FlourGirl Patissier FlourGirl Patissier Wedding Cakes

Dawn's cakes are creative, gorgeous, and made from scratch. Call Dawn for a FABULOUS cake and a wonderful experience!!

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