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GhilaDolci Bakery is owned and operated by Courtney Ghilarducci-Dendy in Bakersfield, CA. Coming from an Italian, farming family, food has always played an essential role in gatherings. She developed a love for desserts at young age while helping her Nonna and Mom in the kitchen prepare biscotti, cakes, and pies. With this love and passion for desserts, Courtney decided to attend Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, CA and completed the Baking and Patisserie program.

GhilaDolci always makes everything from scratch and uses the finest ingredients. From your classic all-American desserts and wedding cakes to Italian inspired pastries, you can be sure to find something here for your special event!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$4.25

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

$6.50

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

Anniversary 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
Tastings - Private

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cookies
Cupcakes
Dessert Buffet
Groom's Cake
Pastries

What services do you provide?

Consultations
Custom Design
Delivery
Setup
Tastings - Private

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Vegan

What special ingredients do you use?

Fresh Fruit
Local

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes

Reviews of GhilaDolci Bakery

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Vanna Sent on 06/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Ever!

GhilaDolci is the best! We highly recommend them for any occasion! Their customer service, and attention to detail is unmatched. They have delicious cakes, and pastries! We have ordered a replica of our wedding cake, and many birthday cakes from GhilaDolci and we are always blown away!
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Jeannie Sent on 01/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best choice ever!

I have been privileged to taste Courtney's goodies from my days of working at Cafe Smitten and I'm so excited she has her own store front now. I had first tasted what would be my wedding cake when she made it as a birthday cake for someone else. When I got engaged, I knew I had to have Courtney make my cake and THAT cake (Chocolate cake with caramel ribbons and peanut butter frosting.) It was the longest 2 year engagement ever waiting for that cake! But it was well worth the wait. So many of our guests came up and told us it was the best cake they've ever had! And I would agree. It was beautiful as and tasty. Not only that, but she came in, delivered quietly, and it was just there waiting for me when it was time for our reception. She didn't bother me (although she wouldn't have been a bother) with details while I was trying to get ready or anything, which helped minimize my stress on our wedding day. We also dont have to save our cake topper for our year anniversary (because let's be honest, that's kind of gross, even if it is tradition) because she includes a small anniversary cake in her price. I am so glad we had Courtney make our cake and that we can go get her goodies whenever we want!
Megan
Megan Sent on 11/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Red velvet was amazing

We got a 3 tier cake and cupcakes. The design was what we envisioned plus the taste was 10+ stars.
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Megan Sent on 08/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best cake ever!

I stumbled across GhilaDolci on Instagram and, upon seeing how amazing the cakes looked, I ordered a red velvet cake that had marble fondant for my wedding. I knew it would be beautiful, but I was floored with how amazing it looked in person. The attention to detail on the cake was simply stunning! I received so many compliments on how it looked. Furthermore, it not only looked great it tasted AMAZING! Hands down the best cake I have ever eaten! I even had family members texting me after my wedding asking for another slice of my leftover wedding cake. It was that good!
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Ashley Sent on 01/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service, design and taste

Courtney is very talented and sweet to work with! We enjoyed our consultation with her, the samples, and quick communications. She was very creative in making our vision come true and we appreciate her expertise which made the cake and treats even better. Her work is made with a lot of love as illustrated in the design and taste. We will be reaching out to GhilaDolci for more in the future!
Cynthia
Cynhia Sent on 11/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Experience

GhilaDolci Bakery did my wedding Cake for October 19th, 2018 in Ivanhoe. We absolutely loved the way are wedding cake came out! It tasted so good and looked so beautiful. Courtney was a dream to work with! Her flavors for her cakes are SO SO GOOD! All of my guests even after the wedding couldn't stop saying so many good things about how amazing the cake tasted. The whole process of doing a tasting and to book went smoothly. I definitively would recommend Courtney to future brides and any family or friend looking for an amazing tasting and looking cake. So happy how everything came out! Thanks again GhilaDolci Bakery!
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Robert Sent on 04/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
GhiaDolci Bakery handled the wedding cake for Michele Diltz. All the guests raved about the taste. It was a Great success. Thank you for doing the cake for my daughters wedding.
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Lilia Sent on 12/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
GhildaDolci Bakery was the absolute perfect choice for our October wedding. Courtney, the owner/baker, was super friendly, accommodating, easy to communicate with and very professional. On top of the excellent service, the desserts are AMAZING. For the wedding, we ordered a variety of treats including a small 6" cake, cupcakes, cookies and lemon bars. Everything was absolutely delicious and I'm still thinking about the Italian rum cake and the peanut butter cookies. 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend.

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Raquel Sent on 12/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Nothing but great things to say about Courtney! From the beginning she was so kind and helpful to us. She was very patient as we decided and was always very quick to offer us any help and answer any questions we had. Everything she makes is amazing and our wedding guests agreed as well. I've heard nothing but good things about the desserts she provided for us for our wedding and our wedding cake was delicious too! She is super thoughtful too!! She even saved desserts for us in a little box for us to eat after the wedding! I really appreciated that because otherwise I would of not been able to taste her yummy desserts!! I can confidently say that Courtney will not stay as just a vendor I had for my wedding, I will continue to request she make yummy desserts for us as we have different milestones and events.
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Lesa Sent on 11/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
GhilaDolci Bakery is top notch! Attention to detail was superb! My daughters wedding cake was beautiful and beyond delicious! Everyone raved about the cake! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Evermoore Films Evermoore Films Wedding Videographers

We worked with GhilaDolci Bakery at a wedding this past June and had the pleasure of eating a slice of the beautiful wedding cake at the end of the night! Not only was it a gorgeous cake, but it was delicious as well. Courtney is a sweet person that we definitely recommend as an excellent baker for your wedding or event!

Fairy Godmother Fairy Godmother Wedding Planners

Working with Courtney and her team from GhilaDolci Bakery is well.....SWEET! We work hard to find the best vendors to refer and GhilaDolci is on our referral list. Courtney is professional, warm, kind, she really listens to our brides, and everything she makes is from scratch. Not only are all of her items delicious they are also always beautiful. It is an honor to recommend GhilaDolci Bakery

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