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Eileen started baking at the age of 8 for family and friends, with things as simple as cookies and pizza and has never quit since then, progressing to a level which rivals most national bakeries, whipping up some of the most talked about and beautiful baked goods in the region! Baking professionally since 1995, she started How Sweet It Is Cakes out of her home in Portland. This turned out to be a smart move as the cake industry was just on an upswing. Once people found about her unique style, the orders started rolling in. By shear will power and a baptism by fire she managed to turn out cake after cake and within a few short weeks Eileen had created a bakery to be reckoned with!

Originally from Duluth; she moved back home in 2007 to marry her college sweetheart. Mrs. Eileen Brown quickly jumped back in the game and restarted her bakery up in a church basement Cloquet and quickly outgrew her location. The bakery has now found a home within the historical Medical Arts building in beautifully restored downtown Duluth.

Eileen and her staff make everything from scratch. This includes but is not limited to: breads, pies, cookies, French pastries, Italian desserts and of course… cakes. There is no limit to her imagination and she loves to create unique and wonderful desserts. She has now taken on the endeavor of opening a deli on site. The How Sweet It Is Deli Serves up breakfast and lunch five days a week. The deli provides specialty coffee, hearty soups and not to mention the largest sandwiches in Duluth built on top of her famous home made breads!!

Often referred to as The Cake Boss of Duluth, she caters over 400 weddings a year and is always striving to provide the best product, service and imaginative baked item in the market.

For ordering and additional information:

www.howsweetitiscakes.com

320 West Superior Street Duluth MN

Open Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 or by appointment evenings and weekends.

(218)-349-9423

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Frequently asked questions

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

$4

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

$5

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)?

$3

What services do your prices include?

Consultation
Custom Cake Design
Delivery
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 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

Reviews of How Sweet It Is Cakes

Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 04/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Cakes!

This is the best cake ever!!! Lila made a gorgeous cake for our wedding that was exactly what we asked for. Neither my husband nor I are huge cake people usually, but this cake and cupcakes were the best we've ever had. We did almond, lavender, angel food, and chocolate cupcakes as well. We have had many guests reach out to us about how delicious they were. A few of my friends had warned me before the wedding that we would have lots of leftover cupcakes/cake, but we didn't have one single one. They were a huge hit and beautifully decorated with hints of the flavors as well.

(Photo by Ash McMahon Photography)
Shelby
Shelby Sent on 11/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Delicious

Lila was so amazing to work with for our wedding in October! The pumpkin cake we envisioned turned out perfect and the cupcakes looked adorable and were a huge hit. Our guests especially loved the S'mores and Caramel Apple cupcakes! We had guests with dietary needs and they loved the gluten free/vegan cupcakes. Lila was very responsive in all communications and was great at coming up with creative ideas to bring my vision to life. Plus everything tasted so amazing! Thank you for helping to make our day perfect, Lila! :)

Photo credit: Max Caven Photography
Claire
Claire Sent on 08/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Delicious!

Lila did an amazing job on our wedding cake, it turned out beautifully. And tasted delicious too! There were such an assortment of flavors available to us, and we were able to choose different combinations for each of our three tiers, which allowed us to get a little something for everyone. Guests at our wedding were trying to get a taste of all three flavors, because they were all so good. I would absolutely recommend her and her delicious cakes for any event!
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Jacqueline Sent on 08/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

bringing our vision to life

Lila went above and beyond with our cake. She did an amazing job at making our cake exactly how we wanted it and the flavors were amazing everyone loved the cake from the look to the taste.
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Michelle Sent on 10/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have been more happy with our cake and cupcakes on our Wedding Day. We keep saying we can't wait for next year to get our cake topper so we can have the same cake again. Not only was everything absolutely delicious, but everyone raved at how beautiful the cake was. Just outstanding! We highly recommend!
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Avarie Sent on 09/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Eileen from How Sweet It Is Cakes was amazing! So helpful in every aspect of helping us decide what kind of cake to get. When you decide to get your cakes from here, they THREE FREE CAKES as part of your tasting- and they are so friggin' delicious. They have about a million different flavors to choose from, which can be somewhat overwhelming, but Eileen even helped us with that :) Our cake design was simple and it was executed perfectly. Beautiful cake, helpful customer service, overall an amazing experience!
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Deb Sent on 06/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I needed desserts for my son's wedding which would take place at Lutsen Resort. On our visit to Lutsen before the wedding, we stopped for breakfast at Duluth Grill and had to taste the French Macaroons and a few cupcakes. absolutely delicious "to die for". Later from home I called to place my order. I spoke to Eileen, she was wonderful, felt like I had known her forever, providing advice and suggestions, bonus you receive a bakers dozen for the price of a dozen and ordered dozens; carrot cake, an assortment of cupcakes, assorted cheesecakes, French Macaroons and the wedding cake. Everything was perfect and package as I requested. As a wedding planner for 15 years it is the first wedding I have attended that there was not one morsel left. So get an extra box for yourself. Fantastic service, and delicious. So f you have an event anyplace on the Northshore, if you want the best desserts call Eileen at How Sweet It Is in Duluth.
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Emily Sent on 01/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Eileen is remarkable. Her talent, dedication, and her team are all phenomenal. My parents had one of Eileen's cakes at a wedding five years ago and never forgot it. So, when were tasting cake for my recent NYE wedding, my mother insisted we also try How Sweet It Is - nevermind that they're located in Duluth and the wedding was in White Bear Lake. She was right - Eileen's cakes blew everything else out of water! If you're serious about dessert and getting married somewhere between the Twin Cities and Duluth, skip the bland and overpriced local bakers like Buttercream in Saint Paul (seriously disappointing) and give How Sweet It Is a chance. The cake was beautiful and delicious, as were all of the wedding treats we got from Eileen - millionaire bars (like a homemade Twix), financiers (French-style doughnuts that aren't overly sweet), miniature chocolate eclairs (best I've ever tasted - didn't know they could be so delicious), and the macaron are delightful, too - and that's just the tip of the iceberg of what she can do! Eileen is also a delight to work with, and also very organized and professional. I wouldn't trust a wedding cake and dessert buffet to anyone else for the dependability and fantastic quality she and her team provide. Thanks, Eileen and How Sweet It Is!
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Amy Sent on 01/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Eileen is heavenly and so are the cakes here! 11/10 would recommend. Eileen is straightforward and will work with you to provided everything you wish! This will be a lifelong devotion.
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Ali Sent on 07/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I LOVE How Sweet It Is Cakes! I ordered a small wedding cake for 25 people and handled everything through email. My parents went to pick it up the morning of, and it was absolutely perfect. Exactly what I asked for and even better, it tasted DELICIOUS. All our guests absolutely loved it. We got a chocolate raspberry cake with a raspberry filling and white frosting. It was beautiful, elegant, and just awesome. If I'm ever in the area again I will be ordering from How Sweet It Is Cakes!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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5 Endorsements
AT Entertainment AT Entertainment Wedding DJs

I own A.T. Entertainment a Duluth run DJ/Photo Booth/Event Lighting company and have worked with hundreds of cake designers over the years. How Sweet It Is is always one of our favorites at events. Their cupcakes and cakes are second to none in the area.

Derick Cich Makeup Artistry Derick Cich Makeup Artistry Wedding Hair & Makeup

Amazing food, amazing people, book them now!

Pro Sound & Light Show - Diamond DJ's & Uplighting Pro Sound & Light Show - Diamond DJ's & Uplighting Wedding DJs

How Sweet It Is is one of the best cake makers in Duluth! Seriously delicious and BEAUTIFUL cakes...

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