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JCakes is an award-winning wedding bakery located in North Branford, Connecticut. The bakery is owned by Hope Looney and prides itself on crafting gourmet wedding cakes and cupcakes. Initially established in 1993, the bakery continuously remains fresh and on top of the latest trends and techniques. JCakes is the perfect choice for making all your wedding confection dreams come true.

Services Offered

Hope and her team offer a variety of wedding bakery services for couples planning their big day. Couples can visit the bakery for a private tasting session where they can taste and discuss new and popular flavors to ensure every bite of their dream cake is perfect. The team can bake and decorate bespoke sweet treats for the dessert table and produce wedding cakes in unique flavors such as cannoli, oreo cookies, chocolate mousse, and lemon curd. Additional services include delivery and setup.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$5.50

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

$8

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

Top Tier of the Cake

What is the starting price for cupcakes (per cupcake, without tax)?

$3.50

What services do your prices include?

Consultation
Custom Cake Design
Set Up
Tastings - Private

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cupcakes
Groom's Cake

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

What special ingredients do you use?

Fresh Fruit

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes

Reviews of J Cakes

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JCakes consistently receives high praise for beautiful, delicious, and customizable wedding cakes. Reviewers highlight enjoyable tastings, accommodating and professional service, and reliable on-time delivery. Many enjoyed multiple flavors per tier and personalized designs. Overall, JCakes exceeded expectations and was a standout vendor.

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JCakes consistently receives high praise for beautiful, delicious, and customizable wedding cakes. Reviewers highlight enjoyable tastings, accommodating and professional service, and reliable on-time delivery. Many enjoyed multiple flavors per tier and personalized designs. Overall, JCakes exceeded expectations and was a standout vendor.

Zoe
Zoe Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious & beautiful!

Hope is an incredible baker and was amazing to work with! The tasting & design process was easy and enjoyable, we had lots of flexibility when it came to the flavors & design, and she created a wedding cake that was better than we had imagined! We additionally purchased a number of other small desserts from J Cakes which were delicious and a huge hit at the reception.
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Meghan Sent on 03/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Cake

We had a 3-tier wedding cake included in our wedding package at the Woodwinds, provided by JCakes. We picked from the included flavors and styles and upgraded to add fresh flowers as decoration. The cake looked beautiful and was delivered on time for our wedding. The cake itself was delicious (yellow cake with lemon curd filling and white buttercream frosting). We had kept our expectations low, since the cake was part of a bundled package, but honestly it looked and tasted like we spent hundreds on it.
Terri
Terri Sent on 12/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

I love J Cakes

I've used J Cakes for a few things over the last few years. We don't live close, but I stop in a few times throughout the year for their cupcakes! Our wedding cake was phenomenal, they executed our idea perfectly. I forgot to order the groom's cake and I called in 4 days before the wedding and they were accommodating! They make my wife's favorite cake flavor, "Blue Velvet!"... another reason I will continue to order from them.
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Chelsea Sent on 10/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mind blowingly great

Working with J.Cakes was the best & most tasty part of wedding planning!!!!
Christopher
Christopher Sent on 11/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Cake was a Celebrity at our Wedding!

Our wedding cake was a star at our wedding! It tasted every bit as good as it looked. We had a tasting back in the summer, sampling many different filings. We loved too many of them to choose only one, but ultimately were able to choose two, and make each tier a different flavor (cannoli cream and mixed berry). If we had been in the position to have a three-tier cake, I would have made the third one mocha (it, too, was so good!). We worked with the owner to design the cake itself, and she helped us to create this very specific, personalized/custom topper, which we adore and have now placed on a prominent shelf in our kitchen to look at every day. The morning after our wedding, the remaining cake was in a box in the fridge at our venue (where we stayed), and we were able to take it home with us, where we polished it all off before leaving on our honeymoon! What a treat that was, and a great way to transition from wedding day to honeymoon. It's so cool that the cake continues to play such a part in our daily lives (we have actually both put this picture of the cake as the background on our phones!). Visiting friends who with at our wedding the week after our honeymoon, they did also comment on the beauty and the quality and taste of the wedding cake. We cannot recommend JCakes enough.
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 10/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Quality

J cakes helped us bring our wedding cake vision to life. The whole process of working with them was easy and professional.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 07/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful & Delicious Wedding Cake!!

We had the pleasure of working with JCakes for our wedding cake, and they truly exceeded all expectations! From start to finish, their service, craftsmanship, and delicious creations left us in awe.

First and foremost, the cake they crafted for our special day was an absolute showstopper. It was a stunning masterpiece that perfectly matched our wedding theme. The attention to detail was impeccable, and it was evident that they put their heart and soul into making our cake a true work of art.

Not only did the cake look beautiful, but it tasted even better! The combination of chocolate cake, vanilla cake, and the raspberry buttercream filling was a flavor sensation that had our guests raving. Each layer was moist, rich, and bursting with flavor - it was the perfect sweet ending to our celebration.

Working with the JCakes team was a delight. They were attentive, patient, and took the time to understand our vision. They listened to our preferences and offered valuable suggestions that enhanced the final result. Their expertise and passion for their craft were evident in every aspect of the cake creation process.

On our wedding day, they delivered the cake with utmost care and professionalism. It arrived on time and looked as fresh as if it had just been baked. The presentation was flawless, and it became an instant centerpiece that added an extra touch of elegance to our reception.

Without a doubt, JCakes is the vendor to choose for your wedding cake needs. Their talent, dedication, and commitment to providing exceptional service are second to none. We are incredibly grateful for the delightful experience they provided us and the sweet memories they helped create on our special day.

Thank you!
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Marisa Sent on 07/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding cake of our dreams

J Cakes made us the most BEAUTIFUL 3 tired cake for our wedding day! We had a super fun cake tasting and got to choose THREE awesome flavors. One for each tire. I sent them decor through Amazon and had absolutely no worries about them making it perfect and brining it to our wedding venue. Everyone loved our wedding cake!! THANK YOU!
Lexi
Lexi Sent on 05/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best cake there is

We got our wedding cake here, It was such a smooth easy process, The cake was gorgeous!! and truly the best cake I have ever had, people are still messaging me about how they can't stop think about our wedding cake!
Lexi
Lexi Sent on 04/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible cake and excellent service!

We can't say enough good things about Hope at JCakes! She did an incredible job on our cake, including by making adorable (and accurate) figurines of our cats that went on the back of the cake. And not only was the cake beautiful, it was also delicious! Hope also made the ordering, tasting, and delivery process very easy -- you should absolutely hire her for your wedding or other special event!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

12 Endorsements
Branford Flowers, LLC Branford Flowers, LLC Wedding Florists

J. Cakes is an outstanding bake shop. The owner, Hope, is a professional and a wonderful person to work with. The wedding cakes are gorgeous and taste as good as they look. I highly recommend J. Cakes for your wedding or special event!

Lights Camera DJs Lights Camera DJs Wedding DJs

Hope and her team definitely know what they are doing. They will have you and your guests craving more tasty desserts. A true wedding professional with an amazing personality !

The Barns at Wesleyan Hills The Barns at Wesleyan Hills Barn & Farm Weddings

Outstanding quality and reliability. J Cakes is a pleasure to work with and we recommend them strongly. They are simply the best in Connecticut!

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