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Just Cake is a cake studio based in Capitola, California. They specialize in customized cakes with a blend of artistry, talent, and taste of creation. The cake studio was launched in 2003, focusing on stylized cakes with tradition and innovation, simplicity, and decadence.

Experience
Marina Sousa is a prominent cake designer and owner of the cake studio. She has worked with world-class event designers and celebrities. Marina graduated in the world’s premier culinary college, Culinary Institute of America, in Napa Valley. She graduated at the top of her class with a degree in baking and pastry arts. She also achieved popularity, being featured in several magazines, television networks, and blogs.

Services Offered
Just Cake offers a variety of desserts, including cakes, cupcakes, groom’s cakes, cookies, and dessert buffets. Cake services offered includes:

  • Consultations
  • Delivery
  • Set-up
  • Custom design
  • Private tastings
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Frequently asked questions

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

$7

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?

Anniversary Cake

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

$7

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

What services do you provide?

Consultations
Custom Design
Delivery
Setup
Tastings - Private

What cake items do you provide?

Cake Cutters
Cake Stands
Cake Toppers

What special ingredients do you use?

Fresh Fruit
Local
Organic

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes

Reviews of Just Cake

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Allie Sent on 08/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Marina Sousa, with Just Cake, was wonderful to work with! She created an elegant cake, with the same aesthetic as our invitations, included our monogram as the focal point, and worked with our florist, Fionna Floral - they are business neighbors, so it was super simple! She even created two custom grooms cakes - a surprise for my husband!
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User2488220 Sent on 12/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Marina, Michelle the gang are just amazing!

My husband and I are both Disney fans and wanted our cake to have a little extra something to it. When we suggested a "hidden Mickey" on our cake, the representative from the other big bakery in Santa Cruz recoiled and responded that their designs were standard and only augmented by size, flavors and flowers.

When we chatted with Marina, we instantly bonded over our love of good food and Disney. When I suggested that "hidden Mickey," she said it'd be no problem. She then showed some of the amazing designs she had done... and then I saw... the Haunted Mansion cake! Yep. We both fell in love with our cake maker.

Not only that, of the 4 cake bakers that our venue (Hollins House) recommended, Marina's cake tasted the best. I have never had as moist a cake. And the flavor balance was sublime.

Marina- your cake was the finishing touch on a wedding that many described as "magical". I think I had the latest cake cutting in wedding history. And they all said it was worth it.

6 months after the ceremony-- people are still talking about that wedding and that amazing cake.

These ladies aren't just bakers. They're artists.
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User2479806 Sent on 12/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Our Wedding cake was absolutely stunning ,more than we could ever dream of! Just perfect!! Everyone raved about how beautiful and delicious it was ! We were excited to see that there was some left over to enjoy since we didn't really get to at the reception :) JUST AMAZING !!
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Awards

31
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Fionna Floral Fionna Floral Wedding Florists

Marina and her team are the masters of the cake world! Her cakes are brilliantly designed and executed without a flaw, and taste as good as they look.

The Holly Farm The Holly Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

Marina makes cakes that people WANT to eat! We've been lucky enough to have worked with (read: tasted all of her goodies) for many years and they are absolutely scrumptious, every time. That's just amazing, and Just Cake. :)

Feast for a King Catering Feast for a King Catering Wedding Caterers

You can't go wrong with Just Cake. The attention to detail and art that shows through in every creation is amazing!! Not only do the cakes look beyond beautiful they taste good!! We highly endorse Just Cake.

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