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Pennington’s Cakes is a bakery and cake shop based in San Marcos, Texas. Since 1962, this business has provided delicious custom cakes for weddings and special events throughout Central Texas. Artfully decorated, their cakes are unforgettable. They attract customers from near and far, and you can impress your guests with their delightful creations.

Services Offered

Pennington’s Cakes offers personalized cakes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients for the best quality taste, texture, and appearance. Cake flavors available include classics like white and chocolate, as well as specialties such as lemon, Italian cream, coconut, tres leches, and more. They are also able to accommodate dietary requirements and have options without lactose, gluten, or sugar. Coupes can avail of a complimentary consultation to discuss their vision for their delicious dessert.

Pricing & Deals

$350 starting price
$700
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FAQ

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)?

$5.50

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)?

$2.85

What services do your prices include?

Consultation
Custom Cake Design
Tastings - Private

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cookies
Croquembouche
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 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

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Reviews of Pennington's Cakes

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Pennington Cakes is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their wedding cakes and desserts. Customers praise the bakery for their excellent service, beautiful and delicious cakes, and affordable prices. The staff is described as flexible and accommodating, ensuring that the cakes are customized and delivered as requested. Guests at weddings are impressed with the taste, moistness, and presentation of the cakes, with many compliments on the filling-to-cake ratio. Overall, Pennington Cakes is recommended for anyone in need of desserts for their wedding.

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Pennington Cakes is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their wedding cakes and desserts. Customers praise the bakery for their excellent service, beautiful and delicious cakes, and affordable prices. The staff is described as flexible and accommodating, ensuring that the cakes are customized and delivered as requested. Guests at weddings are impressed with the taste, moistness, and presentation of the cakes, with many compliments on the filling-to-cake ratio. Overall, Pennington Cakes is recommended for anyone in need of desserts for their wedding.

Katherine
Katherine Sent on 01/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly as we imagined!

The cake company was very easy to work with and executed our vision perfectly!
Christi
Christi Sent on 07/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Cake

One of the best cakes we have ever eaten. (Strawberry layers and vanilla almond layers) So moist and flavorful! Enjoyed our cake tasting day, but it was even better for the actual wedding! Everyone loved it!
Wendy
Wendy Sent on 09/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply gorgeous

The wedding cake and cookies at my daughter’s wedding were beautiful and delicious. The guests are still raving about them. I highly recommend this bakery.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Lainey & Timothy
38 photos · 12/31/2018
Jennifer & Joshua
48 photos · 11/03/2017

Professional Network & Endorsements

Lone Star DJ Lone Star DJ Wedding DJs

Pennington's Cakes is a great company. They have a ton of selections for both cake flavors and fillings. Their cakes taste great too!!

Austin Imagery Photography Austin Imagery Photography Wedding Photographers

As a wedding photography studio, we alway look forward to photographing a Pennington's cake! They are gorgeous AND tasty! Every bride we've worked with that has chosen Pennington's for their bride and groom's cakes have been incredibly pleased with their cakes. YUM!!! - Yvonne Johnson, Austin Imagery Photography

The Floral Studio The Floral Studio Wedding Florists

As a Professional Floral Designer, I have met up with Pennington's at different weddings in the San Marcos area. They are always professional, their cakes look amazing. I have even had the chance to taste one or two and they are very good, fresh, and moist. I recommend their company to all of my brides!

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