Custom Cakes and Fresh Pastries for Life's Meaningful Moments

Whether you're celebrating a wedding, a birthday, or just treating yourself, we bring the flavors and presentation that make every occasion feel complete.

Charming Los Gatos storefront

Why customers choose us

What makes Icing on the Cake stand out

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Custom Cakes for Milestone Moments

Customers hire this bakery to deliver custom cakes that feel worthy of their most important life events. The combination of visual craftsmanship and standout flavor gives people confidence that a high-stakes celebration won't be let down.

The tiered reception cake was absolutely stunning—I almost didn't want to cut into it because it looked so perfect!

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katelynn gilletteGoogle reviewer

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Inclusive Baking for Dietary Needs

Customers hire this bakery to find genuinely delicious options for guests with dietary restrictions, removing the anxiety of leaving someone out. The staff's patience and knowledge make it easy to order with confidence for gluten-free and other special requirements.

The ladies working there were so kind and patient with helping me order the perfect cake.

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Paria AdelkhaniGoogle reviewer

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Crowd-Pleasing Birthday Celebration Treats

Customers hire this bakery to bring something to a birthday gathering that satisfies a variety of tastes across all ages. The ability to pair a custom celebration cake with ready-made pastries in a single visit makes it a reliable one-stop choice.

Everyone enjoyed it so much.

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What customers love most

Consistently praised by reviewers

Custom tiered wedding cakes

The tiered reception cake was absolutely stunning—I almost didn't want to cut into it because it looked so perfect!

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Red velvet cake flavor

The red velvet was one of the best we've ever had.

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Banana bread with chocolate frosting cake

Their banana bread with chocolate frosting cake is amazing, it blew all of our minds.

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Gluten-free cake options

My wonderful coworker has been gluten free for many years, and I discovered this amazing bakery and the ladies working there were so kind and patient with helping me order the perfect cake.

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Carrot cake

I especially love the carrot cake and pecan pie.

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Fresh pastries served quickly

Service at the counter is quick, and everything is served fresh.

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Custom birthday cakes for kids

Purchased a banana with cheese cake icing on top birthday cake 🎂 for my four year daughter. Everyone enjoyed it so much.

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Friendly, helpful staff

the staff are super friendly

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Elegant tiered wedding cake
Elegant tiered wedding cake
Fresh cupcakes daily selection
Fresh cupcakes daily selection
Handcrafted pastries and loaves
Handcrafted pastries and loaves
Warm welcoming gift shop
Warm welcoming gift shop
Busy bakery counter buzz
Busy bakery counter buzz
Classic Los Gatos storefront
Classic Los Gatos storefront
Cupcake flavors lined up
Cupcake flavors lined up
Pink box, sweet tradition
Pink box, sweet tradition

The little things that matter

Beyond expectations

Patient, Personalised Ordering Guidance

The team takes time to walk customers through their options carefully, particularly when navigating dietary needs like gluten-free requirements. Rather than offering a quick answer, staff engage thoughtfully to help find exactly the right choice for the occasion.

Freshness as a Standard

Items are served fresh, and regulars note that visiting earlier in the day is worthwhile — a sign that the team prioritises quality at every hour, not just peak times.

Cakes Designed to Impress Visually

Custom cakes are crafted with enough visual care that customers hesitate before cutting into them. The presentation is treated as part of the experience, not an afterthought.

Accommodating Dietary Needs Without Compromise

Gluten-free customers are not handed a lesser option — the bakes are crafted to the same standard as everything else on the menu, leaving guests genuinely surprised by the quality.

Generous Portioning

A 6-inch cake feeding around ten people speaks to honest, thoughtful sizing. Customers feel they receive real value, with portions that go further than expected.

Warm and Efficient Counter Service

Staff are consistently described as friendly, and the counter experience is notably quick — a combination that makes customers feel welcomed without feeling rushed.

Willingness to Create for Meaningful Moments

From intimate private ceremonies to full wedding receptions, the team embraces the significance of what they are making — treating each custom order as something worth getting right, not just getting done.

A Rotating Selection Worth Exploring

Beyond cakes, the range of pastries — carrot cake cupcakes, peanut butter pie, pecan pie, cherry chunk cookies — gives customers reasons to keep returning and discover something new each visit.

Tips for your first visit

Make the most of your visit

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Go Earlier in the Day

Visiting early means everything is served fresh and you'll get the best selection.

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Ask Staff for Help

The team is known for being kind and patient when helping you find the right cake or pastry for your needs, including dietary requirements like gluten-free.

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Order Custom Cakes Ahead

For special occasions like weddings or birthdays, placing a custom cake order in advance ensures a result that meets your expectations.

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Try the Signature Flavors

Reviewers consistently highlight the carrot cake, banana bread with chocolate frosting cake, and red velvet as standout options worth trying.

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A Little Goes a Long Way

Portions are generous and satisfying — a 6-inch cake has been known to feed around 10 people, so plan your order size accordingly.

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Grab Pastries While You're Here

Beyond cakes, items like the pecan pie, peanut butter pie, and cherry chunk cookie are worth picking up during your visit.

More reasons to visit

There's always more to love

Pecan Pie

I especially love the carrot cake and pecan pie.

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

I also purchased a few other pastries including the carrot cake cupcake, peanut butter pie and the cherry chunk cookie.

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Peanut Butter Pie

I also purchased a few other pastries including the carrot cake cupcake, peanut butter pie and the cherry chunk cookie.

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Cherry Chunk Cookie

I also purchased a few other pastries including the carrot cake cupcake, peanut butter pie and the cherry chunk cookie.

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Cakes That Serve a Crowd

their 6 inch cake fed about 10 people

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Cakes Worth Every Penny

It is worth the prices and the staff are super friendly.

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Banana with Cheese Cake Icing

Purchased a banana with cheese cake icing on top birthday cake 🎂 for my four year daughter. Everyone enjoyed it so much.

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Go-To Bakery for Multiple Occasions

I've ordered two cakes from this bakery over the past six months—one for my private ceremony in May and another for my wedding reception on Halloween—and I can confidently say I'll never go anywhere else.

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