Searching for “cake delivery near me”? At We Take The Cake, we understand that a truly special dessert creates memorable moments of joy and celebration. Our team of experienced bakers and cake artisans craft each dessert by hand using only the finest ingredients—whole buttermilk, fresh eggs, and real butter—never cake mixes or commercial frostings.
Whether you’re in South Florida and can visit our Fort Lauderdale bakery for local pickup, or you’re across the country and need a cake delivered to your doorstep, We Take The Cake brings handcrafted excellence to you.
Our Cake Collection
From classics to seasonal specialties, we offer a wide array of handcrafted cakes for every occasion.
Classic Favorites
Our signature layer cakes have been delighting customers for over two decades:
- Award-Winning Chocolate: Rich chocolate buttermilk cake with our signature chocolate cream cheese frosting.
- Golden Butter Vanilla: Buttery cake with silky vanilla cream cheese frosting.
- Fresh Strawberry: Strawberry-infused cake with fresh berries and cream cheese frosting.
- Luscious Lemon: Zesty lemon cake with lemon cream cheese and raspberry preserves.
Specialty Creations
For those seeking something extraordinary:
- Brownie Cheesecake: Fudgy brownie, cheesecake, chocolate mousse, and cake topped with buttercream.
- Mini Ganache Cakes: Individual-sized treats featuring brownie cheesecake or strawberry with a ganache finish.
- Rose Cakes: Chocolate or vanilla cake adorned with hand-piped buttercream roses in pink, white, or red.
- Peanut Butter Cup: Chocolate cake with peanut butter buttercream and chocolate frosting.
- Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate: All the moisture and richness without gluten or animal products. Learn more about our gluten free cake delivery.
- Tres Leches: Vanilla sponge soaked in three milks with light whipped cream topping.
- Bouquet Cupcakes: Stunning arrangement of buttercream flower-topped cupcakes that combine dessert and floral beauty.
Bundt Cakes
Simple yet delicious ring-shaped cakes are available through our bundt cake shipping:
- Famous Key Lime: Tangy, refreshing cake with key lime glaze—Oprah’s favorite!
- Triple Chocolate Fudge: Rich cake with chocolate chips and cream cheese frosting for drizzling.
- Banana Chocolate Chip: Moist banana cake filled with chocolate chips and paired with chocolate frosting.
- Seasonal Bundts: Pumpkin Maple with autumn spices and Gingerbread with rich molasses.
Birthday Cakes
Make someone’s special day memorable with our birthday cake delivery! Our celebration cakes are ready for the party and feature vibrant, hand-piped buttercream designs. Each cake includes a “Happy Birthday” plaque and candles to complete the celebration.
Choose from our Celebration Chocolate Cake, Celebration Golden Butter Vanilla, or Gluten Free Celebration options in both chocolate and vanilla varieties.
Seasonal Specialties
Throughout the year, we craft special limited-edition cakes, including:
- Valentine’s Day Cake: Adorned with romantic hearts and delicate rosettes that express affection.
- Mother’s Day Cake: Beautifully decorated with a garden of hand-piped, colorful buttercream flowers.
- Father’s Day Cake: Cleverly designed to resemble a polo shirt, complete with a collar and buttons!
- Halloween Ghost Layer Cake: Featuring friendly hand-piped spirits on a rich chocolate backdrop.
- Winter Wonderland Cake: Adorned with shimmering snowflakes, festive poinsettias, and seasonal berries.
Delivery & Pickup Options
Finding the perfect cake for your celebration is just the beginning—getting it to your table is the next important step. We Take The Cake offers flexible solutions for both local customers and those sending bakery gifts across the country, ensuring every handcrafted dessert arrives fresh and beautiful for your special moment.
Nationwide Shipping
Can’t visit us in person? We deliver our handcrafted desserts across the country through Goldbelly:
- Our partnership with Goldbelly ships throughout the continental United States and Canada.
- Each cake is individually boxed in elegant packaging with dry ice to maintain freshness during transit.
- When ordering, you’ll be able to select your preferred delivery date through Goldbelly’s calendar system.
- We recommend ordering 5-7 business days before your event and scheduling delivery 1-3 days prior to your celebration date.
- Overnight shipping options are available during checkout for those last-minute occasions when you need your perfect cake quickly.
Please read our care instructions to ensure your dessert stays fresh and is served at its best. These simple handling guidelines will help you enjoy every delicious bite exactly as our bakers intended.
Local Pickup in Fort Lauderdale
South Florida residents can visit our bakery for convenient local pickup:
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.
- Location: Our Fort Lauderdale bakery at 1211 N.E. 9th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.
- Reservation Recommended: Call ahead at (954) 764-2253 (CAKE) for guaranteed availability, especially during holidays and peak celebration seasons.
- Custom Orders: We can accommodate special requests—just call to discuss your vision.
The Sweet Story Behind Every Cake
For over 20 years, We Take The Cake has been crafting artisanal desserts that help people celebrate life’s special moments. What began as a small local bakery gained national recognition when Oprah Winfrey selected our Key Lime Bundt Cake as one of her “Favorite Things.”
Despite our growth, we’ve never compromised on quality. Our experienced bakers still mix all batters and frostings by hand, and our team of talented cake artisans decorates each cake individually.
Every day, we fulfill our purpose by bringing people together through our cakes—creating moments of celebration, honoring special memories, and delivering sweet expressions of love from one person to another. The We Take The Cake team is a diverse group of dedicated artisans working closely together, taking pride in every cake that carries our name.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you ship your cakes?
We partner with Goldbelly to ship our gourmet cakes via UPS. Cakes are individually boxed in gorgeous gift packaging, carefully wrapped in protective plastic with decorative frill, then secured in a sturdy shipping box. Layer cakes and cupcakes are shipped with dry ice to ensure freshness.
Can you overnight ship?
Yes! Goldbelly provides overnight shipping options during the checkout process for those times when you need a cake quickly.
What is the shelf life of the cake?
Layer cakes remain fresh for 3 days at room temperature or 1 week refrigerated. Frozen cakes maintain quality for up to 9 months. Bundt cakes stay fresh for 7 days unrefrigerated, 2 weeks refrigerated, or 9 months frozen.
How long will it take for my cake to arrive?
Most orders ship via 2nd business day UPS. When placing your order, you’ll be able to select your preferred arrival date using our calendar system.
What payment methods do you accept?
For Goldbelly orders, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Klarna. For local pickup and custom orders, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
Can you deliver to a P.O. Box?
UPS cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes, so we require a physical address for all cake deliveries.