The Best Wedding Cake Bakeries in Des Plaines, IL

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53 Wedding Cakes & Desserts in Des Plaines, IL

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The Original Rainbow Cone 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,350
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

The Original Rainbow Cone has been a staple in Chicago for over 95 years! We serve our signature combination of Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House, Pistachio and Orange Sherbet sliced and stacked on a cone. We also offer other flavors upon request. We offer on-site catering with our trucks for outdoor events, and our pop up ice cream social service for indoor events!

Staci at Rainbow Cone catering was a pleasure to work with while coordinating for our wedding. She answered emails promptly and helped with questions we had along the way. William was such an amazing presence on our wedding day! He drove the truck in while smiling and dancing, which we loved. His energy was great, and his service was incredible! Having the Rainbow Cone truck at our wedding was so fun, and everyone was raving about how delicious it was!
Sarah S., 7 days ago
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Chibi Blooms Cafe 

5.0

  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Formerly known as Little Whisk Bakes, we have rebranded to Chibi Blooms Cafe. While our brand has grown, our heart remains the same — creating meaningful, beautifully crafted sweets for life’s most important celebrations. We continue to offer wedding cakes and curated dessert tables, alongside our signature Matcha and Vietnamese coffee service. Every recipe is perfected with intention, precision, and years of experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were thrilled with Little Whisk Bakes and would highly recommend Amanda for any special occasion. Throughout the planning process, Amanda was communicative, responsive to questions, and always punctual. When it came to bringing our wedding cake vision to life, she absolutely nailed it. The final product was a true work of art - three beautifully decorated tiers with an amazing flavor profile. Our guests raved about how delicious the cake was - the chocolate and raspberry filling paired perfectly with the vanilla cake. Amanda's attention to detail and creative talent resulted in the tastiest cake I've personally ever enjoyed. Her customer service matches the quality of her baking. We felt she really cared about making our wedding cake special and memorable. Any couple would be lucky to have Amanda and Little Whisk Bakes be a part of their big day!
Elise J., 2 years ago
Sugargoat 

5.0

  • Starts at $4
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

as stephanie izard's newest concept, sugargoat is your go-to bakery and special occasion sweets shop, and is a place where our team carries out goatland's tradition of showcasing the love of fun flavor combinations. enjoy your fondest food memories turned into tasty dessert experiences and continue to make more memories enjoying sweets with friends and family!

The sourdough pancakes at little goat diner have been my favorite meal for years. When Sugar Goat bakery opened up and turned those pancakes into a cake, all my wedding cake dreams came true. ALL of the cake was gone at the end of the night and people could not stop talking about it. We worked with Brennan and I couldn’t have chosen a better person to help us. She was so kind and accommodating. We even got an extra surprise treat from her at the wedding that completely made our night. Any treats you get from sugar goat are delicious - and they made their cake exactly what I wanted for my special day.
Ashley, 4 years ago
Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream 

5.0

  • Starts at $64
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL
  • Offer

Our fresh, custom, elegantly decorated ice cream wedding cakes are like no other dessert option in Chicago! I have been creating ice cream cakes for decades and have been serving wedding customers in Chicago since 2019, first through Bartleby's Ice Cream Cakes online and since 2024 from the Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream shop. With my many years of experience providing wedding cakes of all sizes, flavors, and designs and in all kinds of venues and weather, you can be sure that your Bartleby's cake will be beautiful, structurally sound, and delicious!

We had ordered Bartleby’s prior to our wedding for other special occasions locally, but hadn’t shipped their products before. Based on our previous deliveries we were confident that Rachel and team could deliver the quality we’d come to expect for our destination wedding. We’re happy to say they did not disappoint and guests at our wedding still talk about the ice cream cake we served as one of the highlights of the night. Thank you again Rachel and team!
Jeff & C., 3 years ago
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Molly's Cupcakes 

5.0

  • Starts at $3
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Welcome to Molly's Cupcakes! Ms. Molly was my third-grade teacher. Whenever my classmates or I had a birthday, she would bake us cupcakes. She had her special recipe for chocolate and vanilla cupcakes. In honor of Molly and as a way to help our kids and community, a portion of our profits is donated directly to schools in our community. Every time you eat a cupcake or sip a latte, you help our kids. So eat up!

So happy we decided to get our cake from Mollys cupcakes. We had our wedding in Chicago but live in NYC so the fact that Mollys had bakeries in both cities was a huge plus! They provided a free cake tasting of 6 different flavors, was very easy to work with and was priced very well compared to others I looked at. Their cupcakes/ cakes were DELICIOUS! Would highly recommend.
Leyki D., a year ago
Windy City Cookies 

5.0

  • Starts at $4 per serving
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Hello future brides! I'm Audrey O'Shanna, owner and operator of Windy City Cookies. I specialize in custom sugar cookies. From favors to bachelorette parties, showers, and every event in-between. I love taking your vision and bringing it to life in the most delicious way! Fun fact about me, I took 1st place in the pastry division at "The Chicago's Best Baker" competition in 2018!

We had Windy City Cookies make these beautiful cookies for a graduation party. They were the perfect graduation theme cookies , and I asked her to individually wrap them with for me. They were beautiful—everyone loved them! I heard from reliable sources that they tasted delicious, too. Sadly, I did not have any of the cookies for myself. Hopefully next time!
Jennifer Lentine, 5 years ago
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Cart Delights 

5.0

  • Starts at $32,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

At Cart Delights, we believe the sweetest moments of a celebration are often the simplest ones sharing something special with the people you love. We’re passionate about crafting gelato and creating experiences that feel warm, elegant, and memorable. Our carts are designed to blend seamlessly into your event, offering a refined and interactive dessert moment your guests will truly enjoy. For us, it’s not just about serving gelato—it’s about being part of moments that matter.

I tried their gelato at a quince expo and it honestly stood out right away. The setup looked beautiful, eye catching and the gelato tasted amazing—it genuinely felt like something you’d get in Italy. The team was also great to interact with, and the whole process felt very simple and smooth. Would definitely recommend.
Raquel Martinez G., 9 days ago
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Candyality - Specialize in Candy Buffets 

5.0

  • Starts at $8
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

We are a Black and Latina-owned business located in Lakeview. Our candy store has been beloved by Chicagoans for the last 16 years. Our store offers a vast selection of over 1,000 candies, gourmet chocolates and freshly made popcorn. Make your wedding or special event sweeter with unique party favors or a candy buffet from Candyality! We will work within your budget to create your desired party favors or candy buffet and will handle transportation and set-up. Contact us for a personalized quote today!

I'm a planner and reached out to Candyality for one of my client's weddings - they absolutely killed it. The process was so smooth - they were very helpful and responsive - and everyone was thrilled on the wedding day.
Jen G., 2 years ago
Elisa’s Cake by the #Pound 

5.0

  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

I am a self-taught home baker and proud mother of one. My journey began as a paralegal, but everything changed when I baked and decorated my first cake in 2014 for Ella's 4th birthday. I wanted to create a memorable experience for her party, and little did I know it would ignite a deep passion within me. Soon I found myself baking for friends & family. Before I knew it, I had developed a substantial customer base. Over the years, I have come to realize that baking is a pure and simple expression of love and joy for others. In January 2020, I made the bold decision to follow my passion and pursue my dreams in the world of baking.

Elisa's Cake by the Pound was a fantastic choice for our wedding cake. Their communication throughout the process was prompt and consistent, which put us at ease. The quality of their work was exceptional - the cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious. We only needed a small cake for our wedding, and they were very accommodating, offering the perfect sized cake for a reasonable price. It exceeded our expectations and our guests raved about how great it tasted. We highly recommend Elisa's Cake by the Pound for any couple's wedding dessert needs.
Tai W., a year ago
Black Dog Gelato 

5.0

  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Black Dog Gelato is a local gelato shop that features Chef driven flavors. A nod to traditional style ice cream, Black Dog takes Chicago Style Gelato to a whole new level. We spin our gelato fresh everyday and are constantly changing flavors with the seasons. Unexpected and wonderful, BDG is truly a delight.

We had a wonderful experience working with Black Dog Gelato! We had a cart at our wedding and our guests absolutely loved it. We were able to accommodate a variety of dietary needs and flavor preferences. It was perfect for our July wedding. The team at Black Dog was helpful and professional throughout the process and it was a pleasure working with them. I highly recommend Black Dog Gelato!
Cara B., 3 years ago
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Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream & Board Game Cafe 

5.0

  • Starts at $560
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

💍 Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream & Board Game Café brings a whimsical, interactive dessert experience to your wedding! Based in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, we specialize in made-to-order, made-from-scratch ice cream using liquid nitrogen for a fun, fog-filled show that ends with the creamiest scoops imaginable—offered in both dairy and vegan options.

Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream & Board Game Cafe was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. Their communication was quick, concise, and effective throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work and overall value was formal, fun, and professional. They provided on-the-spot ice cream that was absolutely delicious, and their staff served every bite with a smile, making my guests feel excited to try their products. I would book them a million times over if I could - they truly cater to the needs of the event and are flexible with flavors. The consistency, taste, and overall experience of having them at our wedding really brought a smile to my guests and myself. I cannot recommend Nitro Nostalgia enough!
Andrea B., 2 months ago
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Milk Bar 

5.0

  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Milk Bar is a sweet (and occasionally savory) shop that’s been turning familiar treats upside down and on their heads, shaking up the dessert scene since 2008. Bon Appetit magazine called us “one of the most exciting bakeries in the country.” But you can literally just call us Milk Bar. We’re not big on feeding the hype beast. But we’re super into feeding our flavorful treats to those who crave the unexpected.

Awarded Best of Zola
Milk Bar is one of our favorites and we thought it would be great to have a special touch from them for guests at our wedding. We ordered lots of cookies as wedding favors, displaying them as a 'cookie wall' near the exits. The cookies were amazing, guests loved them as a sweet treat to end the night, and the packaging is quintessentially Milk Bar and looked beautiful on display! Working with the Milk Bar team to get everything ordered and delivered at exactly the right time was easy and we're really happy with the result! Would highly recommend Milk Bar!
Scott, 3 years ago
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Delish Cakes 

5.0

  • Starts at $30
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Delish Cakes started in 2010 out of Alicia's family home. It quickly outgrew the house and a storefront was born shortly after! Delish Cakes will be 11 years old in August of 2021. Delish Cakes creates custom cakes and sweets for any occasion, and we love to make each order just as special as the clients who order them! Everything is created in small batches and made just for you. We do Cakes, cake pops, custom sugar cookies, sweet tables, cupcakes and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
I first found out about Delish Cakes at a wedding expo in Rosemont. I do not remember if the samples there were mini cup cakes or something else, but they were DELICIOUS! I reached out to Delish Cakes to do my wedding cake and loved that we we were able to do a tasting (you take a container home to sample different a few flavored cakes, frostings & fillings), although it was not free. Communication usually was not an issue. We were very happy with how our wedding cake turned out & are excited to have more for our 1st anniversary.
Nicole L., 5 months ago
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Sweet Temptations 

5.0

  • Starts at $126
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

I am a home baker. Based in Bloomingdale IL . My business model is to get to know my clients to have a better understanding of what type of cakes they like. Then I sketch few cake options for them around their budget. This allows me to give a complete customized cake that represents their individuality. My clients mix and match cake flavors and fillings, or choose from the popular combinations I offer. I would love to work with you for your special day. You can contact me for more information!

Sweet Temptations was absolutely wonderful to work with for our wedding. Their communication throughout the entire process was great - they were responsive, helpful, and really took the time to understand our vision. The quality of their work and value was truly awesome. The cake they made for my girlfriend's birthday was the best I've ever had, so we knew they would deliver something exceptional for our wedding day. And they did not disappoint! The cake was not only beautiful, but it was delicious and received rave reviews from all of our guests. We're so grateful to the Sweet Temptations team for helping make our special day even sweeter.
Naveed m., 6 months ago
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Let Them Eat Cakes 

5.0

  • Starts at $48
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Let Them Eat Cakes aspires to make your sweets as unique and memorable as your wedding day. I believe that your dessert is a way to tie your whole wedding day together and treat yourself and all your guests to a dessert that you and your partner find most sweet. Whether you want an elegant tiered wedding cake or a pastry table, or you and your partner love pies and enjoy a pie bar, Let Them Eat Cakes will make a dessert that perfectly reflects your love story and wedding day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ava was so amazing! She arrived with the cake on time to the venue and it was beautiful! Everyone raved the whole night about how delicious it was. Her communication was wonderful and she was really reasonably priced!
Jaclyn G., 3 months ago
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Nadiya's Cupcakes 

5.0

  • Starts at $640
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL
  • Offer

Custom wedding cakes for Chicago couples who want something artful, meaningful, and unmistakably their own. At Nadiya’s Cupcakes, we design refined, story-driven wedding cakes that feel personal, never pulled from a catalog. Each cake begins with a thoughtful conversation and unfolds into a design that reflects your celebration, your heritage, and the emotion of your day.

Nadiya created the most magical Harry Potter inspired wedding cake we could have dreamed of. From our first tasting to the final reveal, the entire experience felt thoughtful, creative and enchanting. She took every idea we shared and turned it into something far more beautiful than we imagined. The cake itself was pure magic. The hand painted Forbidden Forest, the white stag Patronus, the elegant gold detailing, the “Always” inscription and the Golden Snitch on top all came together so perfectly. It truly felt like a piece of the wizarding world brought to life in the most elegant way. On top of being stunning, the cake was completely gluten free for my allergy and still tasted absolutely incredible. Our guests were amazed that something so beautiful could also taste so good. People are still talking about it. Seeing the cake on our wedding day was a moment I will never forget. Nadiya’s talent, care and attention to detail made the entire experience unforgettable. We are so grateful for the magic she created and for giving us a cake that was meaningful, delicious and everything we hoped for. Thank you, Nadiya, for bringing our vision to life so perfectly.
Crystal T., 5 months ago
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Sweeney Girl Sweets 

5.0

  • Starts at $3
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Baking is therapeutic for me. Having baked with my grandparents as a child, I've baked all my life and I really truly enjoy seeing smiles when people try my made-from-scratch sweets. My fun bubbly personality has transferred over into my business brand and products.

Awarded Best of Zola
Such a great addition to our perfect day! The cupcakes we ordered were incredible and all of our guests loved them! Customer service was excellent from trying the cupcakes, Molly brought them personally to our home and trialed new flavors for us. The Oreo was a hit! Delivery was seamless and I as the bride didn’t have to stress at all. Would absolutely recommend for your big event or even just treats to have!
Mackenzie S., 9 months ago
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Milette's Cakes 

5.0

  • Starts at $60
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

At Milette's Cakes, we bring over a decade of experience in crafting elegant cakes, specializing in stunning wedding cakes that make your special day unforgettable. As the proud winner of Cupcake Wars in 2012, our passion for dessert artistry shines in every creation. We collaborate closely with each couple, starting with a personalized cake tasting to discuss traditions and preferences. Our keen eye for detail and commitment to using the finest ingredients ensure that each cake looks spectacular and tastes amazing. Trust Milette's Cakes to add a touch of magic to your wedding with a masterpiece you and your guests will cherish for years!

HIGHLY suggest Milettes cakes for all wedding cake and dessert table needs. The flavor and customer service is unmatched. Vanessa was an absolute pleasure to work with, our wedding cake was beautiful and delicious. We received so many compliments on our mini cupcakes and dessert table, cake was beautifully decorated and so good!! We are very happy we chose Milettes for our big day.
Sam Y., 2 years ago

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