1B Fish Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
about us
For wedding cakes in Shrewsbury, celebration cakes and cupcakes with the 'wow' factor, call Karen at Designa Cake and Cupcake Cafe.
Karen Bill is a Shrewsbury based cake maker who has been honing her craft for years. Then, due to popular demand, in January 2012 she opened Designa Cake & Cupcake Cafe, where the team - including baker Sarah Ridgway and trainee manager Ayla Hughes - creates every single cake on-site as well as running the coffee shop side of the business.
Designa Cake & Cupcake Cafe can make virtually any cake you ask for. Share your ideas, pictures or memories and they will design, bake and decorate a unique cake, be it for a wedding, birthday, Christening, retirement, leaving or 'just because'.
Have a look at the 1980s cake on the right as a great example of their creativity, or visit their Facebook page for further images.
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Karen says: "I think cakes make people happy and you don't always need a reason to buy or make one. All cakes are available in your choice of flavour.
"I have a huge range of examples, but if you can't find what you looking then let me know what you have in mind and together we can create the perfect cake."
As well as large celebration cakes, Designa Cake & Cupcake Cafe is renowned for their 'cupcake bouquets', where a variety of cupcakes is built into a pyramid and decorated to look like a bouquet of roses.
In the cafe, which is open Tuesday to Saturday, cakes are baked fresh every day. The flavours change weekly, from triple chocolate to vanilla and black forest, with guest appearances from other flavours such as lemon meringue, strawberry shortcake, Eton Mess, Earl Grey and more.
Gluten free and dairy free cupcakes are available.
If you'd like to learn how to decorate your own cupcakes, you are welcome to come to one of Karen's Beginners or Advanced classes, which are held monthly. They frequently cater for private groups and children's parties in Shrewsbury.
Designa Cake & Cupcake Cafe uses high quality cake making and decorating supplies, which are also available for purchase.
For further information on celebration cakes and cupcakes, contact Karen and team on 01743 493084.
Please mention the best of Shrewsbury when contacting Designa Cake & Cupcake Cafe.
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latest reviews
Thank you for doing an amazing job of our cake. It was perfect, We were so pleased.
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for John's fantastic 80's cake, it was the highlight of the night. It was a shame we had to cut it up but I have saved the characters and taken lots of photos to treasure. If anyone is looking for a special cake I will point them in your direction.
Ellie and myself had a picnic in the lounge last night to eat your cupcakes which were very enjoyable. She was that impressed she has taken one (only one) to share with her best friend at school, so she can see how good they look. My daughter even interrupted her diet to have one and she said that it was gorgeous.
That was the most amazing cupcake I have EVER eaten...just give me a moment to get over how good that was!
The shop looks fab and really really really enjoyed the Terrys Chocolate cupcake.
Fabulous cupcakes - I highly recommend the caramel ones. Yum.
Well, called in for cupcakes and coffee at Designa Cake on Tuesday. Lovely coffee, service and the CUPCAKES WERE AMAZING !
Earl Grey cupcake, tried last week......really lovely, not at all what I expected it was yummy. Definitely worth a try next time they are on the menu. I have been in Designa cake shop on numerous occasions and am slowly making my way through the entire menu. All the cakes are fantastic! Karen made my 40th birthday cake too which was out of this world. Also had a cupcake bouquet for my mum for mothers day. Would recommend Designa cake to anyone.
Thank you for the lovely Cup cakes yesterday they were so delicious!
The cakes went down rather well - they were delicious. I am going to enjoy using my goodies over next few days and no doubt i'll be back!
I can't tell you how pleased we were with the cake you made for us for your wedding day. It tasted fantastic, thank you so much.
The cherry bakewell cupcake was absolutely delicious, thank you.
I had a strawberry cheesecake cupcake today and it was amazing!
It was my first time in your shop today and the cupcakes are to die for. I will definitely be in to buy more - you should be proud of yourself you have done so well.
Thank you so much for the cupcakes you made for our wedding. They both looked and tasted amazing and many of our guests complimented them. Of course I told them where they can get some!
Thanks for the lovely wedding cakes - they looked and tasted divine! You helped to make our day very special indeed.
Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday cake you baked for my mother-in-law's 80th birthday. She absolutely loved it and so did all the family.
Thank you so much, the cakes were delicious. Everyone was raving about it - children and adults. You make fantastic cakes combined with great people skills and the ability to share your passion with clear instructions to teach others and raise conficence. I look forward to treating myself in the shop!
Thank you so much for the fantastic birthday cakes you made for Bradley and I. They were so delicious and we were extremely pleased with the finished products.
Mmm, just eaten delicious chocolate orange cupcake with my afternoon cuppa - I'll definitely be back for more.
Thank you for your help on my visit yesterday! Can't wait to try out all my new nozzles and tools!! I'm sure I'll be a frequent visitor from now on! =0)
Thank you for today, lovely to see you again and your coffee is the best!! Always so nice to come over and call in x
Thanks again for these cupcakes and moccha: they were AMAZING :D
Hi, called in today for 2 of ur fab cakes. The toffee crisp cake was amazing. Will b bk soon for more :)