Welcome to Baker & A Black Cat!

Baker & A Black Cat is a custom/bespoke bakery, creating edible works of art for any occasion, including weddings, anniversaries, showers, parties, corporate events, and birthdays.  Our delicious and elegant cakes & cupcakes are personally designed and scratch-made from our own recipes, especially for your event.  We are located in Placerville, California, in the heart of El Dorado County.

You can find Baker & A Black Cat on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Real Weddings!

Preferred Vendor for Courtyard D'Oro, Something Planned Events, The Maples Weddings & Events, and The Timber Creek Ballroom.

Photo Credits: Black & silver cake/cupcakes - Julia Croteau Photography; all others - Baker & A Black Cat

πŸ¦„πŸ¦„πŸ¦„LOVE IS MAGIC πŸ¦„πŸ¦„πŸ¦„ The main themes behind this cake were romance and magic, with a touch of unicorn! I had some fun with hiding rosebuds in the ruffles, and custom coloring the pearls in different shades of gold. 🌸🌸🌸 The pink ranunculus helped set the cake in the entire scene - loved working with Suzanne at @gardenofweedondesigns to find the right balance!! πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’• And I’ve decided that I NEED my very own pink iridescent sequined tablecloth. Like, now!!! The details: Venue: @fieldandpond πŸ“Έ: @rochellewilhelmsphotography Design: @jmariecustomevents.love 🌹: @gardenofweedondesigns πŸŽ‚: @bakerandablackcat πŸ’Œ: @papernpeonies 🍽: @cateringbydesignevents Rentals: @blossomfarmvintagerentals, @cprandtents_sacramento, @edhpartyrentals_ , @wedodesigns Cake topper: @jennandjulesdesigns Custom Decor: @swoonable Responsible for bringing all the awesomeness together: @realweddingsmag #bakerandablackcat #realweddingsmag #styledshoot #cakesofinstagram #sugarpaste #loveismagic #hologramwedding #hologramdecor #sacramentowedding #winters #fieldandpond #fieldandpondwedding #weddinginspiration #placervillebaker #lovewhatido
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Because one should always have cupcakes to match the cake! Photo credit: @juliacroteauphotography by @juliarunstheworld #bakerandablackcat #cupcakesofinstagram #scratchmade #buttercreamswirl #buttercream #lovewhatIdo #placervillebaker
So. The story behind the cake! I'd been wanting to make a masquerade-inspired cake for ages (probably due to my deep and abiding love for Phantom of the Opera...). And after several attempts, I finally figured out that for me, the design must flow from the mask itself. With no mask at hand, I mentally shelved the design for "some day." Last summer I visited the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, which OF COURSE led to a visit to the Tudor Guild Gift Shop, and there, I found my mask! Finally, here is the entire cake, in all of its glory! (You know, the cake that you've only seen pieces of in my business cards, Real Weddings Magazine, postcards...) Photo Credit: @juliacroteauphotography