Welcome to Custom Cakes!

My name is Autumn Castillo and I am a self-taught cake designer. I have been creating custom cakes for 2 years now and it is truly a passion of mine. I enjoy the challenge of creating cakes that are stunningly beautiful and taste fabulous!

I would love to design your dream cake for any occasion. Special occasions deserve special cakes!

Take a look at my portfolio of cakes and contact me today to start planning your unforgettable masterpiece!

PLEASE SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR QUOTES AT LEAST 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.

About Me

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I am a self-taught cake designer. I have taught 8th grade math for 5 years in Arizona. My son is a year old and is the greatest joy of my life. I find immense joy in baking and designing cakes that are not only beautiful, but taste amazing! I am dedicated to making the cake the centerpiece of the party that will never be forgotten!

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Wedding cupcakes



These wedding cupcakes were inspired by a postage stamp the buyer designed for their wedding. Each cupcake was topped with edible luster dust and a fondant bone. There were three types of flavors: red velvet cupcakes with white buttercream icing, pumpkin cupcakes with chai spice buttercream, and chocolate sour cream cupcakes with chocolate icing. The two top cupcakes had handsculpted fondant dogs.

Musical Baby

This 3-tier musical themed baby shower cake was covered in fondant piano keys, fondant music staffs, and a handscuplted music note. The bottom layer was chocolate cake with chocolate mousee filling. The middle layer was white almond sour cream cake with swiss meringue buttercream filling and fresh sliced strawberries. The top layer was carrot cake with homemade cream cheese filling.

Baby Me




This petite baby shower cake was modeled after the baby invitation. The cake was german chocolate cake with chocolate fudge filling. The cake was covered with fondant and fondant circles with a handsculpted playful baby adorning the top of the cake.

Wands and Wizards!

















This cake was designed from a Harry Potter book that included a handsculpted owl from the book, Harry Potter glasses and a wand. The cake was red velvet cake with homemade cream cheese filing and frosting. The story on the right page was derived from the book and told a tale about the birthday girl's party.

Fabulous in Pink and Black!



This black, white and pink cake for a 55th birthday was covered in fondant with handpiped scrolls in royal icing with gumpaste pink accent flowers. The bottom layer was chocolate cake with white chocolate mousee filling. The middle layer was white almond sour cream cake with chocolate mousee filling. The top layer was lemon cake with lemon buttercream filling. The faux diamonds are not edible.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Flower cupcakes


These strawberry and white almond cupcakes are iced with lemon buttercream and vanilla buttercream. The flowers are also dusted with edible glitter.

CrossFit cake




This cake is white almond with fresh sliced strawberry filling. It is covered in homemade cream cheese whipped cream and features fondant decorations. The CrossFit logos are hand drawn as well. The weight bench is not edible.

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