Awkward Pastry

Kait Gardner 3 months ago

We absolutely loved our cake! I wanted to be surprised so I told Jess that I wanted the cake to reflect the beautiful colors of Ojai, and she delivered! It came out perfectly. Honestly, it's hard not to eat the remaining cake in my freezer - I crave it every night!

Angel Edited 3 months ago

This was my first time ordering a “special” cake for my birthday, so I had high hopes. I sent an inspiration photo and specifically requested a particular shade of green, which I was told could be done. I love supporting local businesses and don’t mind paying a premium price for custom work, but I would have appreciated a heads-up or acknowledgment that the color didn’t turn out as requested, especially since I paid extra for it. The buttercream was delicious, and I appreciated that they accommodated a cake tasting on short notice. However, I was disappointed that the final product didn’t match the agreed-upon color. The cake itself was good, though I found it less soft & moist than cakes I’ve had from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Unfortunately, I did also end up finding a small strand of hair in it. Overall, better communication and expectation-setting would have made for a much better experience.

mia davis 8 months ago

Jess was one of the first vendors we booked for our wedding, as I am a major dessert person!! Not only was the cake she made for our wedding beautiful, it was also extraordinarily delicious! I’m only sad I just got in a few bites at the wedding, so will definitely need to go to the bakery for some more sweet treats. Jess and her team were super professional and easy to work with. Their creativity and talent is unmatched! We also got a variety of other desserts for our guests that were a major hit (especially the chocolate chip cookies!). Highly recommend and will definitely be placing an order soon! 😋

Brianne Beeman 9 months ago

We loved working with Jess at Awkward Pastry. Communication was easy from the start, and the cake tasting was such a fun experience. Every flavor was cute, creative, and honestly so good. The 95th birthday surprise grandma cake we talked about for our wedding ended up exceeding expectations. I thought I knew what it would look like, but Jess added thoughtful, creative touches that made it even more special and beautiful. And it tasted just as good as it looked. I would absolutely recommend Awkward Pastry if you want someone talented who truly cares about what they create.

Elizabeth Peterson 10 months ago

I am coming up on our year anniversary. We chose to have an intimate reception and it needed to find a cake vendor. I decided to try some cakes from Jessica at Awkward Pastry. One taste and I didn’t have to look any further. This is as my second marriage and I am no longer young. Because of this I didn’t want the cake to be the star of the reception, but a reflection of our love for each other and for our friends and family. I didn’t want a layered cake or over decorated. We wanted to be a minimal whimsical beauty that we can remember fondly. That is exactly what we got. Two separate cakes, one square and one round. Both white with fresh flowers adorned around each cake. There were many flavor choices to choose from and again, we wanted subtle flavors that everyone would savor and enjoy. The cakes did not disappoint. In fact, we didn’t have any cake to take home to enjoy later because there wasn’t any left when the reception was over. I strongly recommend ordering a cake from Awkward Pastry for any big (or small) event. You will not be disappointed!  Thanks Jessica and team!