Hello, I’m Holly!
Together with my husband, Daniel, we are the cake makers behind all of the bespoke creations you see here at Holly Dolly Cakes.
My cake journey as a professional started in 2009 when I was already well into my twenties. I stopped pursuing a career in animation and threw myself headfirst into an apprenticeship in patisserie (where I met Daniel) and have never left the kitchen. I was extremely lucky to have trained under some world renowned pastry chefs since then and even somehow managed to land a job in one of London’s top 5-star hotels. However, after a valuable but intense and fast paced few years, it became clear to me that I really wanted to follow a path that involved a lot more fondant!
Having to step back and retrain as a cake decorator, I took on an apprenticeship in a luxury wedding cake company which quickly led to a full time job managing the kitchen. During that time I had the opportunity to assist in the production of cake decorating books as well as work with a well known cake decorating magazine.
Fast forward to today and I can now say I have had the privilege of working for some of the UK’s most distinguished cake brands.
Daniel, aka Danny, bakes all the delicious sponges for our cakes. He started his culinary journey back in his native Poland, baking artisan bread.
He then came to London in 2006, training and working in the pastry kitchen for over 10 years. With a background in French patisserie, he knows a thing or two about baking!
Holly Dolly Cakes has been a long time coming for us and we’re super excited to be able to offer up all our experience and expertise to design and create cakes that will hopefully not last long on the plate, but a lifetime in your memories.
​Why Choose Us?
Here at Holly Dolly Cakes, we’ve used all our experience to design the perfect cake menu. If it’s on our menu then you can trust that we love it and it’s a recipe that we use for our cakes at home.
We use free range eggs, real butter, real vanilla extract, quality Belgian chocolate and our favourite high quality jams and curds.
My formal training and experience in numerous professional environments, ensures a high standard of production throughout the process, from baking the perfect sponge right through to meticulous detailing and a flawless finish.
If you don’t yet know what cake you’d like, I will be happy to talk through it with you and help you design the perfect cake for your event. I always like to give different ideas and options and am always truthful about what I think will be most suitable for your needs.
And if you already have an idea in mind, then we can work together to find the best way to translate your vision into cake form!
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Dayane S Fernandes
a year agoAbsolutely delighted to share my experience with Holly Dolly Cakes, who has been making cakes for my son's birthdays since his first year. Her cakes are nothing short of spectacular—each one a masterpiece of both taste and design. Holly's attention to detail is simply incredible, ensuring every cake not only looks stunning but is also delicious. We've now recommended her to family and friends, and everyone has been equally impressed. Beyond her baking skills, Holly is the loveliest person to work with, always ensuring our vision is brought to life. We are looking forward to many more celebrations with her delightful creations. Highly recommended!
Carina
2 years agoI recently had the pleasure of experiencing the amazing talents of Holly, who truly exceeded all our expectations. From the 1st contact to the cake delivery, the entire process was seamless. When the cake was delivered, we were absolutely blown away by its beauty. It was evident that Holly had understood our vision and had poured her heart and soul into every detail. The craftsmanship was impeccable, the sugar rose she created looked like a work of art! Each layer of the cake was moist, light, and rich. We couldn't get enough of it, and neither could our guests, who were all equally impressed. I must commend Holly's professionalism and commitment to excellence, she was responsive, attentive to my preferences, and went above and beyond to ensure the cake was as we had envisioned. I'm thrilled to recommend her services to anyone and everyone in need of a show-stopping, delectable cake for any occasion. Her talent is unmatched, whether it's a wedding, birthday, or any other celebration, I can't imagine a better choice for a cake maker. To sum it up, if you want a beautiful, delicious, and unforgettable cake, look no further. Once again, a massive thank you for making Helens special day even more magical!
SuGii Anan
3 months agoWe can’t thank Holly enough for the incredible wedding cake she created for our big day! Not only was it absolutely stunning and exactly what we envisioned, and it tasted amazing too. our guests couldn’t stop talking about it. Holly was a dream to work with from start to finish, so professional, responsive, and kind. She made the whole process easy and enjoyable, and her attention to detail is unmatched. We feel so lucky to have found her and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a show-stopping (and delicious!) cake. Thank you again, Holly. you were such a special part of our wedding!
Catia Coughlan
2 months agoHolly is a true cake artist. The level of intricacy in her cakes is just awe inspiring and you can see her artistry in each detail, meticulously and delicately crafted to create an overall stunning cake. It was so incredibly special having one of her creations as the focal point of our baby’s first birthday party. All of our guests were so impressed with it and we all felt sorry we had to cut into it. The cake itself was so incredibly fresh, fluffy and delicious. Everyone is still raving about it. Not only was the final product spectacular, Holly was also such a joy to work with in the lead up to the event. Her communication is so prompt and she truly understood our vision and brought it to light, going above and beyond what we had imagined. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough!
Stacey
8 months agoHolly made the most amazing birthday and christening cake for my daughter’s 1st birthday. It was perfect in every way! Her communication throughout the process was fantastic, and she delivered the cake to the venue with such care. Holly truly met all of my needs, and to top it off, the cake was absolutely delicious! Thank you for helping make the day so special!