Discover The Cake Girl’s Best Custom Cakes in Tampa

From Humble Beginnings to Tampa’s Favorite Cake Shop 🍰

When you take a bite of a Cake Girl cupcake, you're tasting more than just a dessert—you're tasting a story. A dream that started in a warm kitchen in Puerto Rico, shared between a young girl and her biggest inspiration: her mom.

Back in 2008, Kristina Lavallee teamed up with her mom, Margarita Perez—a professional chef and her personal hero. Together, they spent countless hours mixing, baking, and perfecting what would later become The Cake Girl’s award-winning recipes. No shortcuts. No boxed mixes. Just passion, patience, and a lot of love.

A Recipe for Success – Baked at UCF 🧁

After refining her skills and earning dual degrees in Hospitality and Food Service Management from the University of Central Florida, Kristina had the recipe for something special—both in the kitchen and in business. Along the way, she met Kirby, her future husband and business partner. From farmers markets to food festivals across Florida, Kristina and Kirby took The Cake Girl on the road with a mobile dessert truck.

But as word of their sweet creations spread, so did demand. It was time for something bigger.

The First Slice of Tampa 🎉

In 2019, The Cake Girl opened its first brick-and-mortar bakery in Tampa, and the local dessert scene was never the same again. Nestled in Carrollwood, Tampa, The Cake Girl quickly became a favorite for custom cakes in Tampa—from elegant wedding cakes and gender reveal stunners to playful birthday cakes and corporate dessert tables that wow.

Every cake is baked from scratch, decorated by hand, and made with your vision in mind.

Why Locals Love The Cake Girl 💖

Whether you’re ordering a one-of-a-kind 3D cake, mini cupcakes for a baby shower, or a dozen cupcakes for your weekend cravings, The Cake Girl delivers more than just sweetness:

✅ Custom Cakes Made with Heart Your ideas, our creativity. From unicorns to sports themes to timeless elegance, we bring your vision to life.

✅ 80+ Flavors Rotated Weekly With 12 rotating flavors each week, there's always something new to try! From Fruity Pebbles to Churro Cheesecake—Tampa residents know to check in weekly for the latest.

✅ Handcrafted Daily in Tampa We don’t do frozen. We don’t do generic. Everything is baked fresh in-house, every single day.

✅ Team Culture That Cares We're more than just a bakery. We're a team dedicated to making an impact. From donating time to local causes to lifting up our team members—we lead with love and values.

Community at the Core ❤️

The Cake Girl isn’t just about cakes—it’s about community. Whether it’s through donations, local partnerships, or simply adding a bit of joy to someone’s day, Kristina and her team are committed to giving back. Because at the end of the day, it’s people—not just pastries—that matter most.

Ready to Taste the Best Custom Cakes in Tampa?

If you're searching for custom cakes in Tampa, look no further. Whether it’s your wedding, your child’s birthday, or just because—you deserve a cake that’s as special as the occasion.

📍 Visit The Cake Girl Bakery in Carrollwood, Tampa 

📞 Call to place a custom order or swing by to try this week’s flavors 

💻 Or browse our website for inspiration and nationwide shipping options for our famous Crave’n Cups!

Final Crumbs:Kristina’s journey from a Puerto Rican kitchen to the heart of Tampa proves that when you follow your passion—and stick to your core values—you can create something truly magical. The Cake Girl is more than a bakery—it’s a story you can taste.