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Nacogdoches custom cake bakeryCustom cakes, baked fresh to order

A small, family-focused local bakery in Nacogdoches, Texas, making custom buttercream cakes for birthdays, gender reveals, anniversaries, simple weddings, and just because.

  • Cakes from $65
  • Made to order
  • Free delivery in Nacogdoches
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Tell us about your celebration and Lauren will reply within two business days.

Trouble with the form? Email lauren@poppycakesbakingco.com

Custom white buttercream cake with blush roses on a wooden tray

Custom cakes for every occasion

Every Poppy Cakes cake is a custom, single-tier buttercream cake, designed with you, made to order here in Nacogdoches with locally sourced ingredients, and delivered to your door.

  • Birthday cakes

    From first birthdays to milestone years.

  • Gender reveal cakes

    The big news stays hidden until the first slice.

  • Anniversary cakes

    A sweet way to mark another year together.

  • Just because

    Some days simply deserve cake.

  • Simple wedding cakes

    Elegant single-tier cakes for intimate celebrations.

  • And more

    If you're celebrating, we'd love to bake for it.

Sizes and pricing

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Starting prices. Your final quote is set once Lauren sees your design, colors, and decorations.

How ordering works

From first idea to delivery day. Scroll to walk through each step, or tap one to jump to it.

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  1. Share your date, how many guests you're serving, flavor ideas, and any inspiration photos. Please order at least 10 days ahead.

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  2. She checks her calendar, asks any follow-up questions, and sends your price within two business days.

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  3. A 50% non-refundable deposit, sent as an invoice, holds your spot. We take a limited number of orders each week, so earlier is better.

  4. Your cake is made to order here in Nacogdoches with locally sourced ingredients, so it's fresh for your celebration.

  5. We deliver free anywhere in Nacogdoches, and within about a 30-minute drive for a fee included in your quote. Then all that's left is to celebrate.

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Cake inspiration

A few of the looks our customers love. Hover or tap a cake to take a closer look.

Semi-naked buttercream cake topped with white peonies
Buttercream cake with pink carnations and pearl sprinkles
Simple white buttercream birthday cake with a sparkler
White buttercream cake piped with ruffled rosettes
Birch-textured buttercream cake with peonies
Top view of a white cake with piped buttercream flowers

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Loved by our customers

Five-star Google reviews from families across Nacogdoches.

The custom cake we got for our 1 year olds birthday party was unbelievable! It was exactly what we were looking for. And there was NONE left because of how delicious it was!! Thank you Poppy Cakes Banking Co.!!

Davis RobinsonGoogle review

Poppy Cakes was amazing!! The birthday cake tasted amazing and was exactly what we asked for! They were so easy to work with! Thank you Poppy Cakes!!

Alyssa EdenGoogle review

Poppy cakes makes the tastiest and most beautiful custom cakes! The colors are beautiful and the attention to detail sets them apart! Highly recommend for birthday party cakes or any special event!

Patti EdenGoogle review

Poppy Cakes is legit! The service is second to none. The owner is very sweet and cares about making the cake special for the occasion. Easily the best place in Nac for a birthday cake or graduation cake.

Peyton LeeGoogle review

Amazing birthday cake for my cousins birthday party, will definitely be going back for future events

Marc CorderoGoogle review

Poppy Cakes did an awesome job with our kids birthday cakes. So yummy and kids taste test approved! She did everything perfect that we wanted for our custom cakes. Everyone should use Poppy Cakes in Nacogdoches!

Jennifer MalmbergGoogle review

Your local bakery in Nacogdoches

Poppy Cakes is a small, made-to-order bakery right here in Nacogdoches. There's no storefront display case here: every cake is baked for your date, finished by hand in real buttercream, and delivered fresh to your home or party.

Lauren designs each cake with you, whether you have an inspiration photo, a party theme, or just a favorite color. Whether you're a Nacogdoches family, an SFA student planning a friend's birthday, or a neighbor in a nearby East Texas town, we'd love to bake for your celebration.

  • Baked to orderMade fresh for your date
  • Free delivery in NacogdochesAnd within about 30 minutes of town for a fee
  • Cakes from $656 to 12 inch, serving 5 to 60 guests
  • Vanilla, chocolate, lemonPlus rotating seasonal flavors
Lauren, founder of Poppy Cakes, dancing and laughing outdoors at night

Named for Poppy

Poppy Cakes is named for Lauren's grandmother, Poppy, who passed away in the spring of 2026.

Lauren started Poppy Cakes to create a space where people feel truly celebrated. Baking is her creative outlet, but the heart of it is the people, and giving back to Nacogdoches and East Texas in a meaningful way.

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We're booking up fast

We limit the number of orders we take so every cake gets our full attention. Please order at least 10 days ahead. Delivery is free anywhere in Nacogdoches.

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