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Dana Herbert's Desserts

Dana Herbert's Desserts
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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The Cake King

Dana Herbert got his start making desserts by watching his grandmother bake.

“I remember hanging on the edge of her counter as a child and watching her make her infamous sugar cookies or some of her homemade jams and jellies. I would love to eat the sugar cookie dough scraps leftover,” he says."

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Dana Herbert's Desserts
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Sweet Sensation

Dana has worked hard to earn his title as top cake maker in Delaware.

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Cakes and Beyond

Along with fabulous cakes like this wedding one, Desserts by Dana’s also features pies, tarts and other tasty sweets.

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Above the Rim

Dana makes cakes catered to any hobby or interest, including sports. This basketball cake can be upgraded with team logos and sells for $75.

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Trunk Treat

For the opulent, Dana offers a variety of designer bags as cakes, including this three tier Louis Vuitton luggage set. The hand painted cake feeds 100 and sells for $300.

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It’s Our Anniversary

As Tony, Toni, Tone plays, celebrate another year with your special beau with a heart-shaped cake. This one sells for $35.

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Reel ‘Em In

You can surprise the movie buff in your life with this edible movie projector for $200.00.

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The Graduate

This custom graduation cake combined two cakes to celebrate the special occasion.

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Bundle of Bliss

This baby blocks cake is perfect for a baby shower and can serve up to 40 people, with a cost of $95.00.

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Find Your Passion

By following his heart and turning his love of cooking into a career and thriving business, Dana feels he hasn’t “worked” a day in his life.

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Dana Herbert's Desserts