Kathy celebrated the opening of her new storefront with a Ribbon Cutting with the Chamber of Commerce on May 9,2012 with close friends, family, and vendor friends. May 9th was also Kathy, the owner’s Birthday.

She celebrated in style with music by TDC Entertainment, Decor from Keith Watson Productions, Food from Manuel’s Vintage Room, Taste, The Elegant Gourmet, and Dorn’s Wine Warehouse all coordinated by Masterpiece Weddings and Melissa DiStefano and some great giveaways. Verve Studio was also there taking some great images which we can’t wait to share with you later!

Of Course, all of the sweets were provided by Kathy herself. Take a peek to see some of the New yummy treats that will be available at our new storefront starting this coming Monday at our Grand Opening from 7:00am – 1:00pm at 13570 NW 101 Drive, Suite 400 Alachua, FL 32615! Make sure you put it on your calender to come join us for a free cup of locally freshly roasted and brewed coffee with the purchase of any petite sweet.

Is your mouth watering yet?

images provided by Home Magazine of Gainesville and The Gainesville Chamber of Commerce

Photo Credit to Doug Finger/The Gainesville Sun

One of the best things about KB is her commitment to doing work for various charities. Above, you can see Kathy and the amazing sculpted cake she created for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Today, we are working on another great cause. We are creating specialty Starry Night Kake Truffles for the sponsors of this events, as well as a yummy red velvet cake and a chocolate cake with our amazing Godiva icing for the Climb for Cancer Foundation’s Starry Night Gala!

This quilt by Gosia Sobala and Susie Long, will be auctioned off at the event

Two celebrities, Gosia and Ali, will attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, in an effort to raise awareness of the difficulties facing those struggling with cancer. You can see them prepping for their trek below:

KB Kakes wishes our best to Gosia, Ali, and all those faced with this awful disease. Together, we can find a cure!

Susie

This past Friday morning did not start off great for me. I guess I just woke up on the wrong side of the bed, to a not-so-nice text from my long-distance boyfriend and it was all downhill from there, including the part where I spilled a full can of Diet Coke in my center console. I got to the KB Kakes location in Alachua, FL and thank God for Erika, who already had a strong cup of coffee brewing.

Erika and Kathy were there, along with our new coffee distributor, Miguel. Nothing to perk up a bad morning like a coffee tasting! Not to mention that I finally got to taste the famous gourmet Kake Truffles… until you’ve had one, you can’t imagine how good they are. I swear, my bad morning just melted away. These truffles are magical. Here’s a (highly unflattering) photo of me starting to actually enjoy my morning, plus a pic of the yummy truffles!
You know you’ve got a good job when the hardest part is deciding which is your favorite flavor!

Hi!   I’d like to introduce myself to all of you!   My name is Susie. I’m Erika’s new intern and the girl who’s going to be doing most of the blogging for KB Kakes.   This is my second day at our new location (13570 NW 101 Dr, Ste 400, Alachua, FL 32615), and we are busybusybusy gearing up for our Grand Opening on May 14th!   Take a look at some of our delicious offerings!

I can’t believe it’s only two and a half weeks away!   Let me tell you – the kitchen smells amazing.   There are still some finishing touches to take care of, but be assured that this Grand Opening will be a Monday morning you’ll never forget!

Mark your calendars and make sure you check out our Facebook page for up-to-date news!

See you soon!
Susie ♥

10 years ago Kathy aka KB started creating fondant covered cakes as a necessity.  All her life she made cakes for friends and family.  When her youngest daughter got married she researched cakes.  When Kathy was unable to find anyone to create her daughter’s cake the way she wanted Kathy created her first fondant wedding cake.  Pictured below:

KB’s Kake Kreations was born once people saw Kristin’s wedding cake and starting asking Kathy to create their wedding cakes. 10 years later KB’s Kake Kreations has grown by leaps and bounds. Last year we officially changed our name from KB’s Kake Kreations to KB Kakes.   Leslie Vega and Krystal of Verve Studio helped us with our branding and photo shoot. So, now we have a new name, a new website, facebook page, and soon a NEW LOCATION!

The very first wedding cake created out of the new Kakery is pictured below:

To see more of our beautiful Kreations, including our famous Kake Truffles, join us for our GRAND OPENING, on Monday May 14th at our new location, 13570 NW 101st Drive Ste. 400 in Alachua, FL!   Make sure you get your Sweet Rewards card from Dorn’s Wine Warehouse for a free cup of coffee!   Try our famous gourmet Kake Truffles while you’re there!

Close your eyes and think about each and every time that you have enjoyed KB’s original Gourmet Kake Truffles. Relive the sense of excitement when you first laid eyes on your favorite kake truffle, feel the little bit of chocolate that melts on your fingertips because of the warmth of your hand, taste the Heaven in your mouth!

Top Left Photo by Verve Studio; 3rd Top Photo & Bottom Right Photo by Footstone Photography; Top Right Photo by Jimmy Ho Photography

After the chocolate melts away, your mouth is flooded with rich, bold flavors that leave you begging for more. Is your mouth watering yet?? Well just think, all of these delicious Gourmet Kake Truffles will soon be available on a daily basis, along with many more incredible KB Kreations!

As you can see, we are quite on our way to a beautiful beginning! After all of the man hours have been put in, finally KB Kakes’ dreams will all come true! We will be located at 13570 NW 101st Dr. Alachua, Fl. 32615

So if you thoroughly enjoy fresh, roasted in house coffee, untouchable kake truffles, and all of our original treats that blow every other sweet out of the water?   Then KB Kakes’ new Kakery is the place to be for your everyday cravings and so much more!

Middle Bottom Photo by Caroline Johnson Photography

We will be having a Very Exclusive Special Grand Opening Party and Birthday Celebration for our very own Sweet Petite, so be looking for your invitation, coming soon!

A Decade Ago, KB started this business as a hobby, she loved baking and making people smile., and the fact that Kathy’s baking made them smile, made her heart sing and and she knew she was doing the right thing!

Top Middle & Center Photos by Verve Studio; Middle Right Photo by Footstone Photography 

We feel so blessed that in a teensy bit less than a month, we will be celebrating our Grand Opening of  KB’s dream, a bakery the kakery!

From all of us at KB Kakes we cannot wait to celebrate with all of you!   Be looking for an invitation to our Grand Opening Celebration!

Photo by Verve Studio

   KB Kakes will be attending the Alachua Spring Festival this Sunday from 11am to 5pm.  Come by our booth to get a sweet bite and a SWEET reward

SEE YOU SUNDAY DOWNTOWN ALACHUA on MAIN STREET!!!

All photos by Russell Martin Photography

The couple deeply shares an appreciation and special connection to nature. Elements of grass, vines, and leaves were tastefully incorporated into each element of the wedding.

All photos by Russell Martin Photography

KB Kakes really loved working with Kari and Michael.

All Photos by Russell Martin Photography

KB Kakes would like to welcome you to the KB Family and wish you the best of luck on your future together!

Photo by Russell Martin Photography

Cake: KB Kakes

Venue: Sweetwater Branch Inn

Photographer: Russell Martin Photography

Florist: Joan Prange

On April 8th, 2012, children will be searching yards, bushes, and trees, high and low to see who can find the best and most Easter Eggs!!

You can’t go wrong with getting KB’s Gourmet Kake Truffles for your Easter Party, they appeal to all ages! The adorable chick & eggs catch the eyes of the kids every time and the original kake truffles are the perfect amount of sweet for any adult. Just try to visualize how well KB Kake Truffles will look when they are similarly decorated to your entire house? And then just think of how delicious your favorite red velvet, dark chocolate, peanut butter, or which ever you love will be after being so cute out on display. Your friends and family will for sure be talking about and requesting them for years!

These adorable Easter themed Kake Truffles are a must have for all parties this year, so don’t be left out! Contact us today for your special Easter orders, or make a trip to Dorn’s Wine Warehouse or The Goody Basket for your traditional favorite KB Gourmet Kake Truffles!

All Photos by Lauren McKinsey

All chicks & eggs are Original KB Kake Truffles