#1 BESTSELLER
Napoleon Cake
Paper-thin pastry layers and silky cream come together in the bakery’s signature classic: perfectly flaky, unbelievably creamy.
“I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a more delicious cake.”
CHICAGO’S CUSTOM CAKE STUDIO
Baked to Be Remembered
Custom cakes, birthday cakes, wedding cakes, cupcakes and unforgettable desserts made for the moments people gather around. We deliver across the North Shore & Chicago’s suburbs.
16.1K Instagram followers
#1 bestseller Napoleon
Made for your momentCustom color, flavor and finish — crafted to be remembered.
START WITH A FAVORITE
SoulMade bestsellers
From delicate pastry layers to glossy mousse finishes, these are the desserts people come back for.
Crunchy Desserts
Fourteen flavor possibilities, made from scratch and finished with Belgian chocolate ganache.
Mousse Cakes
Light, polished and celebration-ready, with elegant shapes and smooth, modern finishes.
ALWAYS AVAILABLE
Bento Cakes
Small in size, big on personality. A sweet fit for intimate birthdays, thank-yous, mini milestones and just-because moments.
BIRTHDAYS, YOUR WAY
Custom Birthday Cakes in Naperville & Chicago’s Suburbs
Fully custom designs for kids and adults, any theme and any flavor. From a first birthday to a milestone party, SoulMade creates custom birthday cakes in Naperville, Joliet, Aurora and Bolingbrook — and delivers themed birthday cakes across the North Shore and Chicago’s suburbs — that look personal and taste unforgettable.
Sports Birthday Cakes
Celebrate young athletes with soccer, basketball, baseball or football themed custom cakes, matched to team colors and the birthday player’s favorite sport. Parents searching for custom soccer birthday cakes, basketball birthday cakes, baseball birthday cakes and football birthday cakes near Chicago find them at SoulMade — every sports cake is baked custom.
Real SoulMade soccer cake pictured — every sports cake is baked custom for your team.
SWEET BEGINNINGS
Baby Shower Cakes in Highland Park, IL
Custom baby shower cakes, cupcakes and dessert tables with soft, elegant designs for girls, boys and gender reveals. We serve celebrations across Chicago’s suburbs, including Highland Park, Winnetka, Wilmette, Northbrook and Naperville.
CAKE MENU
Our cakes
Looking for chocolate cake in Naperville, birthday cakes in Joliet, wedding cakes in Aurora or Napoleon cake near Chicago? Text your date, servings and idea for availability.
Chocolate Cake
Rich chocolate layers with a smooth finish — order a custom chocolate birthday cake for delivery across Chicago’s suburbs.
Cheesecake
Creamy, decadent cheesecake with a balanced sweetness and celebration-worthy finish.
Red Velvet Cake
Velvety cocoa cake with a classic tangy cream pairing and deep red celebration color.
Vanilla Cake
A tender, timeless base that lets custom fillings, colors and decoration take the spotlight.
Carrot Cake
Warmly spiced, moist cake made for gatherings, anniversaries and cozy seasonal celebrations.
Wedding Cake
Elegant custom tiers, textures and fresh details made to fit your venue, palette and wedding day — wedding cakes for North Shore venues.
Lemon Cake
Fresh citrus flavor with a light, lively finish for showers, spring parties and summer birthdays.
Tres Leches Cake
Soft, milk-soaked layers with an indulgent texture — a beloved tres leches cake near Chicago, order for pickup or North Shore delivery.
Black Forest Cake
Chocolate, cream and fruit come together in a dramatic classic made for memorable occasions.
Funfetti Cake
Colorful, cheerful layers for children’s birthdays, graduations and any party that calls for joy.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Caramelized fruit and soft cake create a nostalgic favorite with a polished presentation.
Coconut Cake
Delicate coconut flavor and a soft crumb for a tropical, elegant celebration cake.
Tiramisu Cake
Coffee-kissed layers and cream make this Italian-inspired favorite sophisticated and shareable.
Ice Cream Cake
A cool party favorite that brings cake and frozen dessert together for birthdays and summer events.
German Chocolate Cake
Deep chocolate cake paired with a rich coconut-pecan style filling for a full-flavor classic.
Honey Cake (Medovik)
Tender honey layers mellow into cream for a deeply comforting, beautifully sliceable dessert.
Napoleon Cake (Mille-Feuille)
The SoulMade bestseller: crisp pastry layers softened by luxurious cream. Order Napoleon cake near Plainfield, IL for pickup or Chicago-suburb delivery.
Mousse Cake
Silky, airy layers with a smooth modern finish — custom mousse cakes for North Shore celebrations, in any shape or theme.
YOUR OCCASION, MADE SWEETER
Cakes for every celebration
Wedding Cakes
Custom tiers and dessert displays designed for North Shore and Chicago-suburb venues.
Birthday Cakes
Personalized cakes for first birthdays, milestone years and everything between.
Baby Shower Cakes
Soft palettes, polished details and sweet designs for welcoming someone new, across the North Shore.
Graduation Cakes
School colors, proud details and enough cake to celebrate the whole class.
Anniversary Cakes
Elegant desserts that mark another year of memories, love and shared traditions.
Bridal Shower Cakes
Romantic custom cakes and mini desserts made for a beautiful pre-wedding table.
ANY IDEA, MADE EDIBLE
Custom Cakes for Any Occasion in Aurora, IL
If you can dream it, SoulMade can bake it — any theme, any flavor and any event. Order custom cakes in Bolingbrook, IL, birthday cakes in Joliet, cupcakes in Oswego and milestone desserts across the Chicago suburbs.
Birthday cakesWedding cakesBaby shower cakesBridal shower cakesGraduation cakesAnniversary cakesRetirement cakesCorporate event dessertsQuinceañera cakesChristening & baptism cakesEngagement cakes
SEASONAL COLLECTIONS
Holiday Cakes & Desserts — Chicago’s Suburbs
SoulMade runs a holiday dessert collection every season, with festive cakes, cupcakes and shareable treats for Naperville, Joliet, Aurora and Bolingbrook.
Christmas Cakes
Festive Christmas cakes and dessert boxes for family tables, office parties and gifting around Naperville and Joliet.
Thanksgiving Desserts
Celebration-ready Thanksgiving desserts for Joliet gatherings, from shareable cakes to elegant minis.
Easter Cakes
Fresh spring colors and delicate Easter cakes for Aurora and Bolingbrook celebrations.
Valentine’s Day Cakes
Romantic cakes, bento cakes and chocolate-forward desserts for two or a whole Galentine’s table.
Mother’s Day Cakes
Elegant floral cakes and bright fruit finishes made to celebrate Mom across Oswego and Shorewood.
Halloween Cakes
Playful, spooky custom cakes and cupcakes for kids’ parties and grown-up gatherings.
New Year’s Eve Desserts
Polished celebration cakes, mousse desserts and sweets made for the midnight toast.
WEDDINGS
Wedding Cakes for Chicago’s Suburbs
Your cake should taste as remarkable as it looks. SoulMade brings the centerpiece together with custom wedding cakes, candy bars and coordinated dessert tables for weddings in Highland Park, Winnetka, Lake Forest, Hinsdale, Oak Brook and Naperville, and throughout Chicago’s suburbs.
- Custom wedding cake design
- Candy bars and dessert tables
- Guest-count planning
- Coordinated flavors, colors and finishes
REAL CUSTOMER WORDS
Loved across Chicago’s suburbs
Beautiful first. Delicious after the first bite. That combination is what customers remember.
★★★★★
“Not only very beautiful, but I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a more delicious cake.”
★★★★★
“The candy bar was exactly as I dreamed it: superb and full of delights. ‘It was delicious!’ — that’s what I heard from all the guests.”
★★★★★
“Confirm, everything was delicious.”
FROM THE SOULMADE KITCHEN
A gallery worth craving
Real cakes and desserts created by SoulMade Desserts. See more inspiration on Instagram @soulmade_desserts.
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See today's cakes on Instagram
Fresh bakes, behind-the-scenes magic, and 16.1K dessert lovers. Come say hi — we share the sweetest magic daily.
SERVING THE CHICAGO AREA
Custom Cakes for Chicago’s Suburbs
We bake in Plainfield and deliver across Chicago’s suburbs — from the North Shore (Northbrook, Highland Park, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Wilmette, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glencoe, Glenview, Deerfield, Evanston) to the western suburbs (Naperville, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, Western Springs, Downers Grove, Wheaton) and the northwest (Barrington, Barrington Hills, Inverness, Long Grove, South Barrington, Arlington Heights) — plus Joliet, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Oswego, Shorewood, Crest Hill, Romeoville, Lisle, Woodridge and Chicago.
Yes, We Deliver
We deliver custom cakes across the North Shore and Chicago’s suburbs — pickup is always an option too. Include your event date and location when you order and we’ll confirm everything by text.
NorthbrookHighland ParkWinnetkaKenilworthWilmetteLake ForestLake BluffGlencoeGlenviewDeerfieldEvanstonNapervilleHinsdaleOak BrookClarendon HillsBurr RidgeWestern SpringsBarringtonBarrington HillsInvernessLong GroveSouth BarringtonArlington HeightsPlainfieldDowners GroveWheatonLisleJolietAuroraBolingbrookOswegoChicago
BEFORE YOU ORDER
Cake questions, answered
Have a different question? Text the bakery and include your event date.
How far in advance should I order a custom cake?
Text your date, serving count and design idea as early as possible. Wedding and large-event orders need more planning time than smaller celebration cakes.
How far in advance should I order a baby shower cake?
Order your baby shower cake as early as you can, especially for a custom theme or dessert table. Text your date, guest count, preferred flavors and design ideas so availability can be confirmed.
Do you offer cake delivery?
Yes — we deliver across the North Shore and Chicago’s suburbs, and pickup is always available too. Include your event date and location in your order text and we’ll confirm everything.
Can you create a custom cake design?
Yes. Share your occasion, colors, theme and inspiration when you order. SoulMade creates custom birthday cakes, wedding cakes and celebration desserts.
Can I order a wedding cake and dessert table?
Yes. Ask about custom wedding cakes, candy bars and coordinated dessert tables for your guest count and venue.
Are bento cakes available?
Bento cakes are a regularly available option. Text to confirm your date, flavor and decoration.
Which Chicago suburbs do you deliver cakes to?
We deliver across Chicago’s suburbs — including Northbrook, Highland Park, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Wilmette, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glencoe, Glenview, Deerfield, Evanston, Naperville, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, Western Springs, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Inverness, Long Grove, South Barrington and Arlington Heights, plus Plainfield, Joliet, Aurora and Chicago itself. Include your event address when you order and we’ll confirm.
Do you make soccer birthday cakes?
Yes — custom soccer birthday cakes, plus basketball, baseball and football themed cakes matched to team colors. See a real SoulMade soccer cake in the gallery above.
Do you make first birthday smash cakes?
Yes — smash cakes for first birthdays, plus a matching cake for the family table. Text your date and theme to order.
What is Napoleon cake and where can I buy it near Chicago?
Napoleon (mille-feuille) — crisp pastry layers with silky cream — is SoulMade’s #1 bestseller. Order for pickup in Plainfield or delivery across Chicago’s suburbs.
Can I order a custom wedding cake for a North Shore venue?
Yes — custom wedding tiers, candy bars and dessert tables for North Shore and Chicago-suburb venues. Text your date, guest count and venue for availability.
Do you make gender reveal cakes?
Yes — custom gender reveal cakes and cupcakes with the surprise baked inside. Text your date and theme.
Can I order cupcakes and dessert tables for a party?
Yes — cupcakes, mini desserts, candy bars and full dessert tables for birthdays, showers and weddings. Text your guest count and date.
How do I place an order?
Complete the order form below. It prepares a detailed text with your contact information, date, servings and cake idea.
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