Desserts by Dana

Desserts by Dana Desserts By Dana Desserts by Dana is a multi award winning bakery located in Newark, DE. Our mission is to make every event timeless.

Known for their ability to go above and beyond with their cake creations, these bakers and artists live and breathe in the sweet world of pastry arts, where flavor and color come to life. Led by Celebrity Chef Dana Herbert, known as “The Sugar Daddy” or “The Cake Doctor”, because of his amazing work with pulled and blown sugar. They are also known as Delaware’s “King of Cakes.” Desserts By Dana

prides itself on our wonderful wedding cakes, sugar sculptures, custom cakes, and tasty miniature desserts for all occasions. Desserts By Dana also does amazing dessert catering including their Cold Slab Ice Cream Station, Delicious Fruit Towers and Fountains, and more. Chef Dana has garnered a lot of attention for his big win on Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker, a hit show on TLC, which premiered in December 2010. After watching him excel in both design and taste in each episode, he took home the gold (and a new car!) in the finale. He also was invited to work in Hoboken with Buddy Valastro and can be seen on some of the awesome episodes of Cake Boss. Desserts By Dana has received numerous awards including Best of Delaware, People Choice Award, Brides Magazines Top 100 Bakeries in the United States, and numerous other awards. Chef Dana was also named one of the Top Ten Cake Designers in the United States by Dessert Professional Magazine. After Chef Dana’s historic win on Cake Boss: Next Great Baker, the nation has seen Chef in a number of other media outlets nationally and internationally including shows on the Food Network, ABC, WeTV, NBC, FOX, and more. Chef Dana’s features and recipes have been seen in numerous magazines including Essence, The Huffington Post, Grace Ormonde, Dessert Professional, American Cake Decorating, Chef Magazine, Delaware Today and many more. Chef has also been on the prestigious James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour. Desserts By Dana has done work for a number of celebrity clients including Oprah, Ice Cube, Jill Biden, Najee, Christopher Williams, Michael Vick, Bart Scott, and more!

Celebrate with elegance and charm through this delightful butterfly-themed birthday cake. 🦋
06/08/2026

Celebrate with elegance and charm through this delightful butterfly-themed birthday cake. 🦋

NEW LOCATION - Grand Opening on Saturday, June 13 at New Castle Farmer's Market. 9am-8pm https://shspt.sh/XnyzEN
06/07/2026

NEW LOCATION - Grand Opening on Saturday, June 13 at New Castle Farmer's Market. 9am-8pm https://shspt.sh/XnyzEN

NEW LOCATION - Grand Opening on Saturday, June 13 at New Castle Farmer's Market. 9am-8pm https://shspt.sh/WOxyg7
06/06/2026

NEW LOCATION - Grand Opening on Saturday, June 13 at New Castle Farmer's Market. 9am-8pm https://shspt.sh/WOxyg7

Celebrate love with this stunning heart-shaped cake that adds a touch of elegance to any occasion. 💖
06/06/2026

Celebrate love with this stunning heart-shaped cake that adds a touch of elegance to any occasion. 💖

We’re on the lookout for passionate, friendly faces to join our team this summer! 🍪 Interested in working with us? Reach...
06/06/2026

We’re on the lookout for passionate, friendly faces to join our team this summer! 🍪 Interested in working with us? Reach out to learn more and tag someone who’d love to be part of Desserts by Dana.

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NEW LOCATION - Grand Opening on Saturday, June 13 at New Castle Farmer's Market. 9am-8pm https://shspt.sh/VewxEm
06/05/2026

NEW LOCATION - Grand Opening on Saturday, June 13 at New Castle Farmer's Market. 9am-8pm https://shspt.sh/VewxEm

NEW LOCATION - Grand Opening on Saturday, June 13 at New Castle Farmer's Market. 9am-8pm https://shspt.sh/RepqZK
06/04/2026

NEW LOCATION - Grand Opening on Saturday, June 13 at New Castle Farmer's Market. 9am-8pm https://shspt.sh/RepqZK

This beautifully tiered cake with floral accents is perfect for your next elegant celebration. 🌸
06/04/2026

This beautifully tiered cake with floral accents is perfect for your next elegant celebration. 🌸

Address

1212 Capitol Trl
Newark, DE
19711

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13027215798

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