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!

These delightful cupcakes topped with fresh strawberries offer a sweet escape for your taste experience.
08/30/2026

These delightful cupcakes topped with fresh strawberries offer a sweet escape for your taste experience.

Stop in to try our weekly specials!Mondays - 10am-3pmTuesday - Friday - 10am-6pmSaturdays - 10am-5pm1212 Capitol Trail, ...
08/30/2026

Stop in to try our weekly specials!
Mondays - 10am-3pm
Tuesday - Friday - 10am-6pm
Saturdays - 10am-5pm
1212 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
302-721-5798 https://shspt.sh/x9VJyn

What's happening at Desserts by Dana this week? Stop in to try our featured desserts of the week; cookie butter tower an...
08/29/2026

What's happening at Desserts by Dana this week? Stop in to try our featured desserts of the week; cookie butter tower and cheesecake!

WEEKEND SALE - Friday 8/28 & Saturday 8/29 ONLY - BUY 2, GET 1 FREE ON ENTIRE CASE

Sale applies to Newark, DE location only. https://shspt.sh/QdNJqD

08/28/2026
08/28/2026

Fridays cupcake flavors Dana Herbert

Layers of rich chocolate and creamy filling make this cake a decadent choice for dessert lovers. 🍰
08/28/2026

Layers of rich chocolate and creamy filling make this cake a decadent choice for dessert lovers. 🍰

What's happening at Desserts by Dana this week? Stop in to try our featured desserts of the week; cookie butter tower an...
08/28/2026

What's happening at Desserts by Dana this week? Stop in to try our featured desserts of the week; cookie butter tower and cheesecake!

WEEKEND SALE - Friday 8/28 & Saturday 8/29 ONLY - BUY 2, GET 1 FREE ON ENTIRE CASE

Sale applies to Newark, DE location only. https://shspt.sh/PgXGpL

Stop in to try our weekly specials!Mondays - 10am-3pmTuesday - Friday - 10am-6pmSaturdays - 10am-5pm1212 Capitol Trail, ...
08/28/2026

Stop in to try our weekly specials!
Mondays - 10am-3pm
Tuesday - Friday - 10am-6pm
Saturdays - 10am-5pm
1212 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
302-721-5798 https://shspt.sh/w8VGxM

Hey dessert lovers! Satisfy your sweet cravings with our delicious, freshly baked treats. Perfect for any occasion, we’v...
08/27/2026

Hey dessert lovers! Satisfy your sweet cravings with our delicious, freshly baked treats. Perfect for any occasion, we’ve got something special for everyone. We’d love to see you here! 🎂🍰

What's happening at Desserts by Dana this week? Stop in to try our featured desserts of the week; cookie butter tower an...
08/27/2026

What's happening at Desserts by Dana this week? Stop in to try our featured desserts of the week; cookie butter tower and cheesecake!

WEEKEND SALE - Friday 8/28 & Saturday 8/29 ONLY - BUY 2, GET 1 FREE ON ENTIRE CASE

Sale applies to Newark, DE location only. https://shspt.sh/OaOEob

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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