A bakery and boutique in Bakersfield, California, known for its cakes.
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Last updated: 9/19/2026, 5:34:59 AM
Key Information
Sweet Surrender Bakery is a locally woman-owned bakery and boutique in Bakersfield, California, known for its award-winning cakes. They offer walk-in service, local delivery, and pick-up options.
Customer Perception
Customers praise Sweet Surrender Bakery for its exceptional cakes, with the Matterhorn Cake being a standout, even recognized by Giada De Laurentiis. The bakery is a popular choice for special occasions.
Additional Details
The Matterhorn Cake has been featured on the Food Network. The bakery also operates as a boutique.
I purchased a slice of German chocolate cake which is my favorite and it was a small piece for $9. I think I’m going to start baking my own cake because $9 is ridiculous. For the purchase of two slices at $18, I can purchase all of the ingredients. The only issue is my family doesn’t like coconut and I’ll have to eat majority of the cake myself. It seems every other visit the prices increase.
I was recommended this place by a coworker for my anniversary cake. I ordered the cake on Friday and set up pickup on Sunday. Over the phone, I asked for a red velvet cake, three frosted brownies, and 3 lemon bars. The the lady over the phone asked if I wanted writing on the cake but she didn't tell me it would be an extra $3.00 later on I found out when I got my receipt. I came on Sunday with my partner to pick up our order. We arrived and we're impressed with the amount of items in the boutique, walked around then went to the pickup counter. The lady at the pickup counter was on the phone taking in an order while my partner and I were waiting. We overheard the conversation from the lady working at Sweet Surrender asking questions about a smash cake. The lady working at Sweet Surrender ended the call then started talking with her coworker making fun of the customer asking questions about the smash cake. It made me think... Did they make fun of me when I asked questions while placing my order? We went home to eat the cake and other items we got. The frosting on the brownies tasted overly sweet and exactly like cheap frosting from the jar. It ruined the brownie. The brownie was good. The lemon tart was good. The red velvet cake frosting was way too sweet. It was not edible. The frosting was way too thick and heavy. The cake was eaten and the frosting in the middle but we had to carve out the cake from all that sweet frosting. We felt like we got overcharged for the sweets because they were featured on the food network and Oprah. The experience was not great. We felt bad for the lady they made fun of on the phone. Mind you... they did this right in front of us.
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Don't waste your time or money here. We ordered a pink champagne cake for a party, and not a single person liked it. It tasted nothing like pink champagne cake, instead, it had an overpowering bubble gum flavor and was so incredibly sweet that our $70 cake ended up in the trash.
When we went to pick it up, my fiancé ordered a coffee and asked about the flavor options. The red-haired employee who helped him was rude and made him feel like he was asking a stupid question, which was completely unnecessary.
Unfortunately, between the disappointing cake and the poor customer service, we won't be returning. I wish I had read the other reviews before giving this place a chance.
5
The best cupcakes and cakes hands down! The icing and cake on cakes and cupcakes 🧁 is on point. Sweet surrender is worth the drive 💯%. Service is also on point they have everything you need for any celebration. I can’t wait to get more cupcakes 🤤
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Since there's only one Sweet Surrender, you have to get there as soon as they open because after 2 p.m., there's not a lot to choose from. Too bad there's not a second Sweet Surrender in the North west area.. I love the merchandise but over priced and unfortunately their clothes are for skinny people, S, M, L..maybe a few of XL, but nothing for plus size. Too bad because the clothes are so pretty and unique. We still love their cookies and cupcakes and also give them as gifts, too.