Award-winning Pastry Chef Liz Marden’s European-style patisserie in Hockessin, Delaware. Liz Marden Gourmet Cakes and Desserts features the exquisite mousse-filled signature cakes which have earned Chef Liz regional acclaim and two Best of Delaware awards for wedding cakes.

Bride-to-be Kimberly Woods described her experience in consulting with Liz for her wedding cake in this way:

“When it comes to wedding confections, Liz Marden takes the cake! She’s the sweetest woman you’ll ever meet and was kind enough to squeeze us in for a consultation and tasting during the holiday season, one of the busiest times of year for any baker.

When we arrived at her bakery in Hockessin, she stopped her preparations in the “cold room” to sit with us and show us a slideshow of her work. She assured us that no wedding was too big or too small for her and that she always draws her inspiration for the cake from her bride and groom. From the way she talks about her cakes, you can tell that she truly loves what she does. All her work is exquisitely beautiful and I am convinced that all her cakes are made with love.

At the end of the session, she brought out a box of 5 different kinds of cake for us to take home and try. They almost looked too lovely to eat! When we got home, we brewed some tea and mom, dad, grandma, Andrew and I gathered around to enjoy the best cakes I have ever had.

Most of the time when it comes to cakes, I have to push the icing aside because it’s too sweet. While Liz’s icings vary in sweetness between the buttercream and mousse fillings, they both manage to hit the right notes.

Overall, the big winner for everyone was Liz’s signature White Chocolate Mousse cake. It contains moist layers of vanilla and chocolate cake covered with a smooth and tasty white chocolate mousse filling. The layers of vanilla have a Swiss raspberry jam on top of them that adds the perfect touch. It’s a delectable treat; I can’t stop thinking about the taste!”

Liz Marden’s Gourmet Cakes and Desserts is open Tuesday through Sunday. In addition to wedding and groom’s cakes, specialty cakes and pastries are offered daily. Seasonal specials for Valentine’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day are also available. All cakes and pastries are made with the finest ingredients: high quality butter, eggs, cream, Madagascar vanilla and Swiss chocolate and European preserves.

Call to arrange a personal consultation with Chef Liz for wedding cakes. Menus for pastries, and specialty cakes and wedding cakes are available upon request.

Liz Marden Gourmet Cakes & Desserts

1252 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
302. 239.0728
Email – Gourmetcakes@verizon.net