The Cake Stand

The Cake Stand is a specialty cake and cupcake bakery in Charleston, SC. Operating as a special-order business without a retail storefront, it focuses on fresh, made-from-scratch products for clients across the area. The team creates custom cakes for a wide range of events, including weddings, corporate parties, birthdays, and personal celebrations. They offer blank cakes that are iced and ready for customers or children to decorate, with basic writing and standard decorating included in the price. Specialty designs carry additional charges. The bakery serves customers by appointment, allowing clients to bring inspiration from photos or social media to help design their ideal cake.

Lauren Robertson, co-owner and creator, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Baking & Pastry Arts and Foodservice Management from Johnson & Wales University in Charleston. She and her husband Will manage the business, drawing on experience from extravagant weddings to small personal gatherings. The Cake Stand also operates a sister service featuring Wren, a restored 1967 Volkswagen bus. Wren is available for rent as a photo booth service for events such as weddings, anniversaries, and corporate functions, offering props and a camera setup for guests to pose inside or outside the vehicle. This service is also suitable for family photos, senior pictures, and engagement sessions.

The bakery is located on Trenholm Dr in Charleston. It sits about half a mile from Charleston Fire Department Station 7. The area is also near Simpson Creek and Parrot Point Creek, both within less than a mile. Fort Johnson Road runs nearby, and the location is close to Live Oak Little School and the James Island Arts and Cultural Center, each within roughly a mile of the business.

The Cake Stand serves Charleston clients with custom, scratch-made baked goods and a unique vintage bus rental option for event photography.