Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes and Special Occasion Cakes - Shipped Nationwide - Since 1988
In the News


Here's what the media are saying about Elegant Cheese Cakes®:

The Knot 2008 The Knot Best of Weddings
2008 Pick


We are proud to announce that Elegant Cheese Cakes has been rated by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2008 Pick.

  Neiman Marcus
Holidays 2007/2008

Featuring our exclusive Zebra Striped Handbag cake. More




InStyle - Weddings Issue
Spring 2007

Our Secret Gardeb wedding cake was featured in InStyle's Weddings -Forces of Nature section. More

  Newsweek, Essence, San Jose, American Way
Winter 2006

Starry Night - A work of art complete with big red bow. The real gift is the yummy vanilla cheesecake center with a peppermint swirl and chocolate crust. More

Modern Bride
February/March 2006

Our Ever Green wedding cake was featured in Modern Bride's What's Modern section. More

  Food Network's Sugar Rush
January 2006

Elegant Cheese Cakes appeared on a special episode of Sugar Rush on the Food Network. More

  The Knot: Weddings
Fall/Winter 2005

"We wanted our wedding cake to be fun, as well as good dessert ... Everyone was surprised to find that it was actually edible!" More

  Modern Bride
Fall 2005

"The cake was one of the first decisions we made," says Sarah of the flower-covered Heath Bar cheesecake. More

San Jose Mercury News
July 2005

We were featured in the Food and Wine section of the San Jose Mercury News last summer. More

  Copia Center for the Arts
On Display through July 2005

Chosen as one of America’s finest cake designers, this showpiece is on display at Copia Center for the Arts in Napa through July 4th, 2005 in an exhibit called ‘Icing on the Cake’.  More

Modern Bride
June/July 2005

Elegant Cheese Cakes was featured in Modern Bride's "25 Trendsetters" special. More

  Today Show -- Destination Weddings Today Show, October 2004

Our Citrus Love Wedding Cake competed with three other cakes on Destination Weddings. More

 

Top Five (Food Network) Food Networks' Top Five, July 2004

Our desserts were featured on the Food Network's Top Five show. More

  Vogue, Feb 2004 Vogue, February 2004

Our Ivory Wedding Cake was featured in the Vogue Index Wedding Special. More

 

Family Circle, Feb 2004 Weddings, Spring 2004

We were featured in the Modern Elegance section of the Spring edition of Weddings. More

  Family Circle, Feb 2004 Family Circle, February 2004

"The white-chocolate and lemon-swirl delight from Elegant Cheese Cakes, edibly “wrapped” like a gift, seems way too pretty to eat, but one bite will make you glad you cut into it." More

Newsweek November 17, 2003 Newsweek, November 17, 2003

"Hot for Holiday Dots [by] Elegant Cheese Cakes looks like a present, tastes like a cake. Who could cut it?" More

  Bon Appetit December, 2003 Bon Appetit, December, 2003

"For a December birthday, give the gift of chocolate -- cake (or cakes), that is. Personalized chocolate and white chocolate mini cheesecakes ..." More

Food Finds Food Finds, aired April 15, 16 and 19, 2003

Elegant Cheese Cakes was featured on the Food Network's Food Finds television show.  More

  Good Morning America Good Morning America, aired June 26, 2003

Our Triple Mocha Cheesecake was featured on Good Morning America. "Some said it couldn't be done, but Susan Morgan was able to figure out how to balance everything out ... " More

InStyle Weddings Issue 2003 InStyle, Weddings Issue 2003

"The Botanical Desire cake by Susan Morgan of Elegant Cheese Cakes in Half Moon Bay, Calif., features a trio of flavors...." More

  Oprah's Wedding Day Show Oprah's Wedding Day Show, aired Winter 2003

Our placards were featured on Oprah Winfrey's Wedding Day Show over the winter.

Modern Bride Modern Bride, August/September 2002

"...the white chocolate cake – decorated with burnt-orange color chocolate roses, chocolate eucalptus and edible magenta ribbon – is paired with a matching take-home cake." More

  InStyle Weddings Issue 2002 InStyle, Weddings Issue 2002

"The four-tier cake, by Susan Morgan of Elegant Cheese Cakes, had chocolate, lemon and cheesecake layers covered with white-chocolate flowers...."

Bride's Magazine Bride's Magazine, April/May 2002

"The wedding cake featured Belgian-chocolate icing, and chocolate flowers and butterflies." More

 

Islands Weddings & Honeymoons, Premiere Issue, Spring/Summer 2002

Islands Weddings & Honeymoons,
Premier Issue • Spring/Summer 2002

"Imagine hand-carved Belgian chocolate scallop shells, sea urchins, starfish, and other tide-pool treasures decorating your wedding cake...." More

San Francisco Bride, Fall/Winter 2001 San Francisco Brides, Fall/Winter 2001

"Susan Morgan of Elegant Cheese Cakes likes to chat with couples and then start sketching." More

 

CBS News Early Show
E A R L Y  S H O W

Early Show on CBS, aired July 27, 2001

"Elegant Cheese Cakes owner and pastry chef Morgan has been designing original wedding and celebration cakes since 1988." More

WEDDINGBELLS magazine WEDDINGBELLS, Spring/Summer 2001

"The idea of white cake and white icing is kind of passé," says Susan Morgan of Elegant Cheese Cakes in Half Moon Bay, Calif. "Your guests are going to a really fabulous party and they're going to expect a really fabulous dessert." More

 

Bride's Magazine

Bride's Magazine, April 2001

"Echoing the colors of the wedding invitations, the cake is layered with tempting tiers of cheesecake, white chocolate butter cake, and chocolate decadent cake." More

Coastal Living

Coastal Living, March-April 2001

"Many who marry near the water share a bond with the sea that overflows into their ceremonies. 'They want to personalize it,' says Susan Morgan.... 'It's only fitting to have a coastal cake to tie in with their theme.'" More

  Gentry

Gentry, February 2001

"Elegant Cheese Cakes in Half Moon Bay is an ideal choice for the unusual, beautifully hand-sculpted, custom-designed works of edible art...." More

San Francisco Examiner Magazine San Francisco Examiner Magazine, June 25, 2000

"Gone are the limited-choice days of white cake with raspberry cream or banana nut with Crisco-laced frosting. The bride and groom's wish is the baker's command, and if your taste leans toward chocolate cheesecake, well, no problem." More

 

WEDDINGBELLS

WEDDINGBELLS, Spring/Summer 1999

"...hand-sculpted cheese-cakes by Elegant Cheese Cakes in Half Moon Bay are where it's at." More

 

Gourmet Gourmet, December 1998

"Triple Mocha Cheesecake..." More

 

Brides Magazine

Brides, December 1998/January 1999

"Three flavors of cheesecake in a bow-festooned creation by Elegant Cheese Cakes...." More

Victoria Magazine Victoria, July 1998

"In pastry chef Susan Morgan's talented hands, Belgian chocolate becomes the prettiest of seashells and taupe-colored sugar turns into sand. In fact, like all the decorations on Susan's custom-made cakes, they could well be mistaken for the real thing." More

 

Home Ideas

Home Ideas, Fall 1997

Color Without Caution..." More

 

Modern Bride Modern Bride, August/September 1997

"Some couples consider their wedding cake an edible work of art..." More

 

Good Housekeeping

Good Housekeeping, September 1997

"Do you have fantasies of marketing that to-die-for pie or luscious jelly? How 4 women went for the dream-and won!" More

Bon Appétit

Bon Appétit, June 1997

"This exquisite gift from Elegant Cheese Cakes looks good enough to eat..." More

  Modern Bride Modern Bride

"Susan Morgan, of San-Francisco-based Elegant Cheese Cakes, creates unique cakes to fit nearly every taste..." More

The Bridal Guide

The Bridal Guide, January/February 1996

"Personalized chocolate place cards by Elegant Cheese Cakes..." More

  San Mateo Times San Mateo Times, October 1991

"Susan Morgan is smiling these days and it's not simply because a photographer told her to "say cheese." If anything, "say cheesecake" is more like it." More



In the Catalogs

Elegant Cheese Cakes® products have been featured in some great places!

The Artful Home
Winter 2007

Merriest of Mums - Decadent triple-chocolate cheesecake on a macadamia nut crust, adorned with a hand-crafted chrysanthemum in a garden of fauna. More

  Artful Gifts
Holiday 2006

Holiday Harlequin - Layers of mocha, coffee and vanilla cheesecake on a shortbread crust. More

Sur La Table
Autumn 2006

Autumn Harvest Cake - Bourbon vanilla cheesecake with macadamia nut crust, crowned with Cabernet grapes, fall leaves a kumquat and chocolate truffle pears. More

  Neiman Marcus
December 2006/2007

Featuring our Holly Berry and Harvest Pumpkin Cheese Cakes. More

 

The Artful Home
Winter 2007

Hearts of Love - A sweet gift with white chocolate cheescake with raspberry swirl on a chocolate macadamia but crust. More

  Neiman Marcus, Holidays 2005

Our Harlequin Cake was featured in Neiman Marcus. More

Neiman Marcus Entertaining 2003 Neiman Marcus, Entertaining 2003

"A simple work of art made from a decadent cheesecake enveloped in white Belgian chocolate buttoned up with a "pearl" placket. Adorned with a true-to-life hand-sculptured gardenia ..." More

  Neiman Marcus, Holidays 2004 Neiman Marcus, Holidays 2004

"There's no need to finish wrapping our mesmerizing two-level cake from Elegant Cheesecakes, just admire, slice, and enjoy." More

Neiman Marcus Christmas 2003 Neiman Marcus, Christmas 2003

"A feast for the eyes, but don't let that stop you." More

 

  Neiman Marcus Holiday Book 2001 Neiman Marcus, Holiday Book 2001

"Chocolate Decadence Cake.... A dessert that won't easily be forgotten." More

 

Neiman Marcus Christmas 2002 Neiman Marcus, Christmas 2002

"A feast for the eyes, but don't let that stop you." More

  Neiman Marcus: The Book, May 2001 Neiman Marcus: The Book, May 2001

"White chocolate butter cake filled with double chocolate ganache and raspberry essence, with customized tag." More

Neiman Marcus: The Book, April 2001 Neiman Marcus: The Book, April 2001

"Don't show up empty-handed. Present your hostess with a sweet treat." More

  Neiman Marcus Holiday Book 2000 Neiman Marcus, Holiday Book 2000

"Delectable edible presents...hand wrapped in Belgian chocolates." The Hatbox Butter Cake is a Neiman Marcus exclusive, and a "stunning presentation." More

Neiman Marcus Holiday Book 1998 Neiman Marcus, Christmas 1998

"Sweet Dreams. This triple chocolate chimney cheesecake is formed of layers of imported bittersweet chocolate...." More

  Neiman Marcus Holiday Book 1999 Neiman Marcus, Christmas 1999

"Celebrating it's fifth year as a Neiman Marcus tradition, the "Present Cheesecake" is truly a work of art finished with rich Belgian chocolate..." More

 

Horchow Summer 98 Horchow, June 1998

"Bittersweet dark chocolate decadent cake is marbled with a white chocolate butter cake and fashioned in the form of a 4th of July party hat...." More

  Neiman Marcus 98 Neiman Marcus: The Book, May 1998

"Belgian chocolate-covered chocolate-chip cheesecake on a shortbread crust, handcrafted in the shape of a Neiman Marcus hatbox...." More

Neiman Marcus Christmas 97 Neiman Marcus, Christmas 1997

"The holiday cheesecake in the shape of a present...." More

  Horchow Holiday Collection 97 Horchow, Holiday Collection, 1997

"chocolate decadent Cake. This rich, very moist bittersweet chocolate cake is layered with mocha raspberry ganache and wrapped in rich Belgian dark or white chocolate...." More

Neiman Marcus 97 Neiman Marcus: The Book, May 1997

"For Susan Morgan, life is a piece of cheesecake...." More

  Neiman Marcus The Book 96 Neiman Marcus: The Book, December 1996

"Chocolate present filled with chocolate truffles over cheesecake...." More

Horchow Holiday Collection 96 Horchow, Holiday Collection, 1996

"Poinsettia Cheesecake. A chocolate poinsettia sits on top of a white chocolate cheesecake with raspberry swirl and chocolate macadamia nut crust...." More

  Neiman Marcus Christmas 96 Neiman Marcus, Christmas 1996

"A fitting finale to holiday celebrations - a spectacular cheesecake in the shape of a present...." More

 

Neiman Marcus Holiday Herald 95 Neiman Marcus, Holiday Herald, 1995

"This freshly baked cheesecake is wrapped in an imported white chocolate box and tied with a white chocolate ribbon...." More

     


Elegant Cheese Cakes® has also been featured in Bay Area publications such as Gourmet, San Jose Mercury News, San Francisco Chronicle, Palo Alto Weekly, and Focus; and in the Bay Area wedding guides By Recommendation Only and Here Comes the Guide.

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