Made the European Way. From Scratch. For You.
Made the European Way. From Scratch. For You.
Hi, I'm Oksana Korshun, pastry chef and founder of The Layer Cakes.
I grew up with European baking, where a cake is judged first by how it tastes: delicate sponge, real cream, fruit that tastes like fruit, and sweetness that never overpowers. That tradition is the foundation of every cake I make.
Member of the American Culinary Federation
I am a proud member of the American Culinary Federation, the leading professional organization for chefs and pastry chefs in the United States. For me, membership is a commitment to professional standards, food safety and constant learning. I continue to train with distinguished pastry schools and chefs to refine my craft year after year.
Quality You Can Taste
A beautiful cake has to be just as good inside.
- Everything from scratch, never from a mix
- Premium ingredients: real butter, fresh cream, quality chocolate
- Fruit confits cooked in my own kitchen
- Baked fresh to order, never frozen
Classic Technique, Your Own Design
European technique gives a cake its structure and flavor; the design is yours. Hand-crafted wafer paper ruffles, sugar flowers, edible photo prints, personalized toppers: each cake is designed around the person and the occasion, from a child's birthday to a tiered wedding cake.
Made for Your Celebration
The Layer Cakes creates custom birthday cakes, wedding cakes and cupcakes for families across the northwest Chicago suburbs, including Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Hoffman Estates, Palatine and nearby communities. Pickup or local delivery to your door.
Thank you for trusting me with your sweetest moments. I would be honored to create something unforgettable for you.
Oksana Korshun, Pastry Chef & Founder