Just Cake

Just Cake specializes in custom cake creations… Consultations are available by appointment

Just Cake was established in 2003 by Marina Sousa. Marina is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and has appeared on the Food Network.

Marina Sousa is owner, pastry chef and designer of Just Cake, located in the Monterey Bay area of California. Just Cake opened in January 2003, and since that time Marina has quickly earned recognition for her impeccable style and the unmatched quality of her cakes. Her work has been featured in several national magazines including InStyle, Brides, Modern Bride, The Knot, Today’s Bride, GO Wedding Style and People. Brides magazine featured her as one of the country’s top 50 sugar artists, and she was named on the “Top Ten Cake Designers” list by Desert Professional Magazine.

Marina holds a degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley. She graduated at the top of her class, and was the recipient of CIA’s Baking Achievement Award. She also has a degree in Visual Presentation and Space Design from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, and a degree in Theatrical Production Management from the California Institute of the Arts.