Palmieri’s Cakes By Rachel

Palmieri's Cakes By Rachel is a bakery located in Middletown, Connecticut, opened in October 2022 by owner and pastry chef Rachel Palmieri. With a Certificate in Culinary Arts and a Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from the Culinary Institute of America, Rachel brings over a decade of professional experience to her craft, having created more than 300 wedding cakes throughout her career. Before opening her own bakery, she worked for seven years as a Pastry Chef and Wedding/Specialty Cake Decorator. The bakery specializes in customized wedding cakes featuring fresh ingredients and traditional Italian buttercream, which Rachel uses to create desserts that are light and not overly sweet. Each cake is tailored to the couple's specific flavor preferences and design vision. In addition to wedding cakes, Palmieri's offers comprehensive dessert spreads and displays including cake pops, French macarons, cupcakes, cookies, and mousse cups, allowing guests to choose from a variety of options. Palmieri's Cakes By Rachel provides services for weddings, bridal showers, and other wedding-related events. The bakery offers delivery and setup at the venue of your choosing, and free consultations are available to help couples select services that meet their needs. Tasting appointments can be scheduled to sample cake flavors and finalize designs before the wedding day.