Get to know the baker: Carolyn Dinnold
I still picture the kitchen of my mother’s North Carolina childhood, watching my grandmother bake sweet potato and coconut custard pies. I also recall the treats from my mother and my aunts, Juanita and Hart — their apple pies, lemon pound cakes, and the special five flavor cakes, all made from scratch. Every time I bake, those memories come back and give me strength as I pass along the love they shared with me years ago. Life in NYC moves fast, so I want people to slow down and taste the cake. You don’t need to finish it all at once or wait for a special occasion or party — enjoy some tonight and keep the rest in the fridge for later. Cakes by Carol Brooklyn is about more than looks; my desserts taste wonderful whenever you’re ready to enjoy them. What I love about my cakes and sweet jars is that they bring ease, great flavor, and a little love into the lives of people coming home from a hectic commute.
Get to know the decorator: Carler Dinnold
My mom has always been a jack-of-all-trades and an entrepreneur — qualities I admire. I already knew she was one of the best cooks around, but I had no idea what a wonderful baker she was! We usually left desserts to my grandmother and great aunts, yet as they grew older, my mother baked more and more to help at family get-togethers. I had never tasted cakes with so much flavor and zest. (Sorry, Grandma!) I loved them so much that I taught myself to decorate, pairing the goodness of her cakes with lovely rose patterns we can share with everyone. I want to bring good flavor and blessings to NYC and beyond through these cakes. Cakes by Carol is truly a one-of-a-kind cake brand, and you can be sure love passes from us to you, right down to the last bite.
Common questions
Who does the baking at Cakes by Carol Brooklyn?
Carolyn Dinnold does the baking, using the from-scratch recipes she learned from her mother, grandmother, and aunts in North Carolina. Her daughter, Carler Dinnold, handles the decorating.
Which desserts does Cakes by Carol offer?
The kitchen turns out cakes, cupcakes, and desserts rooted in classic family recipes — among them the sweet potato and coconut custard pies, apple pies, lemon pound cakes, and five flavor cakes mentioned on this page.
For which occasions can I order desserts?
You can order desserts for office functions, birthday parties, family outings, or just for yourself — no special occasion needed.
What’s the best way to store my cake or sweet jar?
There’s no need to finish it all at once. Enjoy some for a night, then keep the rest in the fridge for later.
How can I reach you or place an order?
Call 718-669-5765, email [email protected], or fill out the contact form.
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📍 Brooklyn, NY
📞 718-669-5765
Every cake and sweet jar from Cakes by Carol Brooklyn starts with the from-scratch recipes Carolyn learned from her family in North Carolina, then gets finished with Carler’s hand-piped rose designs. Whether you’re planning an office function, a birthday, or a quiet night at home, you can order desserts made to be savored — and stored in the fridge for later.