Julie McAllister Cakes

Julie McAllister is a Charleston-based cake artist who artistically transforms the centerpiece of any celebration—cake—into an astonishing life-like representation, elevating the traditional dessert into an awe-inspiring work of art. She works closely with each client to ensure that the design exceeds their expectations, then uses her meticulous eye for detail and her artful hand to create extravagant designs that deceive and delight the eye. From wowing a wedding party with a whimsical Insta-worthy groom’s cake to capturing the essence of a brand with a playful product presentation, McAllister’s work has captured the attention of celebrities and national brands. Her clients include Reese Witherspoon, Garden & Gun and King Bean Coffee. McAllister has also created multiple in-depth ultra-realistic cake sculpting tutorials for American Cake Decorating Magazine. Her work has been featured in HGTV Magazine, Entertain & Celebrate, Southern Lady and SKIRT. You can watch her flex her cake skills on Netflix (Is It Cake? Season 3), the Food Network and Discovery+ (Holiday Wars Season 4), and she was also honored as one of the winners of the Create TV Cooking Challenge.