Gallery of Colleen’s Confections
Licensed Domestic Kitchen Bakery in Independence, Oregon
Handcrafted Artisan Seasonal Desserts, Made in Small Batches
Creating Memorable Sweet Indulgences
Signature Tall New York-Style Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Collections
New York-Style Vanilla Bean cheesecakes, made with real vanilla, butter, cream cheese, and premium quality ingredients. Baked in small batches, made-to-order, these nostalgic treats combine a comforting classic with an elevated, homemade finish—perfect for any occasion, fall gatherings, holiday tables, or everyday celebrations.
Each seasonal creation highlights the natural flavors of Oregon’s harvest that may include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, marionberries, peaches, apples, and pears based on the freshest available local fruit. Crafted in small batches, made-to-order highlighting unique flavor combinations and handcrafted details.
Slow-baked Tall New York-Style Vanilla Bean cheesecake crafted with premium cream cheese, local farm eggs, and real vanilla bean nestled on a buttery vanilla cookie crust. Rich, creamy, and handcrafted for a classic finish.
Slow-baked Tall Blueberry New York-Style Vanilla Bean cheesecake crafted with premium cream cheese, local farm eggs, and real vanilla bean. Features whole blueberries baked throughout, a buttery vanilla cookie crust, and seasonal sugared local blueberries.
Seasonal Tall Cake Layer New York-Style Cheesecake Collection
Small-batch tall handcrafted collection featuring layers of moist cake and rich New York-Style Vanilla Bean cheesecake, thoughtfully finished with complementary toppings and decorations.
Each seasonal creation highlights the natural flavors of Oregon’s harvest that may include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, marionberries, peaches, apples, and pears based on the freshest available local fruit. Crafted in small batches, made-to-order highlighting unique flavor combinations and handcrafted details.
Other seasonals options are Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake during the winter season, and Carrot Cake Cheesecake during the holiday season.
Tall Tender lemon cake layered with New York-Style Vanilla Bean cheesecake, topped with homemade lemon curd, fresh local blueberries, and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
Tall Tender lemon cake layered with New York-Style Vanilla Bean cheesecake, topped with homemade lemon curd, fresh local strawberries, and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
Tall Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake. Finished with Red Velvet Cake Crumbs and Choc. Ganache Swirl garnish.
Tall Carrot Cake Cheesecakes. Finished with piped frosting with Candied Carrots and Walnuts garnish.
Seasonal 6” Boutique Mousse Cakes
Refined small-boutique mousse cakes featuring layered textures, carefully balanced flavors, and elegant finishes. Each cake is designed as a centerpiece dessert with a focus on depth, texture, and presentation.
Fudge Brownie Chocolate Espresso Mousse Cake - 6 inch. A rich chocolate dessert featuring a fudgy brownie base layered with silky chocolate espresso mousse crafted with premium chocolate. Designed for an intense chocolate experience with espresso depth and a smooth, airy finish.
Seasonal 6” European-Inspired Desserts
Seasonal Petite Rustic Hand-Shaped French Berry or Stone Fruit Galettes
Handcrafted galettes feature seasonal Oregon fruit selected at its peak of freshness. Fruit varieties rotate throughout the year and may include berries, peaches, apples, and pears, depending on seasonal availability.
European-inspired desserts featuring refined layers, elegant textures, and thoughtfully balanced flavors. Each creation is designed to feel sophisticated, seasonal, and carefully crafted from start to finish.
Flaky, all-butter pastry folded by hand around a generous filling of juicy local peaches, lightly spiced with cinnamon, then baked until golden and crisp. Rustic, buttery, and bursting with sweet summer peach flavor in every bite.
Flaky, all-butter pastry folded by hand around a generous filling of juicy blueberries, then baked until golden and crisp. Rustic, buttery, and bursting with sweet berry flavor in every bite.
Flaky, all-butter pastry folded by hand around a generous filling of juicy local blackberries, then baked until golden and crisp. Rustic, buttery, and bursting with sweet berry flavor in every bite.
Flaky, all-butter pastry folded by hand around a generous filling of juicy local apples, then baked until golden and crisp. Rustic, buttery, and bursting with sweet berry flavor in every bite.
Seasonal Tall Boutique Mousse Cakes
Refined small-boutique mousse cakes featuring layered textures, carefully balanced flavors, and elegant finishes. Each cake is designed as a centerpiece dessert with a focus on depth, texture, and presentation.
Red Velvet Cake Blood Orange Mousse. Garnished - Choc. Ganache Swirl and Candied Blood Orange Section.
Chocolate Cake Layer with Fresh Cranberry Mousse. Garnished Chocolate and Sugared Cranberries.
Seasonal Artisan Specialty Cake Creations - Summer Favorites — Available When Local Fresh Fruit Is in Season
My Seasonal Artisan Specialty Cake Creations celebrate the best of summer, featuring fresh, locally sourced berries when available from nearby farms. These limited-season cakes highlight vibrant flavors, delicate textures, and small-batch craftsmanship—offered exclusively during peak harvest months.
Lemon Very Very Berry Cake with Lemon Curd Filling, and Two Flavors (Lemon and Berry) Italian Meringue Buttercream Frosting. Garnished with Frosting Swirls and Fresh Local Berries: Raspberries, Marionberries, Blueberries. 6" - 3 Layer Cake. Summer Seasonal Cake. Fresh Local Berries.
Fresh Strawberry Cake with fresh Strawberry Filling between the cake layers, and Vanilla Buttercream Frosting and Strawberry Ganache. Garnished with Frosting Swirls and White Chocolate Covered Strawberries. 8" - 3 Layer Cake. Seasonal Cake - Fresh local strawberries. Summer Fresh Strawberry Vanilla Cake.
Artisan Signature Cake Creations
My Artisan Signature Cake Creations are thoughtfully crafted, small-batch cakes made with premium ingredients and classic techniques. Each cake highlights balanced flavors, refined textures, and timeless combinations—designed to be enjoyed as they are, or finished with subtle personal touches. Elegant cakes that stand beautifully on their own.
Naked Lemon Curd Cake. Garnished with fresh lemon sections, Lemon Curd and Lemon Buttercream Frosting Swirls. 6" - 3 Layer Cake
Mocha Cake with Mocha Buttercream Filling. Garnished with Chocolate Ganache Drizzle and Mocha Buttercream Frosting Swirls.
Naked German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Filling. Garnished with toasted coconuts and pecans and Italian Meringue Buttercream Frosting Swirls. 6" - 3 Layers.
German Chocolate with Coconut Pecan Filling in between the cake layers and Frosting. Garnished with flower petal. 8" - 3 Layer Cake.
Pineapple Coconut Cake with fresh Pineapple Filling between the cake layers, and Coconut Buttercream Frosting. Garnished with fresh Pineapple pieces. 8" - 3 Layer Cake.
Snickerdoodle Cake with Snickerdoodle Buttercream filling between the cake layers and Frosting. Garnished with Rosette Frosting and Snickerdoodle Cookie sections. 8" - 3 Layer Cake.
Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Cream Filling and Cocoa Powder dusting between the cake layers, and Espresso Italian Meringue Buttercream Frosting. Garnished with Cocoa Powder, Frosting Swirls, Mascarpone Cream Swirl and Espresso Chocolate Beans. 6" - 3 Layer Cake.
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese filling between the cake layers. Cream Cheese Frosting. Garnished with Frosting Swirls (two colors - Orange and Vanilla) 8" - 3 Layer Cake.
Milk Chocolate Cake. Cake layers filled with Milk Chocolate Italian Meringue Buttercream. Frosting Milk Chocolate Italian Buttercream. Garnished with Milk Chocolate pieces and Frosting Swirls. 6" round cake. 3 layers.
Carrot Cake (Semi-Naked Frosting - light frosting around cake layers). Cake layers filled with Cream Cheese Italian Meringue Buttercream and Semi-Naked Frosting. Garnished with candied walnuts and carrots and frosting piped open stars on top of cake and bottom of cake edge. 6" round cake, 3 layers.
Sweet Classic Cakes
My Sweet Classic Cakes feature timeless flavors and simple, elegant finishes. These cakes are lightly garnished with piped frosting and crafted to highlight familiar favorites—perfect for everyday celebrations, casual gatherings, and those who appreciate a beautifully made classic.
Milk Chocolate Cake with Milk Chocolate Buttercream filling between the cake layers and frosting. Garnished with Swirl and Wavy Milk Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. 8" - 3 Layer Cake.
Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream filling between the cake layers and Frosting. Garnished with Frosting Swirls on top and bottom edge of cake.
Vegan Artisan Signature Cakes
Vegan Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Filling between the cake layers. Cream Cheese Frosting. Frosting Swirls, Walnut Pieces sprinkled on top and bottom edge of cake, and Orange Sugar Sprinkles. 6" - 3 Layer Cake. No Dairy and Eggs. Only Vegan Butter and Cream Cheese.
Vegan Mocha Cake with fresh Raspberry Filling and Chocolate Vegan Butter Cream Frosting. Garnished with Swirls and fresh Raspberries. 8" - 3 Layer Cake. No Dairy and Eggs. Vegan Butter used in cake and frosting.
Specialty Artisan Signature Cupcakes
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes with two colors -Vanilla and Snickerdoodle Buttercream Frosting Swirls. Garnished with Snickerdoodle Cookie piece.
Orange Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Swirls. Garnished with Candied Sugar Orange Section.
Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. Garnished with edible sugar pearls and pink and turquoise sugar sprinkles
Very Lemon Cupcake with Lemon Buttercream Frosting - two colors vanilla and lemon. Garnished with fresh lemon section and edible sugar pearls.
Rustic Mini Hand Pies (Handcrafted with Seasonal Local Fruit)
Filled with locally sourced fruit when in season — including raspberries, blueberries, pears, apples, strawberries, and blackberries. Fruit selections rotate throughout season based on availability.
Mini Blueberry Hand Pie. Garnished with raw sugar. Local fresh blueberries when available in season.
Mini Pumpkin Filled Hand Pies. Garnished with Pumpkin Caramel Sauce
Artisan Seasonal Mini Whoopie Pie
Handcrafted mini whoopie pies made with soft, cake-like cookies and smooth, creamy fillings, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients such as oranges, cranberries, pumpkin, berries, pears, and apples when in season. Baked in small batches using quality ingredients, these nostalgic treats offer a comforting classic with an elevated, homemade finish — perfect for fall gatherings, holiday tables, and everyday celebrations.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Apple Cinnamon Whoopie Pies
Cranberry Orange Whoopie Pies
Seasonal “Yodeling” Cake Rolls
Delightfully soft, rolled cakes filled with luscious creams and seasonal flavors. Perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
Note: Seasonal availability depends on fresh ingredients.
Pumpkin Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling. Garnished with Powdered Sugar
Lemon Cake Roll with Buttercream Blueberry Filling. Garnished Butter Cream piping and fresh local Blueberries.
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cake Roll. Garnished with Chocolate Glaze and Chocolate Peanut Butter Pieces.
Classic Premium Cookies
Soft Lemon Cookies. Garnished with Powdered Sugar
Seasonal Soft Pumpkin Cookies. Garnished with Cream Cheese Frosting, Cinnamon Sprinkle
Soft Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Garnished with Powdered Sugar