Custom Number & Letter Cake Experience by Macarons by Mila

There are celebrations, and then there are destination celebrations. When a private client hosted an intimate milestone event at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach in Dana Point, every detail was designed to reflect coastal elegance, understated luxury, and personal meaning.

Macarons by Mila was commissioned to create a custom number and letter cake that would serve as both dessert and a statement piece for the evening.

The Vision: Coastal Luxury with Personal Significance

The event took place in one of the ocean-facing private salons at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach. The client envisioned a refined celebration with soft ivory linens, champagne-toned florals, and subtle gold accents. The ocean provided the backdrop. The cake needed to complement the environment without overpowering it.

The concept centered around a custom number cake representing a milestone year, paired with an elegant letter cake displaying the initial of the honoree. The design had to feel elevated, sculptural, and photograph beautifully under both natural sunset light and evening candlelight.

Designing the Custom Number Cake

Our pastry team created a large-format number cake using delicate almond sponge layers, filled with vanilla bean mascarpone cream and fresh seasonal berries. The structure was intentionally light and refined, avoiding excessive sweetness to maintain balance for a luxury dinner event.

Design details included:

• Hand-piped buttercream rosettes

• Fresh raspberries and blueberries

• Edible gold leaf accents

• White chocolate shards

• Soft ivory macarons integrated into the design
  

The number cake was framed with subtle gold detailing to echo the event’s metallic accents. Rather than a traditional tiered cake, the sculpted number format offered a contemporary silhouette that felt modern yet timeless.

The Letter Cake: Personalization at Its Finest

Alongside the number cake, we created a matching letter cake using the honoree’s initial. This design incorporated:

• Champagne-toned buttercream

• Fresh florals in blush and cream

• Gold sugar pearls

• Hand-placed edible petals
  

The pairing of the number and letter cakes created a cohesive display that anchored the dessert table.

Guests were immediately drawn to the personalized design. It became a central moment of the evening, photographed from multiple angles as the sunset cast warm tones across the ballroom windows.

Flavor Profile: Elevated and Seasonal

For this Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach celebration, the selected flavor combination was:

• Almond sponge

• Vanilla mascarpone cream

• Fresh strawberries and raspberries

• Light citrus zest infusion
  

The client requested a cake that felt luxurious yet light, appropriate for a coastal Southern California setting. The citrus undertone complemented the ocean breeze atmosphere and paired seamlessly with the champagne service during the toast.

For guests preferring alternative flavors, we also provided a complementary macaron selection, including:

• Pistachio

• Lemon cream

• Raspberry rose

• Salted caramel
  

Each macaron color was curated to align with the event palette.

Seamless Delivery & On-Site Setup in Orange County

Luxury hotels like Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach require precise coordination. Our team arranged timed delivery through the venue’s event management staff to ensure seamless access and setup.

We provided:

• Professional transport in temperature-controlled conditions

• On-site finishing touches

• Final gold leaf detailing

• Coordinated placement on the dessert display
  

Precision matters in five-star venues. The cake was placed exactly where lighting and photography angles would highlight its structure and detailing.

A Statement Moment

As the evening progressed, the number and letter cakes became more than dessert. They became a symbol of the milestone being celebrated. When the candles were lit and the room dimmed, the sculpted silhouette of the cake glowed softly against the coastal backdrop.

Guests gathered around as photographs were taken, capturing the honoree framed by ocean views and personalized cake artistry. The combination of elegant hotel setting and custom dessert design created a moment that felt curated, intimate, and unforgettable.

Custom Number & Letter Cakes for Luxury Hotels in Southern California

Custom number and letter cakes are increasingly requested for:

• Milestone birthdays

• Anniversary celebrations

• Corporate achievements

• Engagement parties

• Private luxury events
  

At Macarons by Mila, we design each piece according to the venue, guest count, and aesthetic direction.

We provide delivery and professional setup across:

• Orange County

• Los Angeles

• San Diego

• Ventura County

• Coastal Southern California destinations
  

From oceanfront resorts to private estates, each cake is tailored to complement its environment.

The Experience Matters

Luxury events are not defined solely by décor or venue. They are defined by experience. A custom cake at a setting like Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach must meet the standard of its surroundings.

For this celebration, the combination of:

• Personalized design

• Coastal flavor profile

• Refined presentation

• Seamless coordination
  

When guests departed that evening, the images of the sculpted number and letter cakes remained one of the most shared memories of the event.

Planning a Luxury Celebration in Orange County or Los Angeles?

Whether your event is at a five-star resort in Dana Point, a private estate in Beverly Hills, or a coastal venue in San Diego, Macarons by Mila specializes in custom number cakes, letter cakes, macaron towers, and full dessert table styling.

Each design is curated to reflect your milestone, your aesthetic, and your venue.

For luxury private events at hotels such as Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach and other premier Southern California destinations, we provide refined dessert artistry with professional delivery and setup tailored to your celebration.