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For nearly a decade, Eat Dessert First by Laura has been creating custom American-style birthday cakes and desserts for the Brussels community, made from scratch, in small batches, and with carefully chosen ingredients.
In 2025, the bakery opened its first permanent shop, marking a new chapter for a business built on family history, joy, celebration, and craft.
Handmade
With Love
Meet Your pastry Chef
Hi Friends
Im Laura, from a young age, alongside my mother in our kitchen in California, I learned to mix, whip, ice, bake and, of course, taste cakes. I learned key values I use in the kitchen everyday: focus on good quality, usage of local & seasonal products, homemade with proper know-how, no waste...
Thanks to my mother, I learned to distinguish good desserts from excellent ones. The number one priority: start with the best possible ingredients, organic when possible and locally sourced.
The apple does not fall far from the tree and I continue this family tradition. Baking allows me to reconnect with my Californian roots. It also allows me to create new sweet links between my childhood in California and my own family and community in Brussels. I hope my desserts will inspire you... gently!
Sweetly yours,
Laura
Why Choose Us
Premium Ingredients
We source the freshest and finest ingredients to create our desserts, ensuring every bite is a burst of flavor and quality.
Creative Designs
Our cakes and baked goods are not only delicious but also beautifully designed, making them a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.
Customer Satisfaction
We prioritize customer satisfaction and strive to exceed expectations with our delectable desserts and sweets. You have always been and continued to be our number #1 priority.
The Story
I started Eat Dessert First in Brussels nearly ten years ago, inspired by the time I spent baking with my mom in our California kitchen. She taught me to value good ingredients, work with care, and always bake with heart. What began as a way to stay connected to home & family has grown into a business built on tradition, creativity, and community.
The Mission
My goal is simple: to create desserts that bring joy. Whether it’s a custom birthday cake, a slice of cheesecake, or a box of cookies, I want each order to feel personal and special. I care deeply about quality, sustainability, and making every visit—online or in person—a little sweeter.
What Everyone is Saying
(Besides “Mmm…😋 ”)
We could talk all day about our cakes, but it means more coming from the people who’ve actually eaten them. Here’s what some of our lovely customers have to say after a slice, a cookie, or a custom cake moment.
Catherine S.
Thank you for arranging the cake at such short notice. Despite our request being last minute, you answered it positively. The cake was perfect and delicious. My daughter loved it and I heard her say that it was the best cake ever. I highly recommend.
Yoko C.
Thank you so much, Laura!! My son turned to 5 years old yesterday and we LOVED the rainbow cake sooooo much! All of our friends at the party were amazed by this exciting rainbow cake 🌈
His 5th birthday succeeded with this amazing cake ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ recommend 100%%%%
Ariane D.
Everybody enjoyed the cakes. They were DE-LI-CIOUS, as usual! The chocolate chip cookies were gone in one second! I should have ordered more! They are a real treat!
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SWEETLY YOURS 🍰
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