Wedding Cakes in Portland, OR & Beyond, handcrafted for the most artful celebrations
Where artistry meets unforgettable flavor.
At Little Banana Bakery, you step into a world of custom wedding cakes, celebration cakes, and bespoke dessert tables, where every detail is thoughtfully designed to feel timeless and transportive. Each cake is crafted as edible art—layering refined beauty with unforgettable flavor—to bring your vision to life and add a touch of magic to your celebration. From intimate weddings to grand gatherings, you’re guided through a seamless, white-glove experience, complete with delivery and setup, so you can simply enjoy the moment.
Intentional Design, Timeless Technique, Exceptional Results
Bespoke Wedding Cakes
Custom-designed centerpieces crafted with artistry, precision, and timeless technique.
Sculptural & Statement Cakes
Design-forward creations inspired by fashion, florals, and architecture.
Luxury Dessert Tables
A curated selection of refined desserts designed to complement your celebration.
Sugar Flowers & Artistic Details
Handcrafted botanical elements that elevate each piece into edible art.
Delivery & On-Site Setup
Professional handling and flawless presentation, so every detail is effortless.
Explore our signature offerings, crafted for weddings and unforgettable moments.
Amanda Durham Quijada
Owner and Pastry Chef
Little Banana Bakery was founded by owner and cake artist Amanda Durham Quijada, whose career in baking and hospitality spans decades. Like many creatives, Amanda experienced a defining shift during the pandemic—one that led her to pursue her passion for cake artistry with intention and imagination. Her work is inspired by fashion, architecture, nature, and art in all its forms. Today, Amanda brings a thoughtful, design-forward approach to every cake, creating edible works of art that feel timeless, personal, and unforgettable.
A lifelong baker and graduate of the Oregon Culinary Institute’s pastry program, Amanda brings both artistry and discipline to her work. A devoted floraphile, she refined her craft under Maggie Austin, mastering the art of sugar flowers and sculptural design. With over 20 years of experience in catering, she is known for a proven track record of reliability and consistency. Guided by the belief that anything is possible if it can be dreamt, Amanda continually pursues advanced education in sugar artistry, working with intention and care—ensuring each bespoke creation transforms imagination into edible art through timeless technique and thoughtful innovation.
Behind the chef
Amanda was raised in a modest home, yet her mother believed every birthday deserved to feel exceptional. Through thoughtfully made cakes, she created moments of beauty, celebration, and love—an experience Amanda now carries forward, crafting meaningful centerpieces for her clients and the community around us.
what you can expect with us
Uncompromising Bespoke Craftsmanship
Design-Led Creations Rooted in Timeless Aesthetics
Proven Professionalism with Flawless Execution
client love
"Amanda at Little Banana Bakery was a dream to work with!! She was incredibly kind and responsive throughout it all."
She delivered an absolutely beautiful cake that was completely picturesque and above and beyond what we could have ever hoped for! Her attention to detail with the design and ornate edible flowers was extremely impressive- guests couldn’t stop ooh’ing and ahh’ing about it all, with several comments saying it was the most impressive cake they had ever seen! The cake was very moist and delicious as well. My husband isn’t normally a big cake fan but was obsessed with the lemon velvet and blueberry compote cake she made us!! We loved working with her and would highly recommend Amanda."
- Jacqui H.
"We gave Amanda an idea and an inspiration photo and she nailed it. The cake was above and beyond what we ever expected."
The flavors were some of the best we have ever had and the guests really loved it. It brought my wife to tears when she saw the cake for the very first time. She was at a loss for words. Amanda is so sweet and she really took the time to understand who we are as a couple. She is really professional and she really knows her craft. We absolutely recommend Little Banana Bakery for a wedding cake that will greatly surpass all expectations. They really delivered us the wedding cake of our dreams
- Nick T.
"I could absolutely cry at how beautiful our cake turned out. It was beyond my expectations and so delicious."
Everyone raved about it, and it was such a great talking point at not only how gorgeous but at how delicious it was. Thank you thank you thank you!
- Sierra L.
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