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06/01/2026
✨ Small cake, BIG flavor! ✨
This 6-inch, 3-layer red velvet beauty is giving rich, moist, smooth, and made with love from top to bottom. ❤️🍰 Perfect size, perfect layers, and the perfect sweet moment for any celebration.
Red velvet will always be that girl — classy, bold, and unforgettable! Made by Icing By J. Slay, where every cake is baked with flavor, detail, and a little extra slay. 💅🏽
05/31/2026
When your nephew loves baseball, football, AND basketball… TT had to bring all three to the cake! ⚾🏈🏀
This sports-themed cake was made with so much love by Icing By J Slay for Matheus’ special day! Every detail represented the sports he loves, and seeing his face light up made it all worth it.
And let me tell y’all… if nobody else is going to hype me up, my nephew definitely will! He loves himself a TT cake, and that right there is the sweetest review I could ever ask for. 🥹💙
Cake made with love by Icing By J Slay ✨
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05/31/2026
Pretty in purple and made with love! 💜✨
This vintage heart cake by Icing By J. Slay is giving soft, elegant, classy, and custom all in one bite. From the beautiful purple details to the timeless heart shape, this cake was made to stand out and steal the spotlight.
Vintage cakes are always a vibe, but a purple heart cake adds that extra touch of beauty, sweetness, and personality. Whether it’s for a birthday, celebration, photo shoot, girls’ night, or just because you deserve something pretty, this cake is the moment.
Handcrafted, custom designed, and made with love by Icing By J. Slay 💜
Because every cake should taste good and look unforgettable.
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05/30/2026
Baking because therapy is expensive… and murder is illegal. 😂🍰
Some people journal. Some people meditate. Me? I pull out the mixer, turn on the oven, and let the buttercream handle the rest. Baking is my peace, my passion, my creative outlet, and sometimes my full emotional support system. Every cake, cupcake, treat box, and custom dessert is made with love, a little stress, a lot of prayer, and just enough sass to keep it cute.
05/30/2026
It’s funny how the world works sometimes. One of the girls I grew up with in church has a daughter who bakes back home in Mississippi, and when I tell you her work is amazing… I mean AMAZING.
No professional training. No big culinary school background. Just raw, God-given talent, creativity, and hands that were clearly blessed for this. Her talent is truly impeccable, and I always make sure to encourage her to keep going because when you see a gift like that, you have to speak life into it.
She has even helped me out with recipes and baking tips, so this past weekend while I was home for my goddaughter’s graduation, I made it a point to stop by and meet her in person. I was so excited to support her business and purchase some of her daily specials — cupcakes! I bought three cupcakes, and she blessed me with three more, plus the strawberry Swiss roll cupcakes.
Let me just say this… the packaging was beautiful, the customer service was amazing, and the taste was everything it needed to be and more. You can tell when something is made with love, pride, and purpose.
I also got to meet her precious little girl, and already knowing her grandma, I can honestly say that life is such a blessing. It made my heart so full to see another young woman walking in her gift, building something beautiful, and doing it with grace.
I wish nothing but the absolute best for this young lady and everything her future holds. I truly believe bigger doors are coming. One day I’m going to be watching her on Food Network saying, “I knew it!” I’m speaking it into existence for her now.
Keep baking. Keep believing. Keep showing up. Your gift is going to make room for you.
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05/28/2026
Being a cake artist is truly a journey 😂🎂
You get the message: “Can you make this cake for 2–3 servings?”
Meanwhile, the inspiration photo is a 4-tier masterpiece with flowers, gold details, and a whole production attached to it. 😩
Then there’s the person who asks for a quote, you take the time to price everything out… and suddenly they disappear like the cake was never discussed. 👻
Or the famous, “Let me check with my husband,” after asking for the price… ma’am, we both already know he is not making the final cake decision. 😂
But through all the questions, the ghosting, the champagne taste on a cupcake budget, and the last-minute requests… I still absolutely love what I do. 💕
I love turning ideas into edible art. I love creating cakes that become part of someone’s special memories. And no matter how wild the inquiry may be, making beautiful cakes will always be my happy place.
Because at the end of the day, I’m not just making cake… I’m creating moments, memories, and a little sweetness for every celebration. 🎂✨
Cake artist life is not for the weak, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
— Icing By J. Slay 💕
05/27/2026
Pure imagination, but make it cake! 🍫🎩✨
A sweet W***y Wonka-inspired graduation cake by Icing By J. Slay! 💜🍭🎓
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05/25/2026
🍎📚 Teacher Appreciation Week, but make it sweet! 🎂✨
Icing By J. Slay had the honor of creating a special cake for Jordan’s amazing teaching staff in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week.
As a parent, I am truly grateful for the time, patience, encouragement, and dedication that teachers pour into our children every single day. Jordan’s teachers have played such an important role in his journey, and I wanted them to know that their hard work does not go unnoticed.
What better way to say thank you than with a little sweetness made with love? 💕🍰
To every teacher who educates, inspires, supports, and helps our children grow: we appreciate you more than words can say. Thank you for all that you do!
Cake by Icing By J. Slay 🎂💖
05/25/2026
🎓🍫✨ A golden ticket to graduation! ✨🍭🎟️
My goddaughter graduated, and although I was not going to be able to attend the party, Godmomma was definitely still going to show up in the sweetest way possible! 💜
I flew in with 300 treats and less than 8 hours to bring this Willie Wonka-themed graduation cake to life. No full setup. No full supply stash. No familiar equipment. Just pressure, creativity, love, and a whole lot of “make it work” energy! 🍬🎓
And baby… Godmomma made it happen! This cake was giving pure imagination, golden ticket, candy factory magic, and graduate celebration all in one! Every detail was made with love because my girl deserved something just as sweet and special as this moment.
Congratulations to my beautiful goddaughter! Your future is golden, and this is only the beginning of your sweetest chapter yet. 🎓🎟️💜
Cake and treats by Icing By J. Slay 🍰✨
05/04/2026
It’s a new day, a new chapter, and a whole new year of blessings for my beautiful sister-in-law! Happy 39th Birthday! 🎉✨
Today is all about celebrating you — your heart, your glow, your strength, your laughter, and the love you bring to everyone around you. Thirty-nine looks amazing on you, and this next chapter is giving growth, grace, peace, happiness, and main character energy! 💕👑
I pray this year brings you everything your heart has been waiting for — more joy, more love, more wins, more memories, and every blessing with your name on it. Keep shining, keep smiling, and keep walking into this new year like the queen you are.
Happy 39th Birthday, sis! We love you and celebrate you today and always! 🥳💖
Cake by Icing By J. Slay 🎂✨
12/08/2025
Blue & silver birthday magic ✨💙
This cake came out so adorable — smooth blue tones, silver details, and that soft vanilla center that keeps everybody grinning!
My client was VERY happy, and honestly… the inside was as cute as the outside 😍🍰
Another sweet slay from Icing By J. Slay 💙✨
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11/26/2025
✨ TOY STORY PARTY VIBES! ✨
Today was all about the magic!
Marshmallow pops shaped like Forky, chocolate-covered Rice Krispies Toy Story balls, chocolate-covered Oreos with all the cute movie details, and pretzels shaped like the ALIENS 👽💫
You’ve got a friend in these treats!
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10/29/2025
I do it to see the smile!
10/29/2025
my girl enjoying her barbie birthday cake!
05/19/2025
First graduation cake of the season, and it was extra special—made with love for my sweet nephew who just graduated kindergarten from Catholic school! He’s a chocolate lover through and through, so of course we had to make it a rich, chocolate dream!
Cheers to tiny caps, big milestones, and sweet beginnings!
05/05/2025
Because “thank you” sometimes tastes better with frosting!
This one’s for the real MVPs—our teachers. The patience, the passion, the power it takes to show up every day and shape young minds? Unmatched.
This Teacher Appreciation Week, I had to show some love the sweetest way I know how—with cake!
Cheers to every teacher who’s made a difference, big or small. You are SEEN. You are VALUED. You are APPRECIATED.
04/14/2025
Proud to share that I have officially completed the Women’s Entrepreneurship Certificate Program from Cornell University!
This experience has empowered me with new tools, strategies, and insights to grow and scale businesses with clarity and confidence. I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned to continue building impact through my entrepreneurial journey—especially as I support women, families, and communities through ventures like Celebrate With A Cake and Icing by J. Slay
Here’s to growth, grit, and purpose-driven leadership!
01/29/2025
Winnie the Pooh smash cake!
01/03/2025
Throwback! Jan 12,2017!!!
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North Side Of Houston (Kingwood Area)
Houston, TX
77002
To get to the North Side of Houston in Houston, you can use public transportation by taking the METRO bus or train. Alternatively, if you are driving, take I-45 North and exit on North Main Street. There are several parking lots available in the area for drivers to park their vehicles.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8am - 7pm |
| Tuesday |
8am - 7pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 7pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 7pm |
| Friday |
8am - 7pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 5pm |
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What people say
Icing by J. Slay is a must-visit cupcake shop located on the North Side of Houston. This home-based business has been providing high-quality cakes and other products since 2002, and it's easy to see why they've been successful for so long.
Johndrea Slay, the founder of Icing, started off making cakes for family and friends before expanding her business to the public. Each order is produced on a made-to-order basis, ensuring that every cake and product is customized to your demands. The attention to detail and care put into each order is evident in the final product.
Whether you're looking for a classic vanilla cake or something more unique like a red velvet cupcake, Icing has got you covered. Their products are of the highest quality and are handled with love and care from start to finish.
Overall, Icing by J. Slay is a fantastic cupcake shop that should be on everyone's radar. If you're in the North Side of Houston area, be sure to stop by and try one of their delicious treats!
