ORDERING
Custom
THE BEST CAKE
For the best party!
DESIGN
A cake made just for you
I love to create cake (and cookie and cupcake...) designs that are customized to you and your event. If you wish, part of the design process includes a sketch of the planned cake. This is a great way for us to communicate with each other about what to expect and to decide on the details. Sometimes one quick sketch is all it takes, sometimes there is more than one drawing. If you prefer to have me design the cake with general instructions from you so you don't have to worry about the details, we can do that too.
Inspirations for your cake can come from a dress, a theme, plates and napkins, a piece of jewelry, a book, a place, a profession or hobby, a piece of art, a color, or some other favorite thing(s). You can also share your event invitation with me, that's often inspiring. If you've seen pictures of cakes and want to show me what you like, that can be helpful in catching your vision. (I prefer not to duplicate cakes exactly, tell me your favorite elements.)
SIZE
How much or how little
How many people would you like to serve? Does your crowd generally eat dessert, or will some choose to pass? Consider if you'd like some for yourself for later or to have the cake devoured. If this is an open-house style event, do you want to show off the cake for most of the event and save it for a few, or cut it early and share it with all?
The size of a serving of cake is a 1"x2" piece. It is fairly petite, and since I mostly make my cakes tall (3-4 layers of cake and 2-3 layers of filling) most people find it to be just the right size, especially if other desserts are being served. You can certainly order a cake that serves more if you'd like larger slices.
Here is a chart showing how many servings each size and shape of cake would provide. You can choose a single-tier
cake or play around with combinations of sizes for a multi-tiered cake to get your ideal number of servings. Or let the design of the cake ultimately dictate how big or small it ends up.
TASTE
So very delicious
What good is a beautiful cake if it isn't delicious? The way it delights your taste buds is as important as how it delights your eyes. That's why I make my cakes from scratch, bake them fresh, layer them with delectable fillings and cover them with yummy frostings.
Perhaps you have a favorite cake flavor and know just what you want already. Perhaps you saw my cake menu and so many choices sound so delicious (I know, it happens a lot) that you can't decide. I am working on a way to be able to make cake-tastings something I can offer regularly. Right now my descriptions are how to "taste" my flavors before you get your cake. All my cakes are very tasty. (If I may say so myself. Sometimes I just have to sneak a little here and there.) Some people have even said I bake love right into them. ❤ You can order a bigger cake with more than one flavor.
DISPLAY
Show it off
If you're going to order a custom cake, why not show it off on a cake stand that will help it rise above the table? I have a varied collection of cake stands that you can choose from and rent from me. (Cake stands are a bit of a weakness for me, I think they can be be a thing of beauty all their own.)
Renting a cake stand is just $12. I do ask for a separate $30 deposit that you will get back when you return the stand to me in good condition. You don't even have to order a cake to put on the cake stand! If you need a few extras for your event, I'm happy to arrange that with you.
If you choose to use your own cake stand or a special platter, you can bring it to me ahead of time and I can build the cake on it for you. If you prefer not to use a cake stand or platter, I'll create a cake board to compliment the cake that you can dispose of.
LEAD TIME
How much notice I need
GET IT
Delivery or pickup
DIG IN
Cutting and serving
The design complexity of your cake is a factor in how much notice I ideally need to make your wish come true. My schedule also gets booked quickly, so the sooner you contact me the better.
6 weeks a good amount of time for me to really plan for and make your cake and/or confections. I can generally accept cake orders 4 weeks in advance, and I prefer more than 2 weeks notice. (I do ask for payment in full 2 weeks before the event.) In some short notice cases I may need to simplify the design. I will probably not be able to accept orders that are 1 week or less away, though you can inquire.
How much time does it take me to make a cake? I get that question a lot. The answer is, it depends. Different cake flavors and fillings and icings take different amounts of time to make. The bigger the cake and especially the more tiers, the more time the cake takes. The shape of the cake makes a difference in how much time it takes to frost, and if the cake is sculpted into a 3D or other custom shape, that certainly takes more time. The finish on the cake may require more or less time depending on the overall feel of the cake. The custom design work certainly varies in the time it takes to make. Hand-painted images, or hand-sculpted figures, or hand-sculpted sugar flowers take more time than piped flowers or cutouts for example. A cake may take several hours, or it may take several days - not counting baking or the preparation ahead of time.
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PRICE
How much it will cost
This is often the toughest question to answer. So many factors go into the price of a cake and other confections. The amount of time, skill, and special ingredients play a part in determining how much a cake costs. Hand-sculpted sugar flowers are going to cost more than piped buttercream flowers for example. Piped flowers can be fairly quick to make, whereas sculpted flowers can take significantly more time and skill. A specialty carved cake will cost more than a basic cake shape. When we design your cake I will need to figure a price and give you a quote. Sometimes I can give a price fairly quickly, other times I need to work out the details first.
Here's how to get a basic idea of what your cake will cost.
I start by charging:
CAKE
$4 a serving
CUPCAKES
$3.50 each
COOKIES
$4.50 each
CAKE POPS
$4 each
MINI CUPCAKES
$2 each
MARSHMALLOW FONDANT
30¢ a serving
CAKE STAND RENTAL
$12 each
PARTY KITS
See Party Kits page
Depending on the design and decorations the price goes up from there.
Commonly, but not always, custom decorations come out to be somewhere around $40.
I do have a minimum order amount of $75. Baking, and making frosting, and work goes into making edible art, whether I'm making something big or something small. If your small order works out to be less than that, I'll round up to $75. Thank you for your understanding.
TESTIMONIALS
What people are saying
The cake was amazing! Everyone was blown away with the cake design and taste. Thank you so much.
Robin
Milly made our wedding cake and it was exactly what we dreamed of! She not only reviewed sketches with us and worked to make it just what we wanted, but she tested new products and tried new things to perfect the style we were going for, proving she genuinely cared and truly listened to us! I highly recommend her for any cake or dessert needs! She goes above and beyond to make her clients happy.
Lora
We wanted to thank you for all of your hard work in preparing the special Arizona cake for Avery's open house. It was stunning! There were so many good compliments on how beautiful it looked and tasted! It was delicious!! You have an amazing talent.
Patricia
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PAYMENT
When and how to pay
I ask for a non-refundable deposit of half the total order amount at the time the order is placed. The other half is due 2 weeks before the event. (Of course you can pay in full when you place the order, half is non-refundable.)
I accept cash, Venmo, CashApp, Paypal, credit/debit cards (via Paypal by email invoice) and checks.
LET'S DO THIS!
So excited to get started
The best way to order a cake or confections is to contact me! Here are some options:
Send an email | Send a Facebook message | Book a consultation coming soon! | Make a phone call
I usually need a little time to work up a quote for you, so I may not be able to do that right away on the phone.
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