Custom cakes for any event
We have created a lot of cakes through the years and want to create the perfect custom cake for YOU. We will guide you through the ordering process.
Custom Cakes Photos
Below is a selection of photographs of our most recent custom cake designs.
Custom cakes
We know every good party has a great theme and our talented cake designers will help you take your ideas and create a masterpiece for your next event or celebration.
Custom Cakes Ordering Guide
Minimum OrdeR
Custom cakes start at $5/serving and our 8" 3 layer cake with buttercream designs start at $100 and serves up to 20. We do require full nonrefundable payment at the time of booking
Lead Time
There can be up to 2-3 weeks when ordering a custom cake but we try to offer you something if our custom department is full. We have toppers and cupcake boards as alternative options. You should allow for additional lead time during holiday seasons.
Options
You can choose from size, shape, flavors, and decoration to create your custom cake. See FAQs below.
Pickup & Delivery
Our custom cakes can be collected from the bakery or delivered for a fee to your Memphis area event.
Custom cakes FAQ
How far ahead should I order a custom cake?
We know getting the detail are important and when we agree to work together we want you to get exactly what you planned for. We take orders up to one year out but our typical lead time for custom cakes can be 2-3weeks.
How much does a custom cake cost?
Custom cakes start at $5/serving with our smallest being an 8" 3 layer buttercream for $100. We require full nonrefundable payment at the time of booking to confirm your custom cake..
What custom cake sizes & servings do you offer?
Our smallest custom cake is a 8" cake with three layers that gives you 20 servings.
What styles of decoration do you offer?
We have a custom cake team that can help create a design that is uniquely yours through buttercream designs, limited fondant work, hand piped details, custom sprinkles, edible images, edible glitter and edible paint. The more details you can provide such as pictures, serving sizes, layers, flavors, will help us price your custom cake. Cakes may contain indedible material such as toothpicks, dowels, straws, etc. Use caution when necessary.
Can cakes be refrigerated?
We suggest keeping your cake cold up to one hour before serving time to ensure designs stay intact..What cake flavors do you offer?
Our cake flavors are: Vanilla, Almond, Chocolate, Confetti, Lemon, Red Velvet and Strawberry.
What icing and fillings are available?
We offer buttercream icings in vanilla, chocolate, almond and strawberry flavors and we offer cream cheese icing in lemon.
We work with fillings only when working with our bridal offerings. We know hot seasons can create unstable environments, so our designers will make best suggestions on final use of flavors and fillings.
Will you work with my ingredients, make substitutions or recreate my grandmother’s recipe?
We know food and memory have a connection but we are unable to use outside products brought in by customers, due to food regulations. We have tried and tested our recipes and can only offer what we know we can confidently stand behind with our "Make Life Sweeter" guarantee.
How do I travel with my cake?
Place your cake flat on the floor board of your vehicle. Never travel with the cake in a car seat or your lap. Keep your cake refrigerated or in a cold space until 1 hour before serving.
Order a Custom Cake Today
Place your custom cake order or call us to speak with a bakery specialist.
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