frequently asked questions
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WHEN SHOULD I ORDER MY CUSTOM CAKE? For wedding cakes, it is never too early to request a consultation. While 4-6 months is standard, we take on a limited number of cakes per week, and busy season books up quickly (September-November, March-May). All other cake ordering options can be found here.
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DO YOU DELIVER? Yes, all wedding cakes over $400 are delivered with a starting fee of $50 (increasing depending on location).
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WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? We're inside of Tyler Station in Oak Cliff- a large converted century old factory just South of Downtown Dallas. You can find us next to Oak Cliff Brewing Co. & Place at Tyler.
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WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT THE CAKE TO TASTE LIKE? Our cakes are more European in style- not what you'd typically find in the South. With butter being a staple around here, you'll find that the cakes take on all-natural flavors from fruits and chocolates very well. They're moist, a bit dense, less sweet than the American stuff, and paired with meringue-based buttercreams.
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WHAT IS YOUR BOOKING POLICY? For weddings & large events: a 50% non-refundable deposit due upon booking. The remaining amount is due at least 21 days prior to the event. You are allowed up to 2 changes from the date of booking until 21 days before the event. These may, however, result in a price increase. For custom celebration cakes, there is a 50% non-refundable deposit upon booking. The remaining amount is due at least 7 days prior to delivery/pickup. All signature cake orders must be paid for upon booking.
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CAN YOU REPLICATE THIS EXACT CAKE I FOUND? I prefer that each customer have a completely unique cake designed for them. Inspiration can be drawn from anything- invitations, fabric, an heirloom, stationery, the venue, a china pattern, etc… That being said, I know a lot of customers find cakes they like and want an exact replication. Just remember- cake designing is an art form, and no two cakes will ever be exactly alike.
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WHAT INFLUENCES THE FINAL COST OF YOUR CAKES? We use only premium ingredients- from vanilla bean paste to high quality butter and everything in between. In addition to ingredient costs, the final price of the cake is determined by a combination of the amount of time spent creating the cake, the level of detail incorporated, and the shape/size of the cake. Cakes are priced by the serving, and range from $6-$9/serving.
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DO YOU MAKE SHEET CAKES? Short answer, no. I’m a firm believer that the inside of the cake should be just as beautiful as the outside. There’s nothing I love more than a beautiful slice of layer cake, and I’ve built my business on that standard. I do offer kitchen cakes if you need additional servings for your guests. These cakes will look the same on the inside, but they won’t be as intricately decorated on the outside- thereby reducing your cost a bit.
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ARE YOU PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED? Yes, after a few years of teaching myself through blogs and online tutorials, I finally attended the Bonnie Gordon College of Confectionary Arts in Toronto, and I received my Designer Cakes Certificate in November 2011. I should also include my BBA in Marketing from Baylor University in here…as a lot of my business skills and entrepreneurial spirit originated there.
