Frequently Asked Questions & Links

Where are you located?
We are located in Country Day Plaza in Fort Worth, 5512 Bellaire Drive South at Bryant Irvin. The shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 5:30 and Saturday 10:00 to 4:00.

What do you serve at the bakery?
All of our cakes and sweets are now special order only. In addition to our special-order cakes we have special order sweets including gluten free, sugar free and vegan options. 

Do you do Gluten-Free Wedding Cakes?
Yes, we offer gluten-free cakes (and cupcakes!) for all occasions. Bakery Cakes are available in GF Chocolate and Vanilla as well as GF Strawberry Shortcake. GF Custom Cakes are available in virtually all the same flavors as our conventional cakes. 

Do you offer Vegan items?
Yes, we make vegan cupcakes, bakery cakes and custom cakes. At this time our Vegan flavors for custom cakes are Chocolate Chip and Lemon Pomegranate. Chocolate Chip is also available in bakery cakes. We're working on expanding our Vegan offerings and are testing new recipes.
I'm diabetic, do you have anything for me?
Yes, we have a new line of all natural sugar-free cakes, cupcakes, cookies and brownies for special order. These items are sweetened with Organic Blue Agave Nectar NOT artificial sweetnener. They contain no white flour, instead we use whole grain flours with a low glycemic load. Download the Special Dietary Needs Menu. Download the Sugar-Free Information Sheet.

How do I schedule a wedding cake consultation and tasting?
Consultations and tastings are offered for bookings of 75 servings or more. For custom cake orders of less than 75 servings we will be happy to assist you via phone and/or email. Please download and read through the Wedding Packet before calling us to schedule your consult. The packet contains all the basic info you'll need to determine if we're right for your event. Please pay special attention to our pricing to be sure that we're a good fit for your budget. We schedule consults two or three days each week and the appointment lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour. The consult is complimentary but we do require a credit card number to reserve your appointment and ask for 48 hours notice for cancellation or changes. If you miss your appointment without proper notice we will charge your card $25 to re-book the appointment. At your consult you will sample 4 of our most popular flavors. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at the time that you make your appointment. If you are not ready to meet for a consult but still want to taste, you may purchase a Tasting Box which contains four of our most popular flavor combinations (cost is $15 which is applied to your contract if you book your cake with us. If you've already secured your spot on our calendar with the deposit your Tasting Box is free). Please allow us 48 hours notice to prepare your Tasting Box. Please keep in mind that we accept a limited number of custom cake orders and that a 50% non-refundable and date-specific deposit is required to hold your slot on our calendar.

How do I place a custom cake order?
We accept a limited number of custom cake orders so booking early is a good idea, although it never hurts to call or email to see if we have an opening. Email is a great way to get things started but you can also call the bakery to see if we have availability for your date. These are details we need to determine if we can accommodate your order:  date, time and location of event, estimated guest count, budget, etc. Email or call us and we'll let you know if we have a slot available on our calendar. If we do have availability we'll schedule your complimentary consultation. Tastings are included for orders of 75 servings or more. Download a Custom Cake Packet.

How much do your custom cakes cost?
Cake prices are based on a number of factors including size, number of servings, type of icing and filling, level of design work, complexity of construction, etc. Our pricing reflects the use of pure, fresh, preservative-free ingredients including unbleached flour, organic cane sugar, fresh whole eggs, European-style butter, Swiss chocolate, Tahitian Vanilla, and fresh cream. We do not use pre-made frostings, artificial ingredients, or highly extracted flavorings. Generally speaking, buttercream iced cakes will start at $5 per serving, fondant over buttercream and ganache at $6 per serving. This is a starting point to which we add the details of design and decoration as well as necessary supporting materials, optional accessories/equipment, delivery charges, etc. We find that most clients choose cakes in the $6 to $10 per serving range. Our average wedding cake (figuring 150 people) runs $800 to $1500. We do have a minimum order of $200 for each custom cake that is picked up and $400 for cakes that are delivered (3-Dimensional cakes have a $350 minimum and are priced per project not per slice).

What is your payment policy for custom cakes?
The 50% non-refundable and date-specific deposit holds your date. After we have worked together to design your cake(s) we'll send you a comprehensive contract with all the details about your cake(s) and a payment schedule. The balance is due 14 business days prior to your event. Payments may be made by cash, check or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover). For last minute orders (less than 30 days notice) the full contract price must be paid at the time of the order.

I've heard that cupcakes are the new "it" thing. Can you do cupcakes for my party? How about a cupcake tower?
Cupcakes are very trendy, and yes, we love doing cupcakes for special occasions. Cupcake towers are particularly fun, employing a custom made stand to achieve the look of a stacked cake. Sometimes we'll add a small 6 inch cake to the top tier to create a more finished appearance. We also have a cupcake stand for rental, as well as inexpensive stands for purchase. Cupcakes are endlessly customizable and loads of fun!

Do you include the top tier of the wedding cake for me to freeze for my first anniversary?
No, we do not. Our cakes are made from scratch with no preservatives. We do not recommend freezing one of our cakes for more than 4 weeks, any longer than that and it's sure to disappoint. Instead, we will bake the bride and groom a fresh 6" cake for their first anniversary. Just add $30 to your contract (contracts over $1000 receive a free Anniversary Cake) and give us a call 2 weeks before your anniversary to pick your flavors. This is cheaper than adding a tier to your decorated cake on the wedding day and will taste so much better!

Do you deliver?
Yes, in fact, many of  our custom cakes must be delivered to insure they arrive in one piece! We will deliver and set up your cake at the venue but we do not cut or serve the cake, not do we provide plates, napkins, etc. for serving. You will need to make arrangements with your caterer or coordinator for these services/items. Delivery charges apply for all items and begin at $65 within the 820 loop in Fort Worth.

Do you ship your cakes?
At this time we do not ship whole cakes.


 


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