Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions - we have answers.
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Is there a minimum order requirement?
Yes, due to the large number of requests I receive versus my limited amount of availability, my current minimum order is $500.00.
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What is the actual price per serving, with everything included?
The price per serving is contingent upon the design and level of detail of your cake. During a consultation, we look at different design options in order to provide you with the perfect cake. On average, the cost per serving runs between $3.00 and $4.75.
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Do you stay at the reception to cut the cake?
No - sorry, I do not. Nor do I provide knives, forks or plates.
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Why should I choose That Takes The Cake as my cake designer?
It's not just my opinion - That Takes The Cake! is well known for making the most beautiful, delicious and talked-about wedding cakes anywhere. If you care as much about how your cake tastes as you do how it looks - you've come to the right place.
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What flavors of cakes do you make?
- Classic White
- Classic White with Key Lime Cream Cheese
- Classic White with Strawberry Cream
- Classic White with Cream Cheese Icing
- Classic White with Fondant Icing
- Chocolate with Chocolate Icing
- Chocolate with Chocolate Fudge Ganache
- Red Velvet
- German Chocolate
- Italian Cream
- Yellow Butter Cake
- Lemon Cream
- Carrot Cake
- Strawberry Cake
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Is a contract and/or deposit required?
Yes - you will be given a contract during the consultation. If you decide to use That Takes The Cake!, you'll need to sign and return the contract along with a deposit of 50% of the total cost. Total payment is due two weeks prior to wedding date.
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Is it okay to use fresh flowers on my cake?
Yes! They can be supplied by me or by your florist.
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What do you put the cakes on?
All of our cakes are placed on silver boards - but I highly suggest renting one of my silver cake plateaus. The rental of a plateau is only $25.00 - and adds so much to the beauty of your cake. There is a deposit of $100.00 - but you (of course) get that back once you return the plateau.
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Do you offer Groom's cakes?
Absolutely - in fact, it's a rare wedding when I don't deliver both a Wedding Cake and a Groom's Cake.
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Do you do birthday cakes?
Well, not really. But I have on occasion baked a special cake for a member of the wedding reception. I'm happy to do so, if it's in addition to a Wedding Cake. For example, on occasion I've been asked to bake a small cake for someone celebrating a birthday - or a gluten-free cake for someone special.
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If you're so good, why is it so hard to hire you?
Because I have a full-time job - and family - I am only able to create a handful of wedding cakes each year. Almost all of the cakes I create are by referral, but not always. If you're interested in a cake by That Takes The Cake!, please click here to get in touch with me. If the date works out, I'll be happy to work with you.