Question Frequently Asked

Here are some questions answered :


How are your cakes different from a supermarket bakeries?
All of our cakes are made to order so they are as fresh as possible using the highest quality
ingredients. In many supermarkets, the cakes are shipped in frozen. These cakes are
often thawed and refrozen several times before the customer ever gets it. I also use the
best quality ingredients and offer flavors you will not find in a supermarket bakery.
Supermarket bakery frosting contains only powdered sugar, shortening, water and vanilla.
Our frosting includes real butter and cream. We also have many specialty frostings not
offered in any supermarket.
What is the base price for your cakes?
Wedding cake prices start at $2.25 per serving. The cost varies depending on if you want
specialty flavors and what type of decorations you would like. Our sheet cake prices start
at $1.55 per serving. These are single layer sheet cakes with a *filling to match your
wedding cake, and they can be scored for easy serving. *fillings other than buttercreram
are an extra charge
Can you make the wedding cake and my friend or caterer make the sheet cakes?
I'm sorry, but no. It is against our policy to serve our cakes at an event where other cakes
will be served. This is to protect our reputation. We've worked hard to have a reputation of
having wonderfully moist and delicious cakes, made from the finest ingredients, that are
beautifully decorated. I do not know the quality of the other cakes there and cannot risk
being mistake as the creator of those cakes. It is also a liability issue. I don't know the
sanitary conditions in which the other cakes are made.
Do you make fondant decorated cakes?
Yes, we design cakes that are covered in fondant, or we can design a cake that is iced in
buttercream that just uses fondant as a decoration such as bows or stripes.
What exactly is fondant?
Fondant is a sugar dough that is rolled out and placed upon the cake for an incredibly
smooth finish. Cakes containing a refrigerated ingredient can not be covered with fondant.
Fondant can also be flavored with flavorings such as almond, cheesecake, rum, mint, etc.
Cakes with any fondant decorations on them start at $3.00 per slice.

Do you make cupcake wedding cakes?
Yes, we do make cupcake wedding cakes also. We have a special stand on which they
are displayed that is often trimmed with a ribbon in a color that matches the wedding
colors. Often a bride will request a small two tier cake on the top level of the cupcake
stand. This serves two purposes. First, the top tier is saved for the one year anniversary.
Second, the lower tier is used for pictures in the ceremonial cutting of the cake.
What is a groom's cake and do you make them?
A groom's cake is traditionally a chocolate cake iced in chocolate buttercream. It is always
smaller than the bridal cake, usually about 1/4 - 1/3 of the size. Yes, groom's cakes are
available upon request.
What are my wedding cake display options?
Your cake can be separated by pillars, stacked, or cascading. The most popular design
right now is stacked. Sometimes one tier of the 3 or 4 maybe separated by pillars.
How much is the stand rental fee?
There is no rental fee of basic pillars and plates. There is a rental fee for plateau bases
and any cascading or satellite systems. The fee is $25.
Who decorates the cake table?
All fabric, lights, flowers, greenery, or anything else on or around the cake for decorating
purposes is the responsibility of the bride/groom, or their decorator and florist. Keep in
mind that a white cake will blend into a white table cloth. Ask your florist to set greenery or
flowers around the base to set off your cake.
What are some options for cake toppers?
Topper options to use are a traditional or custom bride and groom ornament, flowers, bows, or monograms/cake jewelry. Please let me know which you choose, as this will
effect the cake. If a cake topper other than bows or flowers are used, it is the
responsibility of the bride/groom to get it to the reception before the cake is set up, or get it
to me at least 2 days before the wedding.
If I want fresh flowers on my cake, who places them on?
Your florist is responsible for placing flowers on your cake. After you have settled on a
cake design, let your florist know the size of the tiers and the design you choose, so
he/she will bring enough of your flowers.
Is it safe to place fresh flowers on a cake?
Not all flowers are safe to place on a cake. Speak with your florist about safety concerns.
Flowers that have be sprayed with pesticides should not be placed on your cake. Some
flowers are toxic for people and their juices may leach into your cake and possibly make
people sick. Your florist will know which flowers are toxic for people and should not be
placed on a cake.
Who supplies the ribbon that I want on my cake?
We special order all ribbon needed for your cake. There is an additional fee for ribbon
which varies depending on if you want it to wrap around the tiers of your cake, how many
tiers are in your cake, how many bows are on your cake, and how many types of ribbon
are used. Fabric ribbon cannot be guaranteed an exact color match. If you already have
the ribbon you want on your cake, we can use it.
Can you match my wedding colors?
We can match our cake to your colors. Bringing in a color sample is the best way to get it
to match as closely as possible, though our colors are usually right on.
What shapes can my cake be?
We have a variety of styles to choose from for your wedding cake. Cake shapes include
round, contoured, heart, square, petal, octagon, or hexagon and in a variety of sizes.
Can I have multiple shapes in my design?
Yes, the tiers of your cake can be of various shapes at no additional charge.
Can I have different tiers of my cake different flavors?
Flavors for the filling, frosting, and cake can be mixed and matched to your specifications.
It is suggested that you limit your cake flavors to just two. It becomes very hectic during
the reception trying to serve a verity of flavors, and some guests often want to try the
different flavors, in which case you may end up short. Do you make wedding mints?
Wedding mints are available. The price is generally $0.25 each depending on the size
and design.
How much is delivery and set-up?
Wedding cake delivery and set-up is A $40.00 minimum. Out of town delivery is
$1 per mile (one way) up to 60 miles. (Out of town deliveries, may need to be delivered
earlier in the day.)
What is the minimum order time?
Wedding cake orders must be place a minimum of 2 weeks before the event. Shower or
birthday cakes, a minimum of one week. All orders are subject to availability.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Just call Vivian at 913-432-4645 or e-mail spectacularcakes@gmail.com to setup
an appointment time.
What if I'm too busy for a consultation?
If you are too busy to schedule an appointment, your cake order can be done completely
by e-mail, and payment done by check or money order.
What is the deposit to reserve my date?
The minimum deposit is half of the total of your cake order and is applied to the cost of your cake.
(This is a non refundable deposit.)
Is there an equipment deposit?
There is an equipment deposit. The amount varies depending on the equipment used for
the cake. When all the equipment is returned, clean and undamaged, the deposit will
be completely refunded.
What payment forms are accepted?
I accept cash, check, or money order.
When is payment due?
Payment is due 2 weeks before your wedding. Your cake will not be made until the
payment has been made. If payment is not made by two weeks prior to your wedding, your
order will be cancelled and you lose your deposit.
If I only have less than a month before my event, then what forms of payment are
accepted?
If your payment is less than a month from your event, checks will not be accepted, cash or
money order only. Deposits are also not accepted at that late of a date. The cake must be paid
in full at time of ordering.



*Please Note: Specialty cakes are in high demand, and we often book months in advance,
the availability of your date is not guaranteed until you have reserved your date with a deposit.
Think it's too late to get your date, call or e-mail to find out, we may still have your day open!

Call Vivian today at 913-432-4645
Spectaular Cakes Contact Information
spectacularcakes@inbox.com

Things to consider when choosing your cake sizes:

How many people you are serving.
How many tiers do you want your cake to be?
Are you saving the smallest tier for your first anniversary?
(If so, do not include it in the number of servings counted for the guests.)

Wedding cake serving size is 1"x 2"x cake height (4.5").

On average about 2/3 of all invited guest come. (Less if most of your guests live out of
town, and more if the majority live locally.)

Often an invited guest will bring a companion, or an invited couple may bring their
children. Order your cake size by the number of guests you expect and not the number
of invitations you sent.

If you are having a groom's cake, you can divide the number of servings between the two
cakes. The bridal cake is usually the larger of the two.

Extra Info:
A cake tier is 2 layers of cake iced together with a filling in the middle, making it 4.5" tall.
An average wedding cake is 3 or 4 tiers.

5 Steps to a Custom Wedding Cake

Your wedding cake, no doubt, will be one of the highlights of your wedding. It is important that you design it to reflect your overall theme or give it that unforgettable personal touch.

These 5 steps will get you on your way to creating a custom wedding cake that all will remember:

How many servings will you need? If the cake is the only dessert that will be served at your reception, it's a good idea to have enough for all your guests. Once this has been established, you'll know what sizes you'll need and the shapes you want.
Decide on how you want the sizes and the shapes to be set up. Do you want them stacked on top of another? Stacked with pillars in between? Graduated with each cake on a separate stand? Do you want them on a novelty stand like one that's shaped like a tree, a planter?
After deciding the set up of the cake, think of how you want the cake to look. Do you want it to match an overall theme, ie. shells, flowers, or stars? If not, do you want the design to mimic the details of your dress or do you simply want ribbons and dots?
Now that you have the cake's overall look, you can decide on what flavors and fillings each teir will have.
As a last detail, you can sketch out the design of your cake table to match your cake and the theme of you wedding.
These five steps will get you on your way to designing your wedding cake with that personal touch; one that all your guests will surely remember for years to come.

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