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COVID FAQ's – (This only applies IF you are booking during a pandemic) Elaine Ardizzone 2021-01-14T19:56:48-08:00
  1. Is there a Date Change Fee if I postpone my wedding or party due to Covid? Yes, there will be a $50 charge to change your date, and y'all may also lose the nonrefundable portion of your downwards payment if yous are booking your wedding during the pandemic. If your effect has been booked since before the pandemic, then you will non exist charged.
  2. What if I make up one's mind to cancel completely once I've paid? By at present, you are already enlightened that your event may be cancelled by the venue or government; this is out of our control and yours.  But under these current circumstances, there are no refunds, and you will lose your nonrefundable downwardly payment. Payments already made encompass the fourth dimension, design piece of work, communications, ingredients ordered, and date saved for you.  Please consider your planning carefully with all venues and vendors during these volatile times.
  3. If nosotros change our venue (for ex: to a private home), how volition that alter our neb? Depending on Size of your order and the Address/location of your new party place, you lot may opt to pick upwardly your guild at the baker for no fee (pickups typically available on Friday or Saturday and must exist confirmed showtime) or incur a fee for the new delivery location.  We cannot guarantee this choice if you live out of the normal commitment area.
Practice y'all offer CLASSES, TOURS, PARTIES in your baker? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-08-31T07:13:39-07:00

Aye, we occasionally offer classes and tin can take bookings for PRIVATE CLASSES & DECORATING PARTIES – please understand the limited availability of this option and the necessity to change our team's work schedule to arrange your group. If we're not too busy, we're happy to evidence you lot around briefly if you visit.

Do you lot sell to WHOLESALE clients? Elaine Ardizzone 2021-01-14T13:56:11-08:00

Yep, we sell to many fine hotels, restaurants, clubs, java companies, and stores at either wholesale or discounted pricing. If you hold a Resale License for food and would like more information or pricing, Please submit an online research.

How big will our cake be? Elaine Ardizzone 2021-01-06T15:fifty:45-08:00

You may gild your block based on visual size or based on actual invitee count.  Cakes are charged based on SIZE + DECOR LABOR

Example based on visual size:  "I only have 20 guests, but I want a four-tier cake to wait huge!" (the smallest 4-tier cake will feed approx. 90 guests, then you will exist paying for 90 guests)

Example based on Guest Count:  "We have 260 guests to feed" (nosotros would suggest you get a 4-v tier cake + fill-in cakes;  the backups remain in the kitchen to allow the banquet team to start cut early enough to get your guests served efficiently)

If yous order a cake based on guest count, delight sizing up to united states of america.

Wedding cakes feed more than guests because they are cut past professionals.

Average political party block feeds: 6" round=x-12; 8" round=20-25; 10" round=30-35; 12" circular=50-60

I forgot it's my wife'southward birthday… What can y'all do for a Last minute order? Elaine Ardizzone 2021-01-14T15:42:29-08:00

Nosotros now carry 6″ Political party Cakes for your last infinitesimal needs (usually crave 24-48 hr confirmation):
:: feed upwardly to 10 people (sixteen if y'all eat similar a bird)
:: frosted in our Italian Buttercream with a textured finish
:: customized with fancy sprinkles, edible plaque, and sometimes additional fun stuff, if time allows!

Political party Cakes can exist ordered on our Square store for pickup on Fridays btw. 9am-1pm

Options for regular recipe or VEGAN are typically available in Signature Vanilla or Triple Chocolate and Vegan Chocolate or Vegan Sicilian Pistachio.

CUSTOM Rush orders might be bachelor within 48 hours if you're flexible on flavor and if you'd consider cupcakes; please call for availability of appointment, and empathize that there may be a RUSH FEE.

When are payments & final decisions due? Elaine Ardizzone 2021-01-06T15:58:26-08:00

To secure your date onto our calendar: 50% down payment is due.
4-6 weeks prior to a major event: FINAL Remainder MUST BE PAID + confirmation of all details & invitee counts must exist on approved invoice.

If order is placed within  the aforementioned month equally the event, please plan for full payment to ostend your order.

What type of payments do you lot accept? Elaine Ardizzone 2021-01-12T12:58:30-08:00

We currently take CASH, checks, VISA, MasterCard, American Limited, & Discover

All orders crave payment in accelerate.

What practise your mini desserts cost? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T13:10:51-08:00

Please enquire for the full list of prices on each item if needed. Minis average $2.00-3.l/piece

How practise you determine the toll of block? Elaine Ardizzone 2021-01-06T16:02:21-08:00

Cakes are typically priced by number of SERVINGS they feed + the LABOR for the design. The more detail or time required in labor cost, the more it'll cost.  (Sometimes "unproblematic" isn't so elementary, and "elaborate" is easier than you lot think, so simply ask 🙂

What should nosotros wait to spend on cake or desserts for a wedding? Elaine Ardizzone 2021-01-06T16:10:33-08:00

Nosotros propose you:
:: provide ane slice of cake or 2-3 minis for every guest, unless you know that some can't eat it
:: budget for at least equally much equally you lot would on dessert if you took these guests out to a nice eating place…then business relationship for it beingness "pretty" and hand-delivered

Remember: You lot + Your Cake are the ii MOST PHOTOGRAPHED AND VISITED SHOWPIECES at the wedding by your guests. You want this to be the Almost SPECIAL DESSERT of your life. You want information technology to gustatory modality slap-up if you're spending the coin on its beauty.

Please see our PRICING LINK for a full list of AVERAGE PRICES to give you an thought.

Do you provide a block stand or display items for our desserts? Is in that location a rental charge? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T13:07:07-08:00

Yes + Yes. Nosotros take an incredible selection for display and will create magic for your wedding! A designer will assist you with your vision, simply specific items cannot be guaranteed due to occasional loss or breakage)

Rentals are available, billed on a separate Rental Agreement. Just inquire united states!

How long tin can our cake or desserts exist outside? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T13:05:54-08:00

Not long. Sun, Birds, & Bugs honey to mess with sweets. The best style to show you how long desserts volition concluding in the sun is to have you put a stick of butter outside on a sunny day. How long does it hold its shape? That'due south virtually your time-assart. Your desserts will typically be gear up BEFORE GUESTS Go far for the party. It's MUCH SAFER to display block and desserts in an air conditioned space.

If you must have an outdoor display, delight provide SOLID SHADE for the cake and so that it does not melt in direct sun/heat.

Can we opt to PICK UP our cake or desserts to save money? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T13:05:fifteen-08:00

Yeah. While we highly recommend having a professional person baker handle your commitment, some orders may be suitable for pickup (by family unit, friends, or wedding ceremony coordinators) at our baker during specific times.

Notation: If we practice not handle the commitment, you are responsible for the lodge in one case information technology leaves the bakery.

  • Option up at our shop is typically available about weekdays 8am-5pm and Saturdays 11am-1pm; delight confirm ahead of fourth dimension to ensure someone is hither.
Exercise you deliver AND setup our cake/dessert, and is at that place a charge for this service? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T13:02:43-08:00

Yes + Yes.
Delight ship us the Accost + TIME SLOT NEEDED for delivery, and we'll provide you a QUOTE.
Commitment prices are based on location, time required, & logistics. (Costly logistics: walking 4-tier cakes downward the beach sand; inbound a armed forces base of operations; outdoor setups without tents; some individual homes; golf cart entries similar Zoo & Safari Park; etc.)

Practice you have a MINIMUM guild? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T13:01:29-08:00

Yes, thanks for thinking of that.

  • Minimum guild on Cupcakes = ane dozen per flavor (2 dozen on mini cupcakes): 1 week'southward notice for specific flavor requests; 2 days' observe volition be Baker's choice
  • Minimum gild Weddings = $200
  • Minimum society on party cakes = $85
  • Minimum order on Cookies = depends on the cookie type, please enquire
Is it cheaper to serve Cupcakes? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T13:00:32-08:00

Aye. Cupcakes are generally delicious, inexpensive, and fun!

NOTE: They do require a DISPLAY or tray-passing, then plan for that expense, regardless if we or someone else provides the display items.

We're on a budget: Tin can you help? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:59:32-08:00

We do our best to piece of work within financial constraints, just PLEASE bring us ideas with a reasonable upkeep. Pricing is based more on labor hours involved than on block ingredients.

(*Recollect: It can take upwardly to five days of someone's fourth dimension to create your cake, non including the planning phase…Please don't expect "Block Boss" cakes on a grocery store budget).

What if we but desire a fake cake to display or small cake for us to cut; nosotros're buying Costco (grocery store) cake for our guests? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:58:46-08:00

Then we are probably not the right place for you. Likely you lot won't tell your guests that they're eating cake from Costco (et. al), then information technology's non fair to us -or Costco- if you say it's ours.

We just desire a something "simple" to cut and offer sheet cake to our guests. Is that OK? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:57:52-08:00

(2-role answer)

  1. Anybody has a different version of the word "simple:" Please tell united states what you lot mean. If budget is the outcome. Nosotros'll run across what we tin do to make suggestions. 🙂
  2. Yes, as long as we provide BOTH the cake + the sheet block for you. This is a great manner to proceed your costs downwards if yous are on a tight budget. It works virtually financially for parties > 150.
What's the difference between a Layer and a Tier? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:50:21-08:00

A classic (think: Duncan Hines) birthday cake is a "Single Tier Circular" with three "Layers" hidden under the frosting.

A archetype Wedding Cake has multiple "Tiers" for superlative. Our cake tiers are 3-layers each unless otherwise designed with you.

What is a Dummy (Fake or "Faux") Cake Tier? Do they cost less? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:49:02-08:00

Dummy/Faux/Fake Tiers are made of Styro foam. These are good options to create:

  • Thou SIZE cake for a Small Size invitee count.
  • OUTDOOR PRESENTATION for hot seasons.
  • SOLID Gold or other Metallic Airbrush Tiers.

Fancy FAKE cakes may cost less than real; however, if y'all still need cake to feed your guests, it may be a launder.
Fake tiers are limited to FONDANT-But DESIGNS: our buttercream doesn't stick to Styrofoam.

Can you copy a cake pattern from another bakery? How about Grandma's recipe? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:47:11-08:00

Design: We volition follow an inspiration photo from another designer; even so, as artists ourselves, we will ask for "artistic license" with all designs. We may not have the verbal tools that another designer uses or the experience with their personal fashion. Actress time or special equipment is often needed to follow someone else's technique, then this may add cost $ to your quote.

Season: We use our own recipes for all products and cannot commit to copying anyone else's flavor.

Do you sell Cake Toppers? What if nosotros find 1 last-minute? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:46:08-08:00

We sell EDIBLE toppers that we custom make for you – items made of carbohydrate or chocolate, etc.. For Not-edible options, we are happy to refer you to some of the better quality sites for monogram, graphic symbol, or laser cut topper styles.

MOST IMPORTANT: Delight NO SURPRISE toppers. Sometimes the block is not prepared for them. Ideal to tell united states EVERYTHING that has to do with the cake table – spot lighting, special linens, table size & shape, flowers, candles, photos, bill of fare cards, anything to make certain it looks Astonishing…

Practice you provide Fresh Flowers to decorate our cake & block table? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:44:14-08:00

Equally a bakery, nosotros provide only Carbohydrate Flowers in designs. You must order FRESH flowers from your FLORIST.

Nosotros are happy to decorate with whatever fresh flowers your florist leaves for the states at the block table, simply we need to know in advance to business relationship for that time. If you have card cards, flowers, candles, etc. that you'd like us to decorate the cake & table, please ostend with us in advance so we are all clear on what volition look nifty and how much fourth dimension information technology volition crave.

We booked our Hymeneals Day on my sis's altogether! Can we become her a pocket-size Birthday cake? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:43:04-08:00

Oh gosh, nosotros hear this all the fourth dimension… Of course. She'll be THRILLED when the DJ gets everyone singing to her on YOUR special day. You rock for thinking of her. Be sure to social club exactly what this person would like.

Do you lot brand alternative mode, or Groom/Partner Cakes? (P.S. What IS a Groom's Cake?) Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:42:29-08:00

Aye, absolutely!  These are typically designed in theme or flavour specifically for the groom or 2nd spouse in same-sex hymeneals couples.  Sculpted (shaped as a fish, a dog, a machine, etc.) or only a fun, funky season can exist a neat SURPRISE for your soon-to-be-spouse!

About Groom'south & Partner Cakes

WHY?: Many clients notice the groom'southward or Partner's cake so much fun because information technology'southward a way to give the groom special attending when otherwise most of the attending & decisions are given to the bride's details. Interestingly, with the advent of so many same sex activity weddings, nosotros observe that one of the futurity spouses is still always more involved in the details than the other…nosotros have fabricated many fun & artistic cakes for same sexual activity wedding clients, not just grooms – FUN!!

History: Dating back to Victorian England, sneaky folklore says that a groom'southward cake was cut & boxed up every bit a Invitee Favor to the unmarried women guests. They were expected to put these boxed slices of cake under their bed pillow that dark, in hopes that they might dream of their future husband (excuse me, what??? Don't tell me single women later on a nuptials aren't EATING this cake before bed!) The idea of a groom'due south cake made its fashion to the United States, and its popularity – peculiarly since the moving picture "Steel Magnolias" and the Red Velvet Armadillo – has erupted!

Flavor Decisions: These cakes are whatever flavor your pregnant other tends to prefer (usually something totally different from the wedding cake). Think dark chocolate cake soaked in whiskey with salted caramel buttercream; Marble with OREO filling; or Banana cake with Peanut Butter…yum! This is a fantastic chance to go creative.

When to Serve it:Many people serve this cake in addition to a wedding ceremony cake then that everyone gets to see it. Even so, if you have a big nuptials block or lots of other desserts at the wedding, we suggest serving the block at the Rehearsal Dinner, where unremarkably your closest family & friends are sharing a fun, relaxed fourth dimension and tin really get a chuckle out of a SCULPTED, artistic cake. What FUN to showcase a favorite sports squad, pet, favorite travel or activeness, or anything in CAKE Form!!!

Do yous make Wedding ceremony Favors? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:38:41-08:00

Yep. You may order our succulent, personalized cookies for your guests – please inquire. Crystal carbohydrate, painted, fancy decorated, and even photos of YOU tin can exist a super fun souvenir that guests will take domicile and eat (or share with their kids who weren't invited to the wedding).

Do yous offering VEGAN, GLUTEN-Complimentary, NUT-Costless, or other Allergen-Free options? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:38:00-08:00

We offer many succulent recipes that fit into dietary restrictions and are very sanitary in our product; still, are not a 100% allergen-free kitchen. We operate in a facility that works with all of these allergens. Please inquire.

How many desserts should we order? Elaine Ardizzone 2021-01-21T13:twenty:22-08:00

Well, we advise three-vi options (depending on your guest count) and a full lodge of 2-3 minis per person (ex: 200-300 minis for 100 guests).  It all depends on how lush you want your table to await.

Do you likewise offer Dessert Bars if want an Assortment of minis instead of cake? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:55:57-08:00
Exercise nosotros need to have Fondant equally our frosting? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:33:49-08:00

Typically no. Unless Vegan Icing is desired, nosotros frost all of our cakes in luscious Italian Buttercream (ITBC), which is very silky and frail, somewhat like in texture to whipped cream. Information technology can even LOOK like fondant, but information technology cannot always Deed similar fondant. If your blueprint REQUIRES fondant, and so we will add a THIN WRAP of fondant over the buttercream. Or, we can guide you to Non-Fondant designs.
{Delight note: in 2011 USDA laws require non-transfat based fondant. This new law has altered the texture of fondant products that can lead us to suggesting culling options for certain designs. We withal suggest fondant when your pattern requires deep color or heavy fondant/sugar decor over it.}

What are your Near Popular FLAVORS? Elaine Ardizzone 2021-01-21T13:40:59-08:00
  • "Signature Hymeneals Cake" = Vanilla Bean Block infused with Love & Whiskey, layered with Foam Cheese + Lemon Buttercream
  • "The Sicilian" = named for our possessor, Sicilian Pistachio Block filled with Hazelnut Foam & Blood-red Mousse – this is remarkably succulent!
  • "Lemon Berry" = Vanilla Bean Block infused with Almond syrup, filled with our zesty lemon curd & white chocolate mousse with fresh, seasonal berries (in season) or Raspberry Cream
  • "Triple Chocolate Darkness" = Blackout Chocolate Cake layered with nighttime chocolate truffle, chocolate mousse, and crushed OREOS…yum! (selection for whiskey soak)

Check out additional flavors here.

We have no idea what we want…where do nosotros start? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:31:xv-08:00

Well, hither are questions we'll need to know so that we tin guide you: WHAT flavors practise you typically like (Are you lot into chocolate? Fruit? Spices? Nuts?) How important are sweets to your event? Is anyone ALLERGIC to an ingredient? Practise you want Bones, or do y'all want WOW Factor?

When is the latest we can order a block? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:29:28-08:00

ane week upwardly to ane calendar month… It depends on what you desire and how busy we'll be when yous desire it. Some of those neat little decorations you envisioned require days of drying time. Super cool cakes can require weeks of creative planning.

Depending on our level of concern that week, simple cakes & cupcakes MIGHT be available to order as soon as the day earlier your political party, but we bake everything TO Society, so best to order ahead.

How far in advance should we make a down payment to secure our Engagement with Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:28:30-08:00

Depending on your outcome engagement, we suggest booking equally soon as yous make upwardly your mind and at least three-half dozen months in advance of your wedding. To SECURE your engagement, we require a down payment & contract* (*If your block is included through a Venue Package, downward payment may not utilize.)

How & When should we book our Tasting Consultation? Is there a charge? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:27:46-08:00

When possible, delight schedule a consultation 3-6 months in advance of your upshot, perchance more if y'all are getting married or hosting a party in top months (July-Nov).

Delight note that Jan-March is the busiest time for tasting appointments, but we'll do our best to go y'all scheduled.
We are typically booked 2-3 weeks out for appointments, but QUICK PICKUPS are more flexible.

Tastings are fix for 2 people just can exist shared as you lot wish.
Aye, there is a charge for your tasting, unless you book through one of our contracted venues. They should let you know if that is the case. Link to tasting options here.

We don't know what we desire; can you help the states? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:26:24-08:00

Our pleasure, that's what we do. Please submit an inquiry and plan to come up in for a consultation.

What kind of bakery are y'all? Do yous accept a retail storefront? Elaine Ardizzone 2021-01-14T14:41:48-08:00

We are a commercial kitchen (not a retail storefront), producing delicious goodness and specializing in custom orders – which means Cakes are fabricated to order from start to finish.

Delight see our Square store for limited pre-fabricated Party Cake options for sale.

We offer Tastings Past APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Call our OFFICE (619) 269-Cake (2253) (we check voicemail daily) or Electronic mail: [e-mail protected]

Where are you lot located? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T13:23:16-08:00

Click here for Google Maps link.

Nosotros work out of our commercial kitchen, located in the center of San Diego area, near where major highways intersect: I-8, I-15 + I-805.

Alvarado Coulee Rd. is a FRONTAGE ROAD that runs alongside I-viii east. We are in the third building down the driveway from the road.

Suite A is the Stop UNIT of the business organisation park, closest to the big trolley parking lot.

How do we reach you? What data practise I need to provide to order a cake? Elaine Ardizzone 2021-01-21T15:54:30-08:00
  1. You tin can browse through our FAQ pages get-go for many answers.
  2. Submit a Full general Research with questions or a Tasting Form to pick upward cake samples.
  3. Email u.s.a.:  [email protected] or Call (619) 285-1220
  4. Send the states a Design or have us create something Custom for you.
  5. Receive an approximate to confirm your date, details & down payment.
  6. Confirm Delivery or Pickup, and tell us if y'all need display from our Rental Options.
  7. Ensure we have all advisable contact names & cell #'due south for the Effect Date.
  8. Pay your balance – may be required a few weeks in advance.
  9. Time for pick up or commitment…now Relish your cake or desserts!
What makes your cake so special? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T12:xxx:32-08:00

Yummmm, let'south start with our icing = Italian Buttercream…as if that wasn't enough deliciousness. Nosotros sell at a PREMIUM PRICE, based on the following: We use sixty% Unmarried-Sourced Cacao chocolates, local & imported pureed fruits, and the best recipes in our arsenal. We create unique desserts & cakes to suite your taste, mode, and size. Each block, filling, and frosting is made with original recipes TO Lodge with local produce, dairy, & local veg-fed chickens' eggs. {Nosotros do non use shortening or bogus flavoring unless requested.}

How much do your cakes & desserts cost? Elaine Ardizzone 2017-01-09T13:23:11-08:00

Please run across our PRICING LINK for a full list of AVERAGE PRICES to give you an idea.

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