What to Think About When it Comes to Cake Design

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One essential part of a successful celebration is serving a cake as beautiful as it is delicious. Unfortunately, ordering the perfect cake can be overwhelming and time-consuming. If you want to make sure this party staple is precisely what you wish for, your first step will be to reach out to a professional bakery. Custom cakes take time, so plan to start the process of designing your cake with the bakery at least two, if not four, weeks before your event. 

 

Here are some elements of cake design to consider to help you create your perfect cake!

 

Create the Theme

Start by identifying the theme of your event to help you determine how you want your cake to look. There are millions of ideas out there, but make sure to work to make your cake unique. Pick out some colors that you might like to use. If you meet with the baker in person, a photo or drawing could even be helpful. Use caution when asking the bakery to work off of a photograph. As professionals, they prefer not to copy the work of other professional bakeries. 

 

Pick the Cake Flavor

Just as important as the theme will be choosing the flavor of your cake. The baker will help you decide not only on the flavor of your cake but also ask if you would like a particular filling flavor. Fillings are an excellent way to make traditional vanilla cakes a bit more unique. Next, you will need to decide the material used to decorate the cake. While fondant is typically used for specialty cakes, some feel it does not taste as good as traditional frosting. 

 

Know the Event Details

Be ready to tell the bakery the date of your event, and more importantly, the date you want to pick up your cake. You will also want to estimate how many guests you will be hosting so the bakery can determine the size of the cake you will need. 

 

Be Realistic About Cost and Timing

Remember that a great custom cake is different from decorated cakes in grocery stores. Because the bakery designs your custom cake to your specifications, you may not get a final price until you speak with the baker. Some bakeries may have general costs listed on their websites but communicate with the baker regarding price. Size, design, time, and garnishes will all affect the total cost of your cake. Plan to give the bakery two to four weeks to complete your cake. 

 

Trust the professionals!

Leave it in the hands of the bakery to create the perfect cake for your event. If, for some reason, you are not completely satisfied, talk to the baker. There is usually a reasonable explanation for a change or alteration from the original plan. They will be happy to hear your thoughts. 

 

Order your Next Custom Cake from Potter's Bakery

At Potter's Bakery, we'd love to help you design a cake for your special occasion. As your local family-owned bakery, we have been baking for our community since 1929. Visit our store or give us a call at 231-947-5125 today!  

 

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