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FAQ

  • How can I place an order?

    • Orders can be placed through the order form link. Once submitted, I will reach out within 72 hrs to confirm order details via text or Instagram. 

  • How can I get a quote?

    • Send me a message via text or instagram with your name, event date, serving size, along with any reference pics or design ideas you may have.

  • How much does a cake cost?

    • My cakes start off at a cake base price. This price has been determined to pay for all materials needed such as ingredients, packaging materials, and labor. Click here to view sizes & pricing.

    • Any cake other than a simple design will include an additional art decoration fee set by myself. More details, take more time. ​I try to price my cakes fairly for my customers based on the amount of time it may take me to create something special while also creating a profit for my efforts. Prices are as listed, but I am willing to help work with a budget.

  • What payment methods do you take?

    • I only take payments through cash or Venmo. Cash can be given upon cake pickup, but Venmo payments must be sent 3 days before pick up date. If ordering a tiered cake, I must receive at least a 50% payment 1 week prior to pick up date.

  • What is your order availability?

    • My monthly availability should be listed on my Instagram, but dates and pick up times are based on my work/school schedule. Most pick-ups are any time after 2pm, however depending on the day could be earlier or later. Yes, I like to keep busy. All bakers have to be a little crazy! ;)

  • Where are you located?

    • I am based out of Santee, CA. Due to the privacy of my home, I don't send my location until orders have been placed. I will message 3 days prior to pick up date regarding details.

  • Do you offer delivery?​

    • At this moment, no. I work and go to school full time apart from baking at home. I am willing to deliver upon special request if able. Delivery fee starts at $20. I hope to make it an option in the future.​

  • What is your cancellation policy?

    • Placed orders may be cancelled up to 3 days before set pick up date. Customers will have the option to either cancel the whole order completely and receive only 50% back off their order OR make their full order payment and receive credit for a future order. Same applies for tiers.

    • If a placed order is to be cancelled MORE than 3 days before set pick up date. Customers will be charged a $30 Venmo fee to make up for time spent creating and designing an order. Like anyone, my time is money too.

  • What happens if my cake becomes damaged upon bringing home?

    • Due to the unlikely event that something happens. If I am able to fix any damages, I will do my best same day or for the following day. However, if I am unable. I will issue back a refund for all payments made other than the original cake base price. 

    • To help prevent car disasters, here are some helpful travel tips...

      • Keep a/c cool in car. Never turn on the heat!​

      • Store cakes on the bottom of the passenger side floor. At the most, sitting flat on the passenger side seat pushed all the way to the dash.

      • Have a buddy hold onto the cake while your drive.

      • Drive like there precious cargo & watch for bumps, curves, and hills!

      • ALWAYS hold cake from the BOTTOM of the box!

      • NEVER hold cake from the SIDES or TOP!

How to care for your cakes!

Cakes are best if refrigerated and taken out 15-30 mins before serving time to allow frosting to soften up to cut!

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If needed for display and to showcase your edible art... cakes can sit outside of refrigeration for up to 3 hours. Depending on cake flavor(s), it may be more or less.

If kept out, please make sure it is in cool setting.

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If the cake is being displayed outside. Beware of that California heat! Keep it out of the sun and in the shade! Temperatures outside may limit the amount of time it can sit out. The sun likes sugar too! Heat tends to melt away sugar!!!

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Refrigerate any leftovers and consume within 1-2 days!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns! Enjoy!

 

(619) 717-0075 

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