A Piece of Cake

It wasn't a piece of cake at first but after a few misses we finally found our baker! And we should have guessed from Stacey's business name A Piece of Cake that it would be.

I love this one from her facebook page.

When cake is important to you you have to know what you like and what is available to you.
Do you want fondant icing? Smooth finish, heavy marshmallow texture on designer cakes like those on tv's Ace of Cakes, The Cake Boss, the Ultimate Cake Challange.
Do you like buttercream icing? A light flavour, usually in pale colours and you can see very rough or slight texture from icing tools.

Flavours: Does your potential baker have a variety to choose from including yummy fillings?

Tastings: It's not always like in the movies (or big cities) where you go to bakeries and sample a number of flavours until you find the perfect combination.  We are lucky to have a few that I know of who provide a free tasting but do not be surprised if you are expected to buy a small cake(s) to try it out. 

With so many other details to ask your baker...
Cost per piece?
Delivery costs?
Embellishments to the cake?
Do they provide a cake stand? and do you like it?
How much cake to order for your guests?
...it can be fun but a decision that should not be left to the last minute.

After 3 unsuccessful attempts at trying cakes, including one that was given away to another customer, we have found my clients wedding cake baker!

We have a design in mind, a cake topper to top all heirlooms and a marble cake with buttercream icing tasting approved! Now we just have to wait until the wedding day to see the final product. Too long!

Like I always say, watch for more details!
Until then click on the link above to find out who this baker is.  Be sure to eat something before you do because I crave cake every time I see her artisitcs work which look too nice to cut into.  It must be those adorable burger cupcakes.

Bethanie

Snow is melting, the sun is shining, can spring be on it's way so soon. Knock on wood!