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Our luscious, artisan cakes, are made fresh from scratch with superior ingredients. Chef Jen, the owner / designer operates as a special order cake boutique. She lovingly prepares your wedding cake, ensuring that the taste of the cake will exceed your sweetest dreams. Make your complimentary tasting and design appointment early! |
| The Cakes |
Vanilla Bean (egg whites only)
Banana Walnut (no eggs)
Lemon Zest
Key Lime Zest |
Rich Yellow
Chocolate Marble
Pistachio Sponge
Orange Pound |
Dutch Cocoa Chocolate
Moist Almond
Fabulous California Fruit Cake
[for our British cake fans] |
Red Velvet
Rich Carrot
Spicy Apple Caramel
Neapolitan |
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| The Fillings |
Flavored Buttercreams
Fresh Fruit (seasonal)
Chantilly Cream (whipped)
Orange or Pineapple Curd
Mascarpone Cream |
Lemon, Lime or Passion Fruit Curd
Fruit Jams/Preserves
Fig or Nutella Spreads
Layer of Baked meringue
(vanilla or chocolate) |
Pastry Cream (many flavors)
Apple Walnut Cream
Whipped Chocolate Ganache (white/dark)
Caramel Cream Cheese
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| The Icings |
Cream Cheese Buttercream
Dark Chocolate Buttercream
Amaretto Mocha Buttercream |
Traditional Vanilla Buttercream
Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Italian Meringue Buttercream Chocolate Ganache Pour |
White Chocolate Buttercream
Mocha Buttercream
Whipped Chocolate Ganache (white or dark)
Marzipan [full undercoat] ~ Long live the Queen! |
| Fondant (white, ivory, dark chocolate, white chocolate -- other flavors and color may be added) |
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| Flavors & Enhancements |
Vanilla Extract (Premium)
Chambord
Flavored Brandies
Vanilla Bean
Toasted Organic Coconut
Ginger (crystallized or fresh)
Espresso or Espresso beans
French Macaroons
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Lemon Juice/Extract ~ Limoncello
Godiva Chocolate Liqueurs
Italian Galliano
Cocoa Nibs
Toasted Macadamia Nuts
Almonds or Almond Paste
Crushed Amoretti Cookies
Reese’s™ PB Cups |
Almond Extract ~ Amaretto
Grand Marnier
Meyer's Rum
Dark chocolate pieces
Toasted Walnuts
Toasted Pine Nuts
Crushed ginger snaps
Crushed Oreos™ |
Raspberry ~ Chambord
Kahlua
Chartreuse
Pure Maple Syrup
Pistachio Nuts
Hazelnuts
Mini M&Ms™
Madeleines |
Pricing Notes |
Base prices for the cake, fillings, flavors and enhancements will range from $5.25 - $7.50 per serving. In the following section, "Cake Combos We Love!" we have listed the basic price, plus ideas and pricing for delicious enhancements to your wedding cake. |
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Cake Combos We Love! |
| Lemon Zest |
Batter: Made with yummy buttermilk; distinctive lemon flavor is achieved from fresh lemon juice and the zest of the lemon
Filling: Premium raspberry preserves in chantilly cream
Icing: Buttercream icing flavored with fresh lemon juice $5.50
Enhancements: Fresh raspberries; cake layers brushed with raspberry/Chambord simple syrup; second filling of lemon cream curd and iced with Swiss Meringue buttercream lightly flavored with Limoncello $7.25 |
| Fabulous Italian version! Figs, Mascarpone Cream, Lemon Curd Cream, Pine Nuts & Limoncello |
| Yellow |
Batter: Light, yet richness & depth in flavor; a good cake base for an abundance of fillings/flavors
Fillings: Premium blackberry (or other flavor) preserves swirled into chantilly cream
Icing: Vanilla buttercream $5.50
Tropical Enhancement: Fillings 1) pineapple pieces, minced crystallized ginger, toasted organic coconut & minced macadamia nuts swirled into chantilly cream or buttercream; and 2) passion fruit curd. Cake layers brushed with Limoncello simple syrup; exterior iced with Swiss Meringue buttercream flavored with a hint of Meyer's Rum $7.25 |
| Perfect for Coastal Weddings -- actual or evocative! |
| Rich Carrot |
Batter: Moist cake with rum & brandy soaked raisins, organic carrots, toasted organic coconut & toasted walnuts; cake layers are brushed with a delicious apricot syrup
Filling: pineapple pieces & crystallized ginger swirled into chantilly cream or cream cheese buttercream
Icing: Classic Vanilla or Maple cream cheese buttercream $6.50
Enhancement: add a second filling -- caramel cream cheese; cake iced with Swiss Meringue buttercream lightly flavored with Grand Marnier $7.25 |
| Popular for the Groom's Cake & for the Morning After Brunch! |
| Moist Banana |
Batter: Very flavorful (egg free recipe) cake made with organic bananas & toasted organic walnuts
Filling: Pineapple pieces and crystallized ginger swirled into chantilly cream, or into vanilla or cream cheese buttercream.
Icing: Vanilla buttercream
$5.50
Enhancement: Exterior iced with white chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream $6.25 |
| Delightfully simple & Yummylicious! |
| White Vanilla Bean Cake |
Batter: Light in every sense (egg whites only); batter flecked with vanilla bean
Filling: Strawberry or raspberry preserves in chantilly cream. This delicious white cake provides a neutral base that will complement a full range of flavors & filllings
Icing: Vanilla buttercream $5.50
Enhancement: Fresh berries (in season) hand placed on top of a layer of Swiss meringue buttercream, then berries are topped with chantilly cream; cake layers brushed with fruit or Chambord enhanced simple syrup; cake exterior iced with Swiss Meringue buttercream flavored with premium vanilla or Chambord $7.25
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| The perfect summer dream cake! |
| Red Velvet |
received so many requests for this cake that we made it part of our regular offerings!
Batter: Yummy premium Dutch cocoa and canola oil give this batter its luxurious, soft texture
Filling: Traditional cream cheese buttercream
Icing: Traditional Vanilla buttercream $5.50
Enhancements: tiny French semi-sweet chocolate flakes added to the cream cheese filling; cocoa nibs added to the cake batter for a subtle demi-crunch & flavor boost; Swiss Meringue buttercream icing lightly flavored with Godiva White Chocolate liqueur $6.50 |
A Traditional Southern Comfort Food! |
| Almond Mocha |
Batter: Rich cake layers made with almond paste; cake layers are brushed with Amaretto/Espresso simple syrup
Fillings (choice): Mocha buttercream or Chocolate ganache buttercream
Icing: Swiss meringue Mocha buttercream $6.25
Enhancement: Cake batter is lightly laced with cocoa nibs for subtle texture and added flavor; and use both fillings $7.25 |
| Elegant & Rich with flavor gems galore! |
| Black & White Tuxedo |
There are eight elements built into this cake. There are two cake flavors in each cake tier: rich, Dutch Cocoa Chocolate cake (with cocoa nibs) in between White Vanilla Bean cake "bookends," and the reverse in other tiers of the cake. Each cake layer is first brushed with Chambord or raspberry simple syrup. The layers are filled with two icings: Swiss Meringue vanilla buttercream and chocolate ganache buttercream, the latter is flavor enhanced with Kahlua or Godiva dark chocolate liqueur. Exterior of cake is iced in white chocolate buttercream or Swiss Meringue buttercream, lightly flavored with Chambord. This is cake is divine and is gorgeous when cut and served. Chef Jen considers this her "signature" wedding cake! $7.50
Substitution: This cake can become a wonderful summer wedding cake by adding a light pink cake layer (Neopolitan), enhanced with fresh strawberries or raspberries -- result is three cake layers in each tier: white, chocolate and light pink! |
Formal & Fabulous ! |
| Spicy Carmel Apple |
Batter: Bursts with the flavors and fragrance of premium cinnamon, cloves, grated fresh ginger and nutmeg; layers are brushed with premium rum / pure maple simple syrup
Fillings: apple walnut cream (a mixture of apple butter, grated organic apples, organic toasted walnuts, all blended into chantilly cream); and caramel cream cheese filling
Icing: Classic vanilla or maple buttercream $6.50
Enhancement: Exterior iced with Swiss meringue buttercream flavor enhanced with Calvados, a fabulous French apple brandy $7.25
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| Great choice for a Fall or Winter Wedding! |
| Orange French Pound Cake [with Meringue Monogram] |
Batter: Classic Pound Cake with orange zest, layers brushed with a Grand Marnier enhanced simple syrup
Filling: Orange Buttercream lightly enhanced with Grand Marnier or orange zest curd; plus a layer of whipped chocolate ganache is applied to each cake layer
Icing: Orange Swiss meringue buttercream or White Chocolate Buttercream $7.50
Enhancement: Each piece served with a three inch tall baked Swiss meringue letter (couple's monogram) leaned on the side of each slice of cake Add $1.35
(Basic recipe courtesy of: "Martha Stewart Weddings") |
| Sophisticated ! |
| White Chocolate Pistachio |
Batter: Pistachio (minced) sponge cake layers, brushed with simple syrup lightly flavored with green Chartreuse (French liqueur) or pistachio liqueur
Fillings (2): Pistachio Cream with minced pistachios; and whipped White Chocolate ganache or mousse
Icing: Swiss meringue buttercream or White Chocolate buttercream with just a wisp of green Chartreuse or pistachio liqueur $8.25
(Basic Recipe courtesy of: "Martha Stewart Weddings") |
| Exotic & sexy! |
Cake Design and Decorative Presentation |
Fondant
Covering the entire cake in white or ivory rolled fondant adds $1.25 to the cost per serving. Using dark or white chocolate fondant adds $1.50 to the cost per serving. Using other colors or multiple colors of fondant adds $1.75+ to the cost per serving. Special flavor enhancements to fondant adds $0.25 to per serving cost.
Other cake design, decorating & customizations
Cake structure and exterior customization / decoration increases the cost of your wedding cake. Customizing your cake is done in conjunction with your complimentary design consultation with Chef Jen. Items listed below are examples of how you may customize your cake:
Fresh flowers Flowers & designs made from sugar (gum) paste or modeling chocolate Crystallized flowers (organic/edible) Sugared fruits Custom ribbon Fondant (or marzipan or sugar paste) cutouts, molded shapes, ribbons, bows, designs, appliqués or lace Inlay work Adding color (dust, brush, sponge, marbleing or paint) by hand or color spay (air brush) Using a multi-color palette Detailed or intricate piping Embroidery or cornelli lace techniques Sculpted, non-traditional shaping of the cake Complex structure Design elements, crystals, beads created on wires cantilevered away from the cake's surface Design elements to be replicated into/onto the cake, such as from a selected pattern or motif (source examples: invitations, fabric design/pattern, architectural element, wedding dress detail, china pattern) Spun sugar Chocolate, fondant or sugar paste tiles used to cover all or part of the exterior of the cake Sugar plaques Writing or lettering Specialized use of fondant: ruffling, draping, braiding Edible bees, butterflies & bugs Gilding decorative elements with edible gold or silver Edible photo images
Chocolate transfer sheets
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Other pricing information:
Written Contract
A non-refundable deposit of $150 will hold your date until six (6) months before your wedding date.
Then, your written contract will include a 50% deposit on the edible portion of the wedding cake order, and terms for payment in full at least 31 days before your event.
Payment is by local check, money order or cashier's check [$50 for NSF]. Payment by credit card is not available.
Multiple Cake Flavors, Different Tiers & Sheet Cakes
There is a $50 charge each time a new cake flavor/filling combo is added to the wedding cake. For example if you order a three tier cake and each tier is a different flavor, there is an additional charge of $100.
Sheet cakes can be prepared for use at the back of the house for weddings that exceed 85 guests; pricing for sheet cakes is one-half (1/2) the price of the cake and flavor enhancements chosen; sheet cakes will not incude fondant or other matching exterior decoration of the wedding cake, but will otherwise feature all the same flavor elements.
Delivery, Set up & Presentation
Minimum charge is $75.00 (more if location is beyond a 12 mile radius of Interstate 5 and La Jolla Village Drive in San Diego - per Google map), or if the on-site setup will likely exceed one hour.
can design and fabricate cake stands made specifically to compliment your cake / design. [Per quote]
Rental Information
Minimum rental fee for silver cake plateaus, cake stands or plates, wood, plastic or metal tiered units is $60.00, plus a fully refundable security deposit. Refundable deposits for small plastic & other structure parts is $40.00.
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A note regarding ingredients: our confections may be enhanced with espresso (caffeine) or alcohol; clients must request omission if none is desired. This also applies to other ingredient sensitivities or preferences, including nuts and coconut.
We use as many organic ingredients as are practically available to us at any given time. If you require all organic, please let us know well in advance for procurement reasons; there will be a market price adjustment.
We reserve the right make a substitution of ingredients based on availability or temperature considerations. Do remember that your cake (fillings and exterior) are temperature sensitive and cannot be exposed to extreme conditions, even for short time periods. We highly recommend you arrange to have your cake displayed and served in an air-conditioned area at your venue. |
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| The number of servings from the cake depends on its shape and the height of each tier. Our tiers are typically 4" high. Because we are confident our cakes taste fabulous, we strike a good balance between cake cutting guidelines that can range from "tiny" to "generous." Your guests are assured of a "dazzling" dessert experience that is neither too large, or too small, but just right! |
| How We Calculate Serving Size |
We calculate the number of servings that will result from the wedding cake tiers based on one piece of cake having dimensions about 4 ” x 2” x 1.375” (Volume=11). If you are comparison-shopping, you will find that many bakeries use the Wilton™ wedding cake cutting guide, which produces a piece sized about: 4” x 2” x 1” (Volume = 8). The measurement method used by a bakery is important to keep in mind when trying to compare the quoted price per serving. Below we show the approximate number of cuts/servings produced using our formula. |
| Round Cake Tiers |
Square Cake Tiers |
Oval Cake Tiers |
Hex Cake Tiers |
Sheet Cakes |
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Servings |
Size |
Servings |
Size |
Servings |
Size |
Servings |
Size |
Servings |
| 6” |
11 |
6” |
15 |
7.75” x 5.62” |
10 |
6” |
10 |
9" x 13" |
42 |
| 8” |
20 |
8” |
25 |
10.75” x 7.87” |
22 |
9” |
22 |
12" x 18" |
78 |
| 9” |
25 |
10” |
40 |
13.5” x 9.87” |
36 |
12” |
36 |
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| 10” |
31 |
12” |
60 |
16.5” x 12.37” |
56 |
15” |
58 |
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| 12” |
44 |
14” |
80 |
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| 14” |
60 |
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| 16" |
88 |
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