Tips for Ordering a Custom Cake: What Every Customer Should Know

There’s little that is more thrilling during the planning of a celebration than choosing and ordering a custom-made cake. Whether it’s for a wedding, birthday, baby shower or a corporate event, a customized cake really makes it extra special and memorable. Just Temptations has been able to assist many different clients in designing cakes which not only look amazing, but also taste unforgettable.

If you’re in the market for a custom cake, these are the dos and don’ts every customer should consider when ordering one.

1. Plan Ahead

When it comes to designing and creating custom cakes, time is a crucial factor. Unlike a prepared cake you can grab at the store, a custom cake involves a consultation, sketching, flavour selections, and detailed decoration.

Tip: Order at least 2–4 weeks out for birthdays or smaller events, and 3–6 months in advance for weddings. This gives you time to work out the details and also guarantees that your baker will be able to handle your order.

2. Know Your Budget

Prices of custom cakes vary depending on the design, size, and level of detail. A second example is a single-tiered iced cake, which takes several minutes to complete, compared to a multi-tiered fondant cake with sugar flowers, which can take up to 30 minutes or more.

Pro tip: Be transparent about your budget. We make custom-designed cakes for our clients, so it’s never a problem!

3. Choose the Right Size

You’ll want to ensure that you get a cake that’s in scale with your guest list. Ordering too few leaves is not enough for everyone to have a slice, while ordering too many can result in waste.

Tip: Communicate the number of guests to your baker. We will suggest the perfect size and number of tiers so everyone can have a slice, without any unnecessary leftovers.

4. Pick Flavors Everyone Will Love

As much as the design matters, here again, flavour is what your guests will most remember. When you opt for custom cakes, you have the opportunity to try classic combinations like vanilla or chocolate, or to be adventurous with your taste, such as mango, pistachio, or tiramisu.

Tip: When in doubt, pair two complementary flavours. For instance, you might have a tier of chocolate hazelnut and a tier of vanilla raspberry, providing your guests with greater variety.

5. Bring Inspiration, but Stay Open-Minded

Pictures on Pinterest or Instagram can be a helpful starting point, but every baker has their own look and style. And some designs, yes, should be customized to fit budget, size and ingredient availability.

Tip: Bring your ideas, but also seek the help of a professional. Here at Just Temptations, we offer design recommendations tailored to your event and theme.

6. Consider the Venue and Season

Your cake’s environment matters. For instance, a fondant cake may have been a better choice for an outdoor summer wedding than a buttercream cake, which tends to melt in the heat. At the same time, delivery logistics will determine how tall or delicate the cake can be.

Tip: Be sure to communicate with your baker the location of the cake, as well as the date and setup, for the best presentation and transportation of the cake.

7. Don’t Forget the Details

When it comes to custom cakes, it’s all about personalization. Toss in naming and dating to colour-matching your theme, it’s the little things that count.

Tip: Please tell us about your event’s theme, colour palette, and any special requests. Even a simple touch, such as matching the colour of the cake to your wedding flowers, can make your cake feel extra special.

8. Trust the Experts

With so many options, it’s tough to know which to choose, but experienced bakers have a pretty good idea. Take what your cake designer says to heart about structure, flavour combinations and construction methods.

Tip: At Just Temptations, our objective is to not only meet your expectations but to exceed them. Trusting that the process is what makes it a stress-free and beautiful cake.

Final Thoughts

A custom cake is more than dessert — it’s a centrepiece for your celebration. But if you plan, stay within a budget, choose flavours judiciously and trust your baker, you can trust that your cake will be memorable, too.

At Just Temptations, we create custom cakes in the flavour and design of your choice. Whether you’re looking to celebrate a wedding, birthday or other special event, we’ll work with you to design a cake that is as special as your event.

Want to order your personalized cake? Contact Just Temptations today by phone or email so we can begin designing the perfect cake for your event.