Desserts 101

The Do's & Don'ts of Transporting your cake

The best way to ensure that your cake and desserts arrive safely to your destination is to take advantage of our cake delivery service. However, there will be occasions when that option may be unavailable or not desired. In that case, here are a few tips to transport your wonderful cake and desserts.

DON"TS

Don’t set a cake on your seats. Even if your back seats fold down, they most likely don’t lay flat. There’s potential for the cake to slide and tilt. The same applies for the front seat. Seats aren’t level and if you have to slam on your breaks, well, then your dashboard is going to be covered in buttercream.
Don’t leave your cake in the vehicle if it’s warm outside. I’m sure that’s a given, but I’ve actually had to tell some clients that when they were picking up a cake from me. If possible, take items directly home/the desired location.

DO'S

You DO have a better chance of having a level surface if you put the cake on the floorboards. Push your front seat all the way back, place something soft (preferably non-slip) like a yoga mat or large bath towel on the floor and set the cake on that. Yoga mats are a perfect option since they can act as a non-slip surface as well as give a little "cushion" under your cake box. If you feel it’ll be too tall, just let us know and we can box the tiers separately and you can then put the cake together at the venu
Make sure the temperature inside of your car is as cold as possible. The cooler the temperature, the better chance you have in getting your cake to the venue safely. If you're traveling in very hot conditions or more than 10-15 minutes, we suggest that you place your dessert in a container, box or cooler. Fill a separate container with Ice packets and place the cake box into the second box to keep the cake's temperature cool (dry ice if traveling for more that 30-45 minutes).
DO drive slow! Driving speed is another important factor is ensuring the safe transportation of cakes. When travelling with an assembled cake, drive at an extra slow speed. And always use non-slip mats. These mats provide a good grip and avoid my cakes from moving or sliding as a result of sudden movement and I try to avoid sudden jerks or brakes to prevent cakes from sliding and/or hitting the sides of the boxes.

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Cake Environment & Temperature

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Cakes are heavy and require a sturdy, level surface such as a table or counter. An optimal room temperature of 72 degrees or below is highly recommended. Tiered and custom cakes should not be left out in temperatures above the recommended temperature.
Cakes contain real butter and dairy products; icing will melt if not kept at an optimal temperature of 70 degrees or below. Cakes should be kept refrigerated if event startup is more than 30-45 minutes after setup. Cakes should be allowed to come to room temperature before serving (if conditions allow).

Cake Cutting Guide

Follow the diagrams to cut party cakes (from 3 to 6 in. high) but adjust for the larger party-size slices.

How to cut round cake tiers:

To cut round cakes, move in two inches from the cake's outer edge; cut a circle and then slice approximately 1 1/2 inch pieces within the circle.

Now move in another 2 inches, cut another circle, slice approximately 1 1/2 inch pieces and so on until the cake is completely cut. Now move in another 2 inches, cut another circle, slice approximately 1 1/2 inch pieces and so on until the cake is completely cut. Note: 6 inch diameter cakes should be cut in wedges, without a center circle. Cut Petal and Hexagon cakes similar to round tiers.

How to cut round cake tiers:

To cut square cakes, move in 2 inches from the outer edge and top to bottom. Then slice approximately 1 1/2 inch pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 inches and slice again until the entire cake is cut.

Cake Serving Guide

Cake Serving Guide

Cake serving size can vary depending on the shape of your cake and who’s in charge of cutting! Party serving amounts are based on cake slices that measure about 1½ x 2 inches in size.

As a rule, plan on one serving per guest. But, if you’re looking to cut your costs you can always go with a fewer number of servings since not everyone will eat cake, especially if you’re having other types of desserts.

A single-tier (2 or 3 layer) cake has set number of servings. However, this can vary based on the shape of the cake. For example, a square 8 inch, 2-layer cake will give you more servings than a round 8-inch 2-layer cake. If you need to feed a large number of people, a tiered cake may be the best option.

Please keep in mind there are many different options for tiered cakes that aren’t included here. Since different sized tiers vary in serving size, you can combine them in a ton of ways, so don’t feel limited by the serving guide chart. These are simply the most common sized tiered cakes.

Cake Serving Guide

5 inch round - 2-layer cake serves 4/5 people (3 layer 5/6 servings)
6 inch round - 2-layer cake serves 6/8 people (3 layer 8/10 servings)
7 inch round - 2-layer cake serves 10/12 people (3 layer 12/15 servings)
8 inch round - 2-layer cake serves 15/20 people (3 layer 20/25 servings)
*9 inch round - 2-layer cake serves 20/25 people (3 layer 30/35 servings)
10 inch round - 2-layer cake serves 25/30 people (3 layer 40/45 servings)
12 inch round - 2-layer cake serves 35/40 people (3 layer 50/55 servings)

Desserts 101

The Do's & Don'ts of Transporting your cake

DON"TS

Don’t leave your cake in the vehicle if it’s warm outside. I’m sure that’s a given, but I’ve actually had to tell some clients that when they were picking up a cake from me. If possible, take items directly home/the desired location.

DO'S

Cake Environment & Temperature

Cakes are heavy and require a sturdy, level surface such as a table or counter. An optimal room temperature of 72 degrees or below is highly recommended. Tiered and custom cakes should not be left out in temperatures above the recommended temperature.

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Webb Hall

Cake Cutting Guide

Follow the diagrams to cut party cakes (from 3 to 6 in. high) but adjust for the larger party-size slices.

How to cut round cake tiers:

To cut round cakes, move in two inches from the cake's outer edge; cut a circle and then slice approximately 1 1/2 inch pieces within the circle.

How to cut round cake tiers:

To cut square cakes, move in 2 inches from the outer edge and top to bottom. Then slice approximately 1 1/2 inch pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 inches and slice again until the entire cake is cut.

Cake Serving Guide

Cake Serving Guide

Cake serving size can vary depending on the shape of your cake and who’s in charge of cutting! Party serving amounts are based on cake slices that measure about 1½ x 2 inches in size.

As a rule, plan on one serving per guest. But, if you’re looking to cut your costs you can always go with a fewer number of servings since not everyone will eat cake, especially if you’re having other types of desserts.

Please keep in mind there are many different options for tiered cakes that aren’t included here. Since different sized tiers vary in serving size, you can combine them in a ton of ways, so don’t feel limited by the serving guide chart. These are simply the most common sized tiered cakes.

Please keep in mind there are many different options for tiered cakes that aren’t included here. Since different sized tiers vary in serving size, you can combine them in a ton of ways, so don’t feel limited by the serving guide chart. These are simply the most common sized tiered cakes.

Cake Serving Guide

Desserts 101

The Do's & Don'ts of Transporting your cake

DON"TS​ ​

Don’t leave your cake in the vehicle if it’s warm outside. I’m sure that’s a given, but I’ve actually had to tell some clients that when they were picking up a cake from me. If possible, take items directly home/the desired location.

DO'S​

Cake Environment & Temperature

Cakes are heavy and require a sturdy, level surface such as a table or counter. An optimal room temperature of 72 degrees or below is highly recommended. Tiered and custom cakes should not be left out in temperatures above the recommended temperature.

DON"TS

DO'S