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Custom cake orders

Custom cakes, made to order

Wedding, birthday, kids and celebration cakes, designed around your idea and made by hand. Order online for pickup at our Mississauga studio, with prices from $125 and eggless sponge on every design.

New to ordering online? The short video shows every step, from choosing a size to checking out.

Order a cakeSizes and prices
From
$125
Serves
10 to 80
Notice
3 to 14 days
Eggless
Any design

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Find your style

Every cake below was made in our kitchen. Open a category to see the full set, then use any photo as inspiration when you order.

Sizes and prices

How big, and how much

Every size has 3 layers of sponge. Prices are for the cake with your choice of included flavours, fillings and finishes.
  • Notice: single-tier cakes 3 days, 2 tiers 7 days, 3 tiers 14 days.
  • Rush: available on most sizes for 20% more.
  • Book ahead: up to 90 days before your date.
Custom cake sizes, servings and prices
SizeServesPrice
6" round3 layers10 to 12$125
8" round3 layers15 to 18$175
10" round3 layers25 to 30$250
2 tiers, 6" + 8"3 layers each30 to 35$300
2 tiers, 8" + 10"3 layers each55 to 65$400
3 tiers, 6" + 8" + 10"3 layers each70 to 80$525

Flavours and finishes

Everything you can choose

These are the choices on our ordering site. Anything marked with a price is added to your cake total.

Sponge

  • Vanilla bean
  • Chocolate
  • Eggless chocolate
  • Red velvet

Filling

  • Vanilla mousse
  • Chocolate mousse
  • Raspberry jam
  • Salted caramel+$10
  • Cookies and cream+$10
  • Cream cheese+$15
  • Fresh strawberries+$15
  • Chocolate ganache (puddle cake)+$25

Frosting and finish

  • Smooth buttercream
  • Rustic, semi-naked buttercream
  • Whipped cream
  • Cream cheese frosting+$5
  • Belgian chocolate ganache+$50
  • FondantPriced after ordering

Decorations and message

  • Pearls+$10
  • Sprinkles+$10
  • Artificial flowers+$15
  • Non-edible clip art+$15
  • "Happy Birthday" topper+$15
  • Edible sails+$25
  • Fondant figures and craftingPriced after ordering
  • Piped message or script lettering

Eggless and nut-free

  • Eggless
  • Nut-free ingredients

Any design can be made eggless. Tick Eggless, or choose the eggless chocolate sponge, when you build your cake.

Have something else in mind?

Write it in your order note or add a photo. For cupcakes, dessert tables or very large cakes, call us.

Start your order

How to order

Six simple steps

Everything happens on our ordering site, the same steps you see in the video at the top of this page.

  1. Pick your size

    Single cakes serve 10 to 30 people and tiered cakes up to 80. Prices start at $125.

  2. Choose flavour, filling and finish

    Vanilla bean, chocolate, eggless chocolate or red velvet, with a mousse or filling and the frosting you love.

  3. Add the details

    Pearls, flowers, toppers, fondant figures and your message. Tick eggless or nut-free if you need them.

  4. Share your inspiration

    Add up to 3 photos of designs or colours you like, and write your theme in the note.

  5. Choose your pickup time

    Single-tier cakes need 3 days' notice, 2 tiers 7 days and 3 tiers 14 days.

  6. Pay securely online

    Sign in with your mobile number, check your order and pay. You get a confirmation right away.

Full ordering guide and FAQ

Areas we serve

Custom cakes near you

Pickup is at our Mississauga studio, with a second cafe in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Questions

Custom cake FAQ

How far ahead do I need to order a custom cake?

Single-tier cakes need 3 days' notice, 2-tier cakes 7 days and 3-tier cakes 14 days. You can book up to 90 days ahead. Need it sooner? Rush pickup is available on most sizes for 20% more, or call us and we will do our best to help.

How much does a custom cake cost?

Custom cakes start at $125 for a 6 inch, 3 layer cake that serves 10 to 12. An 8 inch cake is $175, a 10 inch cake is $250, and tiered cakes run from $300 to $525. Some fillings, finishes and decorations add to the price, and detailed fondant work is priced after you order.

Do you make eggless cakes?

Yes. Choose the eggless chocolate sponge or tick "Eggless" under Dietary when you build your cake. You can also ask for nut-free ingredients.

Will my cake look exactly like my inspiration photo?

Your photos guide the colours, style and details. Every cake is made by hand, so yours will be its own version of the design you love.

Can I add a name or message?

Yes. Choose a piped message or script lettering, then write the exact wording in the order note.

Where do I pick up my cake?

Online cake orders are picked up from our Mississauga studio in Ridgeway Plaza, 3535 Odyssey Dr, Unit 90. For a cake in Niagara-on-the-Lake, call us before you order.

Do you deliver?

Pickup is the easiest option for most cakes. For wedding cakes and large tiered cakes, call us to ask about delivery to your venue.

What about allergies?

Add any allergy to your order note and call us to talk it through before you order, so we can tell you what is possible.

Can I change my order after paying?

Call us as soon as you can. The earlier we hear from you, the more we can change.

Ready to order your cake?

Build your cake online in a few minutes, add your inspiration photos and choose your pickup time.

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