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Order a custom cake

Order your cake online

Build your cake on our secure ordering site in a few minutes. New to it? The video shows every step, from picking a size to checking out.

Order online

Pick up in Mississauga

Ridgeway Plaza, 3535 Odyssey Dr, Unit 90, Mississauga. Build your cake, add up to 3 inspiration photos, choose your pickup time and pay securely.

  • From $125
  • 3 to 14 days notice
  • Eggless available
Start your cake order

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Ordering for Niagara?

Call us first

For a cake in Niagara-on-the-Lake, or if your date is sooner than our notice times, call and we will tell you what is possible.

Step by step

What happens when you order

These are the same steps you see in the video.
  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.

Before you start

Have these ready

  • Your date

    At least 3 days away for a single-tier cake, 7 for 2 tiers and 14 for 3 tiers.

  • Your guest count

    So you can pick a size. A 6 inch cake serves 10 to 12, a 3-tier cake up to 80.

  • Inspiration photos

    Up to 3 photos of designs, colours or a theme you love. Our gallery is a good place to start.

  • Your wording and theme

    Names, ages, the message for the cake, colours and any allergy, for the order note.

Looking for ideas? Browse the gallery by occasion.

Sizes and prices

Choose your size

All sizes have 3 layers of sponge. Extras such as fondant figures or ganache are added on the ordering site.

Every flavour, filling and decoration

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

Questions

Ordering 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.