Do you offer private tastings or open house tastings?
All of Lakes Cakes' tasting/consultations are private, comprehensive and very generous. There is no charge of course for this service.
What are your tasting hours?
We schedule cake tastings Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Weekend appointments are subject to availability.
Describe how you price, such as by slice or by tier, for your cakes?
Wedding cake pricing is based on per slice and starts at $2.60 per serving.
Does the price include the top tier of the cake?
We design our cakes to serve the required amount even without using the top tier. We also provide the couple with a complimentary 1st Anniversary cake, so many couples choose either to serve up the top tier or take it home to enjoy the next day. Why save a cake for a year when you can have a nice fresh one at no charge?
Do you offer custom cakes, or do you work with pre-designed styles?
The majority of our cakes are custom designed, although we can easily replicate any pre designed style.
What (if any) special ingredients, such as fresh fruits or farm-fresh butter, do you use in your cakes?
We make all cakes, fillings and icings from the freshest and finest ingredients available. We also use gourmet quality items such as Madagascar bourbon vanilla,
100% pure extracts and organic fruit when available. All of our cakes and desserts are preservative free.
On average, how far in advance of the event do you prepare the cake?
All of our cakes are baked, at the most, two days prior to the wedding. Assembly and decoration are done the morning of the wedding when time permits. During busy times, assembly may be done the day before. We take great pride in delivering the freshest cakes available and take all precautions to insure this.
How many cakes do you schedule for a typical weekend?
Depending on the season, and logistic restraints, Lakes Cakes designs from 3 to 8 wedding cakes per weekend.
Will you work with the client's florist to garnish the cake?
Of course. Most of our clients prefer Lakes Cakes to arrange the flowers on our cakes. We also can provide flowers at an additional fee.
What (if any) cake accessories, such as a cake stand or cake cutter, do you rent out?
Lakes Cakes rents a wide variety of stands and also fountains. We charge a refundable deposit that is returned to you in full, when the rented item is returned.
Do you offer delivery? If yes, how much is your average delivery fee?
Delivery is based on the distance between the reception site and where Lakes Cakes is located in Commerce Twp MI. Detailed pricing is found on our website.
4.9/5.0
; "This presentation contains 4 different flavors/designs of mini cakes. Each mini cake is comprised of two layers of cake and one layer of mousse filling. The cakes are then hand dipped in a white (color tinted) chocolate glaze. The finishing touch came with custom buttercream side work.")
; "This cake was covered with fondant and garnished with handmade gum paste calla lilies. Note: This cake can easily be replicated with buttercream icing instead of fondant.")
; "This cake was iced in buttercream. A delicate \"embroidery\" like side work design covered the sides of the cake. Black was incorporated by way of a ribbon along the bottom of each tier. The cake was finished with edible gum paste pearls and fresh red roses.")
; "6 dozen red roses later....
The bride, Keri had given up hope that she would have a wedding cake due to her severe allergy to gluten....that is until she called Lakes Cakes.
The top tier of this cake was gluten free Grand Marnier cheesecake with chocolate short dough crust. The cake was iced in buttercream with the couple's wedding invitation (two hearts) incorporated into the sidework design.")
; "This fall themed cake was iced in buttercream with a custom leaf design piped on the sides.")
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