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Hands on Sweets, is dedicated to creating unique cakes and desserts for your special occasion. Every order is treated as a work of art. Our team is focused on always bringing something new to the table and giving the best of our talent in each piece. After many years of testing and developing recipes we are proud to be your choice for handmade edible sweets.

Our passion is creating custom cakes for any and every occasion, but we also have an extended list of sweets for dessert bars. Cake pops, cupcakes, petit fours, tarts, brownies, cookies and any other that you would like to make bite size.

We only use the best ingredients. Substitutes may be used for special orders since allergies are a big thing now, but we will make sure to find the best for you.

By Appointment Only!

cakes@handsonsweets.com

813-810-6007

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding cakes with buttercream frosting (per slice, without tax)?

$8

What is the starting price for fondant wedding cakes (per slice, without tax)?

$9

Which of the following are included in the cost of the cake?

Cake Stands
Top Tier of the Cake

What is the starting price for cupcakes (per cupcake, without tax)?

$5

What services do your prices include?

Consultation
Custom Cake Design
Delivery
Set Up
Tastings - Private

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cookies
Croquembouche
Cupcakes
Dessert Buffet
Fruit
Groom's Cake
Pastries

What services do you provide?

Consultations
Custom Design
Delivery
Setup
Tastings - Private

What cake items do you provide?

Cake Stands
Cake Toppers

What special ingredients do you use?

Fresh Fruit
Local

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes

Reviews of Hands on Sweets

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Hands on Sweets receives glowing reviews for their desserts and wedding cakes, with guests still raving about the delectable treats months after the event. Chef Marie is highly praised for her professionalism, expertise, and ability to bring visions to life, creating beautiful and delicious desserts that impress guests. Reviewers appreciate the communication, flexibility, and attention to detail from Hands on Sweets, recommending them for stress-free wedding planning and delightful sweets tables. The exquisite designs, flavors, and personalized touches, such as intricate sugar flowers and unique groom's cake creations, make Hands on Sweets a top choice for couples looking for a memorable dessert experience on their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Hands on Sweets receives glowing reviews for their desserts and wedding cakes, with guests still raving about the delectable treats months after the event. Chef Marie is highly praised for her professionalism, expertise, and ability to bring visions to life, creating beautiful and delicious desserts that impress guests. Reviewers appreciate the communication, flexibility, and attention to detail from Hands on Sweets, recommending them for stress-free wedding planning and delightful sweets tables. The exquisite designs, flavors, and personalized touches, such as intricate sugar flowers and unique groom's cake creations, make Hands on Sweets a top choice for couples looking for a memorable dessert experience on their special day.

Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 08/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

may the fourth be with you

My husband and I were married in May of this year and, months later, we are still hearing from our friends and family how much they loved the desserts at our wedding.

Working with Hands on Sweets was the best experience, and if you are on the hunt for a dessert assortment AND an absolutely stunning and delicious cake, please look no further! Chef Marie and her team are in the business of making tasty dreams come true. She is the most warm and accommodating vendor, and didn't bat an eyelash at my constant questions / requests / changes! She made sure everything was perfect. And, she is a complete professional and expert, so letting her work her magic without having to overdirect is the best gift for a busy bride! If you choose to work with Hands on Sweets, you will float into your wedding day without a single stress and you will walk out with a full belly, happy guests, and gorgeous photos of a noteworthy display.

Thank you to Chef Marie and Hands on Sweets for making our wedding day that much more sweet and for taking away every ounce of stress while still bringing my visions to life!
Erika
Erika Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Sweets Table

It’s been two months since my wedding, and the one thing all our guests are still raving about was our desserts table by Hands on Sweets! I’m so happy we found Chef Marie and her team. They were so easy to work with, extremely communicative, and the desserts were BEAUTIFUL. Hands on Sweets was also extremely flexible about changing desserts and counts, and the tasting was one of my favorite parts of wedding prep 😊 Marie was super helpful at making sure we had a good mix of dessert types, and gave us incredibly helpful guidance on our cake. We originally were thinking we didn’t want cake at all, and I’m so glad we ended up having one, as it was a beautiful focal point of our table.

Our desserts table ended up being a perfect blend of all our favorite items, but in an elegant way that still matched our color scheme and decor. I feel like sometimes you sacrifice flavor for looks, but everything on our table was also absolutely DELICIOUS. I’ve never seen a desserts table completely cleared at a wedding, but ours was. In fact, I had people asking me, even before dinner was served, if they could grab something. Marie and her team were also kind enough to set aside a separate box of goodies for my husband and I to take home. I’m so thankful they did, otherwise we wouldn’t have gotten any since it was all gone by the end of the night 😊

They were one of the easiest vendors to work with, and their prices were extremely reasonable for the value and reliability. If you’re considering a sweets table for your event, Hands on Sweets is your place!
Joan
Joan Sent on 09/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the best wedding cakes! Highly recommend!

Chef Marie was amazing! It was wonderful to have the opportunity to do a tasting of different flavors so I could pick the ones I liked the most - I actually like all, but had to narrow it down to two. I gave her examples of cake photos I liked - she reviewed them and gave me advice on what was best based on our requirements. In the end, she provided us with the perfect cakes for wedding! Fantastic, delicious cakes!
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Awards

107
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Simple Weddings Simple Weddings Wedding Planners

Beautiful, delicious cakes! We have used Hands on Sweets several times and they are great!

The Tampa Club The Tampa Club Country Club Weddings

We love working with Hands on Sweet. They always bring beautifully designed cakes and favors. All of our couples rave that their tasting is the best experience and that Chef Marie & Chef Carlos understand their vision. They always deliver on time, provide boxes for top tier and bring beautiful cakes stands. It is always a pleasure working with them and we trust our couples will always have a wonderful experience. Not to mention everything they create taste amazing. We love having Hands on Sweets on our preferred vendors list. Thanks for the partnership.

Sarah & Ben Sarah & Ben Wedding Photographers

Let us start by saying that we are pretty tough judges when it comes to cake. That being said, we cannot recommend Hands on Sweets enough! Their work is not only gorgeous, but is some of the best tasting around! (Seriously, they have some awesome mini deserts as well!)

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