CAKE GUIDE

Simply Sweet Creations offers custom cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and cake balls for every occasion!

With quality ingredients, attention to detail, and unique designs, our custom creations are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests!

All of our creations are made to order so let us create the perfect treat for your special occasion!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

What We Offer………………………………….1-3 Pricing……………………………………………….4 Cake Servings…………………………………….5 Cake Cutting Guide……...........................6 Stand Rental…………………………………..….7 Blog/Resources/Favorite Links..…………8

Cakes and Cupcakes

Our sweet creations are made to order and made

with quality ingredients, including pure

Madagascar vanilla extract and vanilla beans. We

pride ourselves in having treats that will excite

your guests! With eye-catching designs and

deliciously moist cakes, we know we’ve got a

winning combination!

Cookies

Our orange sugar cookies are made

from real butter and Madagascar

vanilla beans. They can be

decorated with royal icing,

chocolate or fondant to add a sweet

touch to every bite. The cookies’

shape and decoration can be

customized for your event. They can be individually wrapped

and make great favors for birthday parties, showers, weddings, etc. We can make a custom label for

each cookie to thank your guests or commemorate your event!

Cake Balls

Our cake balls combine your favorite cake and our rich buttercream into

delicious bite-sized treats! Each cake ball is dipped in chocolate and

decorated for your special event. They can be arranged to serve as edible

centerpieces or as fun favors as “cake pops.”

What We Offer

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Standard Cake Flavors

Vanilla – Cake is moist with a nutty aroma, made with pure Madagascar vanilla extract to kick

it up a notch!

Chocolate – Cake is light yet rich enough to comfort your taste buds!

Add some hazelnut and pair it with a variety of fillings and you can’t

go wrong.

Marble – Classic and beautiful, this cake is ideal for both chocolate

AND vanilla lovers!

Strawberry – Fresh strawberries make this deliciously moist cake!

Pair it with a strawberry cream cheese or buttercream frosting and

you’ll instantly have a new favorite!

Banana – Classic favorite (with or without walnuts) is incredibly

moist and can be paired with a cream cheese frosting, a caramel

buttercream, or a chocolate hazelnut buttercream for a surprisingly delectable twist!

Orange Dreamsicle – Fresh orange zest and orange juice give this aromatic cake a new twist

but is sure to bring back memories of your favorite childhood ice cream treat!

Premium Cake Flavors

Carrot – A classic favorite with a cream cheese frosting or try a caramel buttercream for a

surprising twist!

Pistachio – Freshly ground pistachios make this green cake rich and moist. Add an elegant

twist by pairing it with a cannoli or pistachio buttercream filling.

Coconut – A refreshingly aromatic cake is made with sweetened coconut cream for a rich and

nutty taste that will make you feel like you’re relaxing in the Caribbean with every bite!

Red Velvet – Timeless cake known for its bright red color but its memorable taste comes

from the combination of buttermilk and chocolate, which makes it a favorite of both chocolate

and non-chocolate lovers!

Note: All cake flavors are available for cupcakes (minimum order of 6 cupcakes per flavor). A RUSH fee of $25.00 applies to all orders placed less than 5 days from the event date.

Delivery Information (excludes Wedding Orders)

A minimum order of $50 is required for delivery.

Delivery Fee is $25 within a 20 mile radius (from zipcode 60457); $1 per mile thereafter.

If setup is needed there is an additional Setup Fee, which starts at $10.

What We Offer

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Standard Fillings

Fresh Fruit & Preserves* – Strawberry, raspberry, pineapple, and apricot.

Italian Buttercream – A lightly -sweetened buttercream made with egg whites and cooked

sugar, creating a meringue that resembles the light and creamy texture of a mousse! This

buttercream can be mixed with a variety of flavors for a delicious filling that will add a unique

twist to almost any cake!

o Strawberry

o Raspberry

o Apricot

o Pineapple

o Coconut

o Caramel

o Peanut butter

o Chocolate Hazelnut

Cream Cheese Frosting – A rich frosting that can be flavored with vanilla or fresh berries

for a decadent filling to compliment most cakes!

* Note: Other fruit available upon request.

Premium Fillings

Cannoli – A thick and creamy filling made with freshly ground pistachios, premium chocolate

bits and orange zest. It tastes great when paired with a chocolate, vanilla, or pistachio cake for

a luscious treat!

Cheesecake – A creamy and decadent filling to almost any cake.

Coconut Cream Cheese – Made with sweetened coconut crème and coconut rum, this rich

frosting is a delectable surprise when paired with a chocolate, pineapple, or red velvet cake.

Chocolate Ganache – This decadent frosting is made with heavy cream and premium chocolate. It makes a great filling to almost any cake but can also be poured as a glaze, which sets once it is cooled.

Rolled Fondant

We only use Satin Ice Fondant, which is a premium, marshmallow-based

fondant that produces a quality, elegant looking cake. It has a smooth

texture and creamy vanilla flavor; the chocolate fondant tastes like a tootsie

roll! It is used by many top cake decorators in the industry – checkout some

testimonials from TV food shows: "Cake Boss" (TLC), "Food Network

Challenge", "Ultimate Cake Challenge" (TLC) and more!

http://www.satinfinefoods.com/testimonials.htm

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Wedding Cakes

We know planning a wedding can be stressful, but designing your wedding shouldn’t be! Our wedding

cake consultation and tasting will guide you in selecting a cake that suits your style and budget. Please

contact Adriana@simplysweetonline.com to schedule an appointment!

Wedding Cakes

Starting Price:*

$4 / serving

What is included:

Standard Cake Flavor & Standard Filling Frosting: Italian Buttercream and/or Rolled Fondant

Simple decorative design*

Additional Charge for:

Premium Cake Flavor & Filling Fresh Flowers Handmade Fondant/Gumpaste Flowers, 3D figures, etc. Cake Stands (deposit & rental fees apply)

Party Cakes

Party Cakes Cupcakes Cookies Cake Balls

Starting Price:*

$3 / serving $1.50 each $2.50 each $1 each

What is included:

Standard Cake Flavor Standard Filling Frosting: Italian

Buttercream and/or Rolled Fondant

Simple decorative design*

Standard Cake Flavor

Frosting: Italian Buttercream or Cream Cheese Frosting

Orange Sugar Cookies Standard size is ~3in. Custom decoration of

each cookie with chocolate or Rolled Fondant

Standard Cake

Flavor mixed

with Italian

Buttercream

Dipped in

chocolate

Additional Charge for:

Premium Cake Flavor Premium Filling Specialty cakes

including 3D or uniquely-shaped cakes**

Fresh Flowers Handmade

Fondant/Gumpaste Flowers, 3D figures, etc.

Cake Stands (deposit & rental fees apply)

Premium Cake Flavor

Premium Filling Fondant/Gumpaste

Flowers Cake Stands

(deposit & rental fees apply)

Individual wrapping of each cookie in a cellophane bag; tied with satin or curling ribbon

Lollipop Sticks Custom-designed

label to commemorate event (placed on the back of each cookie)

Lollipop sticks Detailed

decoration with chocolate or Premium Rolled Fondant

Cupcake Stand

* Final price depends on level of decorative detail and overall design.

**There is a minimum order of $100 for all specialty cakes (i.e. sculpted and topsy-turvy cakes).

Pricing

Serving size is always an estimate but it is used to determine pricing and varies depending on the

occasion. For party cakes, the industry standard size is 1.5 x 2 x 4 (width x length x height) and for

wedding cakes, the Wilton standard serving size is 1 x 2 x 4.

We use the Wilton serving standards for wedding cakes (1 x 2 x 4) but offer a generous serving size of

2 x 2 x 4 for party cakes! Since you’re paying per serving (and not per total cake size), this

means that you get a bigger serving per slice….and who can say no to more cake?!

See chart below to compare our serving size to the industry standard.

ROUND

Simply Sweet Wedding Serving Size

(1 x 2 x 4)

Simply Sweet Party Serving Size

(2 x 2 x 4)

Standard Party Serving Size

(1.5 x 2 x 4) 6 14 7 8 8 20 12 14

10 34 16 22 12 48 24 28 14 70 29 44 16 96 44 64

SQUARE 6 18 9 12

8 32 16 20 10 50 25 30 12 72 36 48 14 98 49 63 16 128 64 80

1-LAYER SHEET CAKES

(2 x 2 x 2)

(3 x 3 x 2) (2 x 3 x 2)

Quarter - 9 x 13 24 12 18 Half - 11 x 15 35 20 25 Full - 12 x 18 54 24 36

2-LAYER SHEET CAKES (1 x 2 x 4) (2 x 2 x 4) (1.5 x 2 x 4)

Quarter - 9 x 13 54 24 36 Half - 11 x 15 77 35 50 Full - 12 x 18 108 54 72

Note: Only slices 2'' in length are counted as servings; small rounded pieces are considered "extras."

Cake Servings

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In order to get the most number of servings, we recommend using a “straight line” method to cut all

cakes, even the round ones! Doing so will also make for a neat and consistent serving presentation.

Check out this link for step-by-step picture instructions on cutting a round cake!

http://cateritsimple.blogspot.com/search/label/cake%20comb

Tip: A quick way to measure 1’’ and 2’’ is to use your fingers!

Bend your thumb and measure from the tip to your knuckle – it is about 1’’.

From the tip to the base of your pointer finger is about 2’’.

Cake Cutting Guide

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We offer several cake and cupcake stands that will impress your guests with a beautiful and elegant

presentation! Our stands are made of high-quality materials like stainless steel, silver, and clear

acrylic. We can customize the clear acrylic cupcake stand for your event by removing tiers, (depending

on the number of cupcakes it needs to hold) and filling the center tube with colored items or battery

lights to match your theme and make it sparkle!

Stand rental fee and a refundable deposit must be paid in full at the time of rental with signed rental

agreement. Duration of the rental is up to 4 days, including the day of your event. Deposit will be

refunded when the cake stand is returned in proper condition.

Stand Rental

Round Cake Stand #1

Round Cake Stand #2

Square Cake Stand Cupcake Stand

Top Diameter: 18" Bottom Diameter: 22.25” Height: 4’’ (incl feet)

Plate Diameter: 18’’ Plate Size: 18 x 18’’ Height: 6’’

Tiers: up to 6 Plate Sizes: 6’’- 18’’ Total Cupcakes: 100-105

Height: 6’’

Stainless Steel Cake Stand

Silver Plated Embossed Cake Stand

Silver Plated Embossed

Cake Stand

Clear Acrylic Stand

Rental Fee: $25 Deposit: $50

Rental Fee: $25 Deposit: $50

Rental Fee: $25 Deposit: $50

Rental Fee: $20 Deposit: $40

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It’s always nice to have a list of useful resources when planning your special occasion. Simply Sweet

Creations has worked with these very talented people and has been very pleased with the results!

Some of their work is featured on our website.

Graphic Designer Claudia Herrera Idea Graphics ideagraphics10@yahoo.com Web Designer / Technology Solutions Manuel Bucio BucioTek www.BucioTek.com Spa Services Skinetics 9742 S. Roberts Rd. Palos Hills, IL 60465 708-598-5454 www.skineticsdayspa.com

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with planning arrangements for your special occasion. We have found

these websites helpful and hope you do too!

Favors

http://www.efavormart.com/stealsoftheweek.aspx

http://www.favorwarehouse.com/i/fall-into-savings/Fall+Into+Savings.html

http://www.orientaltrading.com/party-themes-and-events-a1-388560+98-1-0.fltr

http://www.weddingfavorsunlimited.com/

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/

Resources

Favorite Links

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