Tips To Consider Before Buying A Cake

Can you tell one similarity between a baby shower, graduation party, christenings, reception parties, anniversaries, and birthdays? Yes, you have guessed it right, it's the cake! It doesn't matter if it is a single-tiered or a multi-tiered cakes; it has to be in case there's a celebration. The demand has given rise to endless bakeries, pastry, and cake shops in Durham, Raleigh, and neighborhood areas, Myra's Custom Cakes is one of them.

What are the main cake types?

Cakes can be classified into many types depending on many factors, like a recipe; however, they are broadly classified into two main categories, depending on whether or not they have fat: shortened cakes and unshortened cakes. The shortened cakes contain butter or oil, while unshortened cakes contain foams.

Here are some tips to consider before choosing a cake

It doesn't matter if you are buying a wedding cake or baptism cake; there are a few important tips that you should remember while buying a cake. 

Ask for a tasting

Tasting is a great way to tell that you are putting the responsibility in trusted hands, as you are aware of the quality of the cake the baker makes. Further, it allows you to meet the baker physically and ask questions that might be running in your head, like how many years have you spent in the industry?

Consider the theme of your party

Just as you can't wear a yellow nail color on a bright red outfit, you can't have a Doraemon-themed cake for a graduation party! The event's theme determines the type of cake and frosting color it should have. We mean the cake should appear as an element of the event, not something that looks fallen out of place!

Know the guest capacity for the event

The size, big or small, of the cake depends on the number of guests. The three-tier cake is sufficient for around 50-70 guests. For more guests, you probably will need a bigger cake. A professional baker would be able to share a more accurate suggestion as per the number on your guest list.

Don't forget to count on your budget

The budget plays a crucial role in the making of the cake. There might be occasions where you want to serve a large number of guests on a smaller budget, and there might be cases when you want to invest in a costly cake for a limited number of people. For whatever reason, it is advisable to talk to a professional baker to work around your budget.

Bottom line

We hope this post has allowed you to learn things and tips for cake shopping that you haven't heard about before. Remember the shared points when you have to purchase a cake for next time!