Bamboo Bakery is a cake and pastry shop in Phoenix that recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Every year since 2007, the business has received WeddingWire's much sought-after "Couples' Choice Awards," indicating a high degree of customer satisfaction. Additionally, the team was a "2016 Pick" in The Knot's "Best of Weddings" feature. Staff cake artists approach the wedding cake as something that has only to look good, but also, taste good.
Barb's Bakery, based in Phoenix, makes cakes and other sweet treats for birthdays, anniversaries, and showers, as well as weddings. The wedding cake division includes a team of "cake artists," turning clients' custom designs into works of edible art. A wide variety of styles, flavors, and fillings are available. New clients can use the order form on Barb's Bakery's website. They will have to specify the pickup time and date, the flavor, and other details.
CC’s Sweet Sensations makes custom cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, showers, and weddings. The business's owner and head baker is Cheryl, who goes by "CC." CC has a selection of cake flavors available, including standards like chocolate, almond, red velvet, and carrot, as well as "premium flavors" like white chocolate, pumpkin spice, and pink champagne. A variety of fillings is also provided. In 2015, David's Bridal named CC's Sweet Sensations a "2015 Preferred Service Provider."
Fresh from the Kitchen LLC is a woman-owned catering company that opened in Phoenix in 2008. Its service area includes not just Phoenix but also Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Chandler, Avondale, Glendale, Sedona, Flagstaff, and Tucson. The company's wedding catering service includes rentals, linens, bar service, specialty pastries and desserts, and the wedding cake. In 2015 and 2016, Arizona Foothills Magazine named Fresh from the Kitchen LLC as "Best Wedding Caterer," and WeddingWire has given the team multiple "Couples' Choice Awards."
Graceful Cake Creations is a boutique bakery in Mesa that creates fresh cakes for weddings in Phoenix and other nearby cities. The business's minimum order requirement is 50 people, and the team books up extremely quickly, so clients seeking Graceful Cake Creations' services should contact the staff well in advance of the big day. The company has been listed in The Knot's ongoing "Best of Weddings" feature, and it has won WeddingWire's "Couples' Choice Awards" every year since 2010.
Lisa 's Rum Cake, opened in 1975, is a Gilbert bakery that shares a name with its signature dish. Lisa, who spent 35 years working in her mother's bakery, became renowned among local eaters for her custard-filled rum cakes. In 2009, Lisa, her husband, and their three daughters started Lisa's Rum Cake, combining advanced techniques and digital-age promotional techniques with traditional recipes. Lisa has decades of experience making wedding cakes that look and taste great.
My Goodness Cakes is a Phoenix-based cake shop that focuses on providing local families with affordable, high-quality wedding cakes. Gluten-free options are available upon request. Since 2008, My Goodness Cakes has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has carried the BBB's "A+" score. It also received, in 2015, a "Couples' Choice Award" from WeddingWire. All ingredients are fresh, never frozen.
From its HQ in Gilbert, Piece of Cake Desserts provides over 700 cakes per year to weddings in the Phoenix Metro. Multiple times, the business has been named in The Knot's "Best of Weddings" series, and it has even earned a spot in The Knot's "Best of Weddings -- Hall of Fame." Arizona Bride Magazine named it the best wedding cake bakery in 2012, 2013, and 2014. New customers can quickly set up a tasting via the Piece of Cake Desserts website.
Sassy's Cafe & Bakery is a longtime Phoenix Metro business that recently relocated to a new venue, in Mesa. Customers may recognize it as a popular local restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dessert. However, it also offers made-to-order specialty cakes, for weddings as well as other events, like anniversaries, showers, and birthdays.
Silver Rose Bakery is a bakery shop that serves clients in Phoenix. It offers a variety of wedding cake signature designs and customized designs based on the client's preferences and inspirations. The bakery is known for its dessert tables and its Birchwood and semi-naked cake designs. Silver Rose Bakery owner and lead designer, Priscilla Sweet, established the bakery in 2013 with the help of her husband, Michael. The bakery helps Child Crisis Arizona in achieving its child welfare mission.
Sue Jacobs Cakes, located in Gilbert, makes fresh wedding cakes using high-quality ingredients and its widely beloved cake icing. It has won Couples' Choice Awards every year since 2012. Ms. Jacobs, who owns the leads the business, offers personal consultations, during which she can sit down with the family to discuss wedding themes, the budget, the flavor, and any dietary restrictions.
Sugar Buzz Novelty and Wedding Cakes, located in Tempe, makes tiered cakes for local celebrations, including weddings. Phoenix Metro customers can schedule an appointment the private cake studio to discuss the taste and style of the cake. An enormous catalog of premade designs is available. The staff has made cakes and cupcakes, not just for weddings but also birthdays, showers, holiday parties, and galas.
Sugarlips Cakery, headquartered in Mesa, provides clients from Phoenix and other nearby cities with fresh cakes for weddings and other events. Founded in 2006, Sugarlips is an owner-operated business that focuses on providing its customers with old-fashioned customer service.
In addition to being a beloved local restaurant, the Cave Creek-based Tonto Bar & Grill is a caterer and cake maker for weddings and other special occasions in the greater Phoenix community. Amanda Crick has made well-received cakes for numerous weddings, and she and her edible artworks have been featured in Phoenix Magazine.
A: Some people are natural bakers who require little to no training to become wedding cake bakers. For those who wish to open professional cake businesses, it's a good idea to obtain baker and cake decorator certifications. These certifications can be earned by taking courses through associations, such as the Retail Bakers Association and AIB International.
A: If possible, the wedding cake should be prefrozen without wrapping to allow the icing to harden. Wrap the cake or cake slices loosely in about three layers of plastic wrap, then place the cake in a box. Once the cake is boxed, wrap the box tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer.
A: It's a well-known tradition for couples to save the top tiers of wedding cakes as a symbol of prosperity and good luck throughout their marriages. The top tier of a wedding cake is generally placed in the freezer for one year, then enjoyed on the couple's wedding anniversary.
