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Summer themed cakes can be exciting, fun and creative if you chose the right decorator.  Party Cakes in Berkley specializes in custom-designed cakes for your wedding, or any themed event.  Browse the following ideas that were brought to life by Valerie Jackett, owner of Party Cakes.

White Chocolate on white butter cream icing with navy roping

From anchors to palm trees, the brides want it all and with their own personal touches.  Sometimes I even get a say in the design!

On the beach

Elegance was the final word for this next design with 100′s of tiny fondant flowers all over the three tiers.  Here is a close-up view:

Fondant flowers on tiers

Of course this would look entirely different if I would have based iced the cake in a pastel color OR the flowers were created in a BOLD color.  Maybe in the fall….

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In May, 2010, Party Cakes was asked to create a very special display cake for Forgotten Harvest, a Michigan charity specializing in distribution of free food throughout the Detroit area. The event was a birthday party for Forgotten Harvest. “Harvey” was their first delivery vehicle and the working photo is a cartoon-type van with eyes for headlights and the grill work is his smile. With such a great image to work with, it was a labor of love to create Harvey. Using four quarter sheet cakes, Harvey was carved down to the van’s shape. His wheels were Oreo cookies covered with black fondant. All the detail work was done with fondant icing including covering the board with “grass”, the road and the flowers along the way. Harvey could feed 100 people but they never cut into him at the party. Nobody wanted to because he was just too cute!

Harvey Meets Party Cakes

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Flowers to arrive later!

Fit for a Greek Goddess

Close up view 1

Close up view 2

Zebra Print Wedding

Weddings can happen any weekend of the year and a holiday weekend is no exception.  Here are the three wedding cakes that I created on Sunday, May 30, 2010 for three very special couples.  Each cake was different and created to their specifications–as always.

The first delivery went to Troy, MI and I arrived before the florist so the cake is “naked” it’s topper and extra floral decorations.  Each tier had a different design but all worked well together.

The second delivery took me out to Shelby, MI to Cherry Creek Country Club.  The bride decided at the last minute (5 days before the wedding!) that she did not like the “display” cake the venue was going to provide for her wedding.  That’s when the mother of the bride called Party Cakes.  We arranged to create a four tiered wedding cake display and the decorations included crystals, pearls, and gold leaf vines, all of which had to cascade down the front of the cake.

There was no topper so I had to create something that would use the decorations that were given to me.  Oh yes, the cake had to “shimmer” so I applied many layers of pearl dust with the airbrush machine.  The next photos show the detail of the decorations on two tiers.  If you look closely, you will see the “shimmer” affect created by the airbrush machine.  It looks “wet.”

The final wedding cake delivery went to Southfield at the Silver Gardens.  The theme of this wedding was “zebra” print, which was quite appropriate since the couple were married at the Zoo.  For decorating purposes, this cake took the most amount of time to create.  Each stripe is cut from black fondant icing and then pieced onto each tier of the cake.  There is NO pattern to follow and everything is done freehand.  Note:  I am not responsible for the selection of the cake topper.  That was solely the responsibility of the wedding couple.

Beginning at 8:45am on Sunday morning, all three deliveries were completed by 1pm.

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Why should tiered cakes be only reserved for weddings?  Not at Party Cakes!  We can create tiered cakes for any occasion including a child’s birthday.  Adeline was very happy to see her butterflies on her cake and mom was glad that everything matched: the cake, the table decorations, the room decorations and even the cupcakes that she gave away to her guests, each with a matching pink or green sugar butterfly.

Happy Birthday Adeline

If you want to design a special birthday cake for someone, call us at 248-541-CAKE (2253) and one of our specialists will be happy to help you.  Please allow two weeks for detailed designs.

Skating on Cupcakes

This design is made entirely of cupcakes!  Everyone had their own serving and mom didn’t have to bring a knife to the party at the roller rink.  The “pull apart cupcake cake” can be shaped into just about anything.  It’s great for boys or girls.  Check out the next photo!

Blast Off with these Cupcakes!

Any design.  Any shape.  We can do that!  Call us at 248-541-2253 to discuss your next party.

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There is nothing like springtime  to open your eyes to the possibilities of creative cakes for weddings.  From fresh flowers to hand-drawn designs, the designs are endless.  This spring, my brides have brought some great ideas for me to transform into their wedding cakes. 

Hand drawn flowers on buttercream

This spring selection was inspired by a photo from the internet.  White buttercream base icing was etched with pink flowers to look like appliques on the cake.  A grey ribbon was added to the base of each cake.  The bottom tier is composed of three 10″ layers while the top tier is the standard double layer.  Very unique and quite striking.

Butterflies in Flight

This latest design is inspired by springtime in Michigan and was created to showcase several different ideas.  The butterflies are a combination of silk and gum paste, which can be airbrushed to any color.  The hand-detail and ribbon compliment the elegance of this cake.  Use this design for a bridal shower, baby shower, a small wedding cake or even a birthday cake. 

Happy 50th Birthday Rubin

This design is actually a small wedding cake that was modified to fit the birthday celebration for Rubin.  He was very pleased considering that he could eat his numbers on the cake because they were created from white chocolate.

When customers think outside the box for their cake designs, Party Cakes can accommodate their requests.  We look forward to serving your next event.

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Thanks to shows like Ace of Cakes and the Cake Boss, the demand for creative cakes has increased by 200% in the Michigan area.  That demand has extended to Children’s Themed cakes too.  Customers do not want the grocery store decorating with just toys placed on the cake.  They want the ONE-OF-A-KIND cake that nobody else has and be the envy of their friends.  Party Cakes in Berkley has been filling that need for the past nine years offering unique designs that nobody else offers. Take a look at some of our recent creations…

Fondant and buttercream items

This special birthday cake featured fondant strawberries and fondant accents along with buttercream icing.  Mom was giddy with delight!

Alice in Wonderland Theme Jumbo Cupcake

This cupcake was the hit of the party.  Matching standard cupcakes also attended the party with a variety of decorations.  Watch for an upcoming post to view those.

It's a baseball in the grass

Something for little boys.  This theme can also be created with a soccer ball, football or even a basketball on a “hardwood” floor.

Castle is carrying case for princesses

This is the newest design from the Disney merchandising marketing team, but with the Party Cakes flair.  The emphasis is on the details.  There is enough cake to serve 35-40 guests.  This cake could be made larger but not smaller.

We invite you to stop by again to see more creative children’s cake designs.  And if you have an idea, we would love to make your design come to life.  Please contact us by phone during business hours to discuss your ideas with one of our design specialists. 

We look forward to serving your next event!

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Not a day goes by without an email from a curious customer who wants to know if we can make a specific cake design. It could be anything from a child’s birthday theme like Dora the Explorer, or even a cut-out crown-shaped cake for their little Princess to a full scale castle complete with moat and drawbridge. Or what about the customer who wants baby blocks for a shower cake? And they send photos! Some photos are “DIY” people who dabble in cake decorating as a hobby. However, some are photos from cake stores in New York, Las Vegas and Baltimore asking…can we do that?

The only limits for your cake design from Party Cakes are your imagination and your budget. Some designs can only be constructed or created by using fondant icing. Yet others can be made with sculpted butter cream icing. It all depends on what you want and what you are willing to pay for. Some 3-D cakes are limited in size due to the cakes we will use to create the design. For example, we recently created a 3-D Yoda for a groom’s cake. His whole body was made from four eight inch cakes, stacked and supported like a wedding cake. But Yoda’s head was made from rice krispie treats, molded and covered with fondant icing.

When a customer writes to us about their design concerns, they need to include the following answers to the following questions:
1. When is the party? The more complicated the design, the more time we will need to prepare. If you need it tomorrow, please pick up the phone and call us!
2. How many guests are you serving? We may have a great design for a two tiered cake but you may only need to serve ten people.
3. What is your budget? Please be realistic. If you want a tennis shoe shaped cake, don’t be surprised when we quote $400 for the work.
4. What is your theme, child or adult? If the party is weeks or months away, we strongly urge you to come into the store and view our photo books for some ideas. If you keep an open mind, we will design your cake based your needs and theme.
5. Please send your name and phone number with the email! If this cake is urgently needed within five days, we would rather speak with you personally so that we get all the details and quote you a price immediately.

Because Party Cakes is a custom-design specialty cake store, every cake is baked and decorated specifically for each customer. No cookie-cutter designs here…unless you want 25 cakes to all look the same.  The Cake Lady bakes, makes icing, cleans and decorates every day and does not sit at the computer waiting for emails to appear on her screen.  If a customer needs an answer immediately about a specific design, they are strongly urged to call for a phone consultation.

Yes, we can do that! Call Party Cakes, Inc. at 248-541-CAKE (2253) today. Business hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 5 pm, Fridays from 11 am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. We look forward to speaking with you and “serving” your cake needs.

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