FAQs and Misc. Information

At Glorious Cakes, we constantly strive for perfection.  And we love hearing from our clients--with compliments and suggestions for improvement alike--we want to hear it all!  Please drop us a line on our Contact page.

"My new favorite cake is the Raspberry Vanilla Swirl!  It was so delicious--absolutely melt in your mouth delicious!"

                                                                              Pam P.

"Wow!--the combination of banana cake with peanut butter frosting--superb!  So moist, and the textures of the frosting and filling were light--not too sweet!  Bravo, bravo!"              Mike T.

"I have dined at the Palace Strand in London; I have dined in first class on the ICE Train across Germany.  No cake I have ever eaten compares to this quality.  Thank you for the privilege to taste this cake!"     Kevin C.

"I shared your cake with my Mom, Dad and some friends.  We all agreed it was awesome, delicious, amazing!!!...                                                                              Kit P.

"This is the best cake I've ever tasted.........   I'm so full, but I'm going to have to try the other flavor too...!"      

                                                                             Baby Shower Guest

"That cake looked magnificent!!  WOW!  is all I can say!"                  Rob L.

"When I have a baby, I want a cake just like this!                          9-year-old Baby Shower Guest

Each cakery seems to have its own terminology to describe their cakes.  To clarify, here are the terms we use at Glorious Cakes.

Layer Cakes.  2 or 3 individual layers of cake (all the same dimension), stacked on top of each other, with a flavored filling or buttercream frosting sandwiched between layers.  Layer cakes can be finished with any frosting and decorative treatment.  Customized toppers or characters can also be added for a special touch.

We offer various shapes and sizes, and can discuss what will meet your needs during the consultation. Our standard layer cake serving is 4-1/2" high, 1" wide by 2-1/2" deep.   Layer cakes are perfect for birthdays, showers, graduations, or any time you want to celebrate a special occasion.    

Tiered Cakes.  2 or more layer cakes of different sizes, stacked on top of each other.  Typically, each tier has a different diameter, usually with the largest diameter on the bottom, to the smallest for the top tier.  These cakes are typical for weddings, and can be designed and decorated in spectacular ways. Small tiered cakes are also perfect for other occasions that require a truly special centerpiece.

Tiered cakes must be handled and transported with TLC!  We highly recommend allowing us to deliver them to your venue.  You may pick up small tiered cakes (2 tiers), but you must ensure that you transport the cake on a level surface.  (car seats are not level!)  All tiered cakes are constructed with a support dowel system.  Even so, please drive and handle with care!!  Once you pick up your cake, it's all your's!!

Novelty Cakes.   Layered cakes OR tiered cakes that are decorated with a very clear novelty theme. As such, they display much decorative detail related to the theme. Your imagination helps make this type of cake incredibly special.  From “all about baby”; to “golf fanatic”; to “the nature-loving outdoorsman”, the possibilities are endless!  

Carved Cakes.  As the name implies, these cakes are carved into a specific shape or character.  Again, the possibilities are endless, and only limited by your imagination! Because of the intricate detail these cakes require, they are priced on a cake-by-cake basis. 

Kitchen Cakes.  Layered sheet cakes that are filled and frosted, but not decorated other than piped borders.  These cakes are tailored specifically for larger groups (weddings or large gatherings), where a tiered cake is displayed and cut by the guests of honor, and then additional guest servings are provided by the kitchen cakes.  Kitchen cakes are held in the prep area by your catering staff, and are not displayed.

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