HOW IT WORKS​

Faux cake rentals are designed with budget in mind. These cakes are three tiers, with the bottom tiers being food-grade styrofoam. The top tier is real cake, and has 6-8 servings. The dimensions of these cakes are similar to our small three tier cake with 4, 6 and 8 inch tiers.

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Faux cakes are offered in a variety of designs, but options are more limited than real cake. Faux cakes can be rented for up to 6 days, and must be picked up and returned to our bakery. Delivery and set-up is not provided. 

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Three tier cake rentals start at $350 and can increase based on design. Contact us today to inquire about availability and design options!

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FAUX CAKE F.A.Q.'s

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Do you require a deposit?

Yes, a $200 deposit must be paid at the time of booking. The deposit is non-refundable if the cake is not returned by the agreed upon date, or if it is returned damaged.

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Is the icing real?

Yes! We use American buttercream to decorate the entire cake - including the faux tiers. This means that if placed in sunlight or heat, the icing will melt (just like real cake).

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Are these cakes easy to damage?

Not if handled properly. A faux cake should be driven, handled, and moved just like a real cake. Touching the icing will cause damage. Contact should only be made with the cake board. 

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Can flowers be added?

We have a selection of silk flowers that can be added to the cake. You may also provide silk flowers in advance that we can use to decorate with at no charge. Real flowers cannot be added, and we do not allow cakes to be decorated after pick-up. To not forfeit your deposit, the cake must be returned in the same condition it was at pick-up. If you provided the flowers, these will be returned to you.

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What flavours are available for the top tier?

You can choose from any flavour on our menu, but some may have additional fees. For a list of flavours, please check out the Custom Cakes page of our website.

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Is delivery provided?

No, unfortunately we do not offer delivery or set-up for faux cake rentals. All faux cakes must be picked up and dropped off at our bakery in Brantford.

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Does the cake need to be refrigerated?

As with a normal wedding cake, a faux cake can be displayed for several hours at room temperature (4-6 hours, sometimes longer depending on your venue). Picking up the cake on the day of your event is ideal. However, if you are picking up the cake a day in advance, it must be refrigerated overnight. This cake is too large for residential fridges, so our recommendation is to make arrangements with your venue to have it stored in a commercial fridge overnight.

 

How do I drive with the cake?

Very carefully! The cake will be boxed in a 12x12 inch box. It is recommended it is placed on the floor of the car, or a flat surface (like a lap or a seat that has been levelled out). The car must be cool. Do not place the cake in sunlight and avoid sharp turns/sudden stops. There will be dowel rods in the top tier for stability. Don't forget, faux cakes must be treated like real cakes! 

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What is the cost of faux cake versus real cake?

It is a common misconception that faux cake is cheaper than real cake. In almost all cases, this is not true. Food grade styrofoam is actually more expensive than the flour, eggs, and butter in real cake. Although there is no baking, it takes the same amount of time and skill to decorate. For these reasons, we've always quoted faux cakes and real cakes the same. 

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We are able to offer these faux cakes at a lower price tag than real cakes because the faux portion of the cake is rented and returned. This allows us to sterilize and reuse the tiers rather than repurchasing them. Failure to return the rented tiers will result in the loss of the $200 deposit. 

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​Have unanswered questions?

Please drop us an email below and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have!

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