How can you be contacted to place an order?
PLEASE NOTE I'M NOT TAKING ORDERS RIGHT NOW!
I can be emailed at sommerbabycakes@live.com to get the order process started. If we need to speak on the phone or have a meeting to work on your order, we can arrange that via email. I can also be found at www.facebook.com/sommerbabycakes and you can contact me to place an order there as well.
Where are you located?
Right now I do all of my baking out of my home, which is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. If you live in town I will deliver them to you for no charge. If you want them delivered to a town in the surrounding area there will be a fee depending on the distance I have to travel. Otherwise, you are welcome to pick them up from my house for free! If you want cupcakes for a big event, such as a wedding, I will deliver anywhere in Iowa for a fee that depends on how far of a distance I have to travel.
Is there anywhere in town I can purchase your cupcakes or do I have to place a custom order through you?
Unfortunately I do not currently have a store front of any kind. I currently am only able to do catering orders. All you have to do is email me what you would like and I'll deliver it to you for free in Cedar Falls and for a small fee to surrounding areas!
How much are the cupcakes?
The base price for the basic cupcake flavors is $18 a dozen. The base price for specialty cupcakes (marked with an asterisk on the list of flavors) is $20 a dozen. The base price for specialty cupcakes that contain alcohol is $24 a dozen. The base price includes basic flourishes, but it can go up depending on the level of customization you would like.
There will be an extra charge of $4 for each dozen cupcakes you would like done in "half and half" (e.g. half a dozen in one flavor, half a dozen in another flavor)
What size are your cupcakes?
My cupcakes are standard size. They are the size cupcakes would be if you made them at home in a muffin tin. I can make mini cupcakes or jumbo cupcakes at your request. The price would be lowered for minis and raised for jumbos.
Is there a minimum order?
The minimum is half a dozen
How can I display my cupcakes?
I can rent you a cupcake stand!
I have several cupcakes stands available to meet the needs of your event!
The smallest stand holds one dozen cupcakes. It's a silver metal scroll design and doesn't really lend itself to any added decorations. However, it is a very nice way to display a dozen cupcakes! I will rent this out for $3 dollars a day. I also have a cupcake pedastal that can be rented along with this for no extra charge if you want a special way to present a cupcake to a guest of honor! Replacement cost if broken or damaged is $20 dollars.
The next stand I have available is 3 tier and will hold approximately 2 dozen cupcakes. The stand itself is an off-white metal scroll design and the plates are high quality plastic. You can feel free to decorate it as you wish to coordinate with your event! This stand is $5 a day to rent. Replacement cost if broken or damaged is $50.
My last cupcake stand is essentially 4 cupcake stands in one! At it's largest it can hold 208 cupcakes and would be ideal for a wedding or other large event. You can remove tiers to make a stand that will hold 128 cupcakes, 72 cupcakes, or 32 cupcakes. It's the most versatile stand that can be used for a variety of events! It is a white, round stand that has a laminate coating and can be decorated to match your event. To see a picture you can go to the following website: http://www.thecupcaketower.com/cupcake-tower-bundle/
This stand is $20 dollars a day to rent for the large, $18 for the medium, $15 for the small, and $10 for the tiny.
Replacement cost if broken or damaged is $185
If you would like to see pictures of any of my available cupcake stands I would be glad to email you one!
How much notice do you need to place an order?
Due to the fact that I do this out of my house in addition to another job I have to have 2 days notice in order to make sure I have the time to get your order done to your specifications!
For customized orders or orders over 4 dozen I need one week notice. For large events such as a wedding, I need at least 2 months notice.
Do you require a deposit?
Only for orders over 6 dozen. Then I would require half of the amount due and the remaining balance is due no later than two weeks before the event.
Do you use any organic or local ingredients or bake cupcakes for special diets?
I use a lot of organic and local ingredients regularly in my cupcakes! Here is a list of ingredients that will ALWAYS be organic or local in your cupcakes:
Butter from Hansen's Dairy
Milk from Hansen's Dairy
Cage Free eggs
Organic Yogurt
Organic Soy Milk (for vegan cupcakes)
Cream from Hansen's Dairy
All natural sour cream
I also always use Hershey's cocoa powder and Madagascar Bourban Vanilla in my cupcakes!
I do NOT regularly use organic or local for the following ingredients, but will do so per your request for an extra charge:
sugar
flour
chocolate
extracts and flavorings
I regularly used bleached enriched flour for my cupcakes, but can certainly substitute unbleached at your request! Just be aware it may slightly alter the taste and texture of your cupcakes!
I can also make cupcakes for special diets! I have a wide variety of vegan cupcakes available, just ask! I offer gluten free cupcakes only in chocolate as of now.
What are your decoration options?
The options really are endless! I can make both edible and non-edible decorations. I can make customized cupcake picks, fondant decorations, gumpaste decorations, buttercream decorations, candy decorations, crystallized flowers, edible paper decorations, etc! I can also make custom cupcake wrappers to add an extra special touch to your cupcakes! It is also possible to dye the cake differnt colors to do a marble or tye dye effect in colors of your choice. In the past I have done blue and white marble and tye dye with bright rainbow colors. Once I know the color scheme or theme for your event, I can come up with ideas for your cupcake decorations for you to choose from. If you have a specific idea of your own, let me know and I'll do my best to execute it! We can work together to come up with the perfect cupcake for your event.
What if I don't like super sweet buttercream frosting? Do you have another option? Typical American Buttercream Frosting is super sweet and is made with powdered sugar. The other buttercream option is a Meringue Buttercream that is less sweet and made with granulated sugar (it's cooked down first, so don't worry, it won't be crunchy!). A lot of people prefer this frosting if they are not big "frosting people". Of course, if you don't want buttercream at all you could go with a cream cheese frosting, whipped cream frosting, marshmallow frosting, or a glaze or ganache. Don't forget that YOU can help create your own cupcake! If you don't like the type of frosting I have listed for a certain cupcake feel free to change it to something you would prefer!
What is the best way to store my cupcakes
Most cupcakes can be left out at room temperature for a day or two. However, if you order any cupcakes with whipped cream, cream cheese, pastry cream, or fruit curd they need to be refrigerated if they are not going to be consumed right away. It's recommended to consume them right away however, because refrigerating cupcakes can dry them out. If you don't plan on using them for a day or two after you order them, they can be frozen then thawed out at room temp before serving. This will yield a better result than refrigeration. However, if you don't wish to go through all these steps, it's best to order cupcakes with a traditional buttercream or chocolate frosting that can be left at room temperature.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me at sommerbabycakes@live.com
