What types of cakes do you offer?

 

Cakes by Brianne specializes in bespoke buttercream cakes for intimate celebrations and events. I do not create themed, sculpted, novelty, or fondant cakes. Please refer to my gallery or Instagram page for visual examples of my design style.

 

What is the difference between a Custom Cake and a Celebration Cake?

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Custom cakes start at $125 and can be designed with the appearance, flavor, and exact shape or size cake desired. Custom cakes can be ordered anywhere between 2 months to 3 weeks prior to your event. Your order includes a brief consultation and unique Cakes by Brianne design. 

 

Celebration cakes are available in my 2 most popular cake sizes, 6 most popular flavors, and 6 most popular styles. Sure to be a crowd pleaser, this semi-customized option can be ordered 2 months to 1 week prior to your event. Because there are fewer customizable options, these cakes are offered at a different price point than fully custom cakes and make a perfect showstopping alternative.

 

When should I order my cake?

 

Custom cakes can be ordered 2 months-3 weeks prior to your event date. Celebration cakes can be ordered 2 months – 1 week prior to your event date.

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My weekly availability is limited and advance notice is required. Your order is not complete until I have confirmed availability and received your deposit.

 

What does my cake order include?

 

Every cake is displayed on a premium and sturdy cake drum, as well as packaged in a high quality bakery box. With your order, you will receive both Cake Care Instructions, as well as Cake Cutting Suggestions. You will also receive a high resolution professional image of your cake once complete.

 

How does the custom ordering process work?

 

All order inquiries must fill out an inquiry form to be considered. Upon submission, I will follow up with you within 48 hours. If available, we will finalize a design for your cake and I will send you a quote. You have 24 hours to pay 50% of the total via Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle. 2 weeks prior to your celebration date, I will reach out to you for your flavor decisions, final guest count, and any other final details.

 

Cakes by Brianne communicates via e-mail (hello@cakesbybrianne.com) for correspondence of all natures. This guarantees a paper trail of our conversations and ensures that your information and requests remain in one place accessible to us both. Please note that I will respond to an e-mail within 24 hours and will not be readily available via text or DM if you message me through another medium.

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Please note that Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are my busiest days in the kitchen. If you are waiting to hear back from me, please understand that Monday is my day to catch up on invoices and e-mails.

 

Do you accommodate allergies?

 

Cakes by Brianne cannot guarantee products that are completely free of allergens. I do offer some gluten and dairy free options, but my kitchen does contain items with gluten, dairy, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, and other possible cross contaminants. Please inform me of any allergy restrictions upon ordering.

 

When and where do I pick up my cake?

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Cakes by Brianne is a home bakery, conveniently located in Irmo, South Carolina within 10 miles of Ballentine, Chapin, Lexington and Columbia zip codes. I will provide my exact location once your deposit has been received. All orders must be picked up from my home during the offered windows of Monday-Friday between 1:00pm-5:00pm, Saturday before 10:00am OR by appointment. I can offer a 30 minute courtesy window if necessary, but will not accept late pick-ups.

 

Please note that you should have an area cleared on your passenger floorboard to transport your cake and note that it will need to be refrigerated immediately upon arrival at your home or venue.

 

What types of payment do you accept?

 

Cakes by Brianne accepts, Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. A 50% deposit is required for all custom cakes. The balance is due upon receipt. 8% South Carolina Retail Sales Tax, as well as a 2% Richland County Hospitality Tax will be added to all orders.

 

How do I best care for my cake?

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Click here to view your Cake Care Instructions. Please prepare a spot on your passenger floorboard for your cake prior to pick-up. Your cake will need to stay refrigerated until 2 hours prior to serving. Leftovers may be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and/or placed in a sealed container and refrigerated to best preserve. Cake should be frozen or discarded within four days of cutting.

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Are you a licensed home bakery? 

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Cakes by Brianne, LLC is licensed to conduct business out of my home as a retail bakery under South Carolina Cottage Law. My products are not available for resale and my kitchen is not subject to South Carolina's Food Safety Regulations. I have a State of South Carolina Retail License, as well as a Richland County Business License.

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Do you deliver?

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Cakes by Brianne will deliver within a certain radius for cake orders of $250.00 or more. Delivery fee is based on mileage/distance from my home in Irmo, South Carolina 29063. Please mention interest in delivery on your order form prior to receiving your initial quote. Delivery is not available outside of a 30 mile radius.

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Do you offer cake tastings?

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Cakes by Brianne does not offer tastings, but does offer a weekly cake slice available for porch pick up in Irmo. The weekly slice can be picked up Thursday-Sunday: slices are limited and offered at a $10/slice price point. Please visit the Weekly Slices & Sweets page for more details.