The Cakery at Jefferson Market
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference
between a torte and a double layer cake?A double layer cake has two layers of cake and one layer of
filling. The total height on a double layer cake is about 3
inches. When we torte a cake, we split each of the layers
again - so that you have 4 thinner layers of cake, and 3 layers of
filling. This makes a torte approximately 3.5 - 4 inches
high. A torte is more elegant than a double layer cake and,
depending on how much filling you like, you may consider it to be
tastier. However, it's more time consuming to bake and requires more
ingredients, so it is therefore slightly more expensive. All of our
cakes can be done either as double layer cake or a torte - the choice is
yours!
How will I know how much
cake I need?
Not to worry, together we will figure that out at your
consultation. We use a very generous slice chart when
determining the number slices per layer, so your guests
will enjoy a nice big piece of cake, not the sliver of
cake some bakeries plan on. We will pass our cake chart
on to you so the person cutting your cake will know what
size we planned for your cake slices.What is Fondant? I've heard
that Fondant covered cakes don't taste as good - is this true?
Fondant is a type of icing that is rolled out similar to pie dough. It
is draped over the cake and gives a beautiful smooth finish that is
popular in many cake pictures you'll see in magazines. Fondant is made
from sugar and corn syrup.
If you order Fondant as your cake icing, it will be because you like
the look - and probably not because you like the taste. For great taste,
nothing beats butter cream icing. It is hands down the best tasting
icing you can choose.
I hate sweet frosting. What
other options do I have?
We hate overly sweet icings too. There is nothing that spoils a cake
faster than sickly sweet icing. Many of these overly sweet icings are
made with vegetable shortening, not butter, so make sure you ask other
bakeries about what's in their butter cream icing.
We offer several icing options including Cream Cheese Icing, Swiss
Meringue Butter Cream Icing, Confectioner's Butter Cream, Fondant, and
Ganache. You'll be able to try most of these at your wedding cake
consultation to see which one you like the best.
Do you deliver to my area?
How much is delivery?
We deliver to most of South Eastern Michigan. We serve Washtenaw,
Lenawee, and Livingston counties, and the Southwest Detroit area. Our
delivery charge is $75 unless you are more than 1 hour away, then we
will adjust the price as necessary.
We're on a budget can
you help?
Absolutely! We will work within your budget, even if it's small. We
want everyone to have a fantastic wedding cake, so if you're concerned
about the price, please still give us a call, we will do all we can! |
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