CUSTOM CAKES & DESSERT ORDER FORM

If you can dream it, Maria and her team can make it!

WEDDING CAKES, BIRTHDAY CAKES, SPECIALTY DESSERTS, COOKIES & MORE

Complete the form below & and we will be in touch with a quote and any additional questions.

 
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CUSTOM CAKES

Q: There are no prices listed for the custom cakes.  How much does a celebration/sculpted/wedding cake cost?

A: Since each cake is a custom creation, it’s very difficult to give standardized prices. The best way to get a tentative quote for your custom cake is to fill out the cake order form above with date of the event, the number of servings desired, choice of cake flavor/filling and any design elements you have in mind. Cakes with rolled fondant and sugar flowers are priced higher, as are miniature and centerpiece cake.

Q: How far in advance do we need to order our cake?

A: Every cake is handcrafted and baked to order.  With this in mind, we need at least 2-3 weeks for complicated cakes and 5 to 7 days for simpler cakes. Please remember that we can only accept a certain number of orders and still maintain the highest quality, and that weekends are our busiest times and book up quickly.

Short N Sweet operates as a “small-batch bakery” to maintain the freshness and quality of our pastries for our patrons. You are encouraged to book as soon as possible to guarantee purchases as availability is limited. Many of our clients book at least a month in advance, so dates (especially weekends!) fill up quickly.

Q: What flavors and fillings are available? 

A: The following is just a small sample of flavors available. If there is a flavor that you are interested in that is not listed here, please let us know.  All cakes, buttercreams and fillings are made from scratch, from the freshest ingredients.

POG: FRESH ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE FILLED WITH GUAVA BAVARIAN CREAM AND ICED WITH LILIKOI ITALIAN MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

GERMAN CHOCOLATE: GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE FILLED WITH CLASSIC COCONUT PECAN FILLING AND ICED WITH VANILLA ITALIAN MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

CHANTILLY: A LOCAL FAVORITE! OUR GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE FILLED WITH CHANTILLY AND ICED WITH VANILLA ITALIAN MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

LILIKOI LOVERS: LILIKOI CHIFFON FILLED WITH LILIKOI CURD AND ICED WITH LILIKOI ITALIAN MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

TRIPLE LEMON BLISS: LEMON CHIFFON FILLED WITH LEMON CURD AND ICED WITH LEMON ITALIAN MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

RED VELVET: RED VELVET CAKE FILLED AND ICED WITH VANILLA ITALIAN MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

STRAWBERRY: STRAWBERRY CAKE FILLED AND ICED WITH VANILLA ITALIAN MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

CARROT CAKE: CARROT CAKE FILLED AND ICED WITH VANILLA ITALIAN MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM.; AVAILABLE WITH OR WITHOUT NUTS

SALTED CARAMEL: CARAMEL CAKE FILLED WITH SALTED CARAMEL AND ICED WITH SALTED CARAMEL ITALIAN MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

Q: Do you offer tastings?

A: UPDATE 4/10/21 WE HAVE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED OUR IN PERSON TASTINGS. PLEASE CONTACT US AT MAIL@SHORTNSWEET.BIZ FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Tastings are by appointment only and limited to 3 guests. The tasting fee is $20 and consists of three flavors chosen at our discretion (usually what we are currently baking that week).  Specific flavors are available to sample for $25 each (with a maximum of 3 flavors) UPDATE: DUE TO THE PANDEMIC WE HAVE SUSPENDED IN PERSON CONSULTATIONS AND TASTINGS

Q: Can we just stop by and talk to you about our cake?

A: We would love to talk to you about your special cake and give you our undivided attention when doing so.  To that end, please understand that we cannot accommodate drop in visits. Please schedule an appointment by emailing us using the form above.

Q: Where are your cakes made?

A: All of our cakes and everything in our bakery is handmade fresh in our certified kitchen in Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii. We are food safety certified and use all professional culinary equipment. Our pastry chef, Maria, has 25 years of experience and national recognition as a cake maker.

Q: Do you require a retainer?

A: A non-refundable retainer of 50% of the order is required to reserve your date.  The balance is due four weeks before the event date.

Q: Do you deliver?

A: Our capacity for deliveries is very limited and may not be possible for the date/time of your event. Delivery fees vary depending on availability and the location (the minimum delivery fee to Kona is $150). For off-island visitors please note that our shop is located on the east side of the island in downtown Hilo.

Q: Can we pick up our cake instead of having it delivered?

A: If you choose to pick up your cake and transport it yourself, we are not liable or responsible for the cake once it has left the bakery. You should prepare your vehicle so it is clean and free of items that could roll or slide into the cake. We do everything in our power to provide a well-structured cake, but please note that cakes are very fragile and break easily, drive carefully and slowly.

Q: What methods of payment do you accept?

A: We accept cash or credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)

Q: What is your refund policy?

A: Your initial retainer reserves your event date and is non-refundable or transferable. NO refunds will be issued under any circumstances.

 


Mahalo for choosing us to help make your special event even sweeter!