Not many people have considered the importance of a custom cake, but the fact is that everyone likes to feel special, and by creating a cake just for them, you are showing them how special you think they are. Anyone can order a frozen cake at the grocery store bakery that’s covered in too much bad frosting and an airbrushed design that comes from a book. What people really want is a cake that says something about them, who they are and what they like. Ordering a custom cake is of course more expensive, but in the long run it’s worth it for the memories it will create long after the last bite of the cake is eaten.
There are places that can create an amazing custom cake to your specifications for a cheaper price than a high-end bakery. Consider going to a culinary school where students are learning how to decorate cakes. They cannot legally charge full price like a fancy bakery because they are students learning how to decorate cakes. They must learn to make all kinds of things, from cakes to wedding cakes and everything in between. You can have a beautiful cake made for you for a fraction of the price.
Everyone wants to know that they are special. Creating a custom cake can be anything from making a cake from scratch, not a box mix, to making an elegant decoration that perfectly reflects the recipient’s personality, interests, hobbies, or a special event in their lives. Even if your cake decorating skills are less than sufficient, the thought that you made something from scratch or personalized the cake with them in mind will be more than enough to make a special someone think that the cake is personalized enough.
Often times, if you’re crafty and artistic enough to give it a try, sculpting things out of fondant and rice cereal treats is a great way to create a custom cake. People end up in high-stakes competitions for their skills in sculpting and decorating cakes, if they’re good enough. You might be surprised how well it does at creating flowers or even little characters or other designs. Sculpting doesn’t have to be difficult. Start small and you can learn a lot just by doing it.
Of course, not everyone can be artistic enough to sculpt realistic flowers and whimsical sugar ribbons. For you, the solution is finding a custom cake designer in your area who can turn your vision into reality.
