simply sweet`s cake guide

SIMPLY SWEET’S
CAKE GUIDE
Simply Sweet Creations is a Chicagoland custom cake shop offering delicious
custom-designed desserts for every occasion. With its first location now open in Oak
Lawn, IL (5712 W. 95th St.), clients can enjoy gourmet cupcakes, mouthwatering
cookies, enchanting cake pops and distinctively designed cakes.
Simply Sweet Creations is a completely NUT-FREE bakery, which means we do
not use (or even allow on our premises) any peanut and tree nut products.
We focus on delivering quality desserts, unique designs, fun decorating classes for
children and adults, and private events. For more information or to schedule a
decorating class or private event, please call 773-492-8151.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What We Offer………………….……………….1
Flavors………………………………………………2
Decorating Classes……………………………..3
Birthday Parties………………………………….4
Pricing……………………………………………….5
Weddings…………………………………………..6
Cake Cutting Guide…….............................7
Stand Rental…………………………………..….8
FAQ……………………………………………………9
Resources/Favorite Links………...……….10
What We Offer
Cakes and Cupcakes
Our sweet creations are made to order and made
with quality ingredients, including pure vanilla
extract. We pride ourselves in having treats that
will excite your guests! With eye-catching designs
and deliciously moist cakes, we know we’ve got a
winning combination!
Cookies
Our soft sugar cookies are made from real butter and pure
vanilla. They are decorated with our special icing that melts in
your mouth! The cookies’ shape and decoration can be
customized for your event. They can be individually wrapped as
favors for birthday parties, showers, weddings, etc. We can also
make custom tags or labels for each cookie to thank your guests
or commemorate your event!
Cake Pops
Our cake pops combine cake and buttercream into delicious bite-sized
treats! Each cake truffle/pop is dipped in chocolate and decorated for
your special event. They can be arranged as edible centerpieces or fun
favors for your guests to take home.
Cake Decorating Classes
We offer fun decorating classes for kids and adults! Whether
you’re a beginner or a well-seasoned cake decorator/baker, you
will enjoy our 1-2hr classes that provide individual instruction to
help you re-create some of our unique sweets! We provide the
sweets and all you need to decorate them, just bring comfortable
shoes and your imagination! And the best part is, you get to enjoy
your decorated sweets home and share with friends/family!
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Cake/Cupcake Flavors
We know allergies are a severe concern for many of our clients, so our bakery does not use any peanut
or tree nut products….we don’t even allow them on our premises! We also make vegan, gluten-free,
and/or soy-free sweets upon request; please place your order at least a week in advance for these
products.
Cake/Cupcake Flavors
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Vanilla
Chocolate
Banana
Marble
Orange Dreamsicle
Hawaiian (pineapple & coconut)*
Carrot*
Strawberry*
Red Velvet*
Taffy Apple (seasonal)
Pumpkin (seasonal)
Fillings
Fresh Fruit*
Italian Buttercream – A lightly sweetened Italian
meringue made with egg whites and cooked sugar.
This light and airy mousse-like buttercream can be
enhanced by the following flavors for a unique filling:
- Apricot
- Banana
- Chocolate
- Coconut
- Dulce de Leche/Caramel
- Oreo
- Pineapple
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Guava
- Cream Cheese*
- Coconut Cream Cheese*
- Cannoli*
* Additional charges apply for premium flavors and fillings. Fresh fruit is seasonal and may not be
offered year-round. Other fruit may be available upon request.
Note: All cake flavors are available for cupcakes (minimum order of 6
cupcakes per flavor).
Rolled Fondant
We only use Satin Ice Fondant, which is a premium and gluten-free,
marshmallow-based fondant that produces a quality, elegant looking cake.
It has a smooth texture and creamy vanilla flavor; the chocolate fondant
tastes like a tootsie roll! It is used by many top cake decorators in the
industry – checkout some testimonials from TV food shows: "Cake Boss"
(TLC), "Food Network Challenge", "Ultimate Cake Challenge" (TLC) and
more!
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Decorating Classes
Simply Sweet Creations is a PEANUT and NUT-FREE bakery,
specializing in uniquely-designed sweets such as fondant cakes and
cupcakes, gourmet cookies, and cake pops. Our decorating classes are a
fun way to learn how to make our unique creations!
Various decorating classes are available, some are seasonal, but all are fun
and educational. Check the “Calendar” on our website for a current
schedule of classes and open dates for private parties.
In order to provide the best experience possible, our classes are divided
into three different age groups: 4-6 year olds, 7-14, and adults. The
suggested ages are listed under each class on our calendar.
Cake Decorating Classes
Buttercream cake class = $45 per person (1.5-2hrs)
Learn how to pipe borders, rosettes, beads, stars, and the like.
Fondant cake class = $60 per person (2hrs)
Learn how to color, roll and decorate a cake with fondant.
All our cake decorating classes include a 6” cake and the supplies needed to decorate your cake. Our
instructor will demonstrate the techniques and provide individual instruction to help you along the
way. You’ll learn how to “crumb coat,” frost, and decorate a cake with several techniques to achieve a
unique design for that class. We offer seasonal designs for the holidays as well as others that are great
year-round, like our Fondant Minion Class!
Cupcake Decorating Classes
Fondant cupcake class = $35 per person (1-1.5hrs)
Learn how to color, roll and decorate cupcakes with fondant.
We provide 6 freshly-made cupcakes and all the supplies needed to
decorate your cupcakes. Our instructor will demonstrate the techniques
and provide individual instruction to help you along the way.
What do you need to bring?
Nothing, just your imagination! A box/container will be provided at the end of class to take your
creation home! Please arrive 15 min prior to the start of class so you can sign in, settle in and wash
your hands so we can begin promptly. Just bring comfortable attire/shoes and be ready to have some
fun!
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Decorating Class Parties!
Let Simply Sweet Creations handle the mess and stress of hosting your next party! It’s the perfect
place to celebrate birthdays, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, scout troop events, and corporate
events.
We setup and cleanup so you can enjoy your guests and the delicious treats you’re decorating. We’ll
even help you setup additional food and beverages for your guests, if you choose to bring them. Just
drop off the items before the party and we’ll set it up so you and your guests can enjoy the
food/beverages before, during, and after class. Our space can accommodate parties of up to 10 guests.
Adults are welcome to BYOB!! 
Our party packages can be customized to fit your needs or let us create a unique package for you!
1. Cake decorating: $35/guest, minimum of 6 guests
Package includes a decorated complimentary 6” cake for
party host. Party is 2 hours long. Each guest will receive a
6” cake to decorate and all the supplies needed. Guests will
learn the art of: coloring and preparing frosting, crumb
coating, frosting, piping simple borders, flowers, designs
and writing. They will each take home a beautifully
decorated cake!
Fondant parties are also available upon request, packages start at
$50 per guest, minimum of 6 guests. Students LOVE this class!
Guests will learn how to work with fondant to create many fun
fondant items for their cakes!! They will even get to use a fondant
sheeter, just like the decorating shows on TV!
2. Cupcake decorating: $25/guest, minimum of 6
guests
Package includes 6 complimentary cupcakes for the
party host. Party is 1.5 hours long. Each guest will
receive 6 cupcakes to decorate. Learn how to frost and
make your cupcakes, making several unique cupcake
designs.
3. Cake pop decorating. $25/guest, minimum of 6
guests
Package includes 6 complimentary cupcakes for the party host. Party is 1.5hrs long. Students
will make the cake pop mixture out of pre-made cake and assemble them. We’ll show you the
tricks to the perfect cake pop, including melting the chocolate, dipping them, and decorating
them with sprinkles, toppings, or fondant details (for an additional $5/guest).
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Prices
Our sweets are sure to be a hit at your next event! Below is a list of our starting prices. Please contact
us to customize a design within your budget (773-492-8151 or [email protected]).
Starting
Price*:
What is
included:
Cakes
Cupcakes
Cookies
Cake Pops/Truffles
$4/serving
$2.00 each
$3.50 each
(unwrapped)
$1.75 each
(unwrapped)
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Standard cake &
frosting flavor
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Decorated sugar
cookie (~3” size)
with icing and/or
some fondant
details
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Premium cake
flavor/frosting
Custom wrappers
(start at $0.50ea)
Fondant toppers
(start at $1ea)
Custom cardstock
toppers
(start at $0.50ea)
Cake Stands
(deposit & rental
fees apply)
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Individual wrapping
(clear baggie with
colored satin bow)
is an additional
$0.50ea
Lollipop stick
Custom designed
tags/labels for
baggies
(start at $0.50ea)
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Additional
Charge for:
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Standard cake &
filling flavor
Italian meringue
frosting or rolled
fondant
Simple decorative
design
Premium cake
flavor/filling
Specialty cakes,
including 3D or
uniquely-shaped
cakes**
Fresh flowers
Gumpaste flowers,
3D figurines, etc
Cake Stands
(deposit & rental
fees apply)
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*Final price depends on level of decorative detail.
**There is a minimum order of $150 for all 3D/sculpted cakes (including topsy-turvy cakes)
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Chocolate or vanilla
flavor
Standard design:
drizzle or swirls
Individual wrapping
(clear baggie with
colored satin bow)
is an additional
$0.50ea
Custom designed
tags for baggies
(start at $0.50ea)
Fondant decorative
details
Weddings
We know planning a wedding can be stressful, but
designing your wedding shouldn’t be! Our wedding
cake consultation and tasting will guide you in
selecting a cake that suits your style and budget.
Contact Us
Email us ([email protected]) to
schedule an initial consultation and tasting, when
we’ll discuss your overall budget, wedding
theme/colors, location, design preferences/ideas, etc.
Design Consultation and Tasting
Your consultation is the most fun because you’ll get to try flavor/filling combinations and see some
design options we prepared for you based on feedback from our initial discussion. There is a $25 fee
for tastings, which includes 3-4 different cake/filling combinations. The amount paid for this tasting
will be applied towards your wedding order, should you decide to book with us.
When you’re ready to order your wedding cake, a non-refundable deposit is required. There are
several payment options, which we will discuss during our consultation.
Wedding Cakes
Starting
Price:*
What is
included:
Additional
Charge for:
$6* / serving
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Standard Cake Flavor & Standard Filling
Frosting: Italian Buttercream and/or Rolled Fondant
Simple decorative design*
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Premium Cake Flavor & Filling
Fresh Flowers
Handmade Fondant/Gumpaste Flowers, 3D figurines, etc.
Cake Stands (deposit & rental fees apply)
*Prices are subject to change without notice. Final price depends on level of decorative detail.
* Wedding delivery and setup starts at $50.
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Cake Cutting Guide
In order to get the most number of servings, we recommend using a “straight line” method to cut all
cakes, even the round ones! Doing so will also make for a neat and consistent serving presentation.
Check out this link for step-by-step picture instructions on cutting a round cake!
http://cateritsimple.blogspot.com/search/label/cake%20comb
Tip: A quick way to measure 1’’ and 2’’ is to use your fingers!
 Bend your thumb and measure from the tip to your knuckle – it is about 1’’.
 From the tip to the base of your pointer finger is about 2’’.
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Stand Rental
We offer several cake and cupcake stands that will
impress your guests with a beautiful and elegant
presentation! Our stands are made of high-quality
materials like stainless steel, silver, clear acrylic,
and wood. We can customize the cupcake stands
for your event!
Rental fee and a refundable deposit must be paid
in full prior to the event date, with a signed rental
agreement. Duration of the rental is up to 3 days,
including the day of your event.
*Rental Deposit: Please provide the rental deposit on a separate check, as it will be returned to you
if and when the stand is returned in proper condition (up to 3 days after the event).
Equipment:
Fees:
Round Stand (Silver-Plated)
Diameter: 18"
Height: 6"
Rental Fee: $25
Deposit: $100*
Square Stand (Silver-Plated)
Size: 18" x 18"
Height: 6"
Rental Fee: $25
Deposit: $100*
Acrylic Cupcake Stand (Clear)
Capacity: 30-105 cupcakes
Rental Fee: $20
Deposit: $50*
The Cupcake Tower (White)
(www.thecupcaketower.com)
Height (5 tiers): 24.5"
Capacity: 208 cupcakes OR
216 cake pops
Rental Fee: $30
Deposit: $100*
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I place an order?
Complete the Order Request Form, call (773-492-8151) during normal business hours, or email us at
[email protected]. Please provide the following information:
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Event Date
Pickup / Delivery (location info)
Number of guests you’re expecting along with party theme and any design ideas you may have
Flavor/Filling preferences
Allergy restrictions or other special requests
With this information, we can create a custom Order Form for your event and email it to you (PDF), which will
include detailed pricing. In order to confirm/book your order, we’ll need a signed Order Form faxed/emailed
back and a 50% deposit made via credit/debit card on our website.
Where are you located? Do you deliver?
Our NEW Cake Shop is located at 5712 w. 95th Street in Oak Lawn, IL. We’re on the north side of 95th street,
across from Frankie’s Beef and next to a State Farm office. Delivery starts at $40 within 20mi; additional $15
setup fee applies to all sweet tables, cupcakes towers, and weddings.
What are your store hours?
Stop by for fresh cupcakes, cake pops, and cookies! Or pickup a small decorated fondant cake for your next
event! For larger/custom orders, please place order at least 1 week in advance.
Sunday & Monday –Closed; by appointment only
Tuesday and Friday – 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday – 9:00am to 3:00pm
We are also open for specific classes, please refer to the class schedule/calendar. We may also extend our hours
during the spring/summer months; any changes will be posted on our homepage.
What payment methods do you accept?
A deposit is required to place your order. Deposits/payments can be made on our website, by clicking on the
“PAY NOW!” button at the bottom right-hand corner of each page. We also accept cash and credit/debit cards
(Visa, Mastercard and Discover) at our shop.
What flavor combinations do you recommend?
Our most popular combinations are: vanilla cake with strawberry buttercream or banana cake with strawberry
or dulce de leche buttercream for a unique twist!
Do you offer other flavors/fillings not on your menu, including allergen-free cakes?
We know allergies are a severe concern for many of our clients, so our bakery does not use any peanut or tree
nut products….we don’t even allow them on our premises! We also make vegan, gluten-free, and/or soy-free
sweets upon request; please place your order at least a week in advance for these products.
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Resources
It’s always nice to have a list of useful resources when planning your special occasion. Simply Sweet
Creations has worked with these very talented people and has been very pleased with the results!
Some of their work is featured on our website.
Florist
Windy City Flower Girls
5419 w. 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
708- 422-WCFG (9234)
www.windycityflowergirls.com
Wedding Dresses
Eva’s Bridal of Oak Lawn
5269 w. 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
www.evasbridalofoaklawn.com
Graphic Designer
Claudia Herrera
Idea Graphics
[email protected]
Spa Services
Skinetics
9742 S. Roberts Rd. Palos Hills, IL 60465
708-598-5454
www.skineticsdayspa.com
Web Designer / Technology Solutions
Manuel Bucio
BucioTek
www.BucioTek.com
Favorite Links
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with planning arrangements for your special occasion. We have found
these websites helpful and hope you do too!
Favors
http://www.efavormart.com/stealsoftheweek.aspx
http://www.orientaltrading.com/party-themes-and-events-a1-388560+98-1-0.fltr
http://www.weddingfavorsunlimited.com/
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/
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