New website photos!!!

This week, we will be adding some additional photos to our website. We've gotten just a little behind on some of these, so we appreciate everyone bearing with us. We should be adding approximately 3 pages of wedding cakes and 3-4 pages of occasion cakes.

If you'd ordered a cake from us in the past and have a great shot of your little one with a face full of cake (or your new spouse for that matter!!), we'd love to see it! We might even create a page of satisfied customers if we can get enough photos.

DIY vs Professional

I thought I'd step out of my normal blog posts to address something that has been discussed frequently when planning a wedding: DIY or do-it-yourself items.

First, let me say that I am all for saving money. The problem is, so many DIY projects don't actually save you money, but rather cost you extra money and time (and let's face, your time is valuable!)

While there are many DIY projects out there, I'd like to address the DIY cake. I have outlined below a few things to think about when considering making your own cake :

• Have you decorated cakes before? (and been happy with the results) -- If not, I'd strongly suggest sticking with a professional. If you have, check out the next few items.
• Do you have recipes that will work?
• Do you have room in your home to mix, bake and store the cakes while cooling? Some homes do, most do not. Think about how many cooling racks you will need as well as where you can put them.
• Do you have pets or kids that will get into the cakes while they are cooling?
• Do you have the proper tools? Most kitchens don't have bowls big enough for all of the icing needed to fill/cover a cake for 150 people. Also, how much will you spend on new cake tools to roll/cut/pipe decorative pieces?
• Do you know how to stack a cake? If not, do you have the pillars/stand needed?
• Who will help you deliver the cake?
• Will the venue allow a cake that doesn't come from a licensed kitchen?
• When will you deliver the cake? Keep in mind, many venues have specific times for deliveries and may not be willing to accommodate you dropping off the cake before your hair appointment. Also, you'll need to plan for at least 2 hours for delivery. You will be driving slowly, taking a while getting the cake into the venue and getting set up.
• Will you be able to enjoy your wedding without worrying if you did a good enough job on the cake to ensure it stays upright during the day?

The bottom line is that there are some brides (or groom's) who can handle a DIY cake, but for most people, it is best to let someone (like me!) who has done hundreds of cakes do what they do best, make your day special.

Getting ready for 4th of July!

Here at Indy Cakes, we've always believed that the inside of the cake should taste as good as the outside looks, but what if the inside could LOOK cooler than the outside?!

Well, we've found a way!

We are offering a unique cake option for 4th of July. Behold, the flag on the inside!:


This is what the cake will look like when it is on the plate.

This is the inside of the cake.

This is what the outside will look like. This is an 8 inch round that will provide approximately 20 servings. The cost will be $45.00 for a cake decorated as shown. If different decorations are requested, there may be additional costs.

Tragic Accident

Indy Cakes would like to take a moment to send our sympathies to the family and friends of James Douglas who was tragically killed this weekend in a car accident just hours before he was to act as a groomsman. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

CONSTRUCTION!!!!!

As you know, our shop is closed on Mondays, however that doesn't mean that it is a day off. That is typically the day that we get the shopping done for the week, some prep work, cleaning and occasionally some paperwork. As I approach the shop on Monday morning, what am I greeted by but ROAD CLOSED signs!!!

Yep, the city is working on removing septic systems and connecting the local houses to the city system, so there are a lot of roads here on the south side that are being torn up to provide access to these systems. If you have been by the shop in recent weeks, you have noticed that the lot next door has become a staging area for the heavy equipment being used for this project.

What does this mean to you? Well, luckily it is still pretty easy to get to us. The best way to access us is to use SR 135 and turn west on Epler. Since we are just 1/16th of a mile west of the intersection, there is no actual construction in the way, however you will have to go around the ROAD CLOSED sign.

If you are coming east on Epler from SR37, you will need to turn south on Bluff Road, then make a left onto Edgewood. This will take you back to SR135 where you can head north to Epler and make another left.

If you are trying to get to us and get lost, please just give us a quick call at 840-1562 and we can steer you in the right direction. Luckily, all of the surrounding streets connect in a grid-like pattern, so it is pretty easy to get back to us if you get off track.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause anyone and we appreciate your patience while the city finishes this project.

Bridal Show!!

Next weekend we will be participating in the Bridal Show at the Fountains in Carmel! We will have displays, cake samples, information as well as Cake Bites! Here is a link to directions to the show:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=502+East+Carmel+Drive,+Carmel+IN&om=1

Fun Colors

This week we had the pleasure of making some very colorful cakes. Some were for baby showers, other birthdays. We also had a wedding cake with hot pink and black incorporated into the color scheme.


This cake was for a couple who are using a monkey theme to decorate the baby's room. What's cuter than a baby monkey hanging from a tree? A baby monkey you cake eat!

This colorful creation has 32 servings, which is the perfect size for a party! Best of all, the gerber daisies are edible.

This wedding cake featured hot pink and black piping. The reception was decorated with hot pink and black as well, so the cake fit right in!

Every princess needs a crown, and this princess got hers in the form of a white chocolate crown on top of her birthday cake. The crown and the slipper both shimmered in the light.

This little ladybug served double duty, both as the top tier the cake and as the smash cake for the birthday girl. The gingham ribbon was handpainted.

Be sure to stay posted as we delivered a Zombie themed wedding cake, however I'd like to get the pics from the photographer before I post.