It's important to order a birthday cake in advance to ensure that it will be decorated properly.
If you're planning a birthday party for a friend or loved one, chances are it will be your responsibility to order the cake. There are a few simple tips to follow in order to ensure that the cake makes it to the celebration intact--and just the way the guest of honor wants it. Making sure that the cake-ordering process is as organized as possible will make the birthday event enjoyable for all the guests. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Narrow down your choices among bakeries or specialty groceries about a month before the birthday party. Call the bakery or grocery, or visit the business' website and inform the baker that you're planning a birthday party and need a cake. Inform the baker of the date of the party, and request the flavor of cake that you want.
2. Inform the baker of any special features that you want to add to the cake. For instance, if you'd like icing flowers on the cake, or want the baker to use a special frosting color, this is the time to make these requests known. Ask for the size of cake that you want based on how many people will be attending the party. If you're going to need additional baked goods, such as cupcakes in the same flavor as the birthday cake to use as party favors, order these items as this time. If you're ordering the birthday cake online, fill out all the fields indicating the size of cake you want and the decorations you'd like.
3. Get a price quote for the birthday cake you've ordered. Ask the baker how much all the extra items you have requested will cost and find out if a deposit is required. Pay the deposit if required and ask when the cake will be ready for you to pick up. If you're ordering online, request an online receipt or confirmation number to keep for your records. If you're ordering the cake in person, be sure to ask for a receipt after you've ordered the birthday cake.
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