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wedding cakes

special occasion cakes

*Photos by Migraine Chick

About

about us

Cream Cake Co. is that rare gem of a bakery you don't find anymore. We specialize in unique, whimsical, modern custom cakes and traditional American desserts. You won't find French pastries or cakes shaped like purses or shoes or people here. If that's what you're looking for, then we're not the bakery for you. What you will find are delicious, fresh baked goods reminiscent of what your grandmother made. All of our products are made with a whole lot of care because we know we're going to feed some very special people! Here at Cream Cake Co. we take a lot of pride in our products and would never serve you anything that we wouldn't serve our own family.

Welcome!

Melissa & Phil

Cream Cake Co., Owners

Philosophy

philosophy

Somewhere along the way, an important detail of wedding cakes has been lost: cakes are supposed to be dessert! Many places have become so concerned with the look of a cake that they don't realize it lacks - sometimes glaringly - in the taste department! At Cream Cake Co., we believe your cake should be a delicious dessert.

Everything we sell is baked to order to prevent our products from sitting around getting stale. We bake from scratch and use only the best ingredients we can source: real butter, heavy cream and fresh fruit. We never use mixes and we never freeze our products.

We had no intention of offering the same old buttercream frosted cakes that every other bakery makes, because buttercream frosting leaves a greasy, gritty film in your mouth that no one likes. Our crowning glory is our signature Sweet Cream Icing - light, fluffy and unbelievably addictive.

Another pet peeve of ours was the use of fondant on almost every high end custom designed cake. We absolutely, positively will not ever make you a cake that has any fondant on it! Fondant is a sugar dough that is draped over a cake to give it a perfectly smooth appearance. The problem is, fondant is a European product meant to go with European cakes that are far less sweet than our American cakes. On an American cake that is already frosted with an overly sweet buttercream, the addition of fondant makes the cake nearly inedible. In fact, before we made the decision to not use fondant I took a class to learn how to work with it. The instructor told us to just tell our customers to scrape the fondant off when they were eating their cake!

We frost your cake perfectly smooth with our delicious Sweet Cream Icing. Our icing is quite possibly the best you'll ever taste. It's wonderfully delicate with a light creamy texture and just the right amount of sweetness. It is the perfect complement to cakes and pastries. And, after eating it your mouth won't be coated in a layer of grease that will make you wish you brought your toothbrush!

Cake Menu

cake menu

vanilla bean cakesOur delicious, vanilla bean flecked, classic white cake is offered with a variety of fillings: Almond Praline - a ground almond and praline mousse.Apple Caramel Almond - chunks of tart apple, ground almonds, a splash of Calvados liquor and a swirl of caramelBanana Nut - banana almond filling between each layerCoconut Pineapple Cream - very light & refreshing, featuring pineapple blended with toasted coconutGeorgia Peach - chopped peaches and a hint of peach schnappsGrand Marnier – an orange Grand Marnier mousseKiwi Cream - a light mousse accented by sliced kiwisLemon Curd - tart lemon curd and moist white cake layered with our delicious mousseLemon Raspberry - an enticing blend of lemon curd and fresh raspberriesLemon Strawberry - a tempting combination of rich lemon curd and fresh sliced strawberriesPumpkin Mousse - a very rich pumpkin cream filling (seasonal)Strawberry Supreme - fresh strawberries and strawberry mousse are layered with our ethereal white cakechocolate cakesOur moist, dark rich chocolate cake with a variety of fillings:Bailey's Chocolate - chocolate Bailey's Irish Cream mousseBlack Forest - chopped dark cherries and a splash of KirchwasserChocolate Mint Chiffon – features a light mint fillingChocolate Mousse - our delicious version of a Death by Chocolate cake, pairing our delicious chocolate cake and a light, creamy chocolate mousseChocolate Truffle - a chocolate lovers dream – pairing a chocolate Ganache filling between layers of chocolate cakeCookies & Cream - our delicious chocolate cake sandwiched with white cream filling and Oreo cookie chunksMarble - alternating layers of vanilla and chocolate filled with a chocolate mousseMocha - a rich cream, chocolate and coffee fillingRaspberry Decadence - chocolate cake filled with a delicate raspberry mousse and fresh raspberriesRaspberry Truffle - raspberry mousse and Ganache fill the layers of this delicious chocolate cakeTurtle - a dark, rich devils food cake layered with creamy hot fudge, lots of toasted pecans and thick caramel
faq

faq

Do you take cake orders via email?Yes, actually, email is the easiest way to get a hold of us! We are usually busy baking and sometimes just can't get to the phone. Give us an idea of what kind of cake you're looking for so that we can get our wheels turning. For custom orders, we will have one of our Cream Experts call you back to confirm and finalize the details of your order.Can we stop in and check out your shop or watch you work?Unfortunately no. We are a very busy custom shop and are available by appointment only. Besides, would you want to eat a cake that random people were ogling over?How far in advance should I place a cake order?For a basic cake order we appreciate at least a week of advance notice. For custom cakes please take into account the size of the cake and intricacy of the design and allow us adequate time to make you the really beautiful cake you're envisioning. Please try to give us a minimum of three weeks notice, however, we understand that this is real life and things happen and emergencies crop up, so if that's your situation, give us a call or send us an email and we'll do everything we can to help you out.Why can't I get a custom cake at the basic cake price with a few up-charges? It makes no difference to us what you'll be using your cake for. From our end, the work involved in making a custom cake is exactly the same if you're eating it at a birthday party or serving it at the conclusion of your wedding meal. It used to be common practice to have two different sets of prices because wedding cakes were very elaborate and party cakes were very simple. In that instance it's really not the same amount of work. However, with all the cake decorating shows on tv right now, many people are seeing the fantastic cakes that are being shown and want those cakes at their party. No problem! But, just keep in mind, custom cakes come with a custom price.Speaking of those tv shows, that Duff is a real character! Can you duplicate a cake I saw him make?Sure! We'd love to! Please note that all of Duff's cakes start at a minimum of $1000.00. Yes, even that tiny one you saw on the show the other day. Don't believe us? Read this: http://www.charmcitycakes.com/order-faq#9.Can you make me a cake shaped like a dog, or a purse or motorcycle?Sorry! We can't do that either. We don't make "shaped" cakes. All of our cakes look like cakes. The customization comes from the chocolate pieces that we make ourselves, by hand. If you're really set on having a "shaped" cake we will happily give you the contact information for another Chicago bakery that we have built a relationship with.Jeez, I just read your philosophy... what's your problem with fondant? All the fancy cake shops use it, why don't you?We really don't have a problem with fondant, in and of itself. But, we believe that the only reason fondant is showing up on high end custom cakes is purely for the look of it. We want you and your guests to enjoy the look of your beautiful cake and the out of this world taste of it. It's heartbreaking to see a beautiful fondant covered cake cannibalized so that your guests can eat it.Can I make changes to my custom cake once the order has been placed?In most cases, changes and cancellations can be made up until 48 hours before the cake is due to you. However, there will be times that we can't accommodate changes. All of our chocolate work is custom, and some pieces take a couple of weeks to make and dry. If we've already started work on your cake, or if we have already ordered a piece of equipment just for your cake then you won't be able to make changes.What is the price range for custom cakes?All of our custom cakes are priced starting at $5.50 per person and go up from there. A good rule of thumb is to look at cakes that are featured in magazines or on websites; they are usually priced in the $12.00 to $18.00 per person range. The more elaborate, intricate, and time consuming the cake is, the greater the price range you will be looking at. We're a couple on a budget. Can we afford one of your cakes?We completely understand. We're also on a budget. There are a few tricks of the trade to get a beautiful cake without spending a ton of money. We have no interest in putting you in debt over a cake. Do you make “fake” or Styrofoam layers?We have had clients ask if we could use Styrofoam, as opposed to cake, to make their cake appear larger and more grand, or to help them stay within budget. We do not do this. The simple fact is, it's the same amount of work, time, and detail put into your custom cake, whether it is edible or Styrofoam.My catering package includes a cake, but I’m considering a custom cake from Cream Cake Co. How should I handle this?A major misconception about cakes that are included in a wedding package is how much they really cost. Ask your venue how much they are willing to credit you per person for a wedding cake. You will be shocked at the response you get. If you’re having 100 guests and they’re allowing you $1 per person, you are getting $100 total… we honestly don't know where you could get a cake for $100! But, remember that you get what you pay for. We recommend you make sure you taste what’s included in your package beforehand so that you can determine if it’s what you’d really like to have.Who should be having a cake tasting?Cake tastings are generally for clients who are planning a wedding or commitment ceremony because we will need to go through all of the details of your event and sign a contract.What do I need to bring with me to my cake tasting?Bring your ideas and a craving for cake!Can you send me a brochure or additional photos of cakes you’ve done in the past?We typically suggest either looking at our custom gallery here or become a fan of Cream Cake Co. on Facebook. A link to our Facebook page is found above, or you can look at photos on our flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/creamcakechicago.Do you accept apprentices and interns?At this time, we do not.What’s the best way to contact Cream Cake Co.?The fastest and easiest way to contact us is by sending us an email.Do you ship cakes?Unfortunately we do not ship cakes via postal or courier services.
Tastings

tastings

All of our tastings are done privately in your home, or at a mutually convenient location. We currently charge $50 for a tasting. You will be able to taste four of our most popular flavors: chocolate mousse, lemon curd, raspberry decadence, and our signature flavor, Georgia peach. Based on experience, we've noticed that it is very hard for a large group of people to be able to make up their mind, so we encourage you to limit your party to only the people who have a say in the final decision. We recommend no more than four people.

When you make your reservation, we will send you a very short questionnaire and an invoice for your tasting fee. We will need the questionnaire filled out and returned to us, as well as the invoice paid, before we can confirm your tasting appointment. If we don't have both items, then you are not scheduled for a tasting, so please understand that we will not show up anyway. Your sample cake is being baked especially for you, so if you need to re-schedule your appointment with less than 48 hours notice, we will keep your fee.

Custom Pricing

custom cakes

Wedding and custom cake pricing seems to be shrouded in mystery all over Chicago. At Cream Cake Co. we post our no secret cake pricing guidelines right here on our website. Why should you waste your time going to different bakeries to get quotes as though you were shopping for a car? round cakes $5.50 / serving (based on a traditional wedding serving size of 2" X 1" X 4") 6" = 12 servings = $66 8" = 24 servings = $132 10" = 36 servings = $198 12" = 56 servings = $308 14" = 84 servings = $462square cakes $6.00 / serving (based on a traditional wedding serving size of 2" X 1" X 4") 6" = 12 servings = $72 8" = 24 servings = $144 10" = 36 servings = $216 12" = 56 servings = $336 14" = 84 servings = $504 16" = 128 servings = $768 note: 16" square cake must be on an 18"X18" wood board or it will crackback-up cakesBack-up cakes are an option for people who either don't want a huge cake or are trying to stick to a certain budget. What this allows you to do is order a smaller display cake that will be fully decorated and displayed for you and your guests to enjoy, and also gives you a cake for pictures and for your cutting ceremony. The remainder of servings you need will come from sheet cakes that are delivered to your reception site, but are not displayed. The back-up cakes are completely frosted, but will not be decorated like your display cake. Our back-up cakes are made in 30-serving increments. 30 servings = $40 60 servings = $80what's included in these prices?The prices above include your cake, filling and frosting, as well as any edible decorations made from frosting. Special decorations specific to your cake are not included in the price, such as: Flowers - silk or real Ribbon Pearls Handmade chocolate piecesThese items will be priced based on quantity needed and/or time needed to make the pieces.rush ordersWe are a busy bakery that takes pride in the quality of our work. We strongly recommend that you finalize custom orders three weeks prior to the delivery date. We are a busy bakery that takes pride in the quality of our work, so we are only able to take rush orders on a space available basis. Some dates are fully booked up to a month in advance. Please place your orders as early as possible, especially for cakes that require a more elaborate finish or custom made decorative pieces. We require that all details be finalized a week before the date of delivery. Any changes or additions after this deadline can only be accomodated on a space available basis and will be subject to a $25 rush charge.equipment fees Unlike most other bakeries, we don't usually charge an equipment fee. You don't have to worry about trying to get all the plates and pillars that went into the engineering of your cake back to our bakery. The way we see it, you have more interesting things to do than try to track down the materials used to build your cake. Very rarely, a couple would like a special piece of equipment to be used in the decoration of their cake that goes above and beyond the usual pieces we use. In those cases we will have to charge a fee, but you will be told up front about it. Some examples are: Fountains, which can cost as much as $150! Cupcake holders Special stands to display your cake onThis list is not all-inclusive. We, of course, will happily use items that you provide, if they are in good working order.taxThe Cook County retail tax rate is 10.25%.deliveryWe charge a flat rate of $50 for delivery and setup within the city of Chicago. For locations outside Chicago we charge an additional $50 per hour on top of the normal delivery fee.tips and explanations to make your planning easierIf your guest count is less than the number of servings as determined by our configuration, but you won't have enough cake if you go down in size, we will charge you for the full number of servings. It's only fair-we are providing all of the servings! For example, if your count is 70 guests you will be charged for the full 72 serving cake.Keep in mind that traditionally wedding cake serving sizes are smaller than birthday cake pieces. If your wedding cake is the only dessert you will be serving you may want to order a slightly larger cake, or back-up cakes. Also, consider your guests; for example, our families are big cake eaters so we know that we should order more cake rather than less.These helpful points are not to be construed as binding or a contract. Please review our contract to know exactly what you will be charged for and how your price will break down.Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!We don't think that you should spend as much on the wedding of your dreams as the down payment for the house of your dreams! We will never pressure you to break your budget or order more than you need. We know a happy customer is a repeat customer!
custom gallery

custom gallery

Check out our latest custom designs and creations - drag your mouse over the photos and click to expand them. As you can see from the variety of cakes below, we are experienced in a range of styles from simple to ornate, and from traditional to modern. We can help you design a cake to go with your wedding or party theme, or you can let us know what you're looking for.

modern stripe
modern dot
i do
tropic of cancer
kissing couple
black ribbon
new year's eve
autumn square
chocolate scrolls
white on white
calla
twilight
royal
carmen
parrot
chocolate symphony
dot and stripe
queen mary
garden party
classic bride
scrolls and blossoms
teddy bears
mudflap
zoo

ladybug
white chocolate cigars
easter flowers
surfboards
giant cupcake floral
love letter
pink baby shower
mortar board
princess cupcake
grapes
choochoo
crazy stripe
orange cupcake
beluga
polka dots
garden
chessboard
school books
swiss cheese
omg30
communion stripe
roses and chocolate
argyle

beer budget cakes

We are now offering our most popular designs - pictured below - at a discounted price.Size: These cakes are available in three sizes: Three tiers, 6"-8"-10", which serves 72, for $300 Two tiers, 8"-10", which serves 60, for $250 Two tiers, 6"-10", which serves 48, for $200 The number of servings is calculated based on the traditional wedding serving size: 2" X 1" X 4".Flavors: You have a choice of four flavors: chocolate mousse, raspberry decadence, lemon curd and our signature flavor, Georgia peach.Toppers: We can add support for a topper for an additional $10.Please note: we cannot accept modifications to the above description! If you'd like a modified cake, please see our custom pricing page or e-mail us for a quote. If you need additional servings, you can order back-up cakes. Our back-up cakes are completely frosted, but will not be decorated like your display cake. These are made in 30-serving increments, and are priced as follows: 30 servings = $40 60 servings = $80what's included?The prices above include your cake, filling and frosting. It also includes delivery and set-up in the city of Chicago. Special decorations specific to your cake, such as flowers and ribbon, are not included in the price.rush ordersWe are a busy bakery that takes pride in the quality of our work, so we are only able to take rush orders on a space available basis. Some dates are fully booked up to a month in advance. Please place your orders as early as possible! We require that all details be finalized a week before the date of delivery. Any changes or additions after this deadline can only be accomodated on a space available basis and will be subject to a $25 rush charge.

swirl
pearl
rose petals
classic bride
pearl

basic pricing

Our basic cakes have four layers and come with a simple finish – an undecorated, combed Sweet Cream Icing finish as shown in the photo below. You may add writing in chocolate ganache at no additional charge. For an additional $10, we will add three silk flowers (the variety and color will be our choice). The number of servings below is based on a serving size of 4" X 2" X 4". 6" round = 4 to 6 servings: $30 8" round = 8 to 10 servings: $40 10" round = 12 to 16 servings: $50 12" round = 17 to 24 servings: $60 We also offer two-layer 1/4 sheet and 1/2 sheet cakes in a simple, combed finish: 1/4 sheet = 12 to 15 servings: $40 1/2 sheet = 24 to 30 servings: $80A custom finish for a single or multi tiered cake is charged as a custom cake. Please see our custom pricing or e-mail us for a quote. A rush charge of $25 will apply on orders placed less than a week before the date of pickup or delivery. We are a busy bakery that takes pride in the quality of our work, so we are only able to take rush orders on a space available basis. Some dates are fully booked up to a month in advance. Please place your orders as early as possible, especially for cakes that require a more elaborate finish or custom made decorative pieces. We require that payment be received in full, and that all details be finalized a week before the date of delivery. Any changes or additions after this deadline can only be accomodated on a space available basis and will be subject to our $25 rush charge.We charge a flat rate of $20 for delivery within the city of Chicago. We charge $50 per hour for locations outside this area.Tax is 10.25%
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Press

press and reviews

A million thanks to Melissa and Jennifer for making the best cake I've ever had! All the girls in our party kept asking who did the cake, remarking that it was too cute and perfect to eat and how amazingly delicious it was when they did! Thank you also for being one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of doing business with!

"i never understood the purpose of fondant icing (eat it? peel it off? ball it up and throw it at your siblings?) anyway. why does dessert have to be immobilized in a sheet of sugar-candlewax? cream cake co. bakes from scratch and only uses sweet cream icing. mmm."

etsy wedding april 22, 2010

"Just wanted you to know everybody LOVED the cake. It was sensational."

"Thank you so much for the amazing amazing cake! Everyone went crazy over it. Once they tasted it, I had so many people asking me where I had ordered it, because usually if the cake looks good, it doesn't taste as good! I gave everyone your name."

"When asked this evening what his favorite part of the whole bar mitzvah was....the honoree responded immediately: The CAKE!"

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