Celebration cake
Single or double tier with custom decor, sized for ten to thirty guests.
Custom only, no display case
The cake in your head, actually built
We only make cakes to order, one design at a time. Sculpted, hand painted, or clean and tiered, engineered to survive Colorado altitude and a mountain drive.
9 yrsdesigning cakes
12cakes per week, max
5,280 ftaltitude adjusted recipes
What we make
Every cake starts with a conversation
Prices are per serving or per cake and always confirmed in a written quote.
Sculpted and 3D cake
Carved shapes with internal structure, for the designs that break normal cakes.
Hand painted cake
Buttercream or fondant surfaces painted by hand in edible color, no printed sheets.
Wedding tiered cake
Three to six tiers with a private tasting, venue delivery, and on site assembly.
Private tasting appointment
Six flavor and filling pairings with a design consultation, about an hour.
Venue delivery and setup
Climate controlled transport and setup, with mountain venue pricing quoted by distance.
About the baker
Twelve cakes a week, no more than that
Imogen Vance trained in pastry in Chicago and moved to Denver in 2017, where she immediately had to relearn every recipe for altitude. The studio caps output at twelve cakes a week so each one gets designed rather than assembled. Everything is baked in house, and the structures inside sculpted cakes are engineered, not hoped for.
•Every recipe adjusted for 5,280 feet, which changes leavening, liquid, and bake time
•Internal supports engineered for tiered and carved cakes, including car travel
•Gluten free and vegan versions of most flavors at the same price
•Written quote and a design sketch before any deposit is taken
Reviews
What clients say after the party
“She built a four tier cake that survived a two hour drive to Estes Park in August and looked untouched when it arrived.”
Sydney R., Wedding, Estes Park
“My son wanted a cake shaped like a backhoe. It looked like a backhoe and it tasted like a real cake, which apparently is rare.”
Marcus H., Sculpted cake, Littleton
“The vegan version was better than the regular one at my sister's wedding. Nobody could tell.”
Priya N., Celebration cake, Boulder
FAQ
Ordering a custom cake
How far ahead do I need to order?
Four to six weeks for a celebration cake and three to six months for a wedding, since we only take twelve cakes a week. Saturdays from May through September fill first. We do keep two short notice slots most weeks for simpler designs.
How much should I expect to spend?
Celebration cakes start at $145 and most land between $200 and $450 depending on decor. Weddings start at $11 per serving, so a hundred guest cake typically runs $1,100 to $1,800. Sculpting, hand painting, and sugar flowers are the three things that move the number most.
Why does altitude matter for cake?
At 5,280 feet, lower air pressure makes cakes rise faster and collapse, and liquid evaporates quicker so they dry out. Every recipe here has adjusted leavening, extra liquid, and a different oven temperature. A recipe developed at sea level will fail in Denver, which is why we do not use them.
Can you match a photo I found online?
We can work from a photo as inspiration and will tell you honestly what will and will not translate, especially anything that relies on refrigeration or a short display window. We do not copy another baker's signature design outright, but we will build you something in that spirit that fits your flavors and venue.
Contact
Tell us about the occasion
Send your date, guest count, and any images you like. We will come back with a sketch, a flavor suggestion, and a firm quote before anything is committed.
Phone(236) 555-0136
Address2417 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205, Denver, Colorado
HoursConsultations Tue to Fri 10am to 5pm, pickups Sat 9am to 1pm
AreaDenver metro, Boulder, Golden, Littleton, and mountain venues