Is it a boy or a girl? Find out with a gender reveal cake!

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When a new baby is on the way, there are so many exciting moments. Many expecting parents opt to find out the baby’s gender before he or she is born. And whether it’s a boy or a girl, it is wonderful news and a reason for a little celebration. What could be more fun than to reveal the baby’s gender with a delicious and colorful cake?

Cake and Bake loves being a part of this special moment. It’s a very simple idea, but cutting into a cake and seeing the pink or blue color is such a delight for Dad, friends and family—and even Mom, depending on how it’s done.  Older siblings particularly get tickled with a mystery cake that tells them whether the new baby is a brother or a sister. It’s like a magical little game with a sweet reward.

One popular trend with gender reveal parties is to keep the gender a secret to everyone, including the parents.  It’s even more exciting for everyone when the expecting parents don’t know the answer until the cake has been cut into. If this is the decided route, then it is important to inform the sonographer before the ultrasound, so that he or she doesn’t spoil the surprise. The sonographer can then put the results of the ultrasound in a sealed envelope, which can then be given to Cake and Bake. (Please note that Cake and Bake will ask you to sign off on your decision to allow us to make your cake based on the results provided by the sonographer.) From there, we will make the appropriate gender reveal cake for your party.

Liven up the event by having friends and family wear blue or pink shirts depending on which side they wish to root for (Team Boy vs. Team Girl). And don’t forget to mix up your favorite pink and blue beverages!

The exterior of the cake is often white, with brightly-colored polka dots and a question mark in the center, or a combination of pink and blue baby-related designs, which could include babies, bottles, rattles, teddy-bears, dolls, or pacifiers; just to name a few. If you would prefer another kind of special gender reveal treat, let us know. Most of all; have fun getting ready for your new family member!

Celebrate The Fourth of July—by letting someone else bake the dessert!

Fantastically good and festive fourth of July cupcakes made from scratch.

Hooray for the red, white and blue! It’s that wonderful time of year for family, friends, fun in the sun, picnics and outdoor parties—July 4th. You have your burgers, hotdogs and sausages, corn on the cob, potato salad, fruit salad, watermelon, pretzels, chips, and beverages. Now you just need a dessert. But who really wants to bake in July? Cake and Bake does, because baking is what we do! Whether you need a cake decorated on the fly, or some of our moist and delicious Fourth of July cupcakes, we are your stop for that fabulous dessert—that you—do not have to bake.

Aside from cupcakes, Cake and Bake has all kinds of other gourmet treats that are perfect for summer parties and picnics starting with our mesmerizing and hard-to-resist brownies that come in 10 assorted flavors—all made from scratch. Next up, we have our lovely assortment of bars (lemon, raspberry, apple, almost candy and peanut butter chocolate chip)—another huge summertime hit.

For even more choices, we offer tortes, cookies, and dessert squares. Our key lime pie torte is one summer favorite you won’t want to miss, and is available while supplies last. That said; if you have a special dessert in mind for an event, give us a call or stop in to place your order. Whether it’s a cake or cupcakes you would like to have specially decorated, or a particular flavor you would like, let us know. Summer is one of our busiest seasons, so it never hurts to give us a holler a little ahead of time, and that way, we can be sure to have plenty of time to create that wonderful treat for you and your guests.

Thank you so much, and we look forward to seeing you soon. Until then, have a safe and enjoyable summer. From all of us at Cake and Bake, Happy 4^th of July!

At Cake and Bake, “We Bake Life Easier.”