I really wanted to love this cake, especially because it was for my 50th birthday celebration…read more Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with both the appearance and, ultimately, the cake itself.
I provided an inspiration image knowing, of course, that no baker can or should be expected to recreate an image exactly. However, the deep plum color and understated gold details were the defining elements of the design I requested. What I received was a much lighter Easter egg purple, and the large yellow/gold medallion on the front looked very different from the elegant, subtle design I had envisioned. I ended up spending an additional $40 on fresh orchids myself to help bring the cake closer to the look I wanted.
I had hoped that, regardless of my disappointment with the design, the cake itself would make up for it. Unfortunately, it didn't. The cake was surprisingly dense while also being very dry, and the flavor was underwhelming. Even eating the leftovers a few days later, I found myself thinking again about how disappointing it was.
At $250, I expected much more! Not perfection and certainly not an exact replica of an inspo mage, but a cake that reflected the overall aesthetic we discussed or at least a heads up that she was unable to create the design. And, most importantly, tasted delicious. Sadly, this one missed the mark on both.
I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, and I don't write this to be unkind. But for a milestone celebration and at this price point, I think it's fair for future customers to know what my experience was. Despite letter her know how disappointed I was, no offer for a discount or partial refund was offered which would have been appropriate.
