Cake Sizes and Pricing
Celebration Cakes
6 inch Cakes serve 10-14 and start at $120
8 inch Cakes serve 20-24 and start at $160
Two-Tier Cakes serve 30-38 and start at $260
Cupcakes are $48/dozen and are only available as a cake add-on.
Wedding Cakes
Wedding Cakes are available in a variety of sizes, and begin at $500. Prices are calculated according to cake size, complexity, and design, and include consultation, delivery and setup fees. For more information, please visit our Weddings page.
Custom designs and add-ons such as fresh flowers or gold leaf will add to the cost of your cake.
6” Cakes sit on an 8” cake board. Recommended cake stand size: 10-12” in diameter.
8” Cakes and Two-Tier Cakes sit on 10” cake boards. Recommended cake stand size: 10-14” in diameter.
How to Order
To order a cake, please visit our Order page to fill out a cake request form. After receiving your order request, I will contact you to confirm the details and send a payment request. PLEASE NOTE that orders are not confirmed until payment has been received.
Please plan to order your cake as far in advance as possible — at least two weeks ahead is preferred. Cakes that are ordered with less than 7 days advance notice are subject to an additional $25 rush fee.
Cancellation Policy
All orders must be paid in full upon confirmation of the order. Orders that are cancelled more than 1 week (7 days) before the pick-up date will be refunded at 50% of the order total. No refunds will be issued for orders cancelled less than 1 week before the pick-up date.
Location & Pickup Information
Haydenville Congregational Church
Many Layers Cake Shop is a licensed food establishment in the town of Williamsburg, MA, just a few minutes up the road from Northampton, and about two hours west of Boston. All of our cakes are created in a beautiful commercial kitchen located within the Haydenville Congregational Church, located at 143 Main Street in the charming historic village of Haydenville, MA.
All of our Wedding Cakes are delivered personally with the utmost care using a secure cake transport system. Many of our Celebration Cakes can be delivered as well, or we can arrange a pickup time at the Church or at another convenient location in the Northampton area. Delivery fees apply.
Please note we do not take any walk-ins or unscheduled appointments.
Customizing Your Cake
Special designs make for memorable occasions. I enjoy crafting creative and unique cakes that capture something that is special to the cake recipient — a favorite object, scene, moment, or memory that touches the heart, or builds excitement around a special event. All of my cakes are individually crafted, and I strive to never make the same cake twice.
I offer a variety of cake customization options, such as hand-painted buttercream designs, sculpted or hand-drawn decorations, sugar flowers, fresh flowers, gold leaf accents, chocolate covered strawberries, and more.
Specific or trendy cake styles may also be requested, such as geode cakes, fault-line cakes, surprise cakes, shag cakes, cartoon cakes, vintage style cakes, and so much more. I also offer handwritten calligraphy cake toppers, made by local artist Skyblue Pink Calligraphy.
Whatever your vision, I would love to help bring your idea to life! When you fill out your Cake Order Form, be sure to specify whether you would like a custom design.
A bunny basks in the moonlight.
Allergens & Free-From Baking
A vegan and gluten-free-friendly wedding cake.
Gluten Free-Friendly options
Many of our cakes can be made without gluten-containing ingredients, and I call these “gluten-free-friendly” or “made without gluten.” They are just as delicious as our normal cakes! However, while I make every effort to keep the gluten-free-friendly cakes away from all traces of gluten, please be aware that I do not work in a certified gluten free kitchen. Therefore, there is always a risk of trace amounts of gluten present in the kitchen. For people with serious allergies, by purchasing and/or consuming a gluten-free-friendly cake, you do so at your own assumed risk. Please note there is a small additional fee for cakes made without gluten, due to the higher cost of gluten free flours.
Vegan, Dairy Free, and Egg Free options
Many of our cakes can be made vegan, dairy free, and/or egg free, and they are absolutely delicious! Plant-based butters and milks are used, and we ensure that no other animal ingredients are used (such as shellac, which is present in many brands of sprinkles). Please note there is a small additional fee for vegan cakes, due to the higher cost of ingredients.
Allergens
Upon placing your order, please let me know if you or anyone in your party has a food allergy.
Storing & Serving Guide
CAKE STORAGE
Many Layers Cakes may be stored in the refrigerator, securely covered in their cake box, for several days or up to a week. Once a cake is cut, you must ensure that any leftovers are fully covered in the fridge, so the cake does not dry out. Cakes, or pieces of cake, may also be frozen for up to a year or more — just be sure that the cake is fully wrapped in freezer-safe wrapping materials and/or freezer-safe storage containers.
HOW TO SERVE YOUR CAKE
Cakes are always at their best when served at room temperature. I repeat, cakes are at their best when served at room temperature! Got that? Good! :)
To bring a cake to room temperature, remove it from the refrigerator and place it on a countertop at least 1-2 hours prior to serving. The temperature in the room will determine how soft your cake gets — on very cold days, the cake will take longer to soften. On hotter days, less time is needed. Use your best judgement. Never put a buttercream cake in the sun, or outdoors in hot weather.
A pretty cake stand goes a long way in the presentation of a cake. For recommended cake stand sizes, see the Cake Sizes & Pricing section above.