Wedding Cakes & Desserts

At Secret Ingredient Bakery, we specialize in custom wedding cakes and dessert experiences for couples planning intimate to mid‑sized weddings in the Raleigh–Durham area, Wake County, and surrounding communities.

Our offerings are designed for couples who want elevated flavors, beautiful presentation, and a smooth, stress‑free experience — without luxury‑level pricing or bare‑bones service.

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  • The Heirloom Collection

    Best for intimate to small weddings with 30–60 guests who want a beautifully designed wedding cake without additional dessert offerings.

    Includes:

    • Custom-designed wedding cake
    • Custom flavor pairing
    • Design consultation and inspiration review
    • Professional delivery and on-site setup
    • Coordination with venue or planner
    • At-Home Tasting (more details below)
    Starting at $250

  • The Signature Collection

    Best for weddings with 60–100 guests who want a statement cake paired with a complementary dessert option.

    Includes:

    • Custom-designed wedding cake
    • One coordinated dessert option (such as cupcakes, cookies, or macarons)
    • Custom flavor pairing for cake and dessert
    • Elevated design elements and cohesive styling
    • Design consultation and planning support
    • Professional delivery and on-site setup
    • Coordination with venue or planner
    • At-Home Tasting (more details below)
    Starting at $500 (Most Popular)

  • The Grand Heirloom Collection

    Best for weddings with 100+ guests or couples who want a fully curated dessert presentation.

    Includes:

    • Custom multi-tier wedding cake
    • Multiple dessert selections curated to complement the cake
    • Custom flavor pairing across all desserts
    • Advanced design elements and display coordination
    • Extended planning and design consultation
    • Professional delivery and on-site setup
    • Coordination with venue, planner, or point of contact
    • At-Home Tasting (more details below)

    Starting at $750
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At-Home Wedding Tastings

We offer at-home wedding tastings to make the process relaxed and convenient.

Tastings are provided as a curated tasting box, available for:

  • Pickup
  • Delivery (delivery fee applies)

Pricing:

  • Starting at $75 per person

Each tasting includes a selection of cake flavors and fillings curated based on your preferences. After enjoying your tasting, you’ll provide feedback using a private online form, which allows us to prepare for next steps.

Tasting fees are applied toward your final booking when you move forward with a wedding contract.

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The Booking Process

1. Submit Your Inquiry

Complete our Wedding Inquiry Form with your event details, estimated guest count, and vision. This lets us confirm availability and determine the best collection for your wedding.

2. Consultation & At-Home Tasting

After reviewing your inquiry, we schedule a consultation to discuss design, flavors, and overall dessert strategy. We then curate your at-home tasting box, which is purchased separately (starting at $75 per person (applied toward your final booking)). The tasting allows you to sample flavors and provide feedback online.

3. Final Proposal & Pricing

Once the at-home tasting is complete and feedback is submitted, we make any necessary tweaks to your cake and dessert selections. A final proposal is created with your total pricing.

4. Deposit & Date Secured

A 50% deposit/retainer is required to secure your wedding date. Once the deposit is paid, your date is officially booked.

5. Final Payment

The remaining 50% balance is due 30 days prior to your wedding date. Any design or selection changes after this may incur additional fees.

  • Booking Window & Tasting

    Most couples book 6–12 months in advance of their wedding.

  • Final Proposal & Deposit

    Completed immediately after tasting selections are finalized.

  • Final Payment

    Due 30 days prior to the wedding date.
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Final Details & Wedding Day Expectations

Coordination

  • A point of contact (POC) must be identified (planner, coordinator, or venue representative)
  • Final details are confirmed prior to the event date

On the Wedding Day

  • Delivery and setup are completed within the venue’s designated timeframe
  • Cakes are delivered fully assembled unless venue restrictions require otherwise
  • Once setup is complete, responsibility transfers to the venue

Important Policies

  • The 50% retainer is non-refundable and secures your date
  • Cancellations within 30 days of the event are non-refundable
  • Design and guest count reductions after finalization do not reduce pricing
  • Force majeure events are handled in accordance with our contract

Full terms and conditions are provided with your proposal.