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Rent A Cake?

FAQ

  • Where are you located?
    Our studio is located in Baxter, Iowa; 30 miles northeast of Des Moines. We are available by appointment only.

  • Where do you deliver to?
    Can we pick up the cake from your studio?
    We deliver statewide … transportation fees are based on mileage and will be quoted 2 weeks prior to the event. You may also choose to pick up the rental cakes; they travel exceptionally well if you follow the proper handling instructions.

  • Will you design a custom made rental cake for me?
         It depends. Your design may be one we would like to add to our expanding collection. Generally speaking we only rent pre-designed cakes. Let’s talk!

  • Can you explain why some bakeries charge the same or sometimes more for a Styrofoam cake?
         In a simple answer, you are buying a cake verses renting the cake with most bakeries. The labor and material to construct and design a custom made Styrofoam cake is comparable to a real cake, plus additional cakes need to be purchased to serve your guests. Iowa Rent-A-Cake is capable of offering you an affordable designer cake because their costs are spread out with the number of rentals.

  • Why rent a cake?
    Renting a wedding cake is a simply sensible and affordable option for a designer cake.

  • Can I use my own decorations?
    Absolutely, however, Iowa Rent-A-Cake prefers to have the decorations provided to us. To avoid any possible damage to the cake we will embellish your wedding cake with the ribbons, trimmings, cake jewelry and/or cake toppers.

  • Can I use monogram cake picks in the rental cakes?
    Cake picks may be used on limited designs. One pick only.

  • Can I use fresh flowers on the cake?
    Unfortunately no, the moisture from the flowers damages the fondant coating on your cake rental.

  • Can I rent the display cake and purchase sheet cakes elsewhere?
    Unfortunately, we don't want our name associated with a cake someone else made. Our hard-earned reputation is on the line!

  • What about the cake cutting ceremony?
    The cakes have a hidden compartment in them (located bottom tier and in the back) where a piece of real cake will be placed for you and your spouse to feed each other.

  • Will my cake look like it has been rented before?
    With each rental, Iowa Rent-A-Cake does a thorough makeover to repair any damages that may have occurred, modifies the design if the client requests so, inserts a new protective lining in the hidden compartment where the real cake is placed and decorates this section. If you desire, we will happily send you a picture of your wedding cake prior to your event.

  • How far ahead do we need to book our wedding cake?
    During the peak season it is advised to book 3 to 6 months in advance, however, we can accommodate as late as 24 hours before the event. Once the rental fee, signed contract, and design confirmation has been received your rental cake and wedding date is reserved for you.

  • What if the cake is damaged?
    If the repairs are minimal and easily repairable (pin holes, dents, etc…), a fee may not apply. Slight damage to the cake will result in a portion of the deposit being forfeited to cover repair costs. If the damage is extensive, the deposit is forfeited.

  • Do you rent cakes in the event of a cake disaster?
         Absolutely, just give us a call, we are more than happy to help.

  • Do you rent cake stands?
    We have a number of cake stands as well as cake servers available for rent.

 
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