Who are we?
Grace is the owner of SophistiCake and a self-taught baker originally from the DC area. She has been creating special event cakes since 2001. Grace puts as much emphasis on crafting unique and sophisticated designs, as she does on ensuring her baked goods are as moist and delicious as possible.
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How can I order?
The best way to order is to fill out the form under the "ORDER" tab on this website. Alternatively, you may text us (do not call) at 703-362-8790. We will not answer phone calls, because of the amount of robo and spam calls we receive. Thank you for understanding.
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How far in advance should I order?
We have limited capacity, and our schedule does fill up. Your order is only confirmed with confirmation of our availability, and a paid deposit, which is non refundable. Please contact us about our availability.
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What designs can you create?
The gallery tab will give you an idea of the designs that SophistiCake can create for you. We always welcome pictures for design inspiration but we will rarely replicate another design exactly. ​
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Do you have a store front?
No, we do not. SophistiCake is a home operated business. All of our products are made to order.
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Are you a licensed bakery?
Yes, SophistiCake is a licensed bakery.
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Do you deliver?
Yes, we do offer local delivery for a fee. Please check the pricing tab for more details. ​
What do your ingredients look like?
The milk, vanilla bean, and vanilla or almond extracts are always organic. We never use mixes, preservatives, high-fructose corn syrups or trans-fats such as Crisco in the cake or frosting.
Do you have any minimum order requirements?
Yes, we do. Please check pricing tab for more details.
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Do you offer volume discounts?
No, we are not a large enough establishment to offer volume discounts. As a small business, we have limited capacity, and do not buy ingredients in large enough quantities for us to extend any savings on to customers with volume orders.
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Do you offer tastings?
If you need to taste our goods or want to try a specific flavor before committing to a larger order, we suggest that you either place an order (a dozen cupcakes in your desired flavor is the smallest order), or we will sell cupcakes individually depending on what we have in stock. We don't carry inventory, so the individual cupcakes would need to align with another order.
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How do I store my cupcakes or cake?
Because we bake without preservatives, we suggest that you enjoy your product the day they are picked up. We recommend keeping your baked goods at room temperature in a cool, dark area away from sunlight.
If you need to keep it longer, it will stay fresh for an extra day or two in the refrigerator but make sure to wrap it well to keep the air out and bring it back to room temperature well before serving. If you need to keep it longer, we recommend you freeze it and thaw thoroughly before serving.
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Are any of your baked goods gluten-free, dairy-free, or sugar-free, or vegan cakes?
We only offer gluten-free versions upon request. We do not offer dairy-free, sugar-free or vegan cakes at this time. Keep in mind that SophistiCake is not a certified allergy-free bakery. All gluten-free cakes maybe be exposed to other ingredients or equipment that have been in contact with non-gluten-free ingredients.
Do your products contain nuts?
SophistiCake is not a nut-free bakery. Although most of our products do not have nuts, we use ingredients that are manufactured around nut products, and machines that are exposed to nut products. If you have a nut allergy, we recommend that you seek a bakery that is certified as nut-free, and not consume SophistiCake cakes or cupcakes.
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How many people do your cakes serve?
The smallest individual cake we make is 6", and depending on how large you slice the cake, can serve about 8 people. We have multi-tier cake options, and also sheet cake options, to serve any quantity that you desire. Please reach out so we can help plan your event!
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