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Unique Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas (That Aren’t Pumpkin Pie)

Don’t get us wrong—we love a good slice of classic pumpkin pie. But if you’ve never much cared for this old Thanksgiving standby, or if you just want to try something new this year, here are some unique ideas that can spice up your table and impress your relatives with your commitment to creativity. Apple […]

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Cake Pop Candy Melts: Troubleshooting Tips from Our Raleigh Bakery

Cake pops look so adorable and easy to make in Pinterest photos, but we’re guessing that if you’re reading this blog, you’ve already discovered that dealing with the candy melt coating isn’t so easy! If you’re having candy melt issues with your cake pops, here are some tips that can help from a Raleigh wedding […]

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10 Amazing 4th of July Dessert Ideas to Try This Year, from Our Raleigh Custom Baker

There’s no better way to celebrate America’s birthday than with delicious red-and-blue cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, and beyond. From fruit pies worthy of a blue ribbon, to flashy flag cakes that will delight your guests, here are 10 4th of July dessert ideas guaranteed to make your Independence Day gathering a hit. 4th of July […]

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Top 5 Sculpted Birthday Cake Ideas for Kids from Our Wake Forest Bakery

Ordering any kind of custom birthday cake is fun enough, but you can make your child’s birthday totally over-the-top with a sculpted birthday cake. Sweet Cherry Bakery uses fondant, rice krispie treats, and other architectural elements (and of course, cake) to make amazing, unique birthday centerpieces guaranteed to delight. If you’re just beginning to think […]

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Should I Choose Buttercream or Fondant For My Wedding Cake? Ask our Wake Forest Baker

When it comes to icing for your wedding cake, there are two basic options: Buttercream, and fondant. Which one you should pick depends on a variety of factors, like what you want the cake to look like, taste like, and cost. Below is some more information about fondant and buttercream that will help make your […]

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Our Apex Baker Shares Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Cake From the Supermarket

Five Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy a Supermarket Birthday Cake One of the things we love most about working at Sweet Cherry Bakery is having the opportunity to make cakes that are truly special. In our humble opinion, a boxed cake from the grocery store simply won’t cut it. Here’s why ordering a custom bakery cake […]

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Quick Wedding Planning Timeline for Your Ceremony & Reception

You may have just become engaged and have so many questions on how to prepare for the big day with a lot of different input from friends and family, and we want to help cut through some of the clutter. The timeframe for all of your services is one of the most important aspects of […]

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The BIG Day: How To Choose A Wedding Cake Size

Custom wedding cakes are a beautiful way to celebrate your big day. They can also be one of the most difficult parts of planning that day. How do you know what size to get? What flavor? How many tiers? What colors for the frosting? With so many decisions, you might default to trying to figure […]

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How Much Cake Should I Get for My Wedding?

Sweet Cherry Bakery has this question come up all the time when brides-to-be are planning their wedding. Luckily, you can pull from the experiences of all the brides, bakers and our ideas when deciding how much cake to order from your chosen custom wedding cake. Let’s look at what should be considered when determining an […]

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Fun Tips from Our Local Bakery to Host a Cookie Decorating Party for Kids

If you are looking for a great party idea for your child — whether for the holiday season, for a birthday or just because — one great idea is to host a cookie decorating party. This can be fun for kids of all ages, and it can even be fun for adults, too. These are […]

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