Cake FAQs

Every layer cake is made for a pre-order, and preparation time varies by design. Check your chosen cake’s details, then select an available pickup or delivery date at checkout. Allow about 5 hours for your cake to come to room temperature before serving. For custom designs or a larger celebration, call 206-632-7020 or email [email protected] so we can plan ahead with you.

Our cake collection shows the layer-cake flavors currently available to order. Have another favorite in mind? Call 206-632-7020 or email [email protected], and our Celebrations Team will talk through the possibilities.

Each cake needs time for baking, decorating and all those finishing touches. If your date isn’t available at checkout, call 206-632-7020 or email [email protected], and we’ll help you explore the options. Layer cakes are available by pre-order only; we don’t keep them for walk-in purchase.

Yes. We offer gluten-free cakes and vegan cakes as separate options. Browse our vegan or gluten-free cakes and check each cake’s description for its dietary details. Looking for a particular design? Call 206-632-7020 or email [email protected] before ordering. All are made in our shared bakery.

Some designs include decorations that contain gluten, so not every style is available as a gluten-free option online. Tell our Celebrations Team which cake caught your eye, and we’ll help you explore a suitable design. Call 206-632-7020 or email [email protected] before ordering.

Yes. Your celebration can come to you, with delivery to most zip codes in the greater Seattle–Bellevue area and free delivery on orders over $99. Check your zip code and choose an available date and time at checkout. Remember to allow about 5 hours for your cake to reach room temperature before serving.

At this time, our layer cakes are available by pre-order only. Choose your cake online and select an available pickup or delivery date. For something to enjoy right away, visit University Village for cupcakes, macarons, soft serve, sundaes, sprinkle cake cups and daily specials.

Your cake will be chilled when you collect it. Carry the box level and place it on a flat, secure surface in your car, where it won’t slide. Keep it out of heat and direct sunlight, and never leave it in a hot car.

Plan to give your cake about 5 hours at room temperature before serving, when its texture and flavor are at their best. Collecting it the day before? Refrigerate it in its box, then allow that time before your celebration. Follow the care instructions included with your cake.

Yes. Send a little Trophy across the country through Goldbelly, where you’ll find our nationwide cake selection and available shipping dates. Orders placed on this website are for local pickup or delivery.

Yes. Our six-inch cakes make a beautiful cutting cake, with buttercream details to suit your celebration. Pair one with cupcakes, a macaron tower or a full dessert table for everyone to enjoy. We don’t offer tiered cakes. Explore Trophy weddings and let’s plan the sweet part of your day.

Of course. Add cupcakes, macarons or a party platter for a table full of favorites. Our Celebrations Team can help bring the colors, flavors and little details together for a custom celebration.

As soon as you have a date and a little inspiration. Custom designs, quantities and busy celebration dates all affect the notice we need. Call 206-632-7020 or email [email protected], and our Celebrations Team will confirm timing and help you plan the details.

Yes. Beautiful buttercream, a personal color palette and thoughtful finishing touches can make a cake feel entirely yours. Share your inspiration through our custom order form, call 206-632-7020 or email [email protected]. We’ll confirm the design, price and preparation time with you.

Yes. We can add an edible printed image to make your cake personal, from a favorite photograph to a company logo. Send your artwork to [email protected], or call 206-632-7020 to talk through the design with our Celebrations Team.

We’re devoted to buttercream and don’t offer fondant-covered cakes. For a custom look, our decorators can explore piped details, color and other finishing touches with you. Share your inspiration through our custom order form.

We don’t offer tiered cakes. For a little height and plenty of celebration, we love a six-inch cake displayed above cupcakes and other bite-sized treats on a tiered stand. Our Celebrations Team can help you plan a dessert table with presence.

Allow about 5 hours after pickup, delivery or removal from the refrigerator. A little patience makes all the difference: the cake becomes tender, the buttercream softens and the flavors come through beautifully. Keep your cake away from heat and direct sunlight while it rests.

Keep your cake refrigerated in its box until you’re ready to allow about 5 hours for it to reach room temperature before serving. For leftovers, follow the storage instructions supplied with your cake. Need a hand? Call 206-632-7020, and we’ll help you care for it.

Our four-layer six-inch cakes serve 8–10 with traditional slices. Our five-layer six-inch cakes serve 10–12 with traditional slices, or up to 18 with the cater-cut method. Check your cake’s description for its layer count and servings, then watch our cutting video below for a little guidance.

Start with a cake that has had about 5 hours to reach room temperature. Warm a sturdy knife in hot water, wipe it dry, then slice. Clean and warm the blade between cuts for those beautiful, neat edges. Choose traditional slices, or use the cater-cut method for a five-layer cake, as shown in our video below.

Yes. Our gluten-free selection includes cupcakes and cakes, and every Trophy macaron is naturally gluten-free, including its filling and decorations. Explore our vegan or gluten-free treats for current options. These are separate dietary choices; check each product’s details before ordering.

Yes. Every Trophy macaron is naturally gluten-free, made with almond flour and finished with gluten-free fillings and decorations. They do contain almonds and are made in our shared bakery.

Trophy is not a certified gluten-free bakery. Our gluten-free treats are made in a shared bakery that also handles ingredients containing gluten, so cross-contact is possible. If you have an allergy or dietary question, please call 206-632-7020 before ordering so we can help you make an informed choice.

Yes. Beautiful buttercream swirls and a reason to celebrate, with vegan ingredients. Browse our vegan or gluten-free cupcakes for current flavors, and check each product’s description: vegan and gluten-free are separate options.

Trophy is not a certified vegan bakery. Our vegan cupcakes are made with vegan ingredients, without eggs or dairy, in a shared bakery that also handles non-vegan ingredients. For ingredient or allergy questions, call 206-632-7020 before ordering.

Trophy is a peanut-free bakery, but we do use almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts and other tree nuts. Our treats are made in a shared bakery. If you have a nut allergy, please call 206-632-7020 before ordering to discuss ingredients and possible cross-contact.

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