The Ultimate Bar/Bat Mitzvah Cakes from Sugar Hi Armonk
There are so many elements that go into planning the perfect bar/bat mitzvah. One that definitely takes time is finding the perfect bar/bat mitzvah cake. We spoke with Hillary Assael, co-founder of the popular Sugar Hi Armonk about how to find the ultimate bar/bat mitzvah cake. Be sure to also check out their collection of drool-worthy cakes for your child’s bar/bat mitzvah as well as any special occasion.
Mitzvah Market: Tell us more about the process of creating a custom bar/bat mitzvah cake?
Sugar Hi Armonk: When clients are in need of a special cake, we first ask them the theme, or colors…perhaps there is a logo. We also like to get a sense of what the cake is being used for (ie. a candle lighting?) and also understand the venue. Customers will often tell you it is just to sing Happy Birthday, so it doesn’t need to be big.
Even large cakes can look tiny in a very large room, so we try to take all that into account. That is what usually inspires the design of the cake (budget and number of guests as well) Sometimes people really have no idea what they want, so we start by looking at previous designs, just to get a sense of their aesthetic, then we go from there!
Mitzvah Market: What are some designs for bar/bat mitzvahs you’ve done in the past?
Sugar Hi Armonk: I’ve been making custom cakes for 20 years, so I have really done it all! The most challenging was a torso and helmet of a football player!
Mitzvah Market: Tell us about your signature cakes and if people use them for a bar/bat mitzvah?
Sugar Hi Armonk: Clients use our signature cakes for bar/bat mitzvah cakes all the time. They are really fun, especially when they have multiple tiers. Since you are not reinventing the wheel, they are a more affordable option than a custom fondant cake, and they still look really special. We often customize the colors of the cakes and add the logo, which gives it a more custom feel (plus, they taste delicious)!
Mitzvah Market: What was the craziest bar/bat mitzvah cake you’ve made?
Sugar Hi Armonk: I think the craziest bat mitzvah cake I ever made was for my daughter! It had to be super special…and it was!
Mitzvah Market: Anything else to add about your bar/bat mitzvah cakes?
Sugar Hi Armonk: There are several things you should ask your baker and know before ordering a bar/bat mitzvah cake:
- Can you trust the people you are ordering from?
- Did the baker come recommended? How long have they been making cakes? Do the cakes actually taste good?
- If the answers to the above are “yes,” then listen to them! They will tell you what they are good at and what will work best.
- Be sure to have a realistic sense of your budget. If the cake looks very detailed, special, and “wow,” this will be reflected in the price tag. Respect the work and time of the artist.
- If you really have no sense of what cakes cost, then at least have a number in mind that you don’t want to go higher than. This will save everybody’s time. A reputable place is happy to work within a reasonable budget, and they will guide you.
- While it is helpful to be specific about what you’d like, give some artistic license to the cake decorator. They know what they can do best, and your cake will turn out looking fantastic!
As you can see, finding the perfect bar/bat mitzvah cake starts with a plan, much like the plan you will need to figure out the theme, venue, invitations, etc. Do your research, take time, and enjoy some of the samples along the way.
