For whatever event or occasion you plan on having, from birthdays, and anniversaries, to weddings, a cake is an absolute must-have!
So if you are a Costco member, you might be wondering whether or not Costco makes wedding cakes and other custom cakes. Here is what I discovered!
Does Costco Make Wedding Cakes & Custom Cakes?
Costco does make custom cakes which are available for members only. Customers can order and customize a wide range of cakes, including wedding cakes, birthday cakes, graduation cakes, sporting cakes, and many others at Costco. The price is $19 and takes 24-48 hours to prepare.
To learn more about customizations, ordering, and wait time, keep on reading!
What Types Of Cakes Can Costco Customize?
While the size, flavor, and designs of Costco cakes themselves are very limited, they can still customize the cake face with different templates and custom icing designs. Costco can customize cakes, including:
- Wedding cakes
- Baby shower cakes
- Birthday cakes
- Graduation cakes
- Retirement cakes
- Get well soon cakes
- Sporting & team cakes
Additionally, once you have chosen your desired cake, you can also customize other aspects, such as the icing flavor, design, flavors, filling, and custom text.
Unfortunately, customers can not order two, three, or multi-tiered cakes as Costco only customizes their default rectangular sheet cakes (see more below).
How Much Does A Custom Cake From Costco Cost?
Costco offers a single-size sheet cake that costs $19 and includes the cake design from a select range of templates (or empty) and cake personalization with custom text and inscriptions.
Additionally, Costco also sells a smaller 10-inch round cake, which comes in chocolate and vanilla flavors and costs $12.99 each.
What Is The Size Of Costco Cakes?
Costco sheet cakes measure 12 inches in width and 16 inches in length and weigh 9 1/2 pounds.
These sheet cakes can be cut into 2-inch square pieces, which give 48 individual servings.
What Are Custom Costco Cakes Like?
Costco cakes are considered very good, considering the price, and have a loyal following from Costco members. According to several customers, Costco cakes are just the right amount of sweetness without being too sickly or sugary.
As for the flavors of Costco cakes, they come in two different flavors of sponge cake, Vanilla with vanilla buttercream and chocolate with chocolate buttercream.
Additionally, customers can also opt for custom fillings which include raspberry jam, chocolate, and vanilla.
How Does Costco Cake Order Work?
Once in a Costco Warehouse, customers can visit the store’s bakery section to order their custom cakes.
Please note: Costco recommends customers come in at least 2 days before you wish to pick up the cake, as it takes 24-48 for custom cakes to be made.
When at the Costco bakery, customers can fill out the custom cake order form and select the cake design, flavor, filling, icing, design, the color of writing, and the cake inscription.
Unfortunately, Costco does not offer a dedicated online service for ordering custom cakes or wedding cakes.
Does Costco Make Photo Cakes?
Costco does not make custom photo cakes of any sort as of [currentyear]. Customers can, however, order photo cakes from other stores, including Dairy Queen and Walmart.
What Other Stores Offer Custom Cakes Or Wedding Cakes?
Although Costco does not offer a dedicated wedding cakes service, there are multiple other grocery chains that do offer such a service or similar. These include:
- Publix
- Albertsons
- Sam’s Club
- Walmart (see full guide here)
Publix offers a tier-based system, where-in stacked tiers on the cake increase the price. The more extravagant the cake, the higher the price! Their standard wedding cakes start at around $175.
Albertson’s offers a large variety of cake types, ranging from size, shape, and even cake consistency. They have dedicated prices depending on these variances, but all prices are remarkably affordable.
Albertson’s does not offer a dedicated wedding cake service, but most Albertson’s baking teams would be ready and up for the task. Albertson’s hires competent bakers who are able to work outside of the box.
Sam’s Club also offers a wide variety of cake sizes and shapes, and even offer licensed cake themes.
Additionally, they also publish dedicated cake style guides so that you can easily find the style and variety of cake you are looking for, making it a highly dependable option.
If you are planning a party, you might also be curious as to whether or not Costco sells ice (they do!). Additionally, if you need some food for your party, you can also see whether or not Costco delivers pizza.
Conclusion
Costco offers custom cakes, with the customer having the option to add personalized messages to their cakes and unique designs.
If customers wish, they can have a wedding message added to a custom order, but Costco does not offer a dedicated wedding cake service.
