Cake Talk: Keepin' It Real
This week, we’re checking in with Mercedes Strachwsky, the head designer at Bake Me A Cake (bakemeacake.net), a family owned and operated pastry shop and bakery in Orlando, FL. Here, Strachwky, a completely self taught pro who's been in the business for 20 years, shares her favorite cakes and best advice for brides.
How does your bakery differ from the rest of the pack?
Our bakery pays exceptional attention to detail. If the cake isn’t perfect,
it doesn’t get delivered. We take pride in the relationships we create with
our clients. They are more than a number or a dollar amount—they become a
part of our family.
Why do you enjoy working on wedding cakes?
In our bakery, making wedding cakes is way more than flour, sugar and water.
Rather, it is a culinary representation of the union between two
individuals. The wedding cake is such a significant and memorable moment in
couple’s lives.
What’s been your absolute favorite wedding cake so far?
One of our absolute favorite wedding cakes was a six-tier white
fondant cake, which we actually created for a cake convention. The
design was modern, romantic, spiritual, and elegant.
What’s the most unique wedding cake you’ve done so far?
One of our most unique wedding cakes was a three-tiered white fondant “under
the sea” inspired cake. It’s completely covered with sugar coral and sea
life. A sugar replica of the couple in wetsuits was the cake topper to pay
home to their passion for scuba diving. They were thrilled to see their
passion translated to their wedding cake.
Any advice for couples choosing their wedding cake?
>Relax and enjoy the experience of picking out your wedding cake! The
experience should be one that you reflect on with happiness, not stress.
Also, the design of the wedding cake should be one that is directed by the
bride. That why there is a wedding cake and a groom’s cake to cater to both
parts of the couple. Brides should feel free to express their personalities
through design, making sure it complements to the wedding presentation as a
whole.
To learn more about Bake Me a Cake pastry shop, visit bakemeacake.net.
—Rachel Jacoby, Assistant Editor
