Pudge Cakes

Pudge Cakes is a whimsical custom bakeshop located in historic New Hope, Pa. We bake fresh daily in small batches. I. We do NOT offer sheet cakes at this time. IV.

Looking for a special sweet treat to celebrate your next event? At Pudge Cakes we specialize in custom cakes, cupcakes, decorated sugar cookies and we work with every customer to create a unique and delicious specialty sweet treat for any celebration. Pricing

Custom Cakes:

Prices vary depending on size and complexity of the design. For specialty or sculpted cakes, please contact us for a price q

uote. Please note, our custom cakes start at $300+ and Custom Sculpted Cakes start at $400+. Signature Cakes:
If you are interested in ordering one of our signature cakes, please visit our menu for flavors & pricing. Our signature cakes are homestyle iced with a complementary message. No custom decorations are available on Signature Cakes. Sugar Cookies:
Our hand cut and decorated sugar cookie prices vary based on the size and design. Cookie prices average $4 -$10 each. We offer individual packaging with a cellophane bag and coordinating ribbon for .50 each. Custom designed tags and specialty boxes can be added to your order for an additional fee. One dozen per design minimum on all custom designed cookies. Cupcakes:
Delicious and beautiful, our cupcakes are a hit at any event, large or small! Please inquire about custom toppers and decorations starting at an additional $3 per cupcake. When placing an order for cupcakes we offer 2 flavors per dz. See our cupcake flavors on our menu.
1-5 $3.95 each
6 pack $22.50
12 pack $39.95

Wedding Cakes:
Tiered wedding cake servings start at $6+ for Rustic Styled Buttercream & $8+ for fondant. Handmade sugar flowers and many other options are available, please inquire about setting up a cake tasting to further discuss what we can offer you for your special day! Minimum for a custom wedding cake is $300. Please Note: We do NOT offer live flowers as decorations on our cakes. Once we deliver, you may have your florist arrange live flowers on the cake, but we are NOT RESPONSIBLE for allergic reactions or illness. CAKE SERVING SIZE: Our traditional cake serving size is 1"x 2"x 4" . If you feel you would like to add more servings to your cake, please let us know. Pudge Cakes accepts the following forms of payment:
CASH, PERSONAL CHECK, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS . ($10 minimum on all credit cards purchases)

II. Deposit Required to Book:

Our calendars book quickly, we require a $50 retainer deposit to hold a date. Once the design is completed we require 50% of the order cost, the remainder of the cost is due 2 weeks prior to your event date. 100% if booked less than one month in advance)
The $50 retainer deposit saves your date and is NON-REFUNDABLE in the event of a cancellation. We are limited to a certain amount of cakes/orders per week and we accept orders on a first come, first serve basis. III. Order Timing
We’d like as much lead-time as possible…but if you have a short notice order, ask us, and we’ll try to get it done for you! If possible, we ask that you give us at least 4 to 6 weeks notice on custom cake orders and a minimum of 1 week for signature cakes. Cakes are always based off availability and summer months books up fast so plan ahead! We are a from scratch, fresh made bake shop, we do not typically carry cakes in our case. Please call in advance to order from our signature cake menu. Tastings
Our tastings are $50 and include a variety of cupcakes to sample. A credit card is required to hold your tasting appointment. If the order is placed within one week the tasting fee is applied toward the order. If you should need to reschedule, or cancel, we ask that you contact us no later than 1 week in advance. During the meeting, we will discuss the design of your cake, so please bring any pictures, invitations, etc, that may help us come up with something perfect for your event. V. Cake Allergies

We do not currently offer Dairy Free, Eggless, Nut Free, Gluten Free cakes at this time. VI. Delivery
Delivery time will be a one hour window previously agreed by both parties. There is a minimal charge within the boroughs of New Hope, Pa and Lambertville, NJ. Beyond the boroughs, there is a $2.00/per mile one way fee. VII. Photography

We will photograph our cakes upon delivery or before pickup and reserve the right to use any photographs for display or promotion without compensation to you. VIII. Damages

We are not responsible for any damage to the cake after setup in complete. You are responsible for providing an appropriate and secure table and environment for the cake. Cakes require sturdy table and stands. We will do our best to work with you for your outdoor reception; however we are not responsible for damages due to temperature or weather. Optimal room temperature is 75 degrees or below. Certain creative changes may be made to your final design for the sake of stability, structural integrity or other certain emergencies. We are not responsible for cake damages due to customer pick up and transportation.

06/13/2021

A little cookie making project for . While unpacking my studio tonight I found some left over stickers from my bakery.

10/13/2017

Hello to all my Pudge Cakes Fans...Long time, no post!

It seems it is that time of year and I've had hundreds of requests and comments this month about these cookies I made in 2014. This photo has been pinned on Pinterest over 25 THOUSAND times that I can track, even used in cookie articles, with & without permission. Back then I was operating my retail bakery and did not share recipes or how to videos.

I would still love to create a tutorial for these and other treats. I just need to find the time to do it! If you are interested please comment on this thread and I will be sure to notify you when I complete it! Many thanks for all the awesome comments.

-Elisa

They're Baaaaaaaack...delicious chocolate zombie cookies!

08/26/2016

Back in early 2009 I experimented with fondant for the first time while making my husband Chris (at that time he was my boyfriend) a pirate ship birthday cake. Admittedly, I thought it was awesome, but looking back now...it was really rough! Boy, did I have a lot to learn. My passion for creating custom cakes grew from that first meager attempt. I experimented and taught myself everything I could about the art of cake decorating, never once taking an actual class about baking or decorating.

I dreamt of the day I could turn this passion into a full time career. For years I made cakes for family and friends, work functions or just because I wanted to test out a new technique. In 2011, I decided to take the plunge and open my own bake shop. I researched, planned and created Pudge Cakes. In 2012, I left my full time career to strike out on my own. After months of hard work, blood, sweat and more than a few tears I opened my bake shop on October 12, 2012 with the help of my family and friends! (Thank you chris, mom, sam, dom, uncle jerry, christopher, renata, arnold, aunt julie, michelle, dan & everyone else I can't remember at the moment!)

On November 18, 2012, Chris & I were married by Mayor Keller in the front retail area of the bakery with 20 members or our immediate family.

Since June 2012, I have worked harder than I could have ever imagined. I have met some of my most cherished friends through this venture. I became involved in community charities and both the Delaware River Towns Chamber & the New Hope Chamber of Commerce. Through these organizations I met so many people, I would have to tag my whole Facebook list, you know who you are and I grateful for having worked along side you. I have become friends with other hard working small business owners and have enjoyed our many interactions.

I have had some of the best customers EVER! I enjoyed watching your reactions when you see your cakes for the first time and saying "yes, thats your cake, and YES, you HAVE TO CUT and EAT IT!" I appreciate having been chosen year after year to celebrate your special events.

In my business, I have reached many milestones, including being featured on the Food Network in August 2015. I am also excited to have competed on Cake Wars which will air MONDAY, AUGUST 29th at 9pm on the Food Network.

In late June of this year my husband received a promotion in which he will be traveling to many destinations around the world, and which will have us moving out of the area. We came to the decision to list Pudge Cakes for sale in July as we knew we would not be local residents for the extended future.

Today, I can finally announce we are under contract to a fellow baker from NJ and we will be closing the retail shop in just 8 DAYS. Yes, thats right... Pudge Cakes last day open to the public will be Saturday, September 3rd.

All of our current orders are being completed as normal and will be on time and just as delicious and gorgeous as expected!

On Sunday, September 4th I will be delivering a wedding cake and then heading to JFK to meet Chris in Ireland and then on to England, Qatar and South Africa! I look forward to many new adventures traveling around the world and creating art.

Thank you to each one of you who have been my "fans" and helped me exceed my expectations & dreams at Pudge Cakes!

08/15/2016

It's official, its finally time to tell everyone...
Pudge Cakes will be featured on Food Network's "Where's Waldo"- SEASON FINALE of premiering Monday, August 29th at 9pm.

Watch Elisa & Hannah as they compete for $10,000!

Stay tuned to the Pudge Cakes page as we will be making another big announcement later this week!

08/15/2016

Our client Chris allowed us to make "any kind of cake design" we wanted for his moms 70th birthday. He trusted us to make it special, what do you think?
The hand painted barrel cake is actually two tiers of cake inside and includes an array of decorative sugar flowers.

08/14/2016

Home Sweet Home! Decorated cookies for Jessica's open house. &roachrealtors

08/14/2016

Love the texture of this cake that went out yesterday. Finished cake picture to follow later today!

07/24/2016

Happy Anniversary & Happy Birthday to Pete & Calla! Their Tiki Cake was hand sculpted and painted and included bright colored sugar flowers.

07/24/2016

A note from our customer about her Pontoon Boat Grooms Cake:

I just wanted to thank you so much for the amazing pontoon cake. You guys are truly amazing. Not only did it look out of this world, it also tasted so delicious. You really knocked it out of the park!
Best, Natalie