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First Annual Cake Competition

A Sweet Design — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:26:11 +0000

WIN A CHANCE TO BECOME THE NEXT GREAT BAKING ARTIST!

ENTER A SWEET DESIGN’s First Annual Junior Cake Decorator Competition

To help you start a great career in baking or becoming a master chef, A SWEET DESIGN is holding a cake decorating contest with a championship prize of a CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP WORTH $500, a winner’s trophy and other prizes.

OPEN to boys or girls AGES 13-17 with basic cake decorating skills.

TO REGISTER – SUBMIT a 250-words or LESS ESSAY on WHY you want to have a culinary career and where you see yourself in ten years.

ALL ESSAY SUBMISSIONS/REGISTRATIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO cake@asweetdesign.info

ON or BEFORE 9:59AM on August 25, 2011 and must include complete CONTESTANT INFORMATION including NAME, AGE, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER and EMAIL.

EIGHT lucky finalists will be notified by phone and/or EMAIL by SEPTEMBER 1, 2011. IF YOU DON’T RECEIVE a Finalist Notification from us by this date, please try again next year. FINALISTS will compete in decorating single or multi-tiered cakes on site at A SWEET DESIGN Cake Shop on September 24, 2011. Specific contest rules and regulations will be provided to the FINALISTS with their Notification. UPDATES on the Competition and a LIST of the EIGHT FINALISTS will be also be posted on www.asweetdesign.info

For full list of rules and regulations, please request via email

The Knot’s Best of Weddings Winner for 2011

A Sweet Design — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:28:31 +0000

Thanks to everyone who voted for us and who continue to support us! Because of you we won the best of weddings for 2011!! Looking forward to another great year filled with amazing cakes!

Holiday Yule Log

A Sweet Design — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:56:00 +0000

For the holiday season bring home a traditional favorite that’s sure to impress!!

Vanilla Sponge Cake, filled with your choice of the following:

~Boysenberry Buttercream

~Cinnamon Buttercream

~Raspberry Jam

~White chocolate Buttercream

*Decorations include edible meringue mushrooms and poinsettia

We will be baking up 2 sizes:

~$50 (serves 20-24 people)

~$25 (serves 10 people)

Yule Logs are available by order only, available between Monday the 20th and Friday the 24th

Did I mention, FREE DELIVERY???

That’s right, FREE. Free delivery for holiday orders that are within 10 miles. I have little elves working overtime that want to drive around town in traffic for you. So, order up. Let us deliver to your holiday office party or straight to your front door.

Between the hours of 11 am – 5 pm.
(December 20th – December 24th)
Some restrictions do apply, please call and ask any questions you’d like. 2 days advance notice is necessary. It’s going to be crazy, so be sure to get on the schedule.

Call us or stop on by to place an order:
17801 Chatsworth Street
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 363-9825

Holiday Hours:

Monday-Thursday 10-6
Friday 9-4
Saturday CLOSED (Dec. 25)
Sunday CLOSED (Dec. 26)

A Sweet Engagement

A Sweet Design — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:48:18 +0000

We were recently asked to do a 3d scrabble cake for a client of ours. This was no ordinary cake, as it was for an engagement! He even had us write out the word, “Will you marry me” using scrabble shaped tiles. I really wish I could have been a ladybug on the wall to see his fiance’s reaction.

Here are a couple of pics of the amazing cake:

Foodies Unite in Granada Hills, 91344

A Sweet Design — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:59:14 +0000

I LOVE great food. Not just a little, but a whole lot. This week I’ll be eating some great meals

In the upcoming two weeks some of the greats are heading our direction either for lunch or dinner.

Thursday 12 pm – 2 pm…Ludo Truck

Friday 12 pm – 2 pm…Grill Em All

Monday 6 pm-9 pm…Mandoline Grill

Thursday 11:30 am - 2 pm…Buttermilk Truck

Top 3 Reasons to buy your next meal from a food truck:

#3 – It supports small businesses

#2 -You have a chance to meet other foodies that you otherwise wouldn’t have

#1 – The prices are great and the quality of food is fantastic.

We hope to see you!!!! Be sure to come inside the bakeshop and see what special cupcakes we’ve been baking up!!!

Granada Hills Food Truck Week located at 17805 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills CA 91344 in front of A Sweet Design Cupcake Shop (between White Oak and Zelzah on the north side of the street)

Groom’s Cakes

A Sweet Design — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:53:13 +0000

More and more at weddings you will not only see 1 cake, but 2; a wedding cake and a groom’s cake.

Many couples are designing groom’s cakes to reflect the groom’s hobbies or interests. Cakes such as a Sport’s Jersey, Tennis Shoe, Golf Clubs etc. have graced our bakery. Take a peek at a few below.

The groom’s cake can be sliced and served along side of the wedding cake or packed to go as a favor for your guests to enjoy as a late night treat. Another option would be to serve it at your rehearsal dinner or next day brunch.

Whatever theme/style or flavor you decide to do for your groom’s cake, it’s a fabulous addition that adds a personal touch to your wedding.

What type of groom’s cake will you feature at your wedding?

Help Name A Sweet Design a Best of Weddings Pick on The Knot

A Sweet Design — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:44:21 +0000

Hi Everyone! Please help name A Sweet Design a Best of Weddings Pick on The Knot for the second year in a row. All you have to do is click here and write a review about us.

Reviews on The Knot

Thanks in advance for your help and support! Deadline is December 3rd

Real Wedding: Erin & Jeff

A Sweet Design — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:11:58 +0000

It all started with this video…

And finally their wedding day…

The breathtaking tables

And finally our masterpiece, 5 tiers of cake goodness, with custom, handmade cranes to finish it off!

Participating Vendors:

Cake: A Sweet Design

Venue: Marvimon

Wedding Coordination: Amber Events

Press: Fabulous Cakes on TLC

A Sweet Design — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:00:34 +0000

Super exciting news to share with you! Next Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, TLC will be stopping by to film us in action for their hit t.v. show, Fabulous Cakes.

Our Shop will remain open during normal business hours

Can’t wait to share the 3ft tall, over 100 pounds of cake with all of you! The cake is for a local client who is celebrating her 26th birthday!!

Stay Tuned for Amazing pictures and T.V. Footage…

Real Wedding: Nicole & Rocco

A Sweet Design — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:54:46 +0000

Nicole and Rocco wed at the breathtaking Athaneum in Pasadena, CA. They were such a sweet couple and I was so honored to design their wedding cake.

Gorgeous details captured by Carolyn Troadec Photography! Thanks for putting this collage together for me Amber.

And I couldn’t resist a close-up of their fabulous cake! Can you believe it’s all buttercream! Flawless!

Location: The Athenaeum – Pasadena, CA
Wedding Coordination: Amber Events
Officiant: Father Mike – Church of the Good Shepherd
DJ: Michael Antonia
Florist: Holly Flora
Videography: Jeannette & Karl Shurz
Wedding Cake: A Sweet Design
Bridal Makeup: Fiore Beauty
Bridal Hair: Jaclyn Gonzales
Reception Lighting: Aspect Lighting
Linens: La Tavola