Order Graduation Cakes, Cupcakes & Cookies near me in Chicago, IL - 2024 Custom Graduation Cakes (2024)

FAQs

Does Costco sell graduation cakes? ›

Birthday cakes are an obvious choice, but Costco cakes are also suitable for graduation parties, sporting events, anniversaries, and more. You can choose one design per cake, and there are more than two dozen designs to choose from, not including some designs that are available seasonally.

How many cupcakes should I order? Depending on the number of flavors you have selected, we recommend one to one and a half standard-size cupcakes per guest.

Cake: As the saying goes, "a party without a cake is just a meeting". You have to have a cake! Not to mention the cake is always the centerpiece of any cake table display. For my party, I opted for something different and used an ice cream cake.

To order a cake at Costco, you need to either call your local Costco Bakery or visit the bakery in person to place your order. Unfortunately, Costco does not accept online cake orders as of November 2022.

Costco has an assortment of ready-made cakes you can grab and go (don't forget to grab yourself a cookie before you leave).

If you are offering a full size dessert like a cupcake or a full size brownie, count on 1-2 per guest. With smaller desserts like cookies, macarons, bite size brownies, or mini tarts you can count on each guest taking 3 items from the various options.

The general rule of thumb for most gatherings is to have approximately 1.5 standard size cupcakes per guest. It will vary depending on whether there will be other desserts of more than one flavor of cupcake.

Standard Sized Cupcakes: one cupcake per person + an extra dozen per 100 guests.

Often sweet and elaborately decorated, cakes serve as symbols of joy, success, and the sweet journey ahead. In the context of graduation, a cake transcends its role as a culinary delight. It becomes a central element of the celebration, embodying the sweetness of achievements and shared happiness among loved ones.

If your graduation ceremony is at 2 p.m., a 10 a.m. to noon or a 4-7 p.m. open house may work best. The time of day you select will also help determine the type of food and beverage you serve. If your party begins at 10 a.m. you may want to serve breakfast or brunch items.

Do you cut a cake for graduation? ›

A cake cutting ceremony is a fun and memorable way to celebrate a graduation party. It is a tradition that has been around for centuries, and it is a great way to show your guests how much you appreciate their support.

In addition to the enticing array of bakery goods readily available on display, you can easily place orders for cakes, platters, or any other baked goods, up to two days ahead of time.

Cake Orders

Costco warehouse members can pre-order decorated celebration cakes online for collection from the bakery department of your preferred Costco Warehouse. Members can include a customised special message or inscription. A minimum of 48 hours notice is required for all order collections.

Costco's tuxedo chocolate-mousse cake looked like an absolute showstopper. If there's one cake that draws the most attention on the shelves at the Costco bakery, it's probably the chocolate-mousse bar cake. The gorgeous cake has several contrasting layers and sells for $17.