Cake Blog

Destination Summer Weddings: Cape Cod Weddings
Posted by on May 21, 2013

It’s summer and as the temperature (and humidity) rises, wedding season is going into full swing. In addition to being the season of weddings, it’s the season to get away. How better to celebrate the beginning of your marriage than … Continue reading →...

A Gatsby Themed Wedding
Posted by on May 17, 2013

With Baz Luhrmann’s intense vision of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Gatsby finally hitting the big screen let the movie themed wedding cakes, or better yet the Gatsby themed weddings commence. A Gatsby themed wedding starts where excess meets opulence, and with … Continue reading →...

Make your Grad’s Day Extra Special
Posted by on May 9, 2013

May is here, and as the semester comes to an end and finals wrap up, one thing is on everyone’s mind! Graduation! And with graduation, comes graduation celebrations! Throwing a memorable grad party doesn’t have to break the bank however, … Continue reading →...

Destination Summer Weddings : Disney Weddings
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Everyone loves to get away and have a temporary escape from the stresses of their current reality, so what better way to start the rest of your life with the person you adore than an unforgettable destination wedding. So, you … Continue reading →...

5 Ideas for Mother’s Day
Posted by on May 7, 2013

5 Ideas for Mother’s Day Botanical Gardens The phrase give them roses while they can smell them has never rang more true than taking your mother to a botanical garden. Whether or not flowers are your thing [with the exception … Continue reading →...

Destination Summer Weddings : Vineyard Weddings
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Everyone loves to get away and have a temporary escape from the stresses of their current reality, so what better way to start the rest of your life with the person you adore than an unforgettable destination wedding. Destination weddings … Continue reading →...

10 Awkward Weddings You Wish You Could Forget
Posted by on April 26, 2013

There’s nothing worse than feeling embarrassed on your wedding day, unless of course your embarrassment is then captured for posterity on the internet. Avoid any potential heartbreak and plan as early as possible. Also, avoiding the following situations may help … Continue reading →...

10 Ways to Destroy Your Wedding
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At Palermo’s we know that planning your big day can be stressful and taxing, but sometimes there’s a fine line between an unforgettable day and an unforgivable one. Here are 10 things you should avoid doing during your post-nuptial party. … Continue reading →...

Five More Radiant Celebity Wedding Cakes
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There is nothing we appreciate here at Palermo’s more than a finely crafted cake! Well maybe one thing. Fine crafted celebrity cakes. Because of that, we wanted to highlight five more of the most amazing celebrity wedding cakes in recent … Continue reading →...

The Lucky 7
Posted by on April 25, 2013

Though only 2 of the amazing custom wedding cakes/custom specialty cakes will be made. In our eyes all of these entries are winners. Two of these 7 cakes will come to life in the form of a custom Palermo Bakery … Continue reading →...

10 Amazing and Very Literal Celebrity Cakes
Posted by on April 23, 2013

At Palermo’s we have had the opportunity to make confectionery dreams come true for a handful of celebrity clientele. And while working on celebrity cakes is trilling, there is something mesmerizing (for better or worse) about transforming a celebrity likeness … Continue reading →...

Destination Summer Weddings : Turks & Caicos
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Everyone loves to get away and have a temporary escape from the stresses of their current reality, so what better way to start the rest of your life with the person you adore than an unforgettable destination wedding. Destination weddings … Continue reading →...

Top 5 Board Game Cakes
Posted by on April 18, 2013

Nothing brings a family together like a good board game, or a cake for that matter! So why not combine the two for best results? The Chocolate House baked up this breathtaking Chess themed cake made entirely of chocolate! This … Continue reading →...

The Friars Club Roasts Jack Black
Posted by on April 9, 2013

The Friars Club chose to honor Jack Black with a roast last April 5, 2013 in New York City and it was an awesome affair! Jack Black is known for his wit and humor as a comedian and his talent … Continue reading →...

Top 6 Movie Cake Recreations
Posted by on March 29, 2013

Nothing brings us together like a good film, so here at Palermo’s we take special pleasure in creating fantastic sugary re-creations of our favorite movies. Because of this we wanted to take a look at some the of coolest movie … Continue reading →...

Designing The Cake of Your Dreams
Posted by on March 25, 2013

So, your special day is looming on the horizon and despite checking every catalogue and wedding blog, you can’t seem to find a cake design that appeals to your unique sensibilities. At Palermo’s we jump at the chance to bake … Continue reading →...

What our customers have to say about our cakes
Posted by on March 22, 2013

We decided to share a few, recent customer quotes from our wedding cake collection. We feel these quotes say it all. Enjoy....

Palermo’s Create-A-Cake Contest
Posted by on March 12, 2013

At Palermo's Bakery, we are constantly inspired by our clients creativity and love nothing more than baking up a unique custom cake for clever client. Now you can bring the cake from your wildest dreams to life and enter Palermo's Build-A-Cake Contest!...

Wizard of Oz cakes, the Great and Tasty
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A small-time magician arrives in an enchanted land and is forced to decide if he will be a good man or a great one… This is the premise of latest twist on the Wizard of Oz the landmark 1939 film, based … Continue reading →...

Best birthday cakes for 1 year olds
Posted by on March 6, 2013

Recommendations for one year old birthday cakes Face it… a one year old birthday is for the grown ups, but still make it special. We have a number of great birthday cakes for one year olds, including Elmo, Sesame Street, … Continue reading →...

Three great custom birthday cake recommendations that bring great cheer
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We create custom cakes for people who are concerned with both flavor and appearance.  When it comes to a special holiday both flavor and appearance are key. Palermo helps to create remarkable experiences without compromising the flavor or design of our cakes. … Continue reading →...

How to Save Money on Your Wedding Cake
Posted by on February 20, 2013

  Things to Keep in Mind When consulting with your baker, use a smaller guest count since not all of your guests will eat cake. If you ask for a cake smaller than your guest count, use a back-up cake … Continue reading →...

Even More Ways to Feed your Broken Heart
Posted by on February 13, 2013

As Valentine’s Day saunters over on the horizon, it is once again time to turn our hearts — and our stomachs — to love. Why should romance get the spotlight when we all know that Valentine’s Day is all about sweets? … Continue reading →...

The History of Cakes
Posted by on January 25, 2013

  The History of the Wedding Cake is as strange as it is long! The wedding cake tradition can be traced back to ancient Rome where the groom smashed a loaf of bread over a bride’s head. For fertility. The … Continue reading →...

Valentine’s Day, Never Too sweet
Posted by on January 24, 2013

Some people think Valentine’s Day is about love and greeting cards. They couldn’t be more wrong. Valentine’s Day has always and will always be an excuse to indulge in sweets.  SO, forget about romance for a second and bask in … Continue reading →...

Don’t Let the Season Spring Up on You!
Posted by on January 21, 2013

Make your Spring Wedding a tent wedding! Spring can be a tricky time to have a wedding, let alone an outdoor wedding thanks to the indecisive weather. While mostly gorgeous, the weather can quickly take a turn for the worst. … Continue reading →...

Gorgeous Celebrity Wedding Cakes
Posted by on January 18, 2013

There is nothing we appreciate here at Palermo’s more than a finely crafted cake! Because of that, we wanted to highlight five of the most amazing celebrity wedding cakes in recent memory. Keeping with their black-and-white wedding theme, Kim Kardashian … Continue reading →...

Welcome to Palermo’s New Online Home!
Posted by on January 4, 2013

Palermo’s is kicking off 2013 in style with our gorgeous new streamlined site! Browsing our extensive collection of cakes has never been easier or more fun. Simply chose tags relevant to your desired cakes and get inspiration for your own … Continue reading →...

This New Years Eve, Have Your Cake and Drink it too!
Posted by on December 20, 2012

New Years Eve parties are some of the best chances we get to let our hair down with our friends and loved ones to celebrate all of our achievements. Eating too much (cake) and drinking a bit more than we … Continue reading →...

15 Unique Cakes You Won’t Likely Forget
Posted by on December 19, 2012

Birthdays, weddings, graduations and various other parties all need a fantastic cake to be a real success. What happens when the people throwing these parties match their unique personalities with their cakes i nothing short of magic! This tauntaun cake, … Continue reading →...