The Buttercream Bar
Interactive Live Cake Artistry
Based in Simi Valley, CA
Serving both Ventura County &
Los Angeles County
Serving both Ventura County &
Los Angeles County
More Than Dessert-A Moment To Enjoy
- No Flavor CompromisesForget trying to pick one single cake flavor to please a room full of people. Your guests choose the flavor they actually want, making dessert personal and a crowd pleasing highlight instead of a compromise.
- Scratch-made, Never genericThis isn't mass produced, overly sweet grocery store sheet cake that ends up in the trash.
Each tin is baked fresh for your event, from scratch, and topped with my silky swiss meringue buttercream and premium ingredients. - An Experience, Not An AfterthoughtNo abandoned slices, no dessert tables shoved in the corner. The Buttercream Bar brings live craftsmanship into your space, giving your guests something fun to do and something delicious to eat.
- Totally Seamless & All-InclusiveYou have enough on your plate, worrying about your dessert vendor shouldn't be on the list. I handle every detail from setup/breakdown, styling, and live cake artistry. Completely seamless, completely handled and zero stress for you.
Why I created
The Buttercream Bar
The Buttercream Bar
Want to know the saddest thing I see at events?
Between running Minns Cake Studio and working (one of my many side quests lol) as a wedding planner assistant, I witness the same story all the time. As someone who is deeply passionate about cake, it breaks my heart every time to watch slice after slice sit on tables completely untouched while everyone is out dancing, or see full dessert tables go in the trash at the end of the night.
My studio creates traditional cake centerpieces made for intimate gatherings, but larger celebrations call for a different approach so no one's budget goes to waste.
That's why I started The Buttercream Bar experience. It's a beautifully styled chic mobile cart that turns dessert into an interactive moment. Your guests choose their cake flavor and then watch their mini cake tin get freshly piped with icing of choice and finished with their favorite topping picks.
No flavor stress, no abandoned slices-just a fun, stress-free highlight your favorite people will actually eat and enjoy.
Between running Minns Cake Studio and working (one of my many side quests lol) as a wedding planner assistant, I witness the same story all the time. As someone who is deeply passionate about cake, it breaks my heart every time to watch slice after slice sit on tables completely untouched while everyone is out dancing, or see full dessert tables go in the trash at the end of the night.
My studio creates traditional cake centerpieces made for intimate gatherings, but larger celebrations call for a different approach so no one's budget goes to waste.
That's why I started The Buttercream Bar experience. It's a beautifully styled chic mobile cart that turns dessert into an interactive moment. Your guests choose their cake flavor and then watch their mini cake tin get freshly piped with icing of choice and finished with their favorite topping picks.
No flavor stress, no abandoned slices-just a fun, stress-free highlight your favorite people will actually eat and enjoy.
The Guest Experience
The Foundation
Guests start by selecting their preferred cake base from the freshly baked flavors curated specifically for your celebration.
The Live Artistry
The customization continues as guests choose their preferred buttercream and signature drizzle, watching the magic unfold as it’s piped right before their eyes.
The Creative Finale
The final touch is entirely theirs. Guests dive into the topping bar, adding that personal crunch or flavor profile that makes their slice perfectly theirs.
What's Included
- Full set up: White cart, white fringe umbrella, white standing cooler
- Includes a curated vase of fresh florals, custom-matched to your wedding or events aesthetic.
- All necessary equipment for serving
- Set up & take down
- 60 miles (round trip of travel from Simi Valley) *
- 2-3 hours of service time*
- A calm, streamlined planning process from initial inquiry to your celebration
- Cake artist/attendant
- Live cake assembly
- White tins with lids, napkins and gold forks*
- 3 accent drizzles (Chocolate, white chocolate, caramel)
- Menu Curation: Made to order from scratch
Choice of 2 freshly baked cake flavors*
Choice of 9 unlimited classic toppings*
Choice of 2 Buttercream flavors*
**Details marked with an asterisk can be custom-tailored or extended to perfectly fit your celebration.
Typical Investment
1,500
Full Service Dessert Experience + Curated Menu
Full Service Dessert Experience + Curated Menu
1,800
Full Service Dessert Experience + Curated Menu
Full Service Dessert Experience + Curated Menu
2,100
Full Service Dessert Experience + Curated Menu
Full Service Dessert Experience + Curated Menu
2,500
Full Service Dessert Experience + Curated Menu
Full Service Dessert Experience + Curated Menu
Add Ons
Elevate your experience with curated additions designed to tailor the cake bar perfectly to your vision.
Accents
75
Elevate your toppings bar to include the following options: an assortment of edible florals, edible glitter, gold leaf.
Have a specific vision or aesthetic element? Let me know and we can make it come to life!
Have a specific vision or aesthetic element? Let me know and we can make it come to life!
Custom tin colors
30
The default tin color is white & silver. Want to match the aesthetic of your event? Change up the color of the cake tin to a different color! Choose from: Black & gold, Pink, Red, Turquoise, gold.
Centerpiece Mini Cutting Cake
125
A beautifully styled 4"+ 6" mini tiered cake, heart or circle, (priced normally at 220 ) displayed directly on the cart as your visual centerpiece. Perfect for your classic cake-cutting photos, then boxed up for the newlyweds to enjoy.
Add a Third Curated Cake Flavor
1.50 per guest
The standard experience includes a perfectly curated menu of 2 cake flavors. If you would love to give your guests a third delicious profile to choose from at the cart, this option covers the additional micro-batch baking sessions, specialized kitchen prep, and extra menu styling required to expand your live display.
Signature Menu Signage
35
Want to feature a "His & Hers" pair or the guest of honor's favorite combinations? I will design and display a custom menu sign on the cart highlighting your signature selections for your guests.
Extra Cake Tins
5 each
Want to ensure your guests can come back for seconds or take a treat home? I offer 'Sweet Seconds' bundles of extra cake tins that can be added to any package tier to ensure nobody misses out! Minimum 10
Upgrades
Additional Service
150
Want to keep the party going? The standard service is 2 hours but you can add additional time. $150 Per hour
Early Arrival
100
If early arrival is required (more than 75 minutes before serve time) due to specific timeline/setup, it is 100 per hour
Additional Travel
5
If the Venue is located further than the 60 mile radius (from Simi Valley) then each additional mile is $5
From Scratch Menu
Every Buttercream Bar experience is tailored to your guests' palates.
As the host you choose:
As the host you choose:
- Two Signature Cake Foundations.
- Two Silky Swiss Meringue Buttercreams.
- Your Choice of 9 Complimenting toppings.
Cake Base
Classic Vanilla
Funfetti
Decadent Chocolate
Southern Red Velvet
(Pro Tip: Pairing one light and one deep flavor ensures a perfectly balanced tasting experience for your guests!)
Funfetti
Decadent Chocolate
Southern Red Velvet
(Pro Tip: Pairing one light and one deep flavor ensures a perfectly balanced tasting experience for your guests!)
Icing
Silky Swiss Meringue Buttercream.
(Never waxy or too sweet!)
Vanilla
Chocolate
Lemon
Strawberry
(Never waxy or too sweet!)
Vanilla
Chocolate
Lemon
Strawberry
Toppings
- Pastel Sprinkles
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Homemade Brownie Bites
- Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Crunch
- Toffee Bits
- Biscoff Cookie Crumbs
- Sweetened Coconut Flakes
- Mixed Chocolate Crispy Pearls
- Homemade Chocolate Cookie Crumbs
- Homemade Cinnamon Streusel
- Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Crumbles
- Cake Soak Pipettes (Espresso, Chai, Almond, Vanilla Bean)
Still want those timeless photos with a traditional cake? Add a beautifully designed mini tiered cake to serve as the stunning centerpiece of the cart. That cake cutting moment is still yours, while guests enjoy their individual customized cake tins.
FAQ
That is completely up to your guests! My signature cake tins are served ready to eat on the spot, but they also come with a matching lid. Guests have the option to pop the lid on and take their custom creation home to enjoy as dessert for later.
My packages are structured around a standard one-tin-per-person count to keep your costs predictable and prevent dessert waste. If you know you have a crowd of serious cake lovers and want to make sure seconds are widely available, you can absolutely opt to purchase an extra block of 10 or 20 tins when finalizing your package details with me.
Absolutely. While the standard experience includes a set service window perfect for most events, I love tailoring our timeline to your specific itinerary. If you require an extended service window or late-night timing, we will adjust your Live Artistry & Service Fee to perfectly accommodate your day’s schedule.
For standard celebrations, I arrive one hour prior to my scheduled service time to set up the cart. For weddings, however, I know how critical a seamless timeline is! I will work closely with you, your coordinator, or your venue planner on a person-to-person basis to pinpoint the perfect setup window during your reception. My goal is to load in completely behind the scenes so that everything is beautifully staged, styled, and ready to go the exact moment dinner concludes and the dance floor gets going!
The cart is a standard size 48"L x 25" W with extenders on the sides
The umbrella is 7ft tall
The umbrella is 7ft tall
Yes, I am! I am a permitted home bakery and carry full event liability insurance. I know many venues require proof of coverage before allowing outside vendors on-site, so I am always happy to provide a copy of my business documentation or issue a custom COI for your venue.
No, this is a fully hosted experience! I will be behind the cart as your cake artist to guide your guests through the process. I pipe the buttercream, drizzle the sauces, and place the toppings live for each individual order, ensuring every single cake tin is perfectly customized and beautifully presented.
To bring the full live artistry experience to your event, we require a minimum investment equivalent to 50 guests. You are welcome to book the cart for smaller, more intimate guest counts, provided this baseline is met.
I completely understand that RSVPs fluctuate. You are welcome to adjust your guest count up until 14 days before your event, which is when I finalize my kitchen ordering and ingredient prep. You can always increase your headcount to add more cake tins to your package.
However, please note that guest counts cannot be lowered below the minimum requirements of your selected tier once booked. If your final attendance drops below your original count, I will still prepare the full number of contracted tins so you can take the sweet extras home with you at the end of the night!
However, please note that guest counts cannot be lowered below the minimum requirements of your selected tier once booked. If your final attendance drops below your original count, I will still prepare the full number of contracted tins so you can take the sweet extras home with you at the end of the night!
Absolutely! I love it when clients add personal touches to make the cart feel uniquely theirs. You are more than welcome to provide custom branded cocktail napkins, small tabletop signage (like a custom menu or monogram sign), or a floral arrangement/garland to accent the cart. To ensure a seamless setup, I just ask that these custom items are ready at the cart's designated station when I arrive to load in. Any unused custom napkins or decorations will be packed back up and left with you at the end of the evening!
Honestly, since we are in Southern California, rain is usually the least of our worries! But just in case we get a surprise downpour, or if it gets scorching hot outside, I do require a viable backup plan to protect the integrity of the buttercream and preserve my handcrafted wooden cart.
Ideally, all outdoor bookings should have an indoor or fully covered, climate-controlled space we can pivot to. If rain is in the forecast or temperatures are set to exceed 85°F, we will make the collaborative call to move to your backup indoor space prior to my arrival.
If your venue or backyard is 100% outdoors and doesn't have an indoor alternative, don't worry, we just need to ensure the station has adequate structural coverage! In that scenario, the client must provide a professional pop-up canopy tent or marquee structure. This keeps the cart completely dry from a rare SoCal sprinkle and safely shaded from intense, cake-melting heat.
Because water can warp the custom woodwork and ruin the station, I am unable to set up in direct rain. If unexpected weather hits during an outdoor service and no adequate overhead shelter or indoor alternative is available, I will have to pause service immediately to pack down the cart to prevent damage, and contracted fees remain non-refundable. Securing that solid "Plan B" space or tenting layout beforehand ensures your live cake bar experience goes off without a hitch!
Ideally, all outdoor bookings should have an indoor or fully covered, climate-controlled space we can pivot to. If rain is in the forecast or temperatures are set to exceed 85°F, we will make the collaborative call to move to your backup indoor space prior to my arrival.
If your venue or backyard is 100% outdoors and doesn't have an indoor alternative, don't worry, we just need to ensure the station has adequate structural coverage! In that scenario, the client must provide a professional pop-up canopy tent or marquee structure. This keeps the cart completely dry from a rare SoCal sprinkle and safely shaded from intense, cake-melting heat.
Because water can warp the custom woodwork and ruin the station, I am unable to set up in direct rain. If unexpected weather hits during an outdoor service and no adequate overhead shelter or indoor alternative is available, I will have to pause service immediately to pack down the cart to prevent damage, and contracted fees remain non-refundable. Securing that solid "Plan B" space or tenting layout beforehand ensures your live cake bar experience goes off without a hitch!
Questions?
If you have a general question, send it here.
I will get back to you within 48 hours.
If you would like to secure your date or receive a pricing guide please fill out the inquiry form above!
I will get back to you within 48 hours.
If you would like to secure your date or receive a pricing guide please fill out the inquiry form above!
Contact
Marisa
+1 (805) 433-2654
hello@minnscakestudio.com
Located in Simi Valley, CA.
Serving Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.
Marisa
+1 (805) 433-2654
hello@minnscakestudio.com
Located in Simi Valley, CA.
Serving Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.
