Mert’s Cakes by Virginia Rankin

Virginia made our wedding cake in 2005 and «divine» doesn’t do it justice. It was absolutely delicious and well worth every penny we paid for it. Not a slice was left at the end of the reception as we had guest going back for more and trying another flavor. We had a 3 tier cake — butter with a raspberry filling on bottom, devil’s food with a chocolate ganache in the middle and then another flavor on top which I can’t remember now. Every layer was delicious and we keep saying we’re going to have her make us an anniversary cake and ship it up.
The decorations were simple but exquisite. All in all, the cake was perfect and I would highly recommend her again and again.

The owner of this shop was condescending and looked down her nose at me when I to her my budget for our wedding cake. I have spent a lot if time cake shopping and meeting with different bakers to get the best price. Everyone else had been accommodating and gave me what they could offer for my budget. Virginia laughed at me and told me I would not find that price anywhere. I told her I had found several in the city who were in that price range. She then began to tell me that the other shops would be ordering the cake pre made for that price. She is mistaken to say the least. There are several cake shops in this city who will bake a cake from scratch, that taste good and is beautiful. It does not have to cost a fortune. I have never before been treated this way as a consumer. Shocking. Spend your money where people treat you kind and want to work to earn your business.

I’ve been ordering Mert’s Cakes for MANY years. I surprised my Husband with one after seeing it on the Food Network maybe eight years ago. I always order it online and it’s promptly shipped to my house. They are even able to accommodate the date I usually need the cake by. Overall, the delivery/​service all the way to Arizona has been fabulous.
Now, the cake. It is to die for. Buttery, light, moist, with the perfect amount of rum. Even with time and shipping the cake is always presented beautifully and it’s always fresh and delicious. I highly recommend you give this amazing cake a try!

Thank you so much for the beautiful cake. I had no idea what to expect and because of the timing, I didn’t see the cake until it was presented to the birthday boy. It was incredible! Just wanted to let you know that your bakery far exceeded my expectations and not only was the cake beautiful, it was also delicious. It was too cool to cut, but once we did, it was devoured in minutes. Much thanks again, I’ll find an excuse to use Merts Cakes again!