Short N Sweet Custom Cakes - Brighton, CO
Custom decorated cake with colorful frosting and sprinkles

Custom Cakes Made With Love

Colorado Front Range's premier home-based bakery crafting personalized cakes for every celebration. Statewide delivery available.

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Explore Our Flavors

Choose from 24 delicious cake flavors, 18 premium fillings, and 4 frosting styles

🎂24 Cake Flavors

Chocolate

  • Chocolate
  • Dark ChocolatePopular
  • German Chocolate
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream

Vanilla

  • VanillaClassic
  • Yellow
  • Birthday "Funfetti"Kids Love
  • Almond
  • Chocolate Chip

Fruit

  • Lemon
  • StrawberryPopular
  • Mixed Berry
  • Spring FlingSeasonal
  • Cherry Chip

Specialty

  • Marble
  • Red VelvetSignature
  • Carrot
  • Pistachio Cherry Chip
  • Banana Pudding
  • Churro
  • Cinnamon Swirl
  • Cinnamon Latte
  • Biscoff Bliss
  • Candied Butter Pecan

🍓18 Premium Fillings

Strawberry
CompoteButtercreamWhippy
Raspberry
CompoteButtercreamWhippy
Blueberry
CompoteButtercreamWhippy
Cherry
Compote
Lemon
CompoteButtercreamWhippy
Buttercream
Buttercream
Cream Cheese
ButtercreamWhippy
Peanut Butter
ButtercreamWhippy
Cookie Dough
Buttercream
Oreo
ButtercreamWhippy
Cheesecake Custard
ButtercreamWhippy
Ganache
Buttercream
Caramel
ButtercreamWhippy
Biscoff Crunch
ButtercreamWhippy
Churro
ButtercreamWhippy
Lechera
ButtercreamWhippy
Wedding Bouquet
ButtercreamWhippy
Dulce De Leche
ButtercreamWhippy

✨4 Frosting Styles

  • ButtercreamPopular

    Classic smooth and creamy frosting

  • Fondant

    Smooth, elegant finish for special occasions

  • Whippy

    Light and airy whipped cream frosting

  • GanachePopular

    Rich chocolate or white chocolate coating

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Short N Sweet Custom Cakes - Colorado
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Serving All of Colorado

Statewide delivery from the Front Range to mountain communities and beyond

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¡Hablo español! Feel free to call or message me in Spanish to discuss your custom cake order.

Meet Jennifer: Colorado's Custom Cake Artist

Welcome to Short N Sweet Custom Cakes, where every cake is made with love from my home-based bakery on the Colorado Front Range. I specialize in creating custom cakes that make your special moments unforgettable.

With statewide delivery available across Colorado, I'm here to bring sweetness to celebrations from Denver to the mountains and everywhere in between. Every cake is handcrafted with premium ingredients and attention to detail that makes your vision come to life. Based in the heart of Colorado, I work closely with each customer to design a cake that's uniquely yours.

What Our Customers Say

See why Colorado families trust Short N Sweet for their special celebrations

"The best cake we've had in a long time, I let Jen pick the flavors and have creative freedom and it was beyond expectations"

Santana Michelle

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"Outstanding quality and service. Jennifer's attention to detail is unmatched."

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Party Extras & Add-Ons

Complete your celebration with custom toppers, bento boxes, and more

Custom Toppers

Custom Toppers

Add a special touch with custom cake toppers! From acrylic names and ages to themed decorations, we can source or create the perfect topper for your celebration. Toppers can match your party theme, colors, or personal style.

Bento Boxes

Bento Boxes

Our bento boxes are filled with an assortment of treats including mini cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, and other sweet surprises. Perfect for party favors, gift boxes, or individual servings at events. Customizable with your theme and colors.

Mini Loafs, Cupcakes & Cakesicles

Mini Loafs, Cupcakes & Cakesicles

Choose from mini loaf cakes (perfect for individual servings), standard or mini cupcakes (available in all our cake flavors), or trendy cakesicles (cake on a stick dipped in chocolate). All can be decorated to match your party theme.

Smash Cake Piñatas

Smash Cake Piñatas

A fun twist on traditional cakes! Our piñata cakes have a hollow center filled with candies, sprinkles, or small treats. When you cut into the cake, the surprises spill out. A showstopper at any party, especially for kids!

Cupcake Platters

Cupcake Platters

Perfect for office parties, school events, or large gatherings. Our cupcake platters feature an assortment of flavors beautifully arranged and decorated. Available in quantities of 12, 24, or 48. Mix and match flavors or choose all one flavor.

Table & Chair Rentals

Table & Chair Rentals

Take your party to the next level with our adorable kids table and chair rentals! Perfect for birthday parties, tea parties, or any children's celebration. Includes themed decorations and setup guidance. Available for Brighton-area events only.

Edible Images

Edible Images

Add a photo, logo, or custom design directly to your cake! Using edible ink and frosting sheets, we can print any image you provide. Perfect for corporate events, photo cakes, or replicating a specific design. High-resolution images work best.

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Order Your Custom Cake

Tell us about your celebration and we'll create the perfect cake. We'll contact you within 24 hours to discuss details and pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about ordering custom cakes from Short N Sweet

Yes, we can accommodate rush orders with at least 48 hours notice. A rush fee applies and depends on the complexity of your order and our current schedule. Please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your timeline and we'll do our best to make it happen!
Yes! We offer custom cake delivery throughout Colorado. Birthday cake delivery, wedding cake delivery, and all celebration cake orders available statewide. Delivery fees vary based on distance and cake size. Pickup is always free at our Brighton, Colorado location.
Cake serving sizes depend on how you cut them! As a general guide: 6" round serves 8-12, 8" round serves 15-20, 10" round serves 30-40, and 12" round serves 40-60. For detailed servings by size and shape, check out our servings calculator tool to find the perfect size for your event.
We're a home-based bakery located in Brighton, Colorado. All cakes are made fresh in our licensed home kitchen. We offer pickup from our Brighton location or statewide delivery throughout Colorado.
Currently, we do not offer gluten-free, vegan, or other specialized dietary options, but we are exploring these possibilities for the future. All our cakes contain common allergens including wheat, eggs, dairy, and may contain nuts. Please see our allergen disclaimer below for more details.
We recommend ordering at least 2-3 weeks in advance for custom cakes, especially during busy seasons (spring and summer). For simple designs, we may be able to accommodate orders with 1 week notice. Rush orders with 48+ hours notice are available for an additional fee. Wedding cakes should be booked 2-3 months ahead.
Our top sellers are Red Velvet with cream cheese filling, Dark Chocolate with raspberry filling, Funfetti with vanilla buttercream (a kids' favorite!), and Strawberry with strawberry compote. But with 24 cake flavors and 18 filling options, the combinations are endless! Check out our Flavors page to explore all options.
Orders can be cancelled up to 7 days before the pickup/delivery date for a full refund. Cancellations made 3-6 days before are eligible for a 50% refund. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations made less than 72 hours before your event, as ingredients have already been purchased and prep work has begun.
We offer tasting boxes for wedding cake orders only. Our tasting box includes 6 cupcakes featuring different flavor and filling combinations. This tasting fee is credited toward your wedding cake order. For other events, we encourage you to view our detailed flavor descriptions on our Flavors page.
Cakes with buttercream frosting can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Cakes with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or cream cheese fillings must be refrigerated. All cakes can be refrigerated for up to 5 days—just bring to room temperature 1-2 hours before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Absolutely! We love bringing your vision to life. You can share inspiration photos, Pinterest boards, or detailed descriptions of what you're imagining. We'll work with you to create a design that matches your style and budget. Note that we cannot exactly replicate copyrighted designs, but we can create similar designs inspired by your ideas.
Ordering custom cakes is easy! You can order online through our website order form, call us at 555-CAKE-123, or email us with your details. As your local Brighton cake decorator, we serve the entire Colorado Front Range with pickup and delivery options. Simply tell us your occasion (birthday, wedding, baby shower, etc.), date, size needed, and flavor preferences, and we'll create the perfect custom cake for you!
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Allergen Information

All cakes are made in a home kitchen that handles common allergens including wheat, eggs, milk, soy, tree nuts, and peanuts. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that any product is completely free from allergens. If you have severe food allergies, please consult with us before ordering to ensure we can safely accommodate your needs.

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