Describe the party and the dessert plan

Start with the event date, approximate servings, and the kind of celebration you are planning. A birthday dinner and a larger party may call for different dessert formats. Tell Terri whether you are interested in a cake, individual treats, or a combination, then ask which options are available.

Our St. Louis alcohol-infused cake page introduces the service. The Hennessy-infused cupcakes pictured here are an example from Terri’s own gallery. Confirm the current menu and the details of your order directly rather than treating a past photograph as a complete product specification.

Share any ingredient questions in the first request. The exact recipe and preparation belong in the ordering conversation; this guide cannot establish the alcohol content of a particular finished dessert.

Separate flavor choices from decoration

A spirit-inspired theme and an alcohol-infused recipe are two different choices. A bottle-shaped cake, a label, or a matching color scheme describes the appearance. It does not tell you whether alcohol is an ingredient or how the dessert has been prepared.

Explain both preferences clearly: the flavor experience you want and the visual style you like. If a particular spirit or flavor pairing matters to you, ask whether it can be used. Avoid assuming that a brand pictured on a cake is available in every cake flavor or format.

The champagne-inspired cake shown beside this section is a design reference. For more visual directions, visit our adult celebration inspiration article. That article focuses on appearance; this guide helps you organize the order.

Champagne-bottle-shaped cake beside a decorated cigar-box cake, with green, pink, black, and brown details.
A champagne-inspired celebration design. Bottle-shaped decoration does not establish which ingredients are in the cake.Photo: Terri's Sweet Cakes

Make serving information part of the plan

Ask Terri how the specific order should be stored, displayed, and served. If the dessert includes separate additions or decorations, ask what is edible and what needs to be removed. The answer should match the finished cake or treats you receive.

Let the host and the person serving dessert know when an item contains alcohol. Keep that information clear for guests so they can decide whether to have it. If some guests avoid alcohol, ask about a separate non-infused option and how the items will be identified.

Do not use this article to infer that alcohol has cooked out or that a particular serving is appropriate for someone with an ingredient restriction. Raise those questions before ordering and rely on the confirmed ingredient information for the specific product.

Bring the request together

A useful request includes the date, servings, budget range, preferred dessert format, flavor interests, and one or two design references. Add the event address if you want to ask about delivery. Confirm availability and any delivery arrangements for that location.

Review the quote for what is included, payment terms, and the agreed handoff. Ask about changes before accepting the order rather than assuming extra decorations or different flavors can be added later. For more examples of Terri’s finished work, browse the cake gallery.

Once the basic plan is clear, request a quote for your adult celebration. Terri can help you understand which flavor and design choices fit the event and the available schedule.