McNeill Manor- Groom's Cakes.....Not Just a Chocolate Cake Anymore

I love being in Oklahoma because Groom's cakes are not only a tradition here....but a must for most wedding receptions. When I was in Arizona....no one had ever heard of a Groom's cake. I couldn't believe it! After relocating to OK, I realized the tradition is still alive and well....and now it's taken on a new and exciting twist. Rarely do you see the traditional chocolate groom's cake any longer. Now....the sky is the limit on design.

When my parents got married 53 years ago, the "legend" of the groom's cake was that the single female guests would take a slice of this cake home and place it under their pillow. Then they would dream of their "future husband." Now the Groom's cake has evolved into a whole different realm. Grooms are now designing their cakes based on their hobbies or interests.

It's fun to see the Grooms getting involved and excited about a cake! I get some very cool requests from my Grooms. It might be a giant cheeseburger one week, and then the next week a sushi platter. There is usually a fun story behind the reason they are choosing a specific design. One Bride I met with surprised her groom with a cake that looked like a Catfish. The reason being is that when he was growing up, his imaginary friend was named....."Catfish." Another groom had me create a dog dish that read "Dogg" on the front. That was his nick name growing up.

One of the most popular requests I get is the cooler cake. The guys really love this. It can have their favorite beverage around the cake, complete with their favorite team logo on the front....or monogram, etc.. The great thing is that the cake can still be any flavor and filling they wish! So guests not only get to see something fun, but it still tastes awesome!

So think outside of the box when choosing your Groom's cake! Each cake I design is priced on the artwork involved, etc. Feel free to contact me for a quote at www.mcneillmanor.com or become a Fan of McNeill Manor to stay up to date on all of my latest creations. Eat Cake!

Thanks for reading!

Donna McNeill

McNeill Manor Cakes

McNeill Manor Cakes ~ An Intro

Hi! My name is Donna McNeill and I am the owner and operator of McNeill Manor Cakes. I service the entire Tulsa metro area, Oklahoma City, and the state of Oklahoma. I specialize in gourmet, custom designed cakes. I also offer hand made custom chocolate favors. I started McNeill Manor in Phoenix, AZ. Who knew that a passion of mine (cooking and baking) would soon be the artistic outlet I had always looked for in my life? I took classes in Phoenix, because being a pastry chef had always intrigued me. I soon realized that I had found my niche!

After taking all of the courses they offer, I was asked to teach when I graduated. I spent the next year teaching, and poring over hundreds of books and websites to learn as much as I could. I had a bride contact me one day about doing her wedding cake. Within 6 months, my business had grown to overflowing! By the time I left AZ, I had calls from Instyle Wedding, MTV, VH1, and Food Network. What an honor!!!

I relocated to Tulsa, OK in 2005 and began my business the following year. Since then, my primary focus has been weddings. I love interacting with my brides and grooms, and getting to be part of the most special day in their lives. I meet with each client for a private consultation and we do a custom tasting while designing your cake. I pride myself on not only having the best customer service that I can offer, but creating the best tasting cakes as well. Each cake is custom designed and created using the finest ingredients. I hand make all of the icings and fillings from scratch as well. I have clients that will tell me that they don't even like cake....until they eat a McNeill Manor cake!

I also love the artistic outlet of special occasion cakes. 90% of my clients will call me with a theme and give me the creative outlet to design something. From baby showers, birthday cakes, bridal showers to first birthdays.....these are a joy for me to come up with something that will be a centerpiece for your occasion!

Feel free to visit my website or find me on Facebook or MySpace to view my latest creations! I have a minimum order of $100. With any mention of the Dandelion Network....you will receive free delivery!

Donna McNeill
McNeill Manor