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Sylvia Weinstock Cakes – a New York Destination

She considers herself a destination shop. One look at her cakes and you definitely “get” why she is the destination for wedding cakes, not just in New York City, but worldwide.

“She” is Sylvia Weinstock, and in peak wedding season, it’s not unusual for Weinstock and her small staff to work 15-hour days at her TriBeCa bakery (fortunately, she lives upstairs, when it’s time to go home!). At 80, Sylvia Weinstock’s philosophy for weddings and wedding cakes is straight forward and simple.

Weinstock offer cakes that are by no means ordinary: all icing is made from butter cream; all flowers are handmade of sugar; and no fondant (a creamy sugar paste used in icings) is used on any cakes – she doesn’t like the taste of it and won’t impose it on her clients. Her cakes start at $17 per person, but prices can go much higher.

She creates cakes as part of the overall wedding “statement” and each is designed to coordinate with the theme and mood of the wedding. Her unique creations have ranged from the whimsical to the magical and every part of Weinstock’s cakes is edible … one can only imagine.

To view just a few of her delectable creations, visit her blog.

Photos courtesy of John Labbe.

9 Comments on “Sylvia Weinstock Cakes – a New York Destination”

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• DANIELA PAIXÃO December 30th, 2010 2:03 pm

  I saw Sylvia at TV, (How’d you get so rich- Joan Rivers)and became enchanted not only by her creations, but also by her words that reveals her “rich simple way of being”, with faith and love for her family.

• Cecilia September 22nd, 2010 8:17 am

  I could only dream of having one of her cakes!!

• Madison September 19th, 2010 8:59 pm

  I have seen her, and I would for go other things-to have one of her amazing cakes:)

• Andy September 17th, 2010 10:51 pm

  Yes, she is the best-without a doubt!

• Jonathan September 17th, 2010 11:01 am

  WOW-I am never amazed at what StrictlyWeddings comes up with, but knowing Kay the Founder-she is all about style and class. Loving me some Sylvia Cake:) My Sister used to work for Christian Dior in New York, and that is all she talked about was Sylvia Weinstock Cakes, so for sure I have to have a taste sooner, than later!

• Elle September 17th, 2010 10:56 am

  She is just amazing!!

• Heidi September 17th, 2010 10:37 am

  Kay, has talked about Sylvia a lot-and I feel like I know her-her work for sure is art!!

• Jordan September 17th, 2010 10:06 am

  I am in love!! I am just waiting until one of my Brides can afford her, and I think I might have one-yea!!

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