FAQ’s
What ingredients do you use in your cupcakes? I believe in baking with products that are as close to their natural state as possible. Therefore, we use Bob’s Red Mill unbleached white wheat pastry flour, organic evaporated cane juice, non-aluminum baking powder, Madagascar bourbon vanilla, Nielsen-Massey’s pure extracts, Callebaut’s Cacao Barry cocoas, Guittard’s chocolates, Plush Puff’s natural marshmallows, raw nuts, India Tree’s natural sprinkles and colors, RBST-free dairy from our local dairy and many other wonderful products.
Is there soy in your cupcakes? Not generally, however we will use some toppings (like Oreos) that contain soy lecithin. It is always best to ask.
Do you bake daily? Yes, Ann gets up super early (way too early) and scratch bakes every morning and again in the afternoon.
Do you have Gluten-free cupcakes? Yes, we do! We prepare all our gluten free cupcakes daily on site outside of our bakery with the highest quality ingredients.
Do you ever run out of cupcakes before you close? Yes, it does happen. Customer consumption can be as unpredictable as the sunshine in Oregon! And because we are a scratch bake bakery with one baker on staff right now, we will run out at times. Please call ahead if you are making a special trip or need a special cupcake so that we can put some aside for you.
Do you do wedding cupcakes? Yes, we do! We can create an amazing cupcake display for your wedding. We can also do a 6″ top cake for cutting and Jenny, our amazing cake decorator, can decorate whatever you desire. Let us know your cake flavors/ creation and we can bake it!
Do you do special occasion cakes? Yes. At this time we do cupcake cakes for your special occasion and we have recently expanded our menu to include various sizes of custom cakes. We love making our customers special occasions even more special so call the bakery and tell us what you want and we can discuss design and pricing.
Do you deliver? Yes, for a fee depending on where you are located. If in town (Newberg), you’re free!
Are you a franchise? No, we’re a family owned business started by a dream and lots of prayers.
How can we find you? We are located in Newberg, OR (on your way to wine country and the beach). We are right on highway 99W (before you get to downtown Newberg) on the north side of the highway in a beautiful 1920’s yellow craftsman home. Just look up for the tallest pine tree on the highway and you’ve found us!
Do you host parties and birthday parties at your bakery? We have a great private party room for birthdays. We have cupcake decorating parties or you can rent the room for your own party. See our party section on the website.
Do you donate your cupcakes? Yes, we do a lot of donations and love to supply cupcakes to the local community events, schools and organizations. Please fill out our donation form; we review donation forms once a month and make a decision on what we will donate.
Can you ship your cupcakes? At this time we are not set up for shipping, but it will definitely be something we will do in the future (Ann’s bro works for UPS- job security!)
Can I order from your website? Ann loves to shop on line and completely understands the ease of it. So, in the near future we will have ordering on line for pick up in the store.
Bakery News/ Events
News and Events
Oh Yes!! We are now creating custom cakes!
With Ann’s amazing baking skills and Jenny’s amazing cake decorating art, the two are unstoppable in creating custom cakes for any occasion that not only look amazing but taste amazing! If you have an event that needs a cake, there is no better choice than Sweetest Thing Cupcakes!
Gluten Free Starting June 1st
We will be starting with two flavors of gluten free cupcakes each day. Vanilla with vanilla buttercream or chocolate buttercream will be an everyday flavor for the month of June and then we will alternate the other flavor daily. We are so excited about the addition of this product to offer the community and we hope you love these babies as much as we do! Ingredient and food preparation cards for our gluten free line are available at the bakery.
Katie Campbell’s Photos Hanging In The Bakery!
We are so excited to be showcasing Katie’s photography. Her style is casual, fun, eclectic and innovative. Her photos are expressive and unique and I just love them.
Parties
Sweetest Thing cupcakes offers a private room ideal for children’s parties, bridal and baby showers, meetings, celebrations and other cozy gatherings.
Private Party Room Information
Please speak with our Private Party Coordinator for specific details and room availability. Advanced booking and signed agreement required. Below you will find some examples and suggestions of what we can offer.
Children’s Birthday Parties
“Indulge Your Sweet Tooth” Party (a cupcake decorating party ideal for any age)
Includes 2 cupcakes per child (one to eat at the party and one to take home) with your choice of cake and frosting. Each guest will get to frost their own cupcakes using our pastry bags and decorative tips! We also provide an assortment of decorative toppers such as colored sprinkles, chocolate chips, mini flowers, etc. for the children to add to their cupcakes. Choice of milk or juice provided for each participant. We also provide set-up in our private party room with decorations, plates, napkins etc. and we do all the clean-up. Gift bags of a mini muffin pan, whisk and spatula are provided for each child so they can get started baking at home! This party is not hosted by our staff; if you desire a host we would be more than happy to provide one for an additional $20.00/hr fee.
$12.00 per child plus $50.00/hour room rental fee (minimum 8 children for booking)
Adult Party Suggestions
Our private room is the perfect setting for a bridal or baby shower…ideal for a late afternoon meeting, staff reward or private celebration…Sweetest Thing cupcakes offers a unique, quaint environment sure to please any get together. Let us provide the sweets, beverages, coffee, teas, and a lovely atmosphere so you can enjoy each other’s company without the hassle. Room Rental Rate- $50.00/ hour
Terms and Conditions For All Events
Once a date is available and booked for a party, a $50.00 nonrefundable room deposit is due. This deposit will be deducted from your total receipt at the completion of your party.
A Private Party Room Agreement must be signed for all parties that are not hosted by our staff.
All reservation inquiries and party details are handled by our Private Party Coordinator exclusively; other members of our staff are unable to give information out about availability. Please call the bakery and ask for Ann to help you with your party. Requests for party information can be made via email at info@sweetestthingcupcakes.com; however, we are unable to book parties via email.
Parties are booked on a first come/first serve basis. Rates subject to change without notice. All parties subject to current rate at time of signed reservation/ confirmed booking.
Private Party Room Agreement
Current rates effective for all parties booked after 1/5/10.
All rates subject to change without notice.
General Party Room Rental 9am-6pm (Tues-Thur) 9am-8pm (Fri-Sat
Hourly Room Rental Rate: $50/Hour
Store Closure For Private Event (available only on Sundays and Mondays with the discretion of the owners): $150/Hour
Set up time- All Parties- Host may arrive up to 30 minutes prior to the event time to set up the room at no additional charge. DO NOT arrive sooner than this time as the room is used by us for general seating when parties are not taking place. Parties requiring more than 30 minutes to set up will need to reserve earlier to allot for this.
The time reserved is the time charged regardless if guests leave early.
Guests should exit the room by the end of the reserved time so that staff may clean the space and prepare the room for the next event or general seating. Parties that are not cleared from the room by 15 minutes after the reserved time will be charged an additional ½ hour room fee.
Permitted Use Of The Space
The maximum number of guests in the private party room is 20 seated guests. This number includes all attendees- no exceptions. For the comfort of your entire party and other store patrons, please do not invite more guests than the room can hold. THIS IS AGAINST FIRE CODE. Our private party room is a separate space and the general seating area is reserved for daily store patrons and is not to be used for parties that overflow.
General Information For All Events
Your event date and time allowance must be reserved with a nonrefundable $50.00 deposit at time of booking. In the event you need to cancel your party, we need at least a two week prior notice. Those cancelled after this allotted time forfeit their $50.00 deposit. (it is difficult for us to re-book a new party on such short notice)
There is a minimum $40 Food/Beverage purchase required with all private room bookings.
Please confirm your guest count and food/beverage needs at least 2 days prior to your event.
Our staff will set-up your room with the requested supplies, desserts, beverages and plates prior to your party’s start time. To avoid disturbing your party, our staff will not be coming in and out of the room, so if you need additional supplies during your party, your host should please let the counter staff know and we are happy to add additional items. Serving of the food and beverages is the responsibility of the host. We do not have full service staff available.
Your are welcome to bring in other food items from home or a preferred caterer. When dealing with caterers, please make them aware that we have a limited kitchen and that their food will need to be cooked and prepared off site and brought in in chafing dishes. We do require that you allow us to supply you with dessert and beverages.
Hosts may be permitted to bring in champagne or wine for ADULT FUNCTIONS ONLY. We can provide you with glassware and no more than 1 standard sized bottle per 4 adults is allowed. No beer or liquor please.
We are able to provide you with glassware, plateware, coffee cups and silverware for your event.
ALL activities, entertainment, decorations, etc must be pre-approved prior to the party. Our beautiful setting has been painstakingly restored and preserved with the original woodwork, fixtures and built-ins, therefore, we ask that you do not bring in anything that can spill, damage or stain the floors, walls, or word work. We do not allow anything to be taped or pinned to the walls or ceiling and we do not allow anything with a flame (other than a birthday candle- no sparklers please).
Delivery of food, decorations, or any other items need to be scheduled when the host can be present (within 30 minutes of event time) to receive them. All outside items brought in are the responsibility of the host.
Please be aware that any damages to any part of the store, furniture, or serving pieces by event attendees will be the responsibility of the event host and necessary charges will be applied to the event total.
Weddings & Events
We work with each bride and groom to design a cupcake display that fits your expression of the theme and tone you want your guests to experience. We specialize in cupcake trees with a top cake to cut.
Tastings are complimentary and done by appointment only; give us a call to schedule a time to meet one-on-one with our baker to discuss your wedding cupcake ideas.
Once you have entrusted your special event with us, you will meet with our cupcake/cake designer to discuss your design ideas. You will then be emailed a wedding concept design to approve. This ensures that your special requests are met by us.
Your wedding is a day to be remembered by all. We want to create a memorable and individual display that you and your guests will enjoy!
- Cupcakes (Regular)- $2.50 (simple decorating*)
- Cupcakes (filled)- $2.75 (simple decorating*)
- Cupcakes (Mini)- $1.50 (simple decorating*)
- Tiers- $50/ tier rental fee (nonrefundable)
- Refundable tier deposit- $150/ tier (refunded at time of return)
- Delivery and Set-up- $35 (Sherwood, Newberg, Dundee) all other areas $45-$60 depending on area
- 6″ top cake (anniversary cake)- $45 and up (decorated)
*simple decorating is the way the cupcakes are made in our bakery case. If you would like colored frosting, writing, fondant work, chocolate molds, etc. there is a separate per cupcake decorating charge applied