A custom cake costs $70 to $400 on average, depending on which design, flavor, and size you choose. Larger, complex cakes with 3 or more tiers cost $200 to $800 or more. 

Custom cakes are an excellent way to make special memories during a birthday party, anniversary celebration, or other event.

You can order a custom design on a cake from Costco, but ther choices are extremely limited. Depending on the location, the bakery may only be able to write a few words in frosting or put a simple buttercream image like balloons or a cactus.

However, the following locations have more options for custom designs:

• Walmart 
• Publix
• HEB
• Baskin Robbins
• Sam's Club
• Whole foods
• Safeway
• Albertson's
• Tour Les Jours

You should order a custom cake at least 1 to 4 weeks before your celebration. The exact timeline for ordering a custom cake will depend on how popular the bakery is, whether it's a busy season, and how much staff they have.

No, you typically can't retuan a cake once they hand it over to you for food safety reasons. However, some bakeries will offer a partial or full refund if there's something wrong with the cake.

You can find a great cake maker by following these steps:

• Compare prices from at least three local bakeries or stores.
• Read reviews specifically for custom cake makers on Fash and Google.
• Look at pictures of their cakes from other customers.
• Make sure they're able to make the cake by the time you need it.
• Get a detailed quote in writing.

Asking these questions can help you find a high-quality cake maker:

• How long have you been making or decorating cakes?
• Can you make the cake I want by this date?
• Is this price for naked cakes or frosted cakes?
• How large of a cake would you recommend?
• What type of frosting and fillings do you have?
• Can you print edible pictures on the cake?
• Do you have a minimum price or fee?
• Can I see pictures of cakes you've done with a similar design?
• Do you make smash cakes? How mcuh do those cost?
• Do you make sheet cakes? How big are they?