HEB Bakery: Top Cake Ordering Hacks

Ordering a cake from the HEB bakery? Did you know you can add an extra tier, fresh strawberries, or get a free smash cake for your kiddo? Let me introduce you to the best HEB bakery hacks you need to know for your next cake order.

HEB Custom Cake Ordering Tips and Tricks

1. Explore Over 336 Flavor Combos

With many different cake, icing, and filling flavors to choose from, the combinations are nearly endless. Here's a breakdown of some options:

Cake Flavors:

Note: Options vary depending on the cake size you choose. For a full list, check here or with your local HEB bakery.

• White

• Chocolate

• Red Velvet

• Carrot

• Italian

• German Chocolate

• Heavenly Delight

Cake Filling Options:

• Lemon

• Pineapple

• Raspberry

• Strawberry

• Chocolate Crème

• Bavarian Crème

• Fresh Strawberries (Bavarian crème and fresh cut strawberries, additional charge)

Cake Frosting Options:

• Vanilla Buttercream

• Chocolate Buttercream

• Cream Cheese

• German Chocolate

• White Elite (Whipped Light Icing)

• Chocolate Elite (Whipped Light Chocolate Icing)

• Fresh Whipping Cream (Freshly Whipped Whip Cream, additional charge)

2. Mix and Match Cake Layers

Want a white cake layer on top and chocolate on the bottom? You can do that! Customize each layer to create a unique flavor experience.

3. Add Fresh Strawberry Filling

Though it costs a bit extra, adding a filling with fresh strawberries can elevate the taste of your cake. It's a popular choice for those who love a fruity twist. Though this isn't the best pic, this cake from my twins' second birthday was delicious with the strawberry filling.

4. Create a Taller Cake

For a stunning taller cake, add an extra layer to a 6" or 8" round cake. This is perfect for making a statement or feeding a larger crowd.

5. Get a Free Smash Cake for a 1st Birthday

When you order a quarter sheet cake or larger, you can receive a free small smash cake for baby’s first birthday. I've heard each cake must say "Happy 1st Birthday". 🎂🎉

6. Some (but not all) HEB Bakeries can do wedding cakes and more complicated designs

This store is the Alon Market location in San Antonio. For a full list of locations that can create wedding cakes, check here.

HEB Cake Design Tips:

1. For Copyrighted Designs, Stick To The Cake Book: 

The HEB Bakery Cake Book is packed with tons of fun designs, including the latest movie themes, so you shouldn’t find yourself lacking in options. However, if you’re dreaming of a Minion cake that’s not in the book, you’re out of luck. For legal reasons, they have to stick to these approved designs. You can find the updated version of the book in your HEB bakery.

2. Choose an Original Cake Design

You can certainly choose something you saw on Pinterest, or thought up in your own head, as long as it does not include a copyrighted character like Batman. I do suggest you give the bakery as many details as possible and also provide pictures. Be detailed and clear or you may not get exactly what you wanted.

3. Add a Sports Logo For Just About Any Team

You can order cakes with designs from almost any sports team, including NFL team matchups and jerseys you can customize to reflect your highschool team.

4. Get a Cupcake Cake

They offer a variety of fun cupcake cake designs. You can get a number or an initial, and there are a few more options in the book.

4. Choose Swirled Frosting For Cupcakes

Customize cupcakes with swirled frosting in multiple colors. My friend ordered these for her daughter's mermaid birthday. They were affordable and super cute.