Ever notice how at every party, one tray of cupcakes is just crumbs in ten minutes, and another is still sitting there when people are grabbing their coats?
That’s not luck. That’s flavor picking. And if you’re ordering bulk cupcakes for a group, you’re not just shopping for yourself you’re guessing what a whole room full of people will go for. After baking in Southeast Michigan since 1946, we’ve watched enough parties to know exactly which flavors get mobbed first. Here’s what to order so your dessert table ends the day empty.
We don’t do boring here. Every cupcake in our menu has a personality, and some are way more dangerous than others when there’s a crowd.
This is the one. Dark chocolate cake, milk chocolate frosting, little chocolate shavings on top. We tell everyone: if you’re ordering for a mixed group, load up on these. Kids lose their minds over it. Adults pretend they’re just taking one and then you see them circling back. It’s the safest bet in the whole display case.
Vanilla bean cake, classic buttercream, and enough rainbow sprinkles to make a five-year-old scream. This is the birthday workhorse. We put sprinkles on it because sprinkles equal celebration, and honestly, even the grown-ups at the office party grab this one first. It’s just happy.
So this one has carrot, fresh shredded carrot, pineapple, coconut, and this white chocolate cream cheese frosting. I know, carrot cake sounds like something your aunt brings and nobody touches. But this one messes with people. Almost every party somebody grabs it cause it looks different, takes a bite, and next thing you know they’re waving their friend over like “you have to try this.” It’s our quiet little problem solver.
Red cocoa cake, white chocolate cream cheese frosting, and crumbled red velvet on top. It just looks special, you know? That color. People walk up and their hand goes straight for it. Bridal showers, Mother’s Day brunches, it always disappears early. I think half the time they pick it just cause it’s pretty, but then they realize it actually tastes like something.
Lemon cake, tart lemon cream cheese frosting, fresh zest on top. After you’ve had a couple heavy chocolate ones, your mouth wants a change. This one brightens everything up. We always sneak a few into orders that are chocolate-heavy cause you need that one friend who cuts through the richness.
Dark chocolate cake, marshmallow buttercream, Oreo buttercream, cookie crumble. It’s got crunch. It’s got that cookies-and-milk thing. Kids demolish it. Adults pretend they’re above it but I’ve watched too many parties give it ten minutes and suddenly one’s missing and some dad is wiping Oreo crumbs off his shirt.
Vanilla bean cake with a raspberry filling, champagne buttercream, and a little fresh raspberry on top. This one’s basically the Mother’s Day pick. Also it’s the “I need something that doesn’t look like a kids’ cupcake” pick for showers and brunches. People literally pull out their phones before they eat it.
Chocolate cake, strawberry frosting, dark chocolate drizzle over everything. You know those fancy chocolate shops where they dip strawberries? It’s that, but a cupcake. Good for spring, good for Valentine’s, good for when you just want that combo without the melting chocolate mess.
Raspberry cake, white chocolate cream cheese frosting, dark chocolate drizzle, and actual fresh raspberries and blueberries sitting on top. It’s tart, sweet, and feels lighter than the heavy hitters. We lean on this one for outdoor summer stuff when nobody wants a dense brick of a dessert
We’ve been doing this long enough to know what works. Here’s the dead-simple formula we give people all day long.
50% — Chocolate Lovers and Party Time
Your safety net. The two nobody argues with. Kids like them. Adults like them. Nobody at the party goes “ew.”
25% — Southern Red Velvet and What’s Up Doc?
They feel a little special, a little different, but still safe enough that picky eaters might try them.
25% — The Fun Ones
Pick 2 or 3 from the rest: Lemon Lust, Cookies & Cream, Champagne Dream, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Berry Berry Kiss. Match them to the season or the vibe.
Say you’ve got 40 people coming. We’d ask you to grab 60 cupcakes. Here’s how that breaks down:
That mix covers every type of person in the room.
Our menu shifts with the seasons, so if you throw in a flavor that matches the time of year, your order feels thoughtful instead of last-minute.
Go heavier on Champagne Dream, Berry Berry Kiss, and Lemon Lust. Fresh, bright, and brunchy.
Lemon Lust and Chocolate Covered Strawberry feel right for outdoor parties. Light enough that they don’t melt into a puddle.
What’s Up Doc? and Southern Red Velvet get even more popular when the weather cools down. Those warm spices just work.
Chocolate Lovers, Cookies & Cream, and Party Time. Rich, cozy, and festive.
Every crowd has a few people who can’t eat gluten or dairy. And nothing feels worse than standing at a dessert table you can’t touch.
Bakehouse46 has gluten-friendly and vegan cupcakes available. Throw a few into your bulk order. Even non-vegan guests grab them, and the ones who need them will genuinely appreciate not being an afterthought.
There’s no one-size-fits-all number. We prefer to chat about your event-kids’ party, office lunch, bridal shower? Just reach out and we’ll help you nail the quantity.
Chocolate Lovers, hands down. We always tell people to make it the anchor of any bulk order.
Absolutely. We mix and match however you like. Some people do a sampler of everything for variety.
Yes, we do. Just mention it when you order and we’ll include them.
We ask for at least 48 hours’ notice on large catering orders. For bigger events, give us a shout as soon as you know the date, and we’ll lock you in.
Yes. We offer tiered stands-rental or disposable-to make your cupcakes the centerpiece. Just ask when you order.
Got a party coming up? Swing by any of our locations-Ferndale, Rochester, Birmingham, Grosse Pointe, Plymouth, or Ann Arbor or order online. We’ve been doing this since 1946, and we’ll help you build a bulk cupcakes order that leaves you with nothing but empty trays and happy guests.
