Is the price quoted over the phone binding?

On the phone, we give you a price range. The price becomes binding once we've noted down the size, filling, decoration and pick-up day in writing – you'll then receive the order as a confirmation with the final amount.

Why does the same size cost different amounts?

The diameter only determines the quantity. The difference comes from the filling and decoration: a buttercream cake with a smooth edge is made much faster than modelled figures or sugar flowers, which are made by hand.

Does a two-tier cake cost twice as much?

No. We make two-tier cakes by arrangement; the extra cost comes from the additional tier and the necessary support structure, not from doubling the price. We'll tell you the exact amount in a conversation.

Are there surcharges for special requests due to intolerances?

We implement recipes without lactose or nuts wherever possible. Whether a surcharge applies depends on the ingredients, and we'll let you know before you order.

What does a family celebration at the café cost?

We charge for what's consumed, not for use of the room. After the celebration, you'll receive an invoice for cakes, coffee and drinks; on request, we can also provide an estimate in advance based on the number of guests.

Is a deposit required for ordered cakes?

For larger orders, we ask for a deposit when you place the order, with the remaining amount due on pick-up. For individual cakes, payment on the pick-up day is sufficient.

Bright marble pastry workbench with a freshly glazed cake, palette knife, piping bag, berries and a kitchen scale

Café with its own pastry shop in Eckernförde

Prices we explain

How a price comes together for us depends on size, ingredients and effort. What applies to your cake or your celebration, we'll tell you before you order — not after.

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Hafenstraße 12, Eckernförde Tuesday to Sunday Closed Mondays

Price named before the order is confirmed

Custom cakes with seven days' notice

Three fixed sizes: 18, 22 and 26 cm

Table reservations free of charge

What makes up a price with us

We bake in our own pastry kitchen on Hafenstraße, in small batches and by hand. Three things therefore determine what a cake or a celebration costs.

The size

We make custom cakes in three diameters. The larger the ring, the more sponge, filling and decoration — and the more portions. Two-tier cakes are calculated by arrangement.

Small: 18 cm
Medium: 22 cm
Large: 26 cm

Filling and ingredients

A cream cake with seasonal berries is priced differently to a nut cake with marzipan or a chocolate cake with ganache. We tell you the difference before you decide.

Made: In our own pastry kitchen

Decoration and effort

A smoothly iced cake is ready faster than modelled figures, lettering or a second tier. Hand-finishing time is the item that varies most with special requests.

Lead time: 7 days
Two-tier: By arrangement

What applies in the café on site

Everything you order at the table is listed with its price on the daily menu — it changes with the pastry kitchen's offerings and is placed on every table.

We serve breakfast Tuesday to Friday until 11:30 am, and on weekends until 1:00 pm — after that, the cake menu applies.
We sell cakes and gateaux by the slice in the café, as well as at the counter to take away.
Coffee and drinks are listed with their price on the same menu; special requests such as plant-based milk we clarify when you order.
We hand out whole cakes from the display case while the day's stock lasts — without advance notice, this can't be guaranteed.

Three round cakes of different sizes side by side on a floured wooden table, with a tape measure and a cake ring beside them

Three sizes

18, 22 or 26 centimetres

We make these three diameters for custom cakes. Two tiers are possible by arrangement. We work out with you in conversation which size suits your gathering.

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How to get a binding quote

For custom cakes and celebrations, we don't name a price out of thin air. We ask questions, calculate carefully and send you a confirmation you can either accept or leave.

1

Make an enquiry

Write to us at hallo@cafe-nordlicht.invalid, call +49 30 23125101, or drop by at Hafenstraße 12. Let us know the occasion, date and how many people will be eating.
2

Decide on size and filling

We discuss 18, 22 or 26 centimetres, the sponge and filling, and any allergies or intolerances among your guests.
3

Receive your price quote

You'll be given the price for exactly this cake — with the size, filling and decoration as discussed. Only your confirmation turns this into an order.
4

Order seven days before the date

Custom cakes need seven days' lead time. We review later requests but cannot guarantee them; two-tier cakes should be discussed earlier.
5

Collect and pay

You collect the cake during opening hours at Hafenstraße and pay on collection. Mondays are closed — please plan your collection day accordingly.

Preparation

What we need for your quote

The more precise your details, the faster we can give you a fixed price. For custom cakes, we calculate based on diameter: 18 centimetres is enough for about eight pieces, 22 centimetres for around twelve, 26 centimetres for about sixteen.

Added to this are the filling, decoration and the amount of work involved in the bakery. For family celebrations on our premises, we also clarify the number of guests, the time and the desired table layout, so we can plan the space and preparations accordingly.

Occasion and date, for custom cakes at least seven days in advance
Desired size: 18, 22 or 26 centimetres in diameter, two tiers by arrangement
Flavour and filling, plus a preferred colour for the decoration
Intolerances among your guests, such as nuts, gluten or lactose
Collection day and time within our opening hours
For celebrations: number of guests and whether coffee and drinks should be included

Asked often

Frequently asked questions about prices

These points come up especially often on the phone and at the counter.

Would you like a binding price quote?

We'll get back to you with all the details on the day's menu and time slot.

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