Costco sheet cakes are delicious, inexpensive, and easy to order! Use this guide to browse designs and pick your favorite from birthday cakes to holiday cakes and even cakes for sports parties.
I know this sounds weird coming from us but we get all of our cakes at Costco. Yes, we occasionally eat cake! 😉 They are SO GOOD plus you can’t beat the price of $18.99 for a cake that feeds 48! However, I had a hard time getting the information I needed to order the cake without having to drive to the store. I decided to post the information here so that if any of you are looking for this you have it. See the form below, all you have to do is fill it out, call your local store and get their fax number to send in the form.
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HOW TO ORDER A CAKE FROM COSTCO
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How do I order a cake?
- Each location will be different. I suggest finding the phone number for your local store to double check their process. For our local store, you can fax in orders or drop them off at the bakery.
- How much does it cost?
- Currently listed at $18.99
- How many does the cake feed?
- Costco advertises that their half sheet cake feeds 48 people.
- How big is the cake?
- Half sheet cake – not sure of the actual dimensions
- If you are looking for more sizing options try Sam’s Club. They offer many different sizes and also cupcakes and cookie cakes. Learn more about Sam’s Club cakes here.
- Are there other sizes available?
- Not that I’m aware of. You could use their pies or cookies instead!
- What are my icing and filling options?
- White cake: filled with 2 lbs vanilla cheesecake mousse and iced with white buttercream
- Chocolate cake: filled with 2 lbs chocolate mousse and iced with chocolate buttercream
- What designs are available?
- See the images below
- Can they do a custom design?
- I do not think that Costco will do custom designs. However, you can order a plain cake and add your own designs.
- How long in advance do you have to order?
- They suggest at least 24 hours but they do have cakes available (not personalized) for purchase all the time at our local Costco near the bakery.
HUGE UPDATE! We made a video for you! This is what the cake design stand looks like currently (December 2018) at our local Costco. We also share how Costco has pre-made cakes for you to choose from! Watch below.
Cake Design Pictures Updated: 05/17/19
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COSTCO CAKE ORDER SELECTION
I’ve also included a picture of the designs available at our local (Buford, GA) Costco.
Below are the seasonal designs available at our particular location. I will update these as the season changes.
Fall 2016 (Harvest, Sunflower, Scored Autumn, Halloween Cake Designs)
Christmas/Winter 2016 (Santa & Elves, Ornaments, Poinsettia, Scored Holly Cakes Designs)
New Year/Winter 2016 (New Year Countdown Cake Design)
February 2017 (Valentine’s Day, Scored Heart Cake Designs)
Yes, below was the display our Costco had after Valentine’s Day. I guess they are getting ready for Memorial Day early! I did notice they had some new designs up top so I wanted to share.
February 2017
March 2017 (St. Patrick’s Cake Design)
April 2017 (Easter Cake Design)
May 2017 (Graduation Cake Design)
(Happy Mother’s Day Cake Design)
December 2017 (Poinsettia, Christmas Tree, Ornaments, Scored Holly Cake Designs)
alyssa says
April 22, 2018 at 12:28 pmThis is so very helpful!!! Thank you so much for adding the cake options and the sheet to fax to Costco. This saves me a lot of time and now I don’t have to stop by the store.
With much appreciation,
Alyssa
Whitney Carlson says
September 27, 2018 at 10:16 amI’m so glad it was helpful Alyssa!
Melissa says
April 25, 2018 at 9:48 pmDo they do licensed cakes at all? Peppa, Frozen, etc?
Whitney Carlson says
April 26, 2018 at 3:44 pmCostco does not but Sam’s does! I just ordered a two-tier cake from Sam’s for my sister’s bridal shower and it was fantastic. You can search for how to order a cake from Sam’s Club on our site. 🙂 I hope this helps!
Teresa says
April 30, 2018 at 9:00 pmDo you think Sams Club cakes are as good as Costco?
Whitney Carlson says
April 30, 2018 at 9:39 pmI just ordered a two-tier cake from Sam’s for my sister’s bridal shower and it was delicious! 🙂
Heather says
May 16, 2018 at 1:16 amSam’s Club half sheet cakes are shipped in pre made frozen. Their full sheet cakes are baked at least a week ahead, and stored in freezer. Costco ingredients are always made from scratch and fresh 👍🏼 You can’t beat the prices either
Addie says
June 30, 2018 at 9:42 pmThey don’t do licensed characters, but their awesome decorators will often work with your theme. They can match a colored background, trim and writing, or a background scene so that you can just place your own figures on top.
Whitney Carlson says
September 27, 2018 at 10:17 amYes! I think this is the best route for those wanting licensed characters. Thank for sharing Addie!
Robin says
April 27, 2018 at 2:41 amMost Appreciated!
Whitney Carlson says
September 27, 2018 at 10:17 amYou are welcome, Robin!
Annette says
April 30, 2018 at 4:44 pmIf I buy the edible image, will they place it on the cake?
Whitney Carlson says
April 30, 2018 at 9:40 pmHonestly, I’m not sure. I would try calling your local store since they are probably all different.
Heather says
May 16, 2018 at 1:17 amNo
Teresa says
April 30, 2018 at 9:00 pmDo you know if they do cupcakes?
Whitney Carlson says
April 30, 2018 at 9:39 pmCostco does not but Sam’s does!
Sue says
May 2, 2018 at 7:39 pmScott & Whitney y’all are too awesome!! This helps me so much as I need to order a cake in a Kentucky for my 2 son’s graduation from UKY and I live in SC……now I can see what I need to order!!
Thank you so much !!!
Whitney Carlson says
September 27, 2018 at 10:18 amI’m so glad to hear this Sue! Happy it was helpful for you!
Joy Palencia says
May 3, 2018 at 4:48 pmThis is very helpful! Thank you! By the way, do you have to order one day advance for the cakes?
Whitney Carlson says
September 27, 2018 at 2:57 pmI believe they ask for 24-48 hours but our local store also has premade cakes available.
Ange says
May 4, 2018 at 11:55 pmHello do you know what size the cake is?
Thank you!
Whitney Carlson says
September 27, 2018 at 2:59 pmCostco advertises that it is a half sheet cake that feeds 48 people.
Tana Snyder says
May 6, 2018 at 11:36 amDo they do a picture of you bring one in? My father will be 99 and I would like to have his picture on the cake.
Whitney Carlson says
September 27, 2018 at 10:18 amHi Tana, Sorry for the late reply, I’m just now seeing these comments. I do not think they will do pictures like that. Were you able to find out? What an awesome milestone birthday! 🙂
Stefanie says
May 8, 2018 at 8:24 pmThank you! Isn’t it weird this info isn’t on the Costco website? Your info is much appreciated!
Whitney Carlson says
May 22, 2018 at 8:59 amIt is so weird! It was so frustrating to me! Glad I could help. 🙂
Raul Rodriguez says
May 11, 2018 at 12:34 amI want a ASU 2018 graguate army cake camo with ASU colors. Congrats Francisco. Can you make this cake for me? A white cake. Thank you.
Whitney Carlson says
May 22, 2018 at 8:58 amHi Raul! I do not think that Costco does special designs but you can order a plain one and put your own decorations on it. I know a lot of people who have done that!
Tracy says
May 14, 2018 at 11:39 amI don’t know if all Costcos will but my costco will let you mix things up a little. So if you want a white cake with chocolate filling. Just cross out vanilla mousse and write substitute chocolate mousse please.
I really miss the old (like 10 years ago) options of different fillings but I guess to keep cost down they had to go away.
Fonda Stefane says
May 20, 2018 at 12:41 pmI need a cake with the Marine logo for a going away party. Can Costco accommodate me?
Whitney Carlson says
May 22, 2018 at 8:54 amI do not think that they will do special orders but you could always get a plain cake and add your own logo or items to it! Semper Fi!
Megan White says
May 23, 2018 at 1:20 pmThank so you so much for posting this. I was literally about rush to Costco before a meeting to plan a retirement party for a friend, because I wasn’t going to be able to tell everyone how much we had to budget for a cake! And added bonus, I found your blog! I love it. Thank you so much!!!
Linda says
July 2, 2018 at 6:43 pmThe vanilla cheesecake filling is awesome!!!!
Katie says
July 12, 2018 at 7:08 pmI submitted my form at the store in their order box. I called to confirm that they received it and the guy said they don’t confirm orders. “It will be ready” was all he could say. Anyone else find this odd? It’s my fist time ordering a cake from Costco.
Whitney Carlson says
July 24, 2018 at 4:35 pmHave you picked up the cake? How did it turn out?
Rebecca Kwit says
July 18, 2018 at 4:35 pmThis was very helpful until I called Costco. They said they do not except orders by phone or fax. Thanks anyway.
Whitney Carlson says
July 24, 2018 at 4:33 pmThat’s a bummer! Ours accepts fax orders.
Patty says
July 23, 2018 at 2:41 pmDo you know if they will precut their cakes- day of event?
Whitney Carlson says
July 24, 2018 at 4:32 pmHi Patty! That’s a great question. I’m not sure about the cakes but I know some of the pies come with pre-scored lines (I hope that’s the right word!). Let me know if your local Costco does this with cakes, I’m sure someone else has the same question!
Ida Julius says
August 21, 2018 at 4:02 amI love a cake from costco because the cake is very nice and soft, the filling is the best not to sweet as like merchant cake. Cake from costco is the best and cheaper.
Whitney Carlson says
September 26, 2018 at 11:37 pmI completely agree, Ida!
Missy says
November 9, 2018 at 10:09 amThank you for posting! Very helpful!
Whitney Carlson says
November 13, 2018 at 9:46 pmHi Missy, I’m glad that it was helpful. 🙂
Nona popham says
November 13, 2018 at 4:57 pmDo they have fruit cheese cakes on hand art most stores?
Whitney Carlson says
November 13, 2018 at 9:47 pmHi Nona, My local Costco always has cheesecakes for sale but I would call your local location just to be sure!
CHRISTINA CHASE says
November 15, 2018 at 8:55 pmThanks for saving me so much time!!!
Whitney Carlson says
November 26, 2018 at 5:39 pmI’m so glad that the post helped you, Christina! 🙂
Wendy says
November 26, 2018 at 7:47 pmDoes Costco sell whole sheetcaked without the filling?
Whitney Carlson says
November 27, 2018 at 3:52 pmHi Wendy! Ours does not but you could check with your local store as they may have more options! Good luck!
MS says
November 27, 2018 at 9:47 pmHi, could you please update your post with the Fall and/or Holiday 2018 cake design options? This post is so helpful!!! Thank you for doing this for everyone.
Whitney Carlson says
November 28, 2018 at 11:59 amYes! I plan on going to Costco tonight and will stop and see if they have the holidays designs up yet! 🙂
Whitney Carlson says
November 28, 2018 at 10:11 pmIt has been updated!
M S says
November 29, 2018 at 10:32 amYou are terrific. Thank you.
mhorgan65 says
January 28, 2019 at 2:23 pmVideo has been taken down.
Whitney Carlson says
January 28, 2019 at 8:00 pmIt is still working for me. Where do you see that it has been taken down? On the post or YouTube?
JB says
March 20, 2019 at 7:47 pmWhere can I get the order form to order a cake at Costco?
At the store?
Whitney Carlson says
March 21, 2019 at 9:45 amHi JB, Yes you can get it at the store near the bakery or you should be able to save it from this post and print it out at home if you would like.
Helena says
April 15, 2019 at 6:46 amGreat post
Are the cakes guaranteed nut free and if not do you know if they have any desserts that are but free?
Beth says
May 8, 2019 at 9:59 pmFyi…I complained to Costco about the fact that they no longer have the different cake options they once had. They said that if you want something different just write it up and ask the bakery. They will try to fill it. I always get white cake with chocolate filling. They are fine with that. Not sure how far they will go but b it doesn’t hurt to ask.
Whitney Carlson says
May 9, 2019 at 11:39 amThanks for the tip Beth, that’s great to know!
Rochelle Jones says
May 21, 2019 at 12:20 pmI have had the Costco in Mishawaka Indiana do a custom design (it was a design from a baby shower invitation) and it turned out fabulous! I also I have asked them to put white buttercream on a chocolate cake a couple times (I love chocolate but the chocolate buttercream with chocolate cake and chocolate filling is too much for a lot of people) and they have done so.