FAQ
Check out these FAQ for some information! If you have any questions that are not listed here, feel free to email me at freeandclearbakery@gmail.com!
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Is everything really allergen-free?
Yes! Every item on this website is created without any of the Top 9 Allergens. To see the full ingredient list for any specific product, please visit the individual product page or the Frosting Ingredients page.
My kitchen and storage are dedicated to being Top 9 Allergen free. However, non-Top 9 Allergens may be used and/or stored, such as chickpeas, coconut, seed oils, etc. Please email freeandclearbakery@gmail.com with any questions regarding specific allergens and possible accomodations.
What are the Top 9 Allergens?
According to the FDA, the Top 9 Allergens are the most common food allergens to affect people in the USA. They are milk/dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish/crustaceans, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat/gluten, soybeans, and sesame.
Please note that coconut is not considered a tree nut per the FDA and that many of my baked goods do contain coconut products. Additionally, legumes other than peanut are not included in the Top 9 Allergens, such as peas and chickpeas, both of which are used in some of my baked goods.
Can you accommodate other food allergies?
In most cases, yes I can! However, I cannot guarantee that there will not be any cross contact with any food allergens that are not included in the Top 9.
For example: if you are allergic to cinnamon, I can bake without it, as well as thoroughly clean my equipment before baking, but since some of my baked goods contain cinnamon, I cannot completely guarantee there will not be any cross contact.
Is everything naturally colored?
Absolutely! Everything I bake and decorate is 100% free from all artificial dyes. I use multiple options for natural coloring, including fruit and vegetable powders, PRSM Sugar Co natural food colorings, and various cocoa powders.
For a full list of coloring options and to see the ingredients, please check out the Frosting Ingredients page.
How long do your baked goods stay fresh?
All Free & Clear baked goods are made without any preservatives, so the sooner you enjoy them, the better! If in an air-tight container, I recommend no more than 48 hours at room temperature, 1 week in the fridge, or 1 month in the freezer.
Bread items will go stale much quicker than desserts, so immediately storing leftovers in the freezer is the best way to keep them soft and delicious!
What size cake should I get?
It's hard to properly gauge how many slices each cake provides, as some people prefer small slices, while others (like myself :D) prefer larger slices.
Mini Cake, 3-layers - 4-6 slices
6" round, 3-layers - 10-16 slices
8" round, 3-layers - 20-26 slices
10" round, 3-layers - 32-38 slices
Quarter Sheet - 20-24 slices
Half Sheet - 36-48 slices
What are layers?
When it comes to cakes, "layers" refers to how many layers of cake are inside, each separated by frosting. Each standard cake layer is about 1" in height.
For example, a 3-layer cake will have three layers of cake with a layer of frosting in between each.
Why can't you ship your desserts?
Due to Texas Cottage Baking Law (SB 572), baked goods made in a home kitchen requires that at least one part of the transaction must be in person, which means orders placed online cannot be shipped. However, I do offer pick-up every day from 9 am - 6 pm!
Do you have a storefront?
Not yet! In the future I plan to open an actual brick-and-mortar bakery, but for now, Free & Clear Bakery is strictly a home bakery.
Where are you located?
My home bakery is located at 19526 Stamford Drive, Tomball, TX. While I do not have a storefront at this time, you're still welcome to pick up your order! Just add the "Pick Up" product before check-out.
Why can't you design a cake based on a favorite character?
Due to strict copyright laws, I cannot use any copyrighted content, including characters, symbols, toys, etc.
I can, however, create a cake with a specific color scheme and style, and leave room for you to add your own toy or copyrighted merchandise.