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SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo: A Sweet Delight Like No Other!

We invite you to join us at a sugar-coated paradise; The 2024 SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo

As this sweet expo enters its eighth year, the SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo has firmly established itself as the sweet centerpiece of South Florida's baking & confectionery scene. Whether you're a seasoned baking professional, an enthusiastic hobbyist, or someone with a sweet tooth looking to explore a new world of flavors & techniques, the SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo promises an unforgettable experience!

At the heart of the SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo you'll find a vendor hall, jam-packed with the sweetest suppliers & exhibitors in the industry!! From classic baking essentials to cutting-edge tools & innovations, you’re sure to find everything you need to elevate your baking game. Don’t miss your chance to shop your favorite online retailers in person!

In fact, you can even shop Sweet Shoppe & Eleven o’one at these booths: 


Sweet Life Cake & Candy Supply (Booth #600)
 The Dessert Depot (Booth #305) 

But SoFlo isn't just an opportunity to shop your favorite brands—it's also a celebration of learning & creativity! Check out the long list of classes & workshops led by some of the most talented sugar artists & bakers in the business! SoFlo offers classes from beginner level to advanced, so get ready to roll up your sleeves, get hands-on, & discover the secrets behind stunning cake designs & mouthwatering candy creations! 

We are proud to partner with SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo as the official chocolate sponsor for classes! With our Sweet Shoppe & Eleven o'one lines featured in classrooms & VIP swag bags, attendees will have the opportunity to experience our most popular brands firsthand.

Plus, Stover’s very own pastry chef, Daniela, will be teaching an advanced cakepop class featuring Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers! In this class, students will learn how to create My Little Pony Sculpted Cakepops

Check out the full list of classes offered at SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo HERE!

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! 

Alicia will also be hosting a demonstration on the Do’s & Don'ts of Melting Chocolate. You won’t want to miss this live demo where you can ask all of your questions; register for our product demo HERE!

Keep an eye out for Stover & Company's products in action at various booths throughout the expo! From Daisy Makes (aka Sweet Team Member: Daisy Pops!) to Poppy Color, My Little Cake Pop & Yum Crumbs, you'll have plenty of opportunities to see our Sweet Shoppe & Eleven o’one Deluxe Wafers shine in the hands of talented artists!

          

Whether you participate or just browse the contestants, you won’t want to miss the SoFlo Competition Room! This year’s theme is the ocean & we cannot wait to see the amazing creative treats that contestants will submit! 

Want to try your hand at it? Register for this year’s SoFlo Competition HERE!

SoFlo offers the opportunity to connect with your favorite social media personalities, like Liz Marek from Sugar Geek Show & Liz Adams from Arty McGoo, immerse yourself in a world of creativity, & indulge your senses in a sweet weekend like no other! 

Mark your calendars, gather your fellow baking enthusiasts, purchase your tickets & get ready for an unforgettable weekend in MIA as you visit your favorite corner of social media - IRL!

We can't wait to see you at the 2024 SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo! Stover CEO Ryan, Alicia & Daniela will all be in attendance! We love getting to meet & chat with our customers, so be sure to stop us to say hello! 

 

A Guide to Piping Bags for Cake Decorating

Piping tips

Have you ever seen a beautifully decorated cake & wondered how the baker created those symmetrical flowers, endless swirls or perfect piping? Just like any craft, a baker uses special tools to achieve these classic styles. Let’s explore some of these tried & true cake decorating tools!

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A Pecan Coffee Cake Recipe to Warm the Heart

Pecan Coffee Cake Recipe

Autumn is quickly approaching & it’s time to break out your cinnamon, pecans & pumpkin spice to embrace this cozy season. Nothing warms our heart quite like a family fall recipe. Here's one from our family archives that’s sure to be a hit at your next family event: Pecan Coffee Cake!

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Spring Banana Cake Recipe with Delicious Glaze

Banana Cake Recipe

This banana cake with cake mix is the perfect quick fix to your favorite treat! If you’re in the mood to make banana cake, but don’t want the strenuous clean-up that comes after baking, just make one using a cake mix! Just because this is a short recipe, doesnt mean this is not a homemade-like this banana cake is extremely moist, tender, and full of banana flavor.

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Glazing 101: Everything You Need To Know

Cake Glaze

Glazes are an essential touch for many desserts and pastries. Glazing cakes, donuts and more have various purposes. For example, enhances the attractiveness of the pastry, cake or bun, adds moisture to the confection, which can extend the shelf life and adds a little extra flavor to the dessert! Like it's purposes, there are many different types of glazes that can be used! Whether it's drizzling to pouring to brushing applying thin or medium glazes are sure to add that extra beautiful touch to your delicious creations! 

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Easy Valentine's Heart Shaped Cake Recipe For That Special Someone

heart cake

Looking for a sentimental gift to give that special someone for Valentine's Day? What's more sentimental than creating a cake with love! Our friends over at Satin Ice have the perfect, simple recipe for a heart shaped cake to make the best gift anyone could ask for from their significant other.  

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How Can I Find the Best Wholesale Bakery Supplies Near Me?

bakery supplies

There are many things that no one tells you about before starting a business, including some critically important things that affect the way that you run your business every single day. Most of the time, there is no one there holding your hand, showing you the ropes and guiding you through the process gracefully, step by step. You do not have someone listing out all of the resources you will need to have access to, relationships you need to form, and lists of things you need to keep up with on both the productive and administrative ends of the company. 

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What to Buy From a Candy and Cake Supply

candy and cake

Stover & Comany has a huge selection of candy and cake supply products for you to choose from, and each item has been approved to meet our high standard for excellence. To help you shop for your baking and decorating supplies, here is a brief guide on what you will want to purchase from a wholesale candy and cake supply

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How to Buy Your Cake Supplies Wholesale

cake supplies wholesale

We want to take this time here to discuss some essential cake supplies wholesale that we recommend you buy to have a well-supplied kitchen. The exact brands and flavors are up to you (we can reasonably recommend any of the brands in our store) but what matters is that you choose these types of products so you can have what you need to make a wide range of cake products for any occasion. Here are our primary recommendations for the cake supplies wholesale that you should prioritize the next time you place an order for baking supplies.

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Icing Shortening: Why Every Bakery Needs It and How to Use It

icing shortening

When purchasing the right ingredients for your bakery, you undoubtedly require a wide variety of them: flour, sugar, sprinkles, eggs, oils, salt, brown sugar, icing, butter, and so much more. One ingredient that is vital for the success of any bakery, however, is icing shortening. But, which are the best options that every bakery needs in bulk and how can you use this product to improve your products?

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