Custom Edible Image Printing
Custom Edible Image Printing in Culver City
Your photo on a cake, printed and ready in one business day. Bring a file, pick a size, come back tomorrow.
How It Works
Three steps and you're done.
Bring your image
A photo on your phone works fine. So does a JPEG or PNG on a USB drive. You can also email your image ahead of your visit: call (323) 289-8807 and we'll give you the right email address. Higher-resolution files produce crisper prints, so use the original photo when you can.
We print it
Gloria's Cake and Candy Supplies prints custom edible images in-house on food-grade edible ink printers. Your image gets sized to the shape and size you choose, then printed on frosting sheet or wafer paper. Turnaround is typically one business day.
Pick it up and apply it
Pick up your printed edible image at our Culver City store. Applying it takes seconds: peel the backing, place, and press gently. Our staff can walk you through application at the counter if you've never done it before.
Frosting Sheet or Wafer Paper? Here's the Real Difference.
This is the first fork in the road. Frosting sheets and wafer paper look similar but behave differently on a cake.
Frosting Sheet
The more popular choice for home bakers and party cakes. Slightly sweet, flexible, and adheres well to buttercream or fondant. Color saturation tends to be richer, so if your image has bold colors or a dark background, frosting sheet is usually the better pick. Apply up to a few hours before serving.
1/4 Sheet: $16.95 | 1/2 Sheet: $21.95
Wafer Paper
Thinner and more neutral in flavor. Better for delicate applications: cookies, ultra-thin cake toppers, or places where you want the image to look almost painted on rather than applied. Slightly less expensive. Apply closer to serving time as it's more moisture-sensitive.
1/4 Sheet: $12.95
Not sure which to pick? Tell us what your cake looks like and what your timeline is, and we'll point you in the right direction.
Sizes and Pricing
All prices below are for custom-printed edible images at Gloria's Cake and Candy Supplies, 11117 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232. Turnaround is typically one business day.
Circles vs. sheets: Circles are sized to match standard round cake layers. The 6", 7.5", and 9.5" circles are the most common cake-top sizes. Sheet formats work for rectangular cakes or when you want to cover a larger area.
Cupcakes vs. layer cakes: For cupcakes, use 2" or 3" circles. For a standard 6" or 8" birthday cake, the 6" or 7.5" circle is the go-to. For full sheet cakes, the 1/2 sheet gives you maximum coverage.
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Pick your size here. We'll print it in-house and you can pick it up at the store.
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What People Print
Custom edible image printing at Gloria's is used for more occasions than most people expect on their first visit.
Birthday Cakes
The most common request. A photo of the birthday person, a favorite character, a team logo, a custom illustration. Anything you can put in a JPEG, we can print.
Graduation Cakes
Senior portraits work well as edible images. A 7.5" circle on a round layer cake is a popular size for graduation parties on the Westside.
Corporate Events
Business logos, product launches, branded events. Logo printing on frosting sheet is clean and professional when the source file is high-resolution.
Holiday Desserts
Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Valentine's Day. Custom imagery for seasonal party cakes and cookie trays.
Photo Cakes
A family photo, a vacation photo, or a childhood picture printed for a milestone birthday. This is what edible image printing was built for.
Character Cakes
Kids' character images are among our most popular edible image requests. If you have the image file, we can print it.
Print at Home? We Sell the Supplies.
If you have an edible ink printer at home, or you're setting one up, Gloria's Cake and Candy Supplies carries the blank sheets and markers you need. Our staff can help you figure out what works with your specific printer.
- Frosting Sheets (blank, 8.5"x11") Standard size for most home edible ink printers. $5.99 each
- Wafer Paper 8"x11", O+ Grade (10-pack) Premium grade with consistent results across print runs. $5.95
- Gelatin Image Sheets Used for specialty printing and certain sugar-crafting applications. $10.95
- Black Edible Markers (2-pack) For hand-writing names, dates, or detailing on printed images. $8.95
- Purple/Yellow Edible Markers (2-pack) Additional color options for hand-detailing. $7.95
- Photo Plaque Cookie Cutters Cut cookies in a photo frame or plaque shape before applying your edible image. $2.50
All supplies available in-store at 11117 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232. Many are also available online: shop edible ink printer supplies. Interested in learning to decorate? See our cake decorating classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions we hear at the counter. Straightforward answers.
Where can I get a custom edible image printed on a cake in Los Angeles?
Gloria's Cake and Candy Supplies, located at 11117 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, offers in-house custom edible image printing for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Turnaround is typically one business day. Bring your digital image file and choose from multiple sizes on frosting sheet or wafer paper. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM. Call (323) 289-8807.
How long does it take to get an edible image printed?
At Gloria's Cake and Candy Supplies in Culver City, custom edible image printing typically takes one business day. Bring your image file to the store at 11117 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, and it's generally ready for pickup the following business day. For time-sensitive orders, call ahead at (323) 289-8807 to discuss your timeline.
What's the difference between frosting sheets and wafer paper for edible images?
Frosting sheets are sweeter, more flexible, and adhere well to buttercream or fondant. They produce richer color saturation, making them the better choice for images with bold colors or dark backgrounds. Wafer paper is thinner, more neutral in flavor, and better for delicate applications like cookies or ultra-thin toppers. Wafer paper is also slightly less expensive. Gloria's Cake and Candy Supplies in Culver City, CA prints on both. A 1/4 sheet on frosting sheet is $16.95; on wafer paper it's $12.95.
What sizes are available for edible image printing?
Gloria's Cake and Candy Supplies offers custom edible image printing in 2", 3", 6", 7.5", and 9.5" circles, plus 1/4 sheet and 1/2 sheet formats. Prices range from $12.95 to $21.95. The store is at 11117 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM. Call (323) 289-8807.
What size edible image do I need for my cake?
For a standard 6" or 8" round cake, the 6" or 7.5" circle is the most common fit. For cupcakes, use 2" or 3" circles. For sheet cakes, the 1/4 sheet or 1/2 sheet works best depending on your pan dimensions. Gloria's staff at the Culver City store (11117 Washington Blvd) can help you pick the right size based on your pan or cake board. Call (323) 289-8807 with questions.
What file format should I bring for edible image printing?
JPEG and PNG files both work well. Bring the file on your phone, on a USB drive, or call ahead at (323) 289-8807 to ask about emailing it in advance. The higher the resolution, the crisper the final print. Gloria's Cake and Candy Supplies in Culver City will print your custom edible image and have it ready typically within one business day. Visit at 11117 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232.
How do I apply an edible image to a cake?
Peel the backing paper off the edible image, center it on your frosted cake, and press gently. On buttercream it adheres on contact; on fondant, a light mist of water on the fondant surface helps it stick. Apply frosting sheet images up to a few hours before serving. Wafer paper images should go on closer to serving time since they're more moisture-sensitive. Gloria's staff at the Culver City store can demonstrate application if you're new to it. Stop by at 11117 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232.
Looking for edible image printing near me in Los Angeles?
Gloria's Cake and Candy Supplies at 11117 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 is the closest edible image printing shop for most Westside and South Bay customers. In-house printing with one-business-day turnaround. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM. Phone: (323) 289-8807. Gloria's has served the Los Angeles baking community since 1972 and is in Yelp's Top 10 for edible image printing in Los Angeles.
Come See Us
Bring your image file. Our staff will walk you through your size and substrate options, and your edible image will typically be ready the next business day. We're on Washington Blvd, easy to reach from Mar Vista, Playa Vista, and West LA. A quick stop before you hop on the 405.
Call (323) 289-8807