Posts by spring

My best advice is to do a "trial run" video before you set your price, especially if you don't have any editing experience.  From start to finish, it's often the editing process that takes the most time.  

Every cake horror story I've ever heard used wooden dowels for supports. I know there are people who swear by them but you couldn't pay me to use them. Wilton makes a plastic dowel that's very sturdy and can be cut easily with pvc...

Let me start by saying, I am not my customer...my customers pay much more for my cakes than I would. $3.50 for a cupcake with that flower on it is more than reasonable, imho.Minette

There are 2 videos on my Youtube channel that illustrates how we cover a cake with fondant (buttercream underneath) and how we get sharp corners on your fondant covered cakes. Link is below. Hope it helps.Minette

I know it's frustrating. Rather than lowering my price I would offer another design option that would meet her budget. Otherwise, I would let her walk....Minette

I know it's frustrating. Rather than lowering my price I would offer another design option that would meet her budget. Otherwise, I would let her walk....Minette

How much profit will you make if you sell the cake for $300?I am not my customer. My customer will pay much more for our cake than I would...just saying.Minette

Jeesh! Thanks CWR41 for reminding me why I stopped visiting Cake Central.A well wrapped frozen tier will taste just as fresh a week later (defrosted) as it did the day you put it in the freezer. Make sure you keep it wrapped as it's...

Make sure your beaters are completely covered with buttercream...the mixing bowl should be filled to the top with buttercream. Turn on the mixer, we set our mixer around med. speed and let it run for 5-8 min. until the frosting is...

We cut our fondant strips, dust lightly with powdered sugar, roll it up loosely, put in the freezer for a few minutes and then put it on the cake unrolling as you go. No strectching and easy to apply!Be sure not to leave the strip in...