Posts by chocomama

A client wants a dome-shaped bug cake (think beetle) with wings that are separated to look like it is flying. (Think ladybug with wings spread.) Any idea how to do this or what to make them out of being that the cake will be rounded? ...

I've used chocolate but you have to be careful of the whole melting problem!

I interviewed at a small bakery in Houston a couple of years ago which was located right next to a ritzy country club that did business with the bakery. I asked for $10/hr (part time) and the owner/chef told me that culinary graduates...

Whenever I dip anything in chocolate (like cake balls) they always end up with a chocolate "foot" on the bottom no matter what I do. Does anyone know the secret to a smooth dip?

No, not a cute ladybug "beetle" - a black beetle. For a little boy, but cute. OOOOOOOK! I don't know where to start! I haven't even been able to find any ideas online yet! This client said she saw a ladybug cake made from a large...

LOL! Yes, I hate those clowns, too! ICK! I can't believe anyone thinks they're cute. Blech. For plain cupcakes, I usually charge about $2/piece and I fill them (unless asked not to do so) so I was thinking about $4-5 for the...

I need to give a quote on 30 cupcakes with a circus theme and the client gave me some ideas that she liked, but I don't know how to price them. The first one would require a ton of work. How do others price their cupcakes, esp. when...

I tried some clear vanilla on a couple of small spots on the side and while the corn starch went away, the area is now shiny. Will that disappear?

Wow, thanks for the help!

Crap. I don't have any vodka. Thanks for the tip, though!