Posts by sugarandstuff

I am completely stuck on design ideas for a cake.. The cake is to honor someone resigning from weight watchers after many years. The client suggested to me a scale, but wants some additional ideas or components of it. Any thoughts?

I only do tastings for large orders and then I charge $25 for tasting up to 3 cake flavors/3 fillings - if they sign a contract, I deduct the $25 from the price of the cake.

I think given her age it's funny. Not saying all 21 year olds would do that but I certainly know a lot that would at least give it a try especially if it meant they got a cheaper show stopper cake. I also agree with JAson that she...

I would start with contacting a lawyer.

Here is one done in buttercream - looks quite involved to me. http://www.polyvore.com/sweet_literally_van_gogh_starry/thing?id=20519512

Quote:Originally Posted by jason_kraftEstimate your cost (including ingredients, labor, and the overhead allocated to the order) and add 20-30% for your profit margin.. Thank you Jason I am actually well aware how to estimate costs for...

I am having a major issue with pricing for this cake a client asked me info on...obviously because I am a bit intimidated of it and not sure if I need to be! If the link doesnt bring you right to it, It is the starry night by van...

I use a vanilla pastry cream or vanilla pudding and then layer fresh sliced strawberries and bananas. I have also had people ask for it on chocolate which then you can layer it on a ganache or chocolate buttercream. If somebody just...

I think it could be a combo of your icing and the mmf. I had the same feedback a few times when I used the same recipes you are using especially in cakes with rich fillings like peanut butter or cookies and cream. Mmf is VERY sweet...

Your price seems more than fair $1/cupcake - not sure how time intensive they were as far as design, but honestly, I would never do a job for anyone without making sure they were aware of the final cost because people suddenly get...