Posts by jenmat

what a process- she makes me tired just watching her. I "grew up" in a Walmart Bakery, and I do remember wishing for a set of dispensers that filled our bags for us! 40-50 cakes a day gets tiring!

remember, just because it comes in a tub and you buy it from a store, doesn't mean they get it right every time. it could be the batch you're using. I've had a terrible time with the consistency of Satin Ice, and I still use it, but I...

indydebi- I don't like charging extra when they want extra decorations, or custom work. My new pricing structure begins to take into account the time "extras" take on a cake- fondant babies, gumpaste flowers, railroad tracks, etc. I know...

I think that is good advice, but these were for $30 sheet cakes. I was not going to take up an evening this week with a consult for sheet cakes. She wanted 59 names on 2 sheet cakes. The celebration cakes are really the problem for me. I...

I really do. Last evening, which was a SUNDAY, I got a call from a customer inquiring about some cakes for a family reunion she was planning 1.5 hours away that she wanted DELIVERED. I spent 45 MINUTES of my Sunday evening on the phone...

Even if you deliver the cake at 4pm, chances are the hall will be putting it out by 5pm when guests show up early, as they often do. So, one hour in exchange for you worrying all night about it is probably not worth it. Plus, if the...

yeah- average this summer for wedding count is 300-400. I have several with 600+. Crazy, right? Big farm families, where everyone knows everyone.... its Wisconsin!I charge $1.25 for cupcakes though, and $2.15 for cake. That's pretty...

how long is the cake really going to sit out? Most fillings won't perish after just a couple of hours. Especially inside the cake and then covered in icing. What are you putting into it? I agree- cooler BIG no-no! Not only the smells-...

personally, I think you're on the right track. I wish I could get $5/slice for cake around here, but every market is different. I charge less for cupcakes, and I have the same policy you do- just icing, they pay extra for deco. Cupcakes...

i bought the magic line 3" pans, instead of the 2 " pans. Wow- what a difference with making 2" cakes! They bake evenly and don't get as crusty. Have fun with your new pans!