Posts by heartsnsync

I tell brides to make sure to add the top tier to the number of servings they want to have at the reception.  That top tier has to be baked and decorated just like all the other tiers - why should it be free? Sometimes, I give a...

Yes, the see through wrap on the front is the wrap like used for gift baskets.  I have been able to find it at the Dollar Tree for $1.00 a roll which usually covers several cakes per roll - very economical.  All in all, using...

I use a light coat of shortening to knead my fondant and only use corn starch when I am ready to roll it out.  This helps keep the fondant from getting too dry and has eliminated the problems you mention. HTH

I get requests for life-like 3-D cakes often and have found it helpful to up front tell them that the price of a cake of that magnitude is based on the hours it takes to create not the number of servings.  I will direct them to a...

I have been switching around with this issue myself.  I usually have different fillings in cakes in order to achieve a certain taste profile (like tiramisu or creme brulee, etc.). At first I did them like cupcakes with the two...

Once gum paste starts to dry out even a little bit it no longer will adhere to itself with a bit of water.  You have to have a pretty thick gum glue, use royal icing, or melted chocolate to get it to adhere at that point. Learned...

Glad I could help. Believe me, I was glad I figured something out as all those extra gadgets eat into the profits don't they? 

Well, I don't know what you could do legally.  However, professionally I would not ever sell her another cake.  She is one nervy lady!

You can only charge per serving what your market will bear and what your product proficiency can bring.  Also, to set your prices you have to make sure your are marketing yourself to the correct market group.  You will not be...

Cupcakes are the bane of my caking existence! I dread when I get a call and its another display cake/cupcake wedding.  Give me a tiered cake any day!  As others have posted, my pricing on my cupcakes are about the same as my...