Posts by tracyaem

Doing a sheet cake, I'd be scared to make it too thin. Handling those cakes without them cracking is going to be a nightmare. I hate doing sheets even when they're 2 inches tall - I'm so nervous about breakage.   For...

I'm personally not a fan of almond, but if that's what the customer wants so be it.   One of my biggest selling cupcakes has a Guinness buttercream filling. I hate Guiness. As in, I start to heave just smelling it, forget...

I do a dark chocolate cake with chocolate chips, and a two-toned swirl (half chocolate, half green tinted mint). Like others said, the mint can become overpowering very quickly!  

I think it depends on the cupcake, for a traditional vanilla or chocolate, I like a decent size swirl of icing, almost to the edge (need to leave a bit of room so your fingers don't get all sticky, the box doesn't become a mess, etc.)....

Exactly what Norasmom said!   Fortunately this is not my full-time job or main source of income so I have a good bit of freedom. Most of the profit I make goes back into cake tools :) But it's nice that when that random...

I would charge more than $20/figure especially with the detail she is requesting!  Although to be honest - I'd be hesitant to take this order for the reasons already mentioned, but if you want to "tackle" it (sorry, couldn't...

Hmmm.... me thinks I need to add wording about "consultations" to my website as well. I swear, I spend more time tweaking my FAQs to head off these types of annoyances than I do updating pics and actually promoting the...

Toptier - thank you, great suggestion!   This issue has nothing to do with my kitchen or its cleanliness. I am fully legal and inspected - have a nice little certificate hanging up. PA does not have drop-in inspections,...

I understand tastings and design consultations for weddings and/or large parties. But is it normal to meet with clients over a 30-50 serving shower or birthday cake? I feel like I can send some pictures of designs and go...

I don't see why it would be an issue. My house is open too - kitchen/breakfast room/family room are all connected without any doors or anything. You don't need a separate kitchen in PA.   Oh, I forgot one more thing you...