well, I had no intention of doing this as a business and over the last 3 weeks it kind of morphed into it with some friends ordering cakes. So, I am winging it! :O) Did learn that friend or not, get 1/2 down for deposit to cover your expenses at least!

don't over think it.
if you have one or two really good white cake recipes, have her come and taste to let you know what she prefers. you didn't say how many tiers you're making or how many servings you need, but you're better of with a cake that is not feathery-light. Most probably a good white cake flavor will be fine. (no filling? white buttercream icing?)

well, what she wanted doesn't matter anymore. but, it was 3 layer, mm fondant, and no filling. I put a white chocolate ganache over the cake under the mmf. I am working on the scroll work now. my hands are tired. almost done with largest tier. can't wait to post pics online so she can see what she missed!

Wow! someone on here left a nasty note on my website that I should get off cake central during class time as they were pretty sure my students were more important than my cake hobby! What kind of judgmental jerk would do that? First of all, whoever it was didn't have the nerve to leave their name or any information so that they could be rebutted, second of all, whoever it was has no idea of my schedule or when I am where or when I even have students so mind your own business. I am guessing another baker that is less than thrilled about their own skills. Wow, I thought this was a good group to belong to, not so sure, now!

Very disappointed!

didn't mean to judge an entire forum by one idiot, but it really made me angry! You are right, it isn't everyone, but wow, what an idiot to post what they don't even know about and a coward for doing so anonymously!!