What would you do if the future bride wanted to see what's the inside cake looks like. She wanted to know if there are 2, 3, or 4 layers and color filling and stuff.
Do you show the picture to them? If so, where do you find it? I have not yet established my home bakery yet, as I'm waiting for inspector to come over and inspect my kitchen next month.
The good example I know of is Martha Stewart's wedding magazine that is on sale right now. It has 4 pastel stacked cake with ribbons over it. Inside, there's a slice of cake with many different pastel cream filling. Look yummy!
I dont have any idea other that to say that you could just explain to her what you will be doing. I mean if its lemon cake or cherry cake or chocolate or white then I would think the color is obvious. And you could tell her what the filling will be I would think. In any case here's a bump for you and hopefully someone with experience can help you better
Here is a picture from bonjovibabe that she did to show her brides (but it really only shows the size of slices)... I'm not sure if that will help with what you want. (I only read the first part of your post, then went and found the picture, before I read the rest of your post).
I would say, if she know what flavors, etc. she wants, then you could do a small 6" cake for a tasting and 'viewing'. But I would add that into the total cost, especially if she wants to see more than 1 cake 'viewing'.
Hope somebody else has some more ideas...
edited to add the pic:
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=88648
What would you do if the future bride wanted to see what's the inside cake looks like. She wanted to know if there are 2, 3, or 4 layers and color filling and stuff.
Do you show the picture to them? If so, where do you find it? I have not yet established my home bakery yet, as I'm waiting for inspector to come over and inspect my kitchen next month.
The good example I know of is Martha Stewart's wedding magazine that is on sale right now. It has 4 pastel stacked cake with ribbons over it. Inside, there's a slice of cake with many different pastel cream filling. Look yummy!
Sorry for sounding so silly, but isn't it up to the bride? i mean, if she wants two layers, then I wouldn't torte. If she wants 4, then I torte, if she wants 6, I torte very thinly. If she wants more, she goes to someone else. I mean, couldn't you just sketch it out and/or show her the photo you are talking about?
You can always make a mini version for the bride with her desired cake, filling & frosting flavors. Make sure that the mini cake (say a 6" cake has the same number of layers as you will have on each cake on the wedding cake.) I mean, if each of the tiers (or however you are going to configure it) has a 3 layer cake, make sure that your mini version has 3 layers. Then she can not only see it, but she can also taste it. This is commonly what I do. That way she actually sees your work. Good luck!
Here is a picture from bonjovibabe that she did to show her brides (but it really only shows the size of slices)... I'm not sure if that will help with what you want. (I only read the first part of your post, then went and found the picture, before I read the rest of your post).
I would say, if she know what flavors, etc. she wants, then you could do a small 6" cake for a tasting and 'viewing'. But I would add that into the total cost, especially if she wants to see more than 1 cake 'viewing'.
Hope somebody else has some more ideas...
edited to add the pic:
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=88648
That's a great idea! I saw your pic and I think I'm going to use that for consultation part. This will be very helpful for the bride. Thank you!
collect photos of cake slices to use as illustrative examples. There's one in my pics you are welcome to use.
Thanks. Your cakes look gorgeous! I'm thinking of making a small batch one at a time and take my own picture. I think it's a great way to start out with, once I test/taste my cake.
You can always make a mini version for the bride with her desired cake, filling & frosting flavors. Make sure that the mini cake (say a 6" cake has the same number of layers as you will have on each cake on the wedding cake.) I mean, if each of the tiers (or however you are going to configure it) has a 3 layer cake, make sure that your mini version has 3 layers. Then she can not only see it, but she can also taste it. This is commonly what I do. That way she actually sees your work. Good luck!
Great idea! Thanks!
The way I have my pricing set up the customer decides whether there is two or 4 layers in the cake. I have my pricing set up for each one b/c some people really like the filling and others like more cake. It also depends on the flavor/filling combo on what compliments each other the best.
But to answer your question... I have never thought of taking a picture of the cake ones it is cut, I think I will have to do that next time.
What would you do if the future bride wanted to see what's the inside cake looks like. She wanted to know if there are 2, 3, or 4 layers and color filling and stuff.
Do you show the picture to them? If so, where do you find it? I have not yet established my home bakery yet, as I'm waiting for inspector to come over and inspect my kitchen next month.
The good example I know of is Martha Stewart's wedding magazine that is on sale right now. It has 4 pastel stacked cake with ribbons over it. Inside, there's a slice of cake with many different pastel cream filling. Look yummy!
Boy they get more picky everyday don't they.... I really don't know what to tell I am only joking when I say this, but I would tell her she will see what the cake looks like when she cuts it!
here are some examples.
http://www.brides.com/weddingstyle/cakes/gallery/editorspick?ff=Cakes&pf=Type%3Afruity
I she wants to see how it'll look cut I'd make her a 6" 2 layer cake torted, to make 4 layers. I don't tort thinner than that but I'll go three full layers. Either way that gives a very nice high cake. I'd also charge for this small cake. If she wants to consider other flavors or colors (colored batter) I would think she could just picture that without having a seperate cake for each.
When I figure my pricing I'm basing it on a 1x2" or 1x3" for a layer or 2x2" or 2x3" for a sheet cake. A 2x2" for a tall layered cake is huge, I think.
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