I'm at a point with cake decorating that I'd like to do it more often. But, there are only so many cakes my family needs! So, I figure it's time to start spreading the word. I'm planning on doing this tomorrow by taking in a 'welcome back' cake with a little note asking my coworkers to keep me in mind the next time the need a cake.

But, as it gets closer to tomorrow, the more nervous I am about this. Do I really have enough skill to start selling cakes??? I don't have a lot of cakes in my gallery, but I'd really appreciate any feedback you all could give me. I have learned tons on this site and I truly value your opinions.

So...let me have it. Am I jumping in too soon?

Thanks!
Lara

Hi Lara,

I'm not an expert by any means, but the way I see it, first of all, your cakes are beautiful, and secondly, you're taking in a sample of your work tomorrow, so your co-workers can judge firsthand if they're happy with the quality. Nothing to worry about - if they like what they see and taste, they'll place an informed order!

Good luck!

Radha

No, you are not jumping in too soon. I looked at your pics and your cakes are really good. I love the mom stacked cake - just cute! You will do fabulous! It's scary but you can do it.

IMHO you are ready. Jump in and go for it. The cakes you have posted look great. I especially love your baby shower cake. Good Luck

Your cakes are great!! I'd look into the laws in your state regarding making food in your home for sale, but your skill level is more than adequate honey.

Your cakes look great. Find out the laws and go baby go.

Your cakes look good. Be sure and check into what's allowed in your area/county or whatever applies. Some places you can sell baked goods from your home but not advertise. Good luck!

From the looks of your cakes you've been ready for awhile! go for it! ;

your cakes are really nice, I say go for it.

Thank you, everyone, for your replies. I really appreciate it and I feel a little better going into work today.

Thank you as well for the advice on the regulations for home baking. Until I started hanging out on this site, I was unaware of many of them. I will definitely look into it.

Thanks again!!

Lara-jump in headfirst. That's what a lot of us have done and it's worked out in our favor. Just have fun! If it is too stressful, too agonizing, takes too much time from something else you want to be doing, then it's not worth it. You cakes look really nice!

PS-we have the same birthdate!