Cake Making & Baking Group

[Laura2919]

Thanks.. Will message her and ask if they can have chocolate otherwise she is gonna have to have all pink with black, silver and pink toppers.

 

[Reedy]

Someone on my FB has asked how much I would charge for 50 cupcakes I havent got a clue & tbh I dont think I'm good enough yet x

 

[Laura2919]

Someone on my FB has asked how much I would charge for 50 cupcakes I havent got a clue & tbh I dont think I'm good enough yet x

Then tell them you will do it at cost price and be able to take pics in order to start selling them
Never turn anything down

 

[Reedy]

Thanks Laura x

Then tell them you will do it at cost price

does that mean going on how much they cost to make?? sorry I'm new to all this so havent got a clue??

 

[Laura2919]

Yeah.

Got my friends sisters 16th birthday tomorrow. I am giving the chocolate buttercream and liqourice a go to make black icing.. Hope it works lol

 

[Reedy]

Good luck wit the 16th birthday cuppies x Cant wait to see pics x

 

[Reedy]

Hiya guys x
wondered of you could help x As I said before someone has asked me to make them 50 cupcakes, just found out its for their daughters 21st birthday on the 23rd july x
I've priced things up, ingredients (of a basic cupcake as I dont know what she wants yet) and then I'll need to buy the boxes & cakecases too (from cupcakeboxesuk) and adding all that up along with my time I was thinking of telling her it will cost either £45 or £50 x What do you guys think?? is that too much??? should I say cheaper??

 

[Jo]

Thats cheap love depending what she wants, once you add decorations the time effort and cost adds up, I just did 24 for £40 as she was specific on colours/decs etc... and I had to buy a lot of it in.

I usually charge £15 for 12 plainish ones then add on if they want specific decs on it.

Although if it is a big batch of the same you can come down in price a bit as it is less messing about x

 

[Jo]

I think Jo has made black buttercream cupcakes before and they were fab.Maybe she could tell you. x

What a fab memory you have

I dont make cakes, just cupcakes.

Girls can you help me.. I need to make some cupcakes this weekend for my friends sisters 16th birthday her theme is black, silver and cerise pink. Silver and cerise pink great but black I never can get it black, my friend brought black extra and said it didnt do anything different to the normal black unless you used loads.. How can I get my buttercream black??

Sorry I haven't had time to look in here for ages, I did do some and you do have to use a lot of the extra black
https://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/155092_452684796533_604441533_5957440_4770627_n.jpg

I also recently did some Black, Pink/purple and silver ones ( I forgot to post pics )
https://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/253437_10150183864491534_604441533_7300441_2201387_n.jpg
The ones with stars are Kitty inspired

 

[Jo]

Some for a "mad hatters Tea party"
https://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251444_10150183865331534_604441533_7300451_7174437_n.jpg

Bakewell tart inspired
Almond sponge with Cherry Jam in the middle and runny fondant

Emily took this picture and was laughing at the size difference with a "normal" bun
https://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/251071_10150183865251534_604441533_7300450_7224938_n.jpg

Chocolate indulgence
Choc sponge, choc fudge topping, choc chunks/truffle
https://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/253685_10150183864736534_604441533_7300444_3894900_n.jpg

 

[Reedy]

Thanks Jo but my cupcakes are no way near as good as yours so don't want to charge too much as I'm Just starting out x I've priced everything up & for basic cakes it will cost me £25 but then if she wants anything adding on etc then That has to come into it aswell x will have to buy cases & 4 boxes which hold 12 each & then one that holds 2 x
Maybe I should stick with £45 for now until I get better??

Your cupcakes are amazing, that's the standard I want to get to x I especially love the mad hatter ones x

 

[Laura2919]

Thank you Jo, I did them using the chocolate buttercream idea from Gem. It came out ok! I didnt see this until I just now as I havent been on since yesterday morning.

Reedy, I charged £30 for the 24 I did for todays 16th birthday, she had black and pink with different toppers but I should sit down and work it out cos I think I am under charging.

Here are some of the ones from today

 

[Jo]

Thanks Jo but my cupcakes are no way near as good as yours so don't want to charge too much as I'm Just starting out x I've priced everything up & for basic cakes it will cost me £25 but then if she wants anything adding on etc then That has to come into it aswell x will have to buy cases & 4 boxes which hold 12 each & then one that holds 2 x
Maybe I should stick with £45 for now until I get better??

Your cupcakes are amazing, that's the standard I want to get to x I especially love the mad hatter ones x

Oh thank you

I say go with what you feel happy charging then, but make it clear it is a bargain as you then get people wanting them cheap all the time

Good luck, can't wait to see them x

 

[Jo]

Laura they are fab, I really like the flower cutter, where is that from if you don't mind me asking.

I'm currently looking at Rose/flower moulds as I have said I will do a golden wedding anniversary cake, It will only be my 4th cake but the 1st one I am being paid for, I'm only doing it for cost as I need the practise.

What moulds do you guys have and are they easy to use?
Oh and I am am needing some more of the dreaded tapitts, script ones this time!!

 

[Glitterfairy]

The squires kitchen rose mould is my fave and i've tried a few.Must invest in one for myself.

 

[Laura2919]

Jo here are the cutters https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blossom-5-Pe...Crafts_Cake_Decorating_MJ&hash=item27bb20a533
I also got them from this lady. Speedy delivery too..

I have lots of moulds some are easier than others.. My bow mould is my favourite but have just ordered the football/rugby shirt mould, I also have baby feet, teddy bear, baby heads girl and boy, rose, gerbera, and some other bow ones... I got mine from Ebay, actually its where I get most of my stuff https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300537254957 I use this bloke and I have never had a problem. Kittyventura gave me another person to use... I am waiting on some to come from him also.

I have the large number tappits and I have the small letter and number tappits but want large letter and the funky ones...

 

[Glitterfairy]

I ordered a couple of moulds from Ebay and they STINK.Have washed them and soaked them and they still smell all plasticy and synthetic :/

 

[Laura2919]

I ordered a couple of moulds from Ebay and they STINK.Have washed them and soaked them and they still smell all plasticy and synthetic :/

Who did you order off.. Mine are ok. No problems with mine

 

[cupcakeloverk]

the recipes are really awesome! I ‘ll try to use them also for my cupcakes! I always use the basic recipe I found on https://www.cupcakerecipetips.com
A very good site with a lot of basic information and many decoration tips for Baby showers, tips for kids, cupcake baking tools, Bridal showers, ...
A few days ago I also found a Table: Marks gas oven – Conversion degrees Celsius / degrees Fahrenheit … it is very helpful for me. I hope that other persons will like it to! https://https://www.cupcakerecipetips.com/cupcake-baking-tools-baking-cups/

 

[Laura2919]

Hello Everyone :wave: Hope you had a nice weekend.

Just a quick q. Been having a nosey as some 1M tips as mine seem to be blocking up with buttercream and the ones I am seeing seem like their tip is much wider open than mine. what does yours look like??