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Since a lot of people are sharing their expectation vs reality cakes, I figured I’d share the cakes I’ve made vs the photos my clients sent me, as some perspective from a baker


The first photos are my cakes, and the second photos are the ones clients sent me.

As someone who bakes professionally, when a client sends me a photo of their inspo I always check in with myself to see if this is something I can achieve with the skills I have. There have been times where I have someone reach out to me and I tell them "sorry, I can't do that" and refer them to someone local who I believe can.

I also tell my clients that I won't be able to get a cake to be exactly 100% like their reference photo. I give myself some leeway for creative discretion, as I can't guarantee the exact same frosting placements, scale, toppers, etc.

by Veeeeezy

37 Comments

  2. asab5

    Yours are even more beautiful than the inspiration pics! This is reassuring that one can reasonably expect a cake to look like the inspiration photo provided to the bakery.

  3. TootsieFairy13

    My goodness, your work is so gorgeous. An amazing artist *and* honest/transparent in your dealings?! I love this for you and all your clients

  4. TemporaryIllusions

    The graduation cake in particular you knocked out of the park, so much nicer than the inspo pic. It’s really a gorgeous looking cake.

  5. ElderflowerNectar

    Your cakes look so nice!!! I would have happily been the client for all of those cakes.

  6. fingerwringer

    I think I’ve seen your frog cake on insta! I thought it was soooo cute!

  7. Veeeeezy

    I’ll add an extra comment here for some transparency regarding cost, as I know its a topic that interests many people, especially those who aren’t familiar with buying custom cakes. Of course price of consumer goods really varies by location, but for reference I’m in Ontario, Canada and all of my prices are in $CAD

    1: $165

    2: $345

    3: $200

    4: $158

    5: $115

    6: $110

  8. SoberArtistries

    These are to die for. I liked yours better than all the inspo cakes. Such talent. I especially love the 22 Pisces cake. Never seen anything like it!

  9. ash_bishop

    Wow, yours look even better than the inspo photos. Especially the frog one. Much more appetizing color.

  10. Beautiful-Baby6245

    Absolutely stunning! You are super talented & those cakes would sell for $300 or more here in the States. My mothers 3-tiered birthday cake cost $800!

  11. Tntmadre

    This is how it should be! Honestly had to look at pics repeatedly to compare. I like several of yours better. I never would expect a cake to be exact, because inspo isn’t the same as exact replica. If people are going to sell their work, they just need to be honest with themselves & others about their capabilities.

  12. glowinthedarkfrizbee

    Yours are better than the original. You should be designing your own cakes. Make a portfolio of your original work for clients to choose from.

  13. inspiringtruffle

    You’re so talented! Are you home taught or did you go to pastry school??

  14. Gryffin_Ryder

    You’re so talented! Your cakes look *AMAZING*. I hope all the clients were happy with them!

  15. Innevera217

    Wow! Your cakes all look better than the inspirational pics. You’re very talented!

  16. whisky_dick

    Beautiful cakes! May I ask what kind of buttercream you use?

  17. nickitty_1

    Gorgeous work! I love the palette knife effect!

  19. geedgad

    I am in love with the first one!!!

    Edit: all are amazing but I love the first one best. So beautiful. You are so talented!

  20. Kachapo

    I was scrolling through the photos thinking “ are these all the inspo photos?” 😅 What beautiful work! I really love the floral and pastel decorated cakes! You did a fantastic job and I would be so happy if I was one of your customers! Thank you for sharing your work! 💜🍰💜

  21. Dangerous_Pension612

    Uhhh yours are nicer than the originals lol. 👏🏼💪🏼

  22. Mert_cakedargon

    Loooooottaaa talent
    Very very nice jobs!
    Well done!

  23. Pferdmagaepfel

    I want to have a plushie of the frog cake tbh.

    These are all really really gorgeous and beautiful. You truly know your craft

  24. puyu5089

    You’re literally so cool??? OMGGG people like you are my idols🫶🫶

  27. Un__Real

    Yours are so close and in most cases just as pretty or better! Beautiful work!

  28. Neat_Expression_5380

    The frog one and the hello kitty one! Oh my god! Amazing

  29. luvmydobies

    I was so confused at first because I was like “where’s the ‘reality’ this is just pictures of the same cake?” You did SO good!

  31. Pyro-Millie

    These are so cute!! I adore your version of the frog cake!

  32. ButthurtPecan

    Wow you are so talented, I love the hello kitty one

  33. Mbluish

    I know who to come looking for when I want a copycat cake. Those are stunning!

  34. Freeonlinehugs

    This is so pretty that I wouldn’t want to eat it but simply stare at it all day

  36. Beesanguns

    As the husband of a baker! That is beautiful work. Sadly so many people think it’s not exacting and time consuming labor of love. So they go cheap and get pissed.

  37. DntMindMeImNtRlyHere

    Not me looking at these and having to go back to check which one was yours and which was the inspo.

    Some of these unfortunate other folks should have found themselves a baker like you. Your cakes are gorgeous.

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