Hi, I'm looking at cakes and I'm curious about how the bakers in the area compare in price, value, and taste. I've been to a few weddings and I haven't really liked how they taste. The cake part is dry, the filling is too sweet, and the fondant is chewy. My sister is a pastry arts student and I'd like to let her decorate the cake since she is not able to bake it (she doesn't have a professional kitchen) so I'm thinking of ordering a blank cake.
Q1: Where did you find the best tasting cake?
Q2: Do you think a baker would get really pushy with decorations and such if I asked for a plain cake?
Q3: About how much would a cake like the above cost for a reception of a maximum of 70 people?