I think it would be tricky to do dummy tiers with the naked cake look because the styrofoam might show through. But you're right that that is not difficult decorating. And the mini gingerbread house is adorable!
ETA: Now I want to bake your cakes lol. (TWSS?)
I don't really want naked cakes. I just want them set up on separate cake platters like that.
You want to come up here and bake cake(s)? We'll be an hour closer to you rather than the city We loved baker-friend's fresh pear cake and the carrot pineapple, but f-this not getting back to me thing - the backup bakery I contacted is Prantl's. Burnt almond torte with custard filling for everyone. SaveSave
Gotcha. Good, I don't like the naked cake look, anyway. And my sister finally has a closing date on a house with, if I recall correctly, a very nice kitchen, so sure! That burnt almond torte looks delicious, though!
Cake Update: After M called my baker, she magically called me back and took care of all my outstanding questions. And she's waived her $50 delivery fee, so we're back to having cake all taken care of. M saves the day. Carrot cake and pear cake are back on the menu.