Comments on: Can I Start A Home Base Cake Decorating Business Using A Recipe I Didn’t Make?

By: bonnie w

bonnie w — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:00:11 +0000

I think when you sell cakes no one ever asked what recipe did you use. But if you feel guilty change it and make it yours in some way from juice, to extracts to overall cake recipe and or change frosting’s. When you go to the local bakery they will never tell you their recipe…What already is, has definitely been done before…Look at recipezaar.com you may find 200 different cakes and about 50 with same names just changed a Little. I am also a baker too….Smile!

By: PrInCeSs

PrInCeSs — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:44:29 +0000

yes you can i dont think there will be a prbleum… just dont say it’s youre recipe.if you know the person whos recipe this is you can ask them if you can use it to..

By: i420ed

i420ed — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:01:17 +0000

yes , if you are feeling guilty over it , put a twist on it , add vanilla or dont use nuts.
All chefs use recipes that are not theirs.
Good luck with the biz.

By: Sugar Pie

Sugar Pie — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:18:00 +0000

Sure! Just dont’ claim the recipes as your own creations. But you can certainly tout that your cakes are “homemade” or “home baked” or whatever.

By: Michele J

Michele J — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:42:59 +0000

I think you need to consult a lawyer… see if they’re patented…and if you’ve changed them in anyway to make them “Yours”….