DoCakes Pricing How do you price a cake?

The real question is "Do you know what your abilities are worth?" To price a cake you musthave the mind set that no one can bake a cake quite like you. Therefore, what you chargetotally depends on what your think you are worth in reference to your ability to provide a

unique cake. However, it is important that you research your area of expertise. Gathering thisinformation allows you to make an informed decision, and set a price that is beneficial to both

you and your customer. Some additional tips include:Research prices in your local area!

Taking a survery of these areas provides you with a baseline reference for the many differenttypes of cakes you can create and what to charge. The below table is one I use frequently to

determine an average price to start from.

8round sheet

sheet

Fullsheet

Noveltycakes

Costco/Sams $12.99 $15.99

$19.99

$48.99

$29.99-up

Safeway $17.99 $19.99 $21.99 $55.99 $21.99-up

Giant $16.99 $17.99 $28.99 $56.99 $22.99-up

Whole Foods $25.99

$39.99

$65.99

$109.99

$45.99-

$129

Bakerys $20.00

$29.99

$55.99

$110,00

$45-up

Check Your Actual Cost Per Cake Remember you will only use this information as a reference because your cakes are uniquelydifferent and what you charge is based on your time, ingredients, and expertise. However,

you should price your cakes according to your area.

Next, calculate your actual cost per cake. This includes all ingredients and packing materialssuch as cake boards, boxes, and delivery costs. Most people charge 2-3 times the cost of

making the cake.Recommendations:

Cake Size Serves Standard Cakes Flavored w/ filling Custom starts

Quarter (8'x12') 16/20 $26.50 $31.50 $36.50Thrid (12'x12') 24/30 $35.50 $41.50 $47.50Half (12'x16') 32/48 $45.50 $51.50 $59.50Full (16'x24') 64/96 $75.00 $85.00 $95.00

8' round (3 layer) 16/20 $26.50 $31.50 $36.5010' round (3 layer) 22/28 $45.50 $52.50 $59.5012' round (3 layer) 30/45 $78.50 $88.50 $108.50

Bunt cakes 16/20 $18.00 $25.00

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Servings Square Tier Cakes Approx PriceUp to 25 6 & 8 $165

Up to 50 6 & 10 $275

Up to 75 8 & 12 $450

Up to 125 6,9 &12 $750

Up to 250 6,8,12 &16 $1625

Servings Round Tier Cakes Approxprice

Up to 30 6 & 8 $165

Up to 50 6 & 10 $275

Up to 75 6,8 & 10 $450

Up to 100 6,9 & 12 $600

Up to 125 6,9,& 14 $750

Up to 150 6,10, &16 $900

Up to 175 8,12 &16 $1050

Up to 200 6, 8, 12 & 16 $1300

Up to 225 6, 9, 12, &18 $1450

Up to 250 6, 10,14, &18 $1625

Up to 300 6,9,12,14,&18 $2100

Fondant $1.00

Chocolate ganache $1.00

Cream cheese $1.00

Fillings .50

Liqueurs .50

Sugar flowers (gum paste) $50-$350

Chocolate Handmade flowers $25-$400

Custom Cake toppers $25-$125

Wedding cakes are a different beast. Wedding cakes are normally priced based on thenumber of guest at the wedding. The individual price per slice is totally up to you and based

on time and expertise. Wedding / Specialty cakes start from $2.50-$8.50 a slice.Pricing Tier Cakes

Price is base on a $5.50 slice, Serving size is 2 x1 x4 tall

Extra Cake Cost:Additional charges per slice:

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Custom cake boards $10-$50

Fondant Bow $25

Chocolate Bow $35

Be open with your customers Let your customers know what they are paying for.

For example:"You offer original and customized designs for each and every customer."

"You take the time to find out what the client wants." "You use your secret family recipe.""You offer only fresh ingredients."

Homemade is betterThe mere fact that you are providing homemade cakes from scratch gives your creations a

natural fresh taste, which warrants a higher price.The above information is presented as a "go-by" to help you develop your own ideas on howto price your cakes. With time and experience, I am sure you will add your own ingredients

to a "recipe" that prices your cakes appropriately. Good Luck!Copyright DoCakes.com 2011, All rights reserved

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