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sugarMomma
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:10 am |
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Are they the same as regular cakes per serving? I am making a 2 layer, 12x27 with fondant accents for my manager, so of course I will probably be practically giving it away as usual, but was wondering what do you normally charge in case I feel bold... |
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prterrell
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:11 am |
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My base price for all cakes is 25 cents per cubic inch of cake. |
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HarleyDee
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:32 am |
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I can't really help because I don't do sheet cakes. The reason I don't is because my sheet cake would be like, $50 and we have too many grocery store bakeries where you can get one for less than $20. |
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LaBellaFlor
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:32 am |
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When you say sheet cake do you mean the 1 layer no filling, or the 2" high one with filling, or the one that is like a regular 4" high cake? |
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cakeandpartygirl
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:01 am |
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for the 9 by 13 single layer $40
12 by 18 $90
18 by 24 is $175
and my prices still need some work as they are not up to par |
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bennett5
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:21 am |
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I charge $2.00 per serving w/simple decoration. Extra for things like edible images and gumpaste or fondant pieces. I use this chart for servings... |
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MaryAllison
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:05 pm |
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Thank you for asking this question. Again, so much useful information given. Thanks, everyone! |
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Kiddiekakes
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:15 pm |
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I charge $50.00 for my 9x13...$90.00 for my 11X15 and $110.00 for my 13x18 |
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KHalstead
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:20 pm |
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single layer
8"x11"-$20.00
9"x13"-$24.00
11"x15"-$35.00
12"x18"-$45.00
22"x15"-$50.00
24"x18"-$65.00
double layer, double price
filling -$.25/serv.
fondant-$.50/serv. |
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sugarMomma
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Thanks everyone. I am making a 2 layer, 4" with strawberry fillling iced in buttercream and the top covered in fondant to look like a football field. I will have two fondant jerseys on top and fondant fall leaves at the base and wasn't sure how to price it. I know it should be more than a regular sheet cake since it will be more complicated, but wasn't sure how much more.
I hope they aren't expecting a regular sheet cake price, but they know my work and I told them I don't really do sheet cakes. Rounds are so much easier to ice, but I don't think they want a tiered cake for their wedding rehearsal groom's cake.
We all work together in high-end banquets, so they should understand. I just can't shake that guilt when I charge my peers, even when I severely undercharge which is the norm. Usually I only cover the cost of my ingredients and hopefully any new toys. |
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bennett5
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Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:06 pm |
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I wish there was a magic pill we could all take that would get rid of all of the missplaced guilt we feel ! Anybody agree??? |
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tatorchip
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Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:17 pm |
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| bennett5 wrote: | | I wish there was a magic pill we could all take that would get rid of all of the missplaced guilt we feel ! Anybody agree??? |
I agree |
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littlejewel
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__Jamie__
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Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:48 pm |
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Guilt is an admission of wrong doing. Need to change your language, and maybe the feelings will change too. Are you guilty of doing something wrong?? |
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LaBellaFlor
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Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:03 pm |
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Well it sounds like a standard serving size of cake and it comes with a standard serving size price. Anything with fondant starts at $4 per serving.Don't care is it's "shaped" like a sheet cake, it ain't a sheet cake. And what Jaime said too. I only feel guilty if I do something wrong. My closest & bestest friend who I would give a kidney for (seriously) and would even make a cake for free, doesn't even ask me to make a cake for free or even cost. In fact she said,"I want to order a cake for you from you, but I can't afford your prices".  I love her. |
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