If I provide ALL buttercream sheet cakes with no fondant accentsbut standard buttercream piping and such, what would be a fair price based on size? I know it depends on where you're at, but is there not like a standard price? I'm making out a price sheet and I need everyones opinion before I print it! Obviously, added fondant accents would be extra! Thanks guys for your help!

My Sheetcake prices are as follows
1 layer
9x13 $25.00
11x15 $30.00
12x18 $35.00

2 layer
9x13 $35.00
11x15 $40.00
12x18 $45.00

After the first of the year (that's when I raise prices) I 'm thinking about raising all prices by $5.00

Jibbies

Thanks Jibbies!!! Can anyone else add theirs so I have something to compare Jibbies to??? Pretty please??Anyone?

Is there NO ONE else?? No one??......

The one you want to ask is Indydebi. She can price anything!

Sheet cakes single layer buttercream:
$25.00 9x13
$35.00 11x15
$40.00 12x18


I live in the midwest If the prices keep going up I'll have to raise my prices...

Sue

Rainbow......

So what price would be your 2-layer sheet cakes? Would you just double your single layer price or come up with another price?

Rainbow......

So what would you price your 2-layer sheet cakes? Would you just double your single layer price or come up with another price?

I'm in rural Kentucky. Mine are (single layer):

9x13 = $30
11x15 = $40
12x18 = $50

These are base prices (and considering how costs are rising, they need to go up). Premium flavors, fondant accents, etc, would be more. And these are lower than my prices for other cakes.

Little Rock, Arkansas here

9x13 - $35.00
12x18 - $60.00

Both are buttercream and single layer.

I price my double layers the same as my wedding cakes. $1.50/serving and up depending on the details. Serving sizes 1x2x4.

Sue

Ok...............so would a $10 difference be ok between a single layer and double layer?

I define sheets as single layer, no filling. Non-sheets are anything that doesn't fall into the first category. So a 2-layer rectangle cake with filling is a non-sheet cake.

Sheet servings are based on 2x2 servings are are $1.50/serving, no delivery.

Non-sheets are $3/serving and delivery on weddings or large tiered cakes only. (i.e. no delivery on a 12" 2-layer round).

So....

11x15 = 35 servings x $1.50/serving = $52.50
12x18 = 54 servings x $1.50/serving = $81.00

I don't do anything smaller than 11x15.

Before the question comes up, they are welcome to cut the 11x15 into just 20 pieces if they want ... the price is still $52.50.

Two layer cakes are based on 1x2x4 servings sizes.

This is a 12x18 single layer sheet cake I did today to match the party plates. I charged $41.00 (she provided the candy coins and decorative candles), and she kept asking me are you sure the cake only costs $41.00.

Do you guys think I underpriced myself?

Like a lot of you in this thread I charge
9x13 $28.00
11x15 $34.00
12x18 $41.00

and honestly I don't charge extra for MMF accents or RIT's.

Do you guys think I underpriced myself? ..... For sure. I would have charged at least $75 -$ 85 for that cake ! You did everything but the coins and candles ! So all the trees and words , sand etc are your design ??? All you did was place the candles and coins on your decor ??? Yes you should have charged way more !

Yes Really !! I think you should up all your prices Give your self a base price( higher then what you charge now ) and then add up charges for the extra decor from there !

YES you needed to charge more for that cake. w/e base price PLUS extra design and component fees. There's no reason not to charge more for (a lot) more work.

To answer the OP... my sheets are torted 3" tall. 12x9 for $70, 12x18 for $130, and 18x24 for $260 for simple type designs. more for something like that pirate cake!

12x18 - 1/2 sheet $45
full sheet $90
9x13 - $35
1 1/2 sheet $120 - we like to do these, see our pictures for a couple.
buttercream with basic decorations, some fondant accents.
single layer
central ohio

I just got off the phone with a lady in my area who bakes cakes. She says I am totally undercharging!

I think thats what we have all been saying ?
Now make yourself a new price list !
And dont forget to add more $ for extra details.

I think this thread http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-599830.html might be pertinent to this conversation ..... what kind of pricing increases are out there? And why?

Ok.....going by what everyone here has said....... how do these prices sound?

9x13 2-layer: $65
11x15 2-layer- $75
12x18 2-layer: $85
16x24 2-layer: $95

yes? no?

Im in the Texas panhandle and I just increased my sheets to: 9 x 13 = $30.00 11 x 15 = $40.00 all single layers

So.....would you then just double your single-layer price for a double-layer? Your 9x13 single would be $60 for a double?

O.K., newbie question here. But what if you DON'T do this for a living, and maybe just on the side for a few people? I live in a very small town in West Tennessee. That does seem like a lot to pay for your average sheet cake here. I realize if you do this as a career, you have to make a living. But what about us "peons" who just do it for fun (and a little extra money) Also, what about family pricing?? I'm sure this issue has been addressed before. Do you charge the same, less, or out of the kindness of your little hearts??

TIA,
Jen

Lori,

I'm questioning that too! I forgot to add that to my post! Would you automatically deduct half the price for a single layer?

The best way to get market value price for your area is to call around to local bakeries and find out what they charge. You clearly see a huge range of prices from different parts of the country-or even different neigborhoods in the same metropolitan area.