I'm in the process of invoicing for my first topsy-turvey cake. It will be a 2-tiered affair, with GP pumpkins, ghosts, and bats, bc icing and other decorations, and colorflow topper. They will be 6" and 8". Thanks to CakesBySandy for her awesome design.

I've got no clue how much to charge. I've made the bats and pumpkins already, and have about 3 hours invested in that.

I normally charge between $3 - $4.50 per serving, but I'm stumped on this. Can you help me?

I wouldn't touch one of those for less than $5/serving (of course, I've never done one - they terrify me!).

I havent worked up enough nerve to do a cake like that. But your looking at around $6-$7 a serving I would imagine.

I'm starting small, only doing it 2 tiers . They're terrified me for the past few years, but I showed the client this pic, and she asked if I could it topsy-turvy. Originally I was going to do it standard.

Anyone with topsy-turvey experience willing to help me out?

If your normal prices are 3-4.50 then I'd go 5.50-6/serving.

Make your tiers 6" tall and taper them in 2". You'll have 30 servings.. so that'll be 165-180$.

It's pretty detailed.. so that will account for all of the fondant cut outs and pumpkins.

In the six years I've been doing cakes, I've done TWO topsy turvy's. Arrrrrggggh - that's what I have to say about them! I sold my first one for $3 per serving and will NEVER do that again. $5 per serving, MINIMUM. Good luck - I'm sure it will be adorable!

Oh Meg.. I missed that you wanted help.. If I'm not booked you know I'll come over and help cake neighbor!!

So, would charging $125 for this cake be to much or too little?