What Would You Charge For This Cake?

Decorating By jess605 Updated 13 Apr 2011 , 1:02pm by jess605

jess605 Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
jess605 Posted 12 Apr 2011 , 12:54am
post #1 of 11

I did this hungry caterpillar cake for a friend's daughter's 1st bday. I undercharged her for it, partially because I needed the experience with gumpaste and partially because she's my good friend.

Curious though...what would you charge for this cake? The cake was WASC, 2 layers each torted, filling alternated between buttercream and cookie cream filling.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5AUiHGyfA8/TPvmxLF586I/AAAAAAAAAC4/dL_jS7BPOHM/s640/Lydia%2527s+cake.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X5AUiHGyfA8/TPvhI2NP3oI/AAAAAAAAACc/94ZeBQSxMxc/s320/Lydia+cake+3.JPG

Thanks!

10 replies
tokazodo Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
tokazodo Posted 12 Apr 2011 , 1:09am
post #2 of 11

Okay, I'm gonna play the price is right cake game; Here goes!

I would put it in the price range of $50-$70.
I think a lot depends on the area where you are and the market.

Don't sell yourself short. I only see 2 of your cakes here, but I believe you have enough experience. The Caterpillar cake is awesome!

Motta Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
Motta Posted 12 Apr 2011 , 1:29am
post #3 of 11

You did a great job on all the details! It really does depend on your area but make sure you charge for all the time it took you to get those details done.

kristiemarie Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
kristiemarie Posted 12 Apr 2011 , 12:52pm
post #4 of 11

How big is the cake?

I am working pricing right now too (someday I will actually feel comfortable to move forward on selling) and I think $50-70 is too low for that cake. You can go to Walmart and spend $35-40 for a cake that doesn't even touch yours.

I'd sell that for $75-$100 at least, if not $125.

Do yourself a favor and get a pricing matrix (there are several here for you to use) and input your information. I think you'll be surprised at how much you should be charging.

I downloaded a few of the matrices here and they are quite complicated so i rigged up my own but they provided valuable information as to how and what I charge for.

cakegirl1973 Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
cakegirl1973 Posted 12 Apr 2011 , 1:09pm
post #5 of 11

I would charge $70.00 for it because of the figurines.

VeronicaLuis Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
VeronicaLuis Posted 12 Apr 2011 , 1:47pm
post #6 of 11

I agree with $100, that is an awesome cake. I wouldn't charge any less than $3.50 per serving for that cake.

joyfullysweet Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
joyfullysweet Posted 12 Apr 2011 , 2:10pm
post #7 of 11

Am I missing something here? I don't see a size of the cake anywhere. There is a BIG difference depending on the size. If that's a 6" I would charge $80-$90, if it were a 10", we're talking $160-$170

jess605 Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
jess605 Posted 13 Apr 2011 , 2:31am
post #8 of 11

It was a 10 inch cake.

VeronicaLuis Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
VeronicaLuis Posted 13 Apr 2011 , 4:05am
post #9 of 11

I wouldn't charge any less than $3.50 per serving for that cake.

CupQuequito Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
CupQuequito Posted 13 Apr 2011 , 4:18am
post #10 of 11

I'd start at $3 per person, and add in the details.

jess605 Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
jess605 Posted 13 Apr 2011 , 1:02pm
post #11 of 11

Thanks for all the feedback. This is very helpful and much apprecited!

Quote by @%username% on %date%

%body%