What Would You Charge...castle Cake

Business By alicia_froedge Updated 22 Aug 2006 , 8:55pm by alicia_froedge

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alicia_froedge Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 7:34pm
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Keep in mind that I live in Southern Indiana. Stuff is not as expensive here. icon_smile.gif

I am doing a two teir castle cake for my niece's church choir group, The Princesses.

After my cost and delivery it will be $26. What should I charge for my time. I hate this part of cake decorating. But last week I did a four tiered wedding cake/anniversary cake for my boss. I ended up loosing money!!!! I can't afford for this to happen again. I want to make sure that I charge fairly for them and myself. Any thoughts????

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alicia_froedge Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 8:16pm
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any suggestions???

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MikeRowesHunny Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 8:21pm
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Ask yourself this, what would you expect to earn if you were doing this in a bakery per hour. Charge that amount and don't go below minimum wage - you and your skills are worth far more than that! Good luck!

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dolcesunshine20 Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 8:21pm
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About 10 years ago when i was taking a cake course, my instructor told me that I should charge my cost x's 3 for special ocassion cakes and cost x's 5 for a wedding cake. If you don't feel comfortable with that, you might could break it down and charge per serving. I personally would probably charge $60-$65 for a two tier castle. After all, you will probably put in some long hours on it.

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darandon Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 8:21pm
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I, take the cost of the ingredients, the cost of gas to deliver it and anyother things I spent on the cake and double it. This works for me but I don't do a lot of cakes or do them as a business. Just something fun for me.

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nenufares Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 8:22pm
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What I do is consider all the costs and at least double them, sometimes a little bit more.

Like a 8 in cake with 2 layers, my cost is around $10, so I ask for $25.
That is just my suggestion.

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chefdot Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 8:28pm
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Depends too on the details on the cake. The castle cake I did, I charged $50 but the flat one I charge $60-$75 just cuz it's alot more work. I like the cost x 3 for special occasion cakes... makes sense.

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alicia_froedge Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 8:55pm
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Thanks everyone. I really like the idea of cost x2 or x3!!! I would have a hard time charging my family x3 but sounds great for non-family members!!!! Thanks again!!!!

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