What Would You Charge...castle Cake
Business By alicia_froedge Updated 22 Aug 2006 , 8:55pm by alicia_froedge
Keep in mind that I live in Southern Indiana. Stuff is not as expensive here.
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????
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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