AI had made a three tier buttercream cake with fondant decorations as a birthday gift. 10,8 and 6 with 10 being WASC with strawberry filling, 8 was red velvet with creamcheese filling and 6 was a chocolate with raspberry filling. When I estimated the cost, it was about $45. I had a guest call me to ask if she wanted an exact same cake in blue instead of the pink's, how much would it be. I am kind of lost! I said I will get back to her. I am in Orlando, FL and a home baker.
AHow many hours did it take to make (including prep, baking, decorating, and cleanup)? How much did the ingredients cost?
@Vkakes11 - I think the OP is saying her cost to make the cake is $45 but as Jason is asking, what were the other costs, because I believe that's her ingredient cost.
I can't speak for your area and such, but for me that would be about $250. You have to include more than just ingredient costs. You need to calculate how long it took for you to make it and include a labour cost, as well as overhead. and then calculate a profit margin. My price is based on about $3.50/serving.
That sounds like a fair price. Especially in the beginning people will underestimate all the labor and hard work that goes into making a specialty cake. If they don't want to pay it they can always go to their local baker and get something of a lesser quality and workmanship.
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