I know a lot of people ask about what to charge, sorry to be another one. If you click on my uploaded photos there is a cake that looks like a john deere tractor. It was made for my nephew's first birthday. It was (3) 9x13 cakes stacked and then carved. It took about 6hrs total to make. It was a gift. Well my MIL has passed on the picture and now a woman she babysits for wants one for her son's first bday. I told my MIL it was $60 and she seems mad. Normally for 3 cakes that size just decorated I would charge $75. I think we are being more then reasonable. It is all bc icing btw.
Personally, I think that cake is adorable and I feel you are definately undercharging!!! Some people just don't appreciate "artistic" ability and think you can just "whip" up any design they come up with! When ever I doubt myself with a price, I always ask, "when this cake is finished, will I feel I was paid well for my efforts". Usually, I end up tacking on another $5.00 or so, because I always undercharge!!! 
Look at it this way, the customer couldn't do what you can, so if they really want the cake, they will pay the price 
I wouldn't lower your price. The thing is, you are telling this lady a price and that price says how much YOU think YOU are worth, if you lower that price that means how much you believe in yourself. It's a tough decision to make but I would just stand firm because that is your time and work you are putting in to it.
$60 is too low in my opinion! That is a carved cake, 3D!!! You need some real talent to be able to pull that off so please, don´t lower your price, if this lady does not want it, let it go, it was too little money anyway! Send her to any bakery, let her find out how much other people charge! Good luck!
I think you are undercharging for all that work and cake involved! Let them try and find that carved cake at a grocery store....they can't. If you are comfortable with the price you gave then do not give in. You could also let them know the price you qouted is the discounted price so they realize the bargain they are getting!
$60 is a deal on that cake and if your MIL told the person that price then stick to it. Also, if the person still wants you to do the cake and if your MIL will give you their contact information, I think you should talk to the person directly. It was nice of her to show off the picture of your cake but she should just stand back and let you handle the transaction.
I am with Doug. Carved cakes are more than just my per serving fee and I wouldn't EVER do that cake for less than 75 and that would be a stretch.
Rachel
WOW! I have FINALLY met someone like me!! Let me just say....that may not NECESSARILY be a good thing! LOL
My dear, $60.00 is a MAJOR bargain for that cake!! Even I would charge more than that and I don't charge enough for my cakes either!! Stand firm on the price. Mad MIL or not.
By the way....it's ALL b/c? You are extremely talented and you should be compensated for it!
Beth in KY
If you were my dil and making that for a friend of mine, I would say, Honey, $60 is a steal she usually charge $120." I hate it when relatives don't have your back. Very nice cake btw.
Oh gosh thank you all. First let me clarify, my husband does the decorating. I am just the assistant. THe most he lets me do is tint the colors for him 
He does amazing work and I am so glad you all agree that we shouldnt lower the price. I keep feeling bad like we should lower the price, your comments made me realize we need to be firm about it.
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