How Much Would You Charge For A Black Forest Cake?

Business By Susecita Updated 28 Apr 2006 , 3:47am by cakesondemand

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Susecita Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 5:05pm
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How much would you charge for a black forest cake in shape of a globe?


How about for the simpler black forest cake. Im thinking 25 for the simple black forest, 30 if its in shape of a globe with decorations. What do you all think?

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Susecita Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 6:04pm
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P.S. It should serve 30 people. I have a 12X12 2 inch square cake and Im thinking of chargin $30 for a sheet cake but maybe that's too much but Im thinking since it's black forest.....well....


Ok Let me know. Thanks!


-S

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fearlessbaker Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 6:15pm
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O.K. Let me add my cheap 2 cents here. And I am going to aplogize ahead of time for being so outspoken. Why would you charge less than what one would pay for a dessert in a restaurant? You should charge at least $2.00 a serving! You must put a higher value on yourself and your work!!! Don't pay yourself minimum wage. This joy that we get out of baking and decorating is also work. Again, my apologies.

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Susecita Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 7:18pm
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Hahaha. I agree. I recently started and offered my services for free. After a horrible experience with a bride I have to make a cake for for free I decided that although I am beginning I will start charging the price I think is fair and matches my product. I am just not sure of what the price would be. I am going to call some bakeries and ask.....


Thanks for the inputs!


-Sus

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Susecita Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 7:35pm
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Ok one bakery quoted me 55-60 for a half sheet black forest and another 39 for a half sheet and 37 for a 12' w/o any fancy decorations. This girl wants a cake w. design of a globe and she is a friend so Im thinking I can charge her about 35 dollars. What do you guys think? When I called these bakeries I went yaaawwwwowwwwww that's expensive!


-S

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fearlessbaker Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 7:49pm
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S, Check out the internet and see what the charges are. Do a search on Black Forest Cake. Bekeries will come up. After you do that, Pretend you're a famous baker and go from there. Glad You are not angry with me.

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Susecita Posted 28 Apr 2006 , 1:44am
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Bumpy?

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ladyonzlake Posted 28 Apr 2006 , 1:48am
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Hmmm, I guess I'm not understanding what size your cake is that you are making?
Jacqui

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Susecita Posted 28 Apr 2006 , 1:51am
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Lady. Its a cake that needs to feed 30 people. I was thinking of either a half sheet or a 10 inch round or 12 inch round. I figure any of these options will feed 30 and will likely cost around the same. This is why I posted here: because I have no idea what is going ons.


-S

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ladyonzlake Posted 28 Apr 2006 , 1:55am
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OH...gottcha
1/4 sheet will fee 30-40 and I would charge $40 or a 10" would serve 23-34 and I would charge $40 for that as well. A 12" round would serve 36-48 and I would charge $50 for that.
Jacqui

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ladyonzlake Posted 28 Apr 2006 , 1:57am
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Oops, I ment "feed" not "fee"
Jacqui

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cande Posted 28 Apr 2006 , 3:26am
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Do you mean a real Black Forest cake? If so, you won't be able to make it in the shape of a globe. The cake and cream are much too soft for that.

I think the bakery prices sound correct. That's how much I would charge.

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cakesondemand Posted 28 Apr 2006 , 3:47am
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I just did one last week and charged $45 for a 9" round. Don't forget all the ingred. you need and do you use kirsh, it can get expensive.

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