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.
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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