Cake Pricing & Slicing Questions

Business By MrsAB Updated 28 Aug 2006 , 1:56pm by springlakecake

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MrsAB Posted 24 Aug 2006 , 2:51pm
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Hello.

I'm pretty much a newbie and need a little assistance. I have a request to do a cake similar to the Wilton Course II final cake. How much should I charge? I plan to model it after the picture somewhat. The cake will be chocolate with a raspberry filing. It's for an anniversary celebration. Also, how should I slice it? Are there any guides available for slicing different shaped cakes?

Thanks in advance for all your help! icon_biggrin.gif

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candyladyhelen Posted 24 Aug 2006 , 4:00pm
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Not familiar with the course II cake you are talking about. But the slicing guide you can find in any Wilton yearbook

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imartsy Posted 24 Aug 2006 , 4:19pm
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Here's a link to Wilton's wedding cutting guide:

http://www.wilton.com/wedding/cakeinfo/cuttingguide.cfm

As for what to charge - I'd say between $20 - $25 - I don't think that size cake serves a lot of people.......maybe 13 I think is what Wilton says here:

http://www.wilton.com/wedding/cakeinfo/cakedata.cfm

Hope that helps!

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MrsAB Posted 24 Aug 2006 , 6:28pm
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Thanks a bunch Candyladyhelen and Imartsy!!! The information you both provided has been extremely helpful. thumbs_up.gif And, I guess I didn't search the Wilton site as thoroughly as I had thought!

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mrskennyprice Posted 24 Aug 2006 , 7:50pm
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also check out www.earlenescakes.com and Dede Wilson's books for info on cutting. Apparently 'caterer' size slices, like for a wedding cake are 1/2 of what a regular cake slice should be. I don't make cakes for less than $20 - and by those catering guidelines an 8 or 9" cake serves 18-20. Hope that helps.

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PerryStCakes Posted 24 Aug 2006 , 7:56pm
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There is much discussion on this board regarding the differences between Earlene's and Wiltons serving sizes. I find that in general, wedding cake slices are the following dimensions:

4 inches long (4inch tall tier)
1 inch wide
2 inches deep

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mrskennyprice Posted 25 Aug 2006 , 12:44pm
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thanks perrystcakes, that was very helpful!

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MrsAB Posted 25 Aug 2006 , 3:10pm
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Thanks a bunch PerryStCakes & MrsKennyPrice!!! The information you both provided was great. And thanks for the website MrsKennyPrice. I have definitely made note of it and the various serving sizes. All great information for a newbie like me!! icon_biggrin.gif

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notjustcake Posted 25 Aug 2006 , 3:17pm
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All I know is the Wilton 11 final cake is really small maybe a larger oval pan will do I found baking 911 has the serving for all size pans

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MrsAB Posted 25 Aug 2006 , 3:50pm
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Thanks Cakedecor. I will check them out!

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MrsAB Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 1:43pm
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Hello Everyone.

I just wanted to let you all know that the anniversary cake I did over the weekend was a hit! thumbs_up.gif Everyone loved it! They were impressed with the basketweave detail and the flowers. I will post a picture soon. Thanks again for all your assistance! icon_biggrin.gif

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springlakecake Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 1:56pm
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You know I just made a cake in that pan..they say it serves less, but really it takes 5 cups of batter, the same as an 8 inch round 3 inch deep pan.

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