This cake is a 8" sponge cake filled with buttercream and jam then covered in fondant with gum paste decorations and buttercream piping. I'm only a beginner and I have learnt everything from books, no classes and I'm 15. What do you think and How much do you usually charge for a cake like this?
thanks
Kayla

first -- a monstrous round of applause for such a great cake.

if this is "self-taught" & only 15, (does math on finger and toes) --- then in about 7-10 years we should see you on a FoodTV challenge.

that is one pretty cake, very well done!!!!

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due to fondant and all the extra froo-froo -- let the bidding begin at:

$75.

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keep up the great work and looking forward to many more beautiful cakes.

(ps -- you're already at the point I think you could skip the Wilton classes and just go for special seminars w/ various decorators and advanced schools!)

I agree with Doug! You did WONDERFUL!
As for cost, I'll leave that to some of the others. I'm already seeing I don't charge enough!!!
GREAT JOB!

I would definitely charge no less than $75 dollors. You might even go for $80-85.

it looks awesome, congrats !!!!

Wow you did an awesome job on the cake. I would defnitely go with $75.

kaylascakes - stupendous job!!! I second the round of applause....I want to be you when I grow up (and I am 37 )

I will leave the pricing info up to the experts, because I am clueless....but I do agree with the $80.00 range.....wonderful job!

I am so impressed!!!

www.cakeboss.com software that helps you calculate what to charge.

PLEASE continue with your talent... I can't wait to see what you come up with. Gosh, I would charge $42 for that gorgeous cake, so I better take some lessons from others. Don't underbid yourself! Wonderful work.

Cheryl
Crazy Cakes

What a talented young lady you are!!!

This cake looks totally professional and I had a look at your other photos too. The roses on the 40 cake are beautiful!

I don't know about pricing, but you definitely have a future in the business! All the best to you.

I just want to say great job!!

Well done Kayla! I dunno about a price but wanted to tell you that you have a very bright future in cakes hunny! I have 16 years on you and I still can't get it right! Keep it up! We'll be looking for Kayla's swanky bakery in a few short years!

Elle

I am sooo jealous. I wish I discovered cake decorating at your age. I was 30 when I started decorating two years ago. All those years wasted! Keep up the great work.

Simply beautiful!! Congratulations!!

Fantastic job!!! You are on the road to greatness!!!! Beautiful cake!

thanks everyone for the really nice comments. thank you lots and lots for your help on pricing too.
kayla x

WOW that is totally awesome. you did a great job