Pricing Cupcakes!

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MamawJ Posted 24 Jan 2010 , 9:08pm
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I just got my first order for a wedding cake consisting of a 2 layer 6" topper and cupcakes for 55 to 60 people. I have no clue how to charge them for the cupcakes!! Any ideas or sugesstions would be much appreciated!!!!!!!!!

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Kiddiekakes Posted 24 Jan 2010 , 9:22pm
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Most places charge anywhere from $2.50 and up per cupcake depending on the embellishments.I charge $2.50 for a simple BC swirled cupcake.If I am doing gumpaste or small flowers on each cupcake the price goes up from there.Once the bride decides what stlye she wants you can charge her accordingly.

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MamawJ Posted 24 Jan 2010 , 9:26pm
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Thanks! She is getting married on the beach and reception at the pier, so (of course) going with the sea shell theme! I will make a few samples and let her pick!! Thank you!

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Kiddiekakes Posted 24 Jan 2010 , 9:30pm
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If you are adding chocolate shells or gumpaste seashells then I would most definetly charge anywhere from $3.00 and up....Cupcakes are very tedious and time consuming so don't let it fool yah!!

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MamawJ Posted 24 Jan 2010 , 9:43pm
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I appreciate your advice. My husband and I were just talking about how helpful you all are when ever I have had a question! With your help, my Diet Pepsi and a big box of Junior Mints--I might just survive this decision I made to sell my cakes!! LOL icon_lol.gif

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leah_s Posted 24 Jan 2010 , 9:48pm
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I get $2.75 for each standard sized cupcake with a swirl of bc on top. All my cupcakes are creme filled. ANYthing on top, cake sparkles, small flowers, wafer paper snowflake, etc takes it immediately to $3 or more.

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Kiddiekakes Posted 24 Jan 2010 , 9:57pm
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Your Welcome..Everyone needs help and guidance....icon_smile.gif

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Mensch Posted 25 Jan 2010 , 6:53am
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99 cents

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prterrell Posted 25 Jan 2010 , 7:31am
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$999. I price less than Charm City in order to remain competative. icon_biggrin.gif

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Seriously, though here's ALL you need to take into consideratoin:
1) cost of ingredients including shipping or gas + wear and tear on your vehicle to go to the store
2) cost of utilities used while making and decorating: electricity, gas, water.
3) how long it took you x how much you want to make per hour

If you know that, then you can figure out how much to charge for ANY cake.

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Mike1394 Posted 25 Jan 2010 , 10:16am
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.95 apiece

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Mensch Posted 25 Jan 2010 , 1:00pm
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Dang Mike, you a-h*le. Stop undercutting me.






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Mike1394 Posted 25 Jan 2010 , 1:03pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mensch

Dang Mike, you a-h*le. Stop undercutting me.






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Loucinda Posted 25 Jan 2010 , 1:25pm
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I hate cupcake wedding cakes. A lot more work than a regular cake, IMO. Remember you are having to pick each one of those buggers up a couple of times EACH (X 60 cupcakes). Also make sure you have a plan in place for transporting them - they fall over and get messed up easy if not properly restrained!! I am in the $2.50 - 3.00 each range too, but take the advice of the PP's and make sure you aren't shorting yourself.

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Letty79 Posted 25 Jan 2010 , 1:46pm
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Pricing your cupcakes also depend on your location!

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vagostino Posted 25 Jan 2010 , 2:02pm
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not really a pricing comment but be sure you make way more buttercream that you think you'll need....those suckers take a lot! Also, consider the cost of it when coming to pricing

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TexasSugar Posted 25 Jan 2010 , 2:34pm
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To me cupcakes should be close to your regular cake prices if they are filled and decorated on top.

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