I recently made this cake and I wanted to know if $150 was a fair price? Cream cheese frosting in and out, 3 layers of yellow cake from scratch, 2 tier, decorations, delivery and set up included. 

How many people is that cake supposed to serve?

Hi cakesbycathy... it was used as a representative cake. It feed a little over 50 people. 10 inch and 6 inch. My slices are long.

I think that is very reasonable..espeically with the delivery and set up your offering. Personally I think you could have charged more 

I charge $3 per serving so I would also have charged $150.

Delivery and set up would have been extra

Gingerlocks...whew sigh of relief.... thank you!!! 

This cake I did for my aunt at a reduced price. I posted it on my social network and someone asked for the same cake and I quoted $150. I have yet to hear back from her, and was worried if she thought I was too high. I also told her we could discuss alternative price points.

I think you are right. After everything is said and down I come away making 20 dollars.....MAYBE. I wanted to get my name out there and create a buzz within my social circle. I wonder if she will contact me back. 

Well I wouldn't take it badly if she never gets back to you..many people don't realise the cost of custm "high end" cakes and any price that isn't Wal-Marts price is too high. Its a beautiful cake ;)

Thank you so much Gingerlocks. That means a lot to me. Also, thank you ladies for taking the time to give me feedback!

AAre those roses made by hand? If so the price Would have gone way up. But I think that's a reasonable price...although it's really hard to say not knowing the market you live in.

AHi Morganchampagne. This is only my third cake. I have yet to try sugar art or fondant. Sad to say but the flowers are expensive silk ones. Yikes. I must fake it until I make it. However my ingredients are the highest quality supplies that I have available to me. I'm located in Maryland by the way. I'm taking a charm city class this week to obtain fondant skills.

AIf my base price was $3 then it would be $150 plus the price of the roses, topper and whatever that trim is. If you get the topper at wholesale, then you mark the price up to retail.

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Wow thanks. I never thought to break it down like that. My next quote I will factor that in. I hate for people to think I'm taking them for a ride but stuff cost, especially fancy things Lol. What wholesale company do you recommend?

AI've never used those, so I'm not sure. I think bakery crafts sells something like those. Maybe ck products? You can also provide links to where the bride can shop on her own or have custom ones made. If the bride buys them you'll need to make sure they're the right size and have them shipped to your address. When ordering wholesale, there's usually a minimum order, so you might have to buy some other supplies. I don't think bakery crafts has a minimum, but if you order over a certain amount you get free shipping.

Okay. I'll check it out. Thank you

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I live in Maryland and I wouldn't make that cake for less than $200.00, satin flower or not. For me, once it's tiered, price increases, and with delivery and set up? Cost more. I guess it's okay if you are still trying to attract customers.

A;-D;-D:smile: Agree totally

AI would rather be shot in the face than sell a cake to an acquaintance. I sold a cake to a neighbor last weekend and the customer was fine, but his sister in law who picked up the cake was another story. If she convinces everyone in a 3 mile radius never to buy cake from me, that will be just fine! Hahaha

Once I sold a cake to a neighbor on the street behind me and she never knew it. I had someone else deliver so she wouldn't recognize me if I ran into her. Was that evil?

Hi Cakecrazy25,  Stick to your guns, do not go any lower. Like Queenfa stated you need to start increasing your price when it comes to adding additional layers & tiers. People want a great looking cake, they need to spend the money.  There are definitely alot of customers out there that will pay for a great looking and a great tasting cake.  I know you are trying to build up your customers, but don't let your hard work not pay off.  You are worth every penny, nickle, dime and dollar.  Your cake is beautiful by the way. Don't sell yourself short, which I have heard over the past year from all the great bakers on this site have stated.  Wish you well in your new career.

I would of charged $200 with delivery and set up included.

Those are some impressive silk flowers!

$180 plus the roses and the decoration around.

PLUS delivery (depending on the miles) and setting ($15).

AShaleha, thank you so much. Yes it would include delivery. I see now that I should have quoted a higher price. I knew I wouldn't make money off of this order. I just wanted to get my work out there and in peoples mouths. The client has yet to reply but I'm not worried about it too much. I guess What is meant for me will be for me.:)

So true, I couldn't agree more!!