Pricing?

Hi everyone! I'm relatively new to the group, and I have a question I'm hoping to get some input on. An aquaintance of mine has asked me to make a 2 tier Princess and the Frog cake for her 3 yr old. The bottom tier would have fondant flowers (the kind you could make with a cutter), and the top would be quilted fondant with a plastic crown on top, and a sculpted frog with a crown on it's head. It needs to feed 35-40 people. I generally give my cakes as gifts, or trade a cake for babysitting with my friends, but she asked what I'd charge. I don't really know her, so I feel I should charge her more than just cost, but I have no idea what to charge! I researched local bakeries, and for a sheet cake of that size, they start around $65-70, with custom cakes of course costing more. I don't know if I could ask for that with a straight face. lol Thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by Holly F on August 30, 2011 at 1:59am

Also... here's a link to an article on charging... it was very eye opening for me.

http://happysugarbakingland.typepad.com/happy-sugar-baking-land/201...

Permalink Reply by Ruth Cropper on August 30, 2011 at 8:34am

Carla, Your comment at top is very accurate. Cakes take time. If people really want it, they will pay for it! Shouldn't be afraid to ask for it if you feel your cakes are good quality! BTW, can I get a copy of your spreadsheet also? mammatessies@yahoo.com Thanks!

Also, good luck to you Rachel on your baking!

Permalink Reply by Cakes By Carla on August 30, 2011 at 9:39am

I sent an email out to those who most recently requested and to Carla M. too. Let me know if you didn't get it and I'll resend.

Permalink Reply by Ruth Cropper on August 30, 2011 at 10:01am

Thank you Carla. This looks very helpful!

Permalink Reply by Sassy Cakes on August 30, 2011 at 11:43am

Carla i dont mean to be a pain but would you mind also emailing me the spread sheet whenever you get a chance? my email is justchrissy@gmail.com thank you sooooo much!!!!

Permalink Reply by Cakes By Carla on August 30, 2011 at 12:42pm

No problem Sassy. Sending it your way...

Permalink Reply by Carla Minton on August 30, 2011 at 12:58pm

I received it. Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Rachel Carty Smart on August 30, 2011 at 1:21pm

Holly, that article was unbelievably helpful! Thanks for posting it!

Permalink Reply by Linda Luna on August 30, 2011 at 1:24pm

I hope it's not too late to jump in and request the worksheet also. Please email me a copy to bellaluna915@live.com. Thank you so much.

Permalink Reply by Cakes By Carla on August 30, 2011 at 1:41pm

Yes, Holly, great article. I love those those guys. Miss seeing them on Amazing Wedding cakes! I really needed the pep talk part at the end. Sometimes that is the toughest part!!

Permalink Reply by Cakes By Carla on August 30, 2011 at 1:41pm

Linda - I'll send it your way...

Permalink Reply by Linda Luna on August 30, 2011 at 1:48pm

Thank you Carla.

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