Having Trouble Pricing my Cakes.... - Cake Decorating Community - Cakes We Bake2024-03-29T11:05:41Zhttps://cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/having-trouble-pricing-my-cakes?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A1296709&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm hoping to have a cake est…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-03-26:4635016:Comment:15434132015-03-26T20:15:00.115ZJohn M Woodcockhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JohnMWoodcock
<p>I'm hoping to have a cake estimator built in to Bakery Butler, but for now my wife and I took the cost of the recipe and multiplied it by three times. Once we got the cost of 1 cup of batter we'd use that to calculate future cakes using the same recipe. We would do this for icing and fillings as well.</p>
<p>For example, 1 cup of vanilla cake batter might cost $1.25 and 1 cup of icing might cost $.75. A sheet cake that takes 12 cups of batter and 5 cups of icing would cost $18.75 to bake.…</p>
<p>I'm hoping to have a cake estimator built in to Bakery Butler, but for now my wife and I took the cost of the recipe and multiplied it by three times. Once we got the cost of 1 cup of batter we'd use that to calculate future cakes using the same recipe. We would do this for icing and fillings as well.</p>
<p>For example, 1 cup of vanilla cake batter might cost $1.25 and 1 cup of icing might cost $.75. A sheet cake that takes 12 cups of batter and 5 cups of icing would cost $18.75 to bake. Multiply that by 3 and you get $56.25. We would round this up to $60. If there is extensive decorating involved we would add that as an hourly rate on top of the cost of the cake.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a solution for collecting online requests, please check out Bakery Butler. We are currently looking for early adopters to help us get started. Send me a private message if you're interested in learning more.</p> Sharnette... I know that's an…tag:cakeswebake.com,2014-02-24:4635016:Comment:14045302014-02-24T10:19:40.464ZMai Fathallahttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/MaiFathalla
<p>Sharnette... I know that's an old post; but I couldn't help reply to your comment because I did EXACTLY what you did!!! Even the spreadsheet I've created has an identical name of yours!!! :)))<br/> <br/> <cite>Sharnette Hallenbeck said:</cite></p>
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<p>Sharnette... I know that's an old post; but I couldn't help reply to your comment because I did EXACTLY what you did!!! Even the spreadsheet I've created has an identical name of yours!!! :)))<br/> <br/> <cite>Sharnette Hallenbeck said:</cite></p>
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</blockquote> Penny, there's a great course…tag:cakeswebake.com,2014-02-24:4635016:Comment:14043072014-02-24T04:03:53.331ZA Mcgoughhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/AMcgough
<p>Penny, there's a great course on setting up a Cake Business that Australian Louise Vansleve made. I know that covers costing a cake. I think the side is <a href="http://www.startyourcakebusiness.com/" target="_blank">www.startyourcakebusiness.com</a></p>
<p>Penny, there's a great course on setting up a Cake Business that Australian Louise Vansleve made. I know that covers costing a cake. I think the side is <a href="http://www.startyourcakebusiness.com/" target="_blank">www.startyourcakebusiness.com</a></p> yes charge your friends !tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-09-26:4635016:Comment:13343192013-09-26T23:21:40.851Zart deco cakes by galidinkhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/gali
<p>yes charge your friends !</p>
<p>yes charge your friends !</p> depending on the area your in…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-09-26:4635016:Comment:13343162013-09-26T23:18:09.955Zart deco cakes by galidinkhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/gali
<p>depending on the area your in also , but the pricing depends on size , fillings , frosting /fondant !and time also !</p>
<p>depending on the area your in also , but the pricing depends on size , fillings , frosting /fondant !and time also !</p> Hi Penny, I did a bit of "fib…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-09-26:4635016:Comment:13342252013-09-26T21:50:41.765ZPaigehttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/Paige
<p>Hi Penny, I did a bit of "fibbing" myself and e-mailed bakeries & cake studios to investigate some pricing. I sent a photo or two of cakes that I had done (without the text of my company's name/logo/website etc. that I usually add in there). I inquired as a potential customer, indicating that I had seen the cake(s) at events that I had attended (ie. a relative's wedding, a friend's party, etc) and would like similar for "x" date (choose a date far in the future. The establishments…</p>
<p>Hi Penny, I did a bit of "fibbing" myself and e-mailed bakeries & cake studios to investigate some pricing. I sent a photo or two of cakes that I had done (without the text of my company's name/logo/website etc. that I usually add in there). I inquired as a potential customer, indicating that I had seen the cake(s) at events that I had attended (ie. a relative's wedding, a friend's party, etc) and would like similar for "x" date (choose a date far in the future. The establishments emailed back with estimates, and I was able to see what some of the 'big guys' are charging. With the magic of e-mail,you don't even have to contact bakeshops in your vicinity, you can contact places from all over and get some info. Hope that helps; I'm constantly in a quandry about my pricing! </p> Don't let these people get yo…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-08-13:4635016:Comment:13020412013-08-13T22:27:08.574Zcharles woodhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/charleswood
<p>Don't let these people get you down. So many want something for nothing. I just tell them to go to wall-mart</p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated">Thanks ladies! Well today a lady I know found out I'm starting a cake deco business and asked for a quote on a peppa pig cake.<br></br> She wanted a 10" round with a…</div>
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<p>Don't let these people get you down. So many want something for nothing. I just tell them to go to wall-mart</p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated">Thanks ladies! Well today a lady I know found out I'm starting a cake deco business and asked for a quote on a peppa pig cake.<br/> She wanted a 10" round with a nice vanilla cake flavour. This is the picture she showed me (I've attached it) I could tweak it a bit, had to include the number 3 somewhere on it.<br/> <br/> The cake itself was going to cost me $25 as it was a good vanilla cake with a syrup using vanilla pods and also Swiss meringue layer/crumb coat as she doesn't like buttercream and fondant decoration like the picture of that cake.<br/> <br/> With the ingredients cost, and my decorating time and delivery and all that, I quoted $80. Is that unresonable? I know everywhere is different but were you are, is that bad? She messaged me back saying she couldn't possibly justify spending that much on a cake for a 3 year old but thanks anyway. I thought it was pretty reasonable. I know one lady who would have charged her $130, and another lady who wouldn't do it for her at all because anything under $150 is a "waste of her time" and another lady who would charge only $95 so I'm below all of them being my first "paid" cake. Was a bit disappointing. I even offered to make a peppa pig cake topper for $35 as a substitute to put on her supermarket cake and she said no too much.</div>
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joseflin I too would definately charge friends if Your able to. Where I am, your not allowed to sell food without having a health department approved kitchen, council approval and a registered business name. Selling your cakes for more than cost price makes you a business. It's different from country to country and state to state so this may not apply to you but worth a look in. Also public liability insurance just incase you get a nasty money hungry customer who wants to sew you for "food…
joseflin I too would definately charge friends if Your able to. Where I am, your not allowed to sell food without having a health department approved kitchen, council approval and a registered business name. Selling your cakes for more than cost price makes you a business. It's different from country to country and state to state so this may not apply to you but worth a look in. Also public liability insurance just incase you get a nasty money hungry customer who wants to sew you for "food poisoning". But if your able to sell your cakes, absolutely do so! I wouldn't be making a cake for my friends sister for nothing. Your time and care is worth some<br />
thing :-) >Thanks Jackie,you are rig…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-08-12:4635016:Comment:12992672013-08-12T11:10:06.049Zjoseflinhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/joseflin
<p>>Thanks Jackie,you are right . A friend is asking me to make a cake for her sister and i have given her a quote yet as I am getting stressed on how to nicely tell her my price. Anyway, I do need to start being business-like from now on.</p>
<p>>Thanks Jackie,you are right . A friend is asking me to make a cake for her sister and i have given her a quote yet as I am getting stressed on how to nicely tell her my price. Anyway, I do need to start being business-like from now on.</p> Joslfin, I would charge frien…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-08-11:4635016:Comment:12982392013-08-11T05:47:46.252ZJackie Mersealhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/jmerseal
Joslfin, I would charge friends. You may discount your profit, but I wouldn't give the cakes away. I'm pretty new to decorating so I really only bake for friends and family. Many times I've made cakes as gifts for baby showers and such. It's important people know that baking and decorating is an art and deserves the proper notation. If I spend 5 hours on a cake, I want to be appreciated for it, and so should you. I mean they can go some where else but they will learn quick, you get what you pay…
Joslfin, I would charge friends. You may discount your profit, but I wouldn't give the cakes away. I'm pretty new to decorating so I really only bake for friends and family. Many times I've made cakes as gifts for baby showers and such. It's important people know that baking and decorating is an art and deserves the proper notation. If I spend 5 hours on a cake, I want to be appreciated for it, and so should you. I mean they can go some where else but they will learn quick, you get what you pay for.