Here's How Much I Charge For My Cakes

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So many people ask me how much my cakes are. And in this video, I am going to share some cake prices with you! I will review the different factors that influence pricing. And I'll give you a bunch of different cake prices for cakes between 1-4 tiers with varying levels of detail. I can't tell you how much to charge, but I hope that this helps you navigate the tricky road of pricing your cakes!
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@KarolynsKakes Год назад

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@ariannalagumen4126 4 месяца назад

Do you sell cakes covered in buttercream and get to decide if you cover one layer or two with fondant? Like if someone shows you a sample , do you pricw it with buttercream in mind?

@Brandi_the_Baker 2 года назад

I am in the phase of not charging enough. Losing money or barely breaking even. People think you should charge less because you aren’t a bakery. But most of the time we have to pay more for ingredients because we aren’t buying in bulk.

@eringobraugh24 2 года назад

That’s right, you are not a bakery, you are a baker who gets to charge her worth! My motto is, “if someone else wants to do all the work and not get paid, that’s on them”. Charge your worth 🥰 Sorry to jump in. I can’t help myself 🙈

@hannahwillette5902 2 года назад

Me too

@eringobraugh24 2 года назад

I’ll add that I live in rural Texas near the Mexican border. My base price is $5 per serving for a simple iced cake without decor and I get it. I have a cake order for an 8” round, no decor for $75 this weekend. I do specialty cakes, my client base is in a town of less than 1700 people. Im not super busy, it’s just the area we live, it’s slim pickins’ out here but I still charge what I feel is fair. Im a little gem in the middle of nowhere lol.

@BBLIVELOVEEAT 2 года назад

I'm In Canada and I had the same problem starting out, I only charged for cost and not my time, big mistake, if you set a price for your cakes and someone doesn't think your worth it, then they are not the right customer for you, the right people will pay your price.

@evegar4528 2 года назад

Agree

@mitzieklozotsky5092 2 года назад

Sometimes this part of the cake business is even more challenging than decorating itself! Thanks for another great video

@Brandi_the_Baker 2 года назад

Definitely!

@shannonflamer1141 2 года назад

Thank you so much. I gave up on selling cakes because pricing was so discouraging. You may have just given me the information and courage I need to try again!

@rachelildefonso9705 2 года назад

This is soooo helpful! I wish customers would research also before insulting us bakers with an offer like $50-$100 for a very detailed cake! Thank you for the confidence to charge what I should for my cakes 🎂 🤗

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Right?! Custom cakes aren't supermarket cakes!

@blschafer4310 Год назад

They can always bake their own.

@marlettaengland1513 2 года назад

You’ve been a professional cake decorator for over 20. You have a lot of repeat business so that tells me that customers are comfortable with your pricing. Having a cake made by you is priceless, in my opinion. You’re the best!!!

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

You are the sweetest, thank you honey! 💜🙏

@husher5142 2 года назад

a lot of that has to do with consistency and quality.

@zanniefoledo7133 2 года назад

The customers that haggle or complain about the prices are exactly the customers that will find something wrong with your creation. Run, don’t walk away from these guys! People who are willing to pay what you are worth appreciate your time and your craftsmanship.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Yes! That’s who I prefer to work with!

@aubsarg0222 Год назад

That’s not true your just choosing to cater to rich people. I’m a nurse but I surely don’t have 300 plus to pay for a birthday cake. I started making my own. Plus Amazon has almost everything pre made thag you can think of. It’s like me saying “I charge 2k for my purebred dogs to ensure they go to good homes.” When the person who would have paid 800 is more active, family oriented and loving. Money is the root of all evil, and your choosing to only appease the ones with money. All so you can get rich! Which tells me, all you care about is money. Same with these Breeders. They don’t care where their dogs end up, they just want the money!

@cocoapuffs5517 5 месяцев назад

@@aubsarg0222I get what you’re saying but if u cant afford the prices what is the baker supposed to do? Lower their prices & lose money? Making cakes etc is how people make their money and if they keep accommodating to people who cant afford their creations they’re gonna run out of business eventually, unpaid bills etc and that isnt fair. Thats why its suggested to go to people or a business thats in ur budget! Its nothing wrong with that

@louiselemon9717 2 года назад

I want you to know how much I value your time & experience that you share on top of doing your orders! Thank you!!!

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Emilyyyyyyyy! OMG thank you SO much! You are so generous, I appreciate you!!💜🙏

@elmeishafahrner9476 2 года назад

I always hate pricing my cakes. This was very helpful. I love to give people options because people have budget. I love your advice on not lowering your price. I had to learn this the hard way.

@nataliebd9881 2 года назад

I'm not sure I've ever seen someone share such detailed pricing of their cakes so THANK YOU for being so open and honest and sharing - this helps much more than you can ever imagine ... God bless you Karolyn for sharing this priceless information.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

You're welcome Natalie! 🙌🙏

@xd.3997 2 года назад

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@lifewithzinnah Год назад

Right now I charge about $50 minimum for a cake 😶‍🌫️ But I feel like it's appropriate because I am a beginner and I'm just starting. Once I get more cake orders and improve my work I will start charging more most definitely! I started my business a little less than a year ago (Feb 2022) so I still have a long way to go!

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

I did the same when I first started. Keep learning and improving and slowly increase as you go along! 💜🙏

@peggydoescake 2 года назад

Thanks for this, Karolyn. I played along and paused the video to guess the price for each cake and I was right on the money on most of them, which, to me, means that you're right on the money. I also have a $200 minimum and I know not everyone where I live will pay my prices, but then not everyone is my customer base, and that's totally cool. I appreciate your courage in being so transparent and I appreciate all you share with us.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

That's exactly right! Not everyone is meant for us, that's why there is variety LOL

@lisamiller127 2 года назад

I started making cakes when my daughter was a baby (she's 42 now) and soon my mom's friends (they were all teachers) were asking me to make cakes. I worked full-time & would stay up late making cakes on the side & I was charging very cheap prices - like $30 & would still get those comments like "Oh, I could go to Winn-Dixie & get it cheaper". Uggh, I couldn't stomach the business side of cake making. So, I just kept it as a hobby & would make them for my friends when I felt like it & didn't charge. I make cakes for my granddaughter now & sometimes for friends - but they are a labor of love. People have no idea how much work they are! I'm still obsessed with cakes though & live vicariously through your cake business, lol.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

OMG that is the worst when people say that. Okay then, how about you go to Winn Dixie and I can relax and not lose money on your order?! 😂😂 I've had former customers contact me when they made their first cake and tell me how they never realized how much work they are! So people really don't understand until they try.

@buttercreamcake 2 года назад

It took me a couple years before I priced my cakes correctly. Most of us charge nothing at first, usually just to get the business, only finding out that you end up paying them! Lol

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

YUP!! We start by working for hours and losing money. And then we are like...F that! 😂😂

@tokazowskido 2 года назад

I had a conversation with myself several years ago about my cake prices. If I didn't update them, then I was performing a public service and I didn't have the salary to be giving cake away to the public. You are spot on Karolyn. I've been at this professionally for over 12 years, hobby for over 30 years and I still learn something new by watching your videos. Keep up the good work and don't let the negativity wear you down. You got this! Keep letting your light shine! Thanks for all the great videos. Donna Tokazowski, Cake Hatteras W.V. On a side note, I've got a running spread sheet I update monthly with the cost of materials. Butter and Eggs in my area are up over 20%.It's time to update my cake prices again. I was lucky a month ago to find butter on sale at Aldi's for $1.47 per pound! I bought a case and didn't want to be selfish and buy more. I should have done it! Lol!

@peggydoescake 2 года назад

@terrymills186 2 года назад

So glad I ran across you today.. I am not charging enough and sometimes it makes me not want to do some of the things I love to do creatively because of pricing. I LOVE your comparison to going to their job and asking them to work at a reduced rate... lol I'm excited to follow you.. :-) Thanks again!

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

You're welcome Terry! It's so true though. No one wants to work for peanuts!

@oluwabunmieni3487 3 месяца назад

That kindergarten cake in Canadian would be $445 dollars 😮I’m soooooo under charging people smh

@KarolynsKakes 3 месяца назад

Think about how long it takes you to make a cake (start to finish) and how much you spend on the ingredients and supplies. You have to make a profit and make it worth your time! The people ordering from you would never work for free, so why should they expect you to?

@chaninscakesandcrafts8727 2 года назад

I love this video, thank you! I recently just raised my prices a bit and was so proud but I am still way undercharging for the amount of work it takes. I love the different ranges you gave. I would love to know how you come up with your prices for each type of cake

@leeanngoode846 2 года назад

Oh my goodness, I just LOVE you to bits! Thank you SO much for sharing this ♡ it's just what I needed to hear and something I am constantly working on. Appreciate you bunches xoxo

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! 😊💜

@molinaspecialtouchdecormor4145 2 года назад

Omg thank u soooo much for great info ❤️

@Emdeex26 2 года назад

This was SO helpful. Do customers ever give you a hard time about price? I always have anxiety about when I get the “wow” & I (in my opinion) undercharge

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

They don't necessarily give me a hard time, they will just either not reply or say they went with another baker.

@Brandi_the_Baker 2 года назад

@@KarolynsKakes I agree. I had someone ask me for a wedding cake to feed 140 people and I quoted her $300 and she never replied. I get that some people are just trying to see what a cake will cost because they usually have no idea.

@christinaschmidt569 2 года назад

I got an order for a three teir wedding cake and they didn't want to pay over a 100$

@charlottecallaghan8868 Год назад

$300 for a wedding cake to feed 140 is a bargain! Some people don’t value the time it takes to create a bespoke cake. I only charge £15 (around $20) per hour for my time and for a wedding cake with sugar paste flowers which I make myself that can easily be 30 hours work with all the baking, icing, smoothing! Jeez, getting fondant and buttercream to a specific colour can take hours! But some people are clueless and compare our prices to wallmart. I say go and buy a dry flavourless cake if you don’t value quality 😂❤

@radhadasi3423 2 года назад

Thanks Karolyn for this video. The hardest thing I’ve found is when your skill level increases over the years, to be able to raise your price to match your skill. Bit like an apprentice wages increase. I’ve only been making cakes for 3 years but have developed a lot more skills and put a lot more time into my cakes. Also now with all the price increases of daily expenses etc to raise the price again. I have learnt to stick to my prices, and as you say there are always so many cakes to make. If people try to haggle me down in price I now feel they don’t appreciate the time and work I put in. I’d rather say no to them and another customer will come along who is happy to pay and I feel appreciated. Love your videos and thanks again 🙏🏼😊🍰

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Yes! The energy that goes into a cake where someone undercuts you is not good. They aren't fun to make and you don't put your heart into it. And, in turn, they don't end up being the best we can do. It's hard to demand a certain price at first. But if you believe you're worth it and are confident in your pricing, people will pick up on that energy from you. It's funny how it works!

@MelaninQueen93 2 года назад

I definitely undercharge HOWEVER I’ve only gotten 2 years of experience under my belt but my skill level seems like I’ve been doing it long but for 20 years experience these prices make great sense !!!! Your value is worth it for sure !! Your my favorite cake lady you do amazing work and amazing tutorials I hope you never stop 💪🏽

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Anqeshia! Thank you so much my dear, I appreciate you! 😊🙏

@judichristopher4604 2 года назад

Thank YOU... I'm so glad this is a NEW video... because the prices of EVERYTHING has gone up in the last 6 months. WOW... Thank YOU for taking the time to make this great video...

@judichristopher4604 2 года назад

What I was trying to say... is I totally understand why you need and have to charge what you charge... especially since prices have gone up SOOOO much in the last 8 months... Again, THANK You so much for taking the time to explain in this video. Do you have a video on DONUTS or CUPCAKES? I am in the process of moving back to Albuquerque, New Mexico (US) to RE-Open my Acting Studio... and to also do Dinner Theatre... of course I'll have to have my Restaurant Licence again... I will be making and selling Cupcakes and Donuts to help raise money for the Acting Studio... It's been a while since I had my restaurant... and things are so different... I used to cook EVERYTHING from Scratch... hope I can do that again too...

@judichristopher4604 2 года назад

I bought eggs the other day... over $4.00 a doz... last week it was $3.20 a doz

@monicabennett8642 19 часов назад

Hey Karolyn what kind of printer do you have? I’m looking for a good one. I recently made a cake and it would have helped.

@vosgita 2 года назад

Omg! You are undercharging for those fabulous cakes! I’ve paid for cakes less elaborated way more money! Please charge more 😊 That corset cake with all the buckle details needs to be at least $1200. It is amazing!!!

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Thank you honey! ☺️☺️

@maggieburris1081 2 года назад

I'm only typing this once, I am Maggie and I live in a rrrrurrral are LOL just kidding. I live out in the sticks, aka the country. We country folk don't get that much for our cakes. My skill level is improving daily (thanks to your awesome videos). As my skill level has improved my prices have gone up. I think I'm well priced. I get some, "wow that's a lot of money" even some. "hmmm you think an awful lot of your cakes". Which I reply with, 'well, actually I do. That's probably because I put an awful lot of work into them". But for the most part people don't flinch to much. Thanks for another awesome video! Love and hugs from one of your biggest fans. :)

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

There's too many R's!! 😂😂 Someone actually told you that you think an awful lot about your cakes?! That's a great reply though! Good that you kept your composure.

@Sotweetie 3 месяца назад

Thank you! This helps put things into perspective on the customer side of things as I am shopping for our wedding cake.

@julietteoscaralphanovember2223 2 года назад

People don't want to pay what you're worth. They think because you bake at home it should be way cheaper than the bakeries.

@liveandletlive7152 2 года назад

I just love everything about this lady. She's so sweet and that outro ,come on subscribe people!!!!!!!! How hard is it? I can't understand why she's still got this much subbies. She deserves millions ❤️

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

You're the sweetest, thank you love! 💜🙏

@liveandletlive7152 2 года назад

@@KarolynsKakes ❤️

@Mickey-jn8hz 2 года назад

If they think you are charging too much…let them make their own cakes…..

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Truth! Or they can always find someone else in their budget!

@sugarsugar7072 Год назад

I have learned the hard way not to offer my services to undeserving humans that expect me not just to bake the cake but decorate the cake area as well. Depending on the size of the party it can take me two to three weeks on baking, a week on creating the fondant. I could never understand how they cannot pay me for my services yet have no problem ordering cakes from other bakers and paying for it. I have learned to go with the flow. I was underselling myself. It is such a relief to attend parties and not worry about the stress of baking. I no longer feel guilty if there is no dessert or the setting is eclectic. I have grown to appreciate my small home cottage bakery :)

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Yes! We can only handle so much. I used to offer to make the cake for all my friend's parties. But not anymore. It's HOURS and HOURs of work. I'd much rather give a gift card rather than a cake as my gift!

@debkroger7057 2 года назад

Hi, great video I am from a rural my prices are a bit lower . Do you have a base price for just the cake itself? How do you feel about that? Thanks deb K.

@jesusflores2344 2 года назад

Thank you very much for this video, it's very helpful. Now I know I was giving away my cakes. Time to adjust prices!! 😘

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Glad it helped you! 💜🙏

@dbarnes66 2 года назад

I so loved this video on what you charge for your cakes. Having a minimum price is a great idea also. I also love that you offer the customer 3 different prices based on the detail of the cakes. That’s a great idea too. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

People really appreciate having options!

@marielemaster6146 Год назад

What price range would you suggest fora 2 layer 12" round white cake with strawberry sauce between layers,all covered with homemade.Ermine frosting topped with.real flowers that only cost $5.00 ? No detailing on cake except scallops on top and bottom

@risaharris 6 месяцев назад

For the area you are in ( I'm 20min away) you are extremely reasonable! I was forced to use a cake from the caterer for an affair ( not nearly as tasty as my own or as pretty as yours) and they gave an "allowance" between 3 different places of $1200. Party for 50-60.

@shayn8206 2 года назад

I think your prices are spot on!! Pricing is not easy even after years of doing it, because yes everything changes. You are definitely advanced/ a pro and can charge alot/your worth and you should. Alot of people do not realize, you do it all! Take the orders, bake, decorate, clean, etc you know!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!👏👏👏💖💖💖💖

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Thank you love! And you're right, it's also all that stuff you mentioned!

@lorrainehicks9172 2 года назад

What a great tutorial to reference on pricing. I love how you showed the different levels of difficulty for each cake size. Every cake you showed was so beautifully decorated. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Thank you love! 😊💜

@pt560 2 года назад

Thanks for the video

@merimebardhi5129 2 года назад

That’s interesting so how much do you charge per slice? I’m genuinely curious bc this might be easier.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

I tell people my cakes are between $5 - $20 per serving. The smaller cakes actually end up being on the higher per-serving end, and the bigger cakes are less per serving. I don't really tell people that their cake is $10 per serving. I just charge the price. I feel like it's easier for me because it's less time that I have to figure out how much to charge. I really charge what I feel like I want to! And I know that really isn't helpful. But I get a number in mind and think...yeah, this cake is worth $425.

@pt560 2 года назад

@@KarolynsKakes Thank you for the information

@sanoshjanki93 2 года назад

Thank you for this video, very nicely said. Not everyone appreciates a home baker. There are a lot of hours going into making flowers, figurines etc, but people don't understand that.

@aliraeofsunshine9566 2 года назад

Im doing mates mates rates for close friends which for a two tier cake $100nzd & just ay single cake $85nzd

@lajoyashaw6439 9 месяцев назад

Great tip on offering options!

@nicholewatterson6746 2 года назад

Every time I do a cake I say NEVER again...for this reason! underpaid and underappreciated. Totally lost my passion now. Thanks for sharing...makes me feel like I can actually charge the right amount and leave it to the buyer to decide!

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

No one wants to be underpaid for their work. Not even the people ordering from you! Give options, it really has helped me!

@sunbeltcobb 2 года назад

Great video! Can I ask- how many layers do you typically do for each tier. I have been going with 3 but Ive been to weddings where each tier are only 2 layers. My layers are about 1 1/2 inches each but I’ve seen cakes with much thicker layers that have only 2 layers. Is there a standard or is it just personal preference?

@merimebardhi5129 2 года назад

Hi so I know for sure she likes to have 4 layers with 3 layers of fillings. She tortes 2 cakes giving her 4 layers. I personally love 2 or 3 fillings bc I feel like one filling/ 2 layer cake doesn’t look good.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Merime is right! I typically do 2 layers for each tier and torte them so I have 4 layers of cake with 3 layers of icing. When I have cakes that are larger than 10", I don't like to torte them because they get difficult to handle. So I will usually do 3 non-torted layers for those. Here's a video where I explain it! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KiX9tQP9im8.html

@obenameju6042 8 месяцев назад

Hi Karolyn How can tint fondant gold without using edible, go spray all paint? Can you help?

@azadehemadi3604 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much! 😊 Your videos are always very helpful ❤️

@withoutlimitsbudgets64052 2 года назад

My daughter Jessica who is 12 wants to start attending cake decorating classes like Joannes! I think it would be great if we can make our cakes from home I do love the themes and the design of cakes but I also know that cakes them selves for just like she cakes shouldn’t cost very much due to the fact that it’s icing and cake mix and we absolutely love your videos it’s going to teach us how to save money and make cakes from home!

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

It’s wayyyyyy more than icing and cake mix! If someone says that to you, kindly tell them to make their own cake! 🤣

@ap2179 2 года назад

First time watching your channel. Great info. Thank you for helping take away the mystery 👀 of the pricing of baked goods. Nobody wants to give real world prices. Much appreciated 👍🏽

@MarilennyPina 2 года назад

Dang! I would’ve charged 75$ for that first one😵‍💫

@MissysGourmandisesDouces 2 года назад

Thank you very much for the informative video. I live in France and only do 1 tier 6 inch cakes. Simple like your beautiful yellow drip cake with flowers. I charge 50 euros and am told I'm too expensive. It takes me about 4 hours, including waiting aroud for the cake to cool and between buttercream coats. Seeing you charge 200 dollars, is going to make me stick to my guns. Thank you again.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

OMG yes! And I just go back to the fact that these people ordering from you would never work for free. Custom cakes take time! If they want a cheap cake, then they should go to the grocery store!

@porterbrewer9349 3 месяца назад

Sounds right and looks delicious. Thumbs up ♨

@suedutcher8598 2 года назад

Karolyn, thanks so much. I recently did a cake and boldly charged what I thought it was worth and you are so right... I was HAPPY. 😁

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Yes!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@kimberlywright9188 2 года назад

Location yes we’re in Georgia prices are much cheaper.

@mariavelez3018 2 года назад

Hi do you make your cakes from scratch or you use box cake mix.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

My decorated cakes are doctored mix recipes. My signature pound cakes are scratch cakes. So I do both!

@amandaforsyth1965 2 года назад

Thankyou I'm hoping I can price my cakes correctly , I'm actually rubbish . I get more stuck because I love making my own flowers mostly selling separately but would like to be able to confidently quote on the whole shabam without losing my mind 🙃

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Flowers take a really long time!

@angelathomas2153 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video!!! While I live in NC and in the big city of Raleigh, lol, your persoective and tips will help me in pricong my cakes/cupcakes. I have truly struggled in that area and I'm sure I ambreaking even and possibly losing. Thanks again!!!

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

You’re welcome Angela! No one wants to work for free. You deserve to be paid fairly for your time! 💜🙏🏼

@SolaGratia. 2 года назад

I love this. Your cakes are so beautiful, they don't require all the extras or intensive decorating to make them visibly pleasing. Your customers could choose the least expensive or the most expensive and still wow their guests with it. Sometimes less is more when it comes to art anyway, and your cakes are definitely a work of art.

@nikaurygarcia3454 2 года назад

I just started making cakes not long ago, and I’ve learned so so much from you. 🙌🏼

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

I love this!! 💜🙏

@rhonda4kids Год назад

Where are you located? Your prices seem awfully high. My daughter sells cakes, and there is no way in the world she can charge even close to those prices. Even the prices at the high end bakeries where I live in SC are less than half your prices.

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

I’m just outside of Philly.

@yveliseperalta3024 2 года назад

Hello gorgeous,wow!!! Thank you very much for this wonderful information i really appreciate it,sending you Blessings🙏💕

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

You're welcome honey!😊🙌

@cookiefavors Год назад

I practically spent my entire day off glued to your channel! I am soooo subscribed! Love your videos and your spirit! Thank you!

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Yay! Thank you! 😊🎉

@JG-qg2gr 2 года назад

I really appreciate you sharing your prices because sometimes I really struggle with it. I just subscribed to your channel 😊😊Thank you for sharing

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Thanks for subbing! I'm glad it helped you 😊🙌

@aubsarg0222 Год назад

I had a woman make a coco melon cake which looked great but it had very little fondant, she bought the coco melon picture pre made online for 15 bucks off Amazon, and other than the picture the detail wasn’t a lot. She charged 75 and I paid 120 after tip. Then I asked for a 2 tier cake and she wanted 275. I laughed. Seriously with RU-vid and all these websites, even the amateurs can create a beautiful cake even without doing everything by hand, you can buy all the accessories off Amazon for super cheap. Well let’s just say I made the cake myself. Never made a cake ever before in my life and after tons of RU-vid videos and experimenting a few weeks before the actual date, I made it perfectly! You would think I was a professional! Costed me to start for all the tools less than 100 bucks. I made a two tier cake for my first one! The top I covered in fondant and bought easy stencils or impression mat to create the design and bought edible diamonds. The bottom I used icing and made watercolor cotton Candy type of icing. I bought the Betty Crocker icing with the different tops for 4 bucks and did all the ruffles. Super easy. Basically it didn’t take me too long once I practiced on each step thoroughly beforehand. The refrigerator took the longest which was so hard being an impatient person! I recommend buying the stuff off Amazon instead of doing every little step homemade bc gluing stuff on is so much easier than using fondant for every little thing. You can buy almost anything edible. It costed me less than 100 for every mold/impression mat/tools imaginable (I had way too many products left over!) the actual cake and icing costed less than 5 bucks and was easy to make (I recommend buying cake strips to create level cakes! And a tea towel!) So I’m sorry but charging 250-1k is crazy. I understand time is valuable, but at this point of time your making more than a doctor per hour with those prices. I posted my cake online and the amount of ppl wanting me to make cakes is crazy. I enjoy making the cakes, it was relatively easy and with Amazon I cut most of the time out of the way. I buy the edible figures online instead of hand making them, and just glue them on! I’m always upping my skills and I still haven’t charged a lot, and never ever will. It’s a cake at the end of the day, and fondant is like playing with Playdo. It’s fun and if it wasn’t for the cooling process then it wouldn’t take as long. I dk more power to you all, but I will never charge a lot.

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

I totally understand that people are working with different budgets and I respect that.

@JQueen-ul5eh Год назад

I’m just starting, and I have zero problems telling people my prices and telling them there’s no negotiations. I’m going to require my minimum up front, no exceptions. Cashiers check, money orders, credit, debit, and cash only. The only thing I’m trying to figure out is how much to charge up front? What do you do when someone doesn’t want to pay afterwards?

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

I personally take $50 deposit (covers cost of ingredients and supplies). And I require the entire balance to be paid in full 10 days prior to the pickup / delivery date. I do it this way because I like to get the money closer to the time that I'm making the cake. I won't make a cake unless it is paid in full before I start. This is because I've been burned too many times with people deciding not to pick it up after it was completed. Eff that! So you have to find what works for you. A lot of people want 50% deposit to place the order. It's personal preference! But I agree that you should never negotiate the price, you don't want to be known for that!

@buttercreamcake 2 года назад

I had to upcharge my products by 20% with the cost of ingredients. My butter went from $95/case to $150! 😭

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

OMG I know, it's insane!!

@hellenzelaya3338 2 года назад

Thanks for this video Karolyn, Latetly I have no cake orders, because I started pricing them the right way

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

If you’re getting turned down for all of them, you may be pricing them too high. Location is a big part of pricing too! Try adding $25-$50 to each quote and see what happens.

@awestphal40 Год назад

Who on earth spends $700 on a cakw for a 1 year old. Sheesh

@awestphal40 Год назад

Who on earth spends $700 on a cakw for a 1 year old. Sheesh

@zoubidam347 Год назад

Thank you for your help, Very nice mashaalah

@sheryllshaw5781 2 месяца назад

I like watch your videos well said i like all that was said

@naleniamarnath292 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this detailed explanation on cake pricing. It was very informative. 😊🙏🏽

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@natashamitchell2904 2 года назад

So what would a tuxedo or groom cake would be for 6” with fondant

@joanbrown5110 Год назад

Thanks for your insight! Question, I feel like I have to give a quote quickly over the phone right then and there. Then when I start figuring out how much my ingredients, time and other expenses I realize I'm not making what i thought I would make, do you give a quick quote over the phone or do you get back with them later? Getting back with time takes time, planning out the design and 3 options just for a quote takes time, what is your process for that? TIA!

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

If they want a number over the phone, I give a price range. So, for example, if they are asking for 3 tiers to feed 50, I would say, "It's hard to quote an exact price without knowing what you want. But something that size is generally between $300 - $700 depending on detail. Once I have a better idea of what you want on there, I can give you some options." Or if you already know what they want, I would say, "I need to sit with this and figure out how much it will be, can I get back to you by tomorrow?"

@karenaldridge8307 2 года назад

I hope this is best cake ever for the price.

@janewixon1515 Год назад

I apologize if I have missed this question in another video but I am wondering if you price wedding cakes differently than party cakes?

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Nope! I make them the same way, so I charge the same. 😊

@wyantanwyantan3478 2 года назад

Outstanding video. The information was invaluable. Thank you!!

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@Yazcb Год назад

For cakes with fresh flowers, is the price of the cake already including the flowers or you charge the flowers separately? Thank you so much for sharing this extremely important and useful information ✨

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

I add the cost of the flowers to the price of the cake.

@lupecano8340 Год назад

Beautiful work. I'm wondering if you start with a base price per size and add up for decorations? How do you end up with your prices? Thanks

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Thank you! I don't charge per decoration. I kind of figure out how long I think it will take me to decorate the cake and base the price off of that. I know that really isn't much help though! There are a lot of videos on YT where people talk about pricing by a more specific calculation, you may want to check out one of those. 😊

@bbrenesg 2 года назад

Me from Costa Rica watching this lol -- here people do not want to pay for anything, if I charge $50 it is expensive and I end up feeling bad 😒 so glad I don't do this for living.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Yikes! This is why I say location really plays a big part. I wouldn’t make cakes for $50 either so I don’t blame you!!

@jessicabance9116 Год назад

I have searched for a video like this for some time. Seems like everyone is afraid to put prices out there, but you have no idea how helpful this has been. I'm currently in the process of pricing a 10" rainbow buttercream, rosette cake with inedible cake toppers. I was having such a hard time, but this video definitely helped. Always a pleasure! HAPPY NEW YEAR!🥰

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Jessica! I'm glad it helped 😊💜🙌

@jessicabance9116 Год назад

@@KarolynsKakes ❤️❤️

@kristinb6852 Год назад

What do you recommend for cupcake prices or do you even do cupcakes. This was super helpful cause I definitely undercharge.

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Cupcakes annoy me LOL I won't make a big order of like 100 cupcakes. But if someone wants 1 or 2 dozen plain (not decorated) cupcakes with their cake, I will charge around $35 per dozen. Sometimes I'll do a simple decoration on them. So those could be around $50 per dozen. But it would be something like a chocolate seashell or something simple on top.

@juliahelland6488 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing ❣️ I hope the fondant trend is coming to a end. Fondant tastes awful! 💯

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

I just liken fondant to kale on your dinner plate. It makes it look pretty but you just leave it there eat around it!

@DonoVideoProductions 2 года назад

If I had a nickel for every time a client says, "I just want to add this...it shouldn't be too difficult." Eesh. Everything adds to a price, and difficulty doesn't always come into the equation. My years of study and experience are worth what I charge. If it only takes me 2 minutes... yay me! I like to say that it's like Vegas. You can play blackjack for a $20 buy-in, or you can play for $100 buy-in. You're playing the same game, but at a different level. Don't expect a $100 product for $20.

@fantayshagovan3058 Год назад

What SIZE CAKES do u recommend for a 2Tier that cake feed 120 guests? Price range?

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

I personally don't like to make 2 tiers to feed more than 35 people because when they get bigger, they will be very short and wide and it won't look right. I feel like people ask for 2 tiers because they think that the number of tiers has a large factor in pricing the cake. I personally can bake, fill and ice a cake in no time. It's the decoration time that really increases the price. I'm not even sure what sizes would feed 120, but let's say you do 14" and 16". That just won't look right. To feed 120, I would do 4 tiers...6" / 8"/ 10" / 12", with the 8" being a little taller in height. Sorry I'm rambling, I talk about this starting at 5:33 in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ir9KHq6I9bU.html

@marilyndeleon4029 2 года назад

Thank you very much very helpful and like you said area will make a difference Im from Florida what state are you from ? just for comparable reasons

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

I’m in PA. I hope you’re okay with the hurricane!

@staceyy2827 Год назад

Hey there! I have JUST got to finally sit down and watch some of your vides after months of waiting for a break in my schedule!! Yay!! I am told time and time again from a friend that works at a cake supply company how under charged I am with my cakes!! I live in California and feel that I shouldn't charge that much because i work from home. BUT I am slowly learning how to price things and like you, always go over board because I LOVE decorating! I am going to keep watching and hope I can 1 day gain enough confidence with the price dance, and charge my worth-thank you for ALL the sharing you do, it really helps me out!! If you ever want to help me price my cakes, I would pay to have a 1 on 1 zoom meeting!! Food for thought!

@TheChocolateNugget 11 месяцев назад

Do u have a video on sizes and how many servings?

@yukikipm7039 Год назад

Wow! Sus pasteles son muy hermosos como una obra de arte, muy profesional en su trabajo, la felicito, yo pienso que valen el precio que ust cobra, bendiciones y gracias por sus videos 🙏😃

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

¡Vaya, muchas gracias! ¡Eso fue muy amable, te agradezco!

@tantalisinglabrat 2 года назад

From South Africa... One cannot convert $US to another currency because our cost of living are so different. Your lowest price for a simple cake of $ 250 = R 4000.00 which is what our most expensive wedding cakes go for.

@6ftwalka783 Год назад

The sweet 16…5in 7in…seems like it will feed way more than 30 people. Or those are some huge slices😂

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Most cake serving charts have 5" feeding 10 and 7" feeding 16. I usually buffer another 5 servings in there, so I say 5/7" tiers feeds 25-30. I think that cake may look bigger than it is because the ruffles on the bottom tier!

@kimbolden9783 2 года назад

Thank you for this. Again your channel has been helping me so much even with my cookies prices.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

You’re welcome Kim! I’m happy to help ☺️

@naughtyleopard21 2 года назад

☀️😁💗 You're so cute! Thank You for sharing this. 🙂 I like to make cakes and dream of making my own baking business one day. 😌

@seyda221 Год назад

I just came across your videos… Love them. I do the same with the prizes. Great videos!!!

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Awesome! Thank you! 🎉😊

@consumerdebtchitchat 2 года назад

As someone who enjoys sewing for a hobby, EVERYTHING you want - all the add ons - take time. When people say, "Well that should be easy to add and thus not cost too much," sure ... except combine that with the other 10 things you want added on. You're also paying for talent. Not to menetion electric use, etc. If you don't find the value in it that's okay. You don't have to purchase the product. As I've gotten older I realize the value of talent in others that I don't have.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Yes! People who have never tried sewing have no idea what it takes. Same with cakes!

@cindys2995 3 месяца назад

My ex undercharged for YEARS as a carpenter and had to add more clients just to make ends meet. Big mistake. I'm going to charge MY WORTH - I'm okay with someone going elsewhere. I am not trying to break anyone's pocket, but I refuse to work hard for free.....

@KarolynsKakes 3 месяца назад

Exactly! I get a lot of people shopping around and I know they aren't going to choose me because I'm never the cheapest!

@cindys2995 3 месяца назад

@@KarolynsKakes 💯

@martadelcid4338 2 года назад

HELLO.. I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA, I LOVE THIS VIDEO, I LEARNING INGLES AND I DO CAKES, ES GOD TO LEARN HOW CAN I SALE MY CAKES , SO SORRY MY SPLEING. GOD BLESS YOU SO..MUCH... MUCHAS... GRACIAS 🥰❤️🥰🥰❤️🥰

@krisreese9492 5 месяцев назад

I'm loving the way you bake and the way make it easier for me to understand baking ❤

@KarolynsKakes 5 месяцев назад

This is wonderful, I'm so glad you're picking it up! It's great to find someone to explain it in a way that clicks 🙌

@JenniferM0531 2 года назад

Your work and wealth of knowledge is worth every penny! Can you provide tips on how to expand clientele in your area? Do you solely gain clients by your hashtags and word of mouth? Thanks 😊