How much I charge for this cake in 2024 | Price Breakdown & Earning $2,000/Month!

[@TheStationBakery]

Pricing is one of those challenges that everyone goes through, but I hope this video gives you a bit of insight into how I price my cakes. If you would like my cake pricing calculator to use for yourself, you can grab it here, and don’t forget to use the code: FLORALCAKE at checkout for 25% off! thestationbakery.podia.com/cake-pricing-calculator-spreadsheet

[@reggibattle4265]

May I have the link to your calculator spreadsheet?

[@andreadaniels8484]

I know you don't hear this often...or maybe you do; but just in case you haven't heard it TODAY...SIS, you are BRILLIANT. And it's just like "us" to give away the game out of the goodness of our heart. I'm so proud of you.... I've been watching your journey for quite some time and I LOVE watching your vids (I'm not even a baker, chile) I just love your personality, professionalism, designs, ideas, and HEART. God Bless, Beloved. NEVER stop being you...THE MOST HIGH is BLESSING YOU, ABUNDANTLY. Now, let me go share this vid....

[@tnewsome9121]

Just know your numbers! Basic business!

[@Novapurp]

Based on how you broke it down I have been significantly shorting myself! I’m new to the business side and always stress about the math/money aspect. I think I might be using your chart to plug in my ingredients to get a proper return. Thank you for all your videos they are very helpful for a beginner like myself. Peace and blessings to you 💜

[@TheStationBakery]

It’s a part of the process! It’s a new skill we have to learn and grow. Let me know if you have any questions about the cake pricing calculator. Happy this video is helpful!

[@shugmagnolia188]

That's amazing! I think alot of it is also location. What is reasonable where you live? We have a few cake decorator shops in my town. I am going to check them out and read their reviews. Also a good idea to join local farmers markets and have samples ready as well as the cakes. Good way to get business. Plus maybe you can trade goods with the other vendors at the end of the day. Happy baking !! 😊 🧁

[@bunchesofbeautiful]

Great video! I feel like the price is spot on! I love how you built in 3 prices for fresh flowers, that is brilliant.

[@TheStationBakery]

Thank you! 😊 it just makes the process so much easier! And then it can also serve as a “budget” to keep you in check!

[@Brandi_the_Baker]

I really love making cakes but if I had to make five a week, I don’t think I would like it as much. I like making cakes and earning extra income and keeping my 9-5 because I get benefits from the company that otherwise I would pay out of pocket.

[@TheStationBakery]

I love hearing your perspective! Making cake work in a way that suits your goals and lifestyle is important. It takes a lot to go full time!

[@jmill232323]

Me too!

[@TDoug6]

Thank you for this information! I’m a hobby baker but I’m getting a lot of requests now and pricing always stumps me. I did breakdown my supplies for a two tier and it was higher than I thought it would be. I make everything from scratch and don’t buy in bulk.

[@yashicagilbert]

This is awesome, my husband fuss at me all the time about my prices. ❤

[@MeoshiaWorld]

Mine too 😂 I felt this to my core

[@SergeantMcClain]

This is amazing, I wish my mother had this before she passed. I think she was underpricing her cakes because she didn’t have these numbers and the “admin” portion of the business wasn’t where her passion was. Meanwhile I love this breakdown because it feeds the analytical part of my brain and helps me see the value of continuing my mothers work while still prioritizing my time. Thank you so much for this!

[@reddfoxx29001]

I have a 40/60 for simple cakes 3hr or less or 30/70 for intricate designs 4hr or more rule, baking & prep time included. For this cake: Cake $15+ Flowers+$15 including gas &(Walmart flowers $7.50 tops)+ Packaging $10=$40 Plus my paying myself $60. So I would charge $100. 30/70 would be appox, $40 plus $80=$120. You have to profit and pay yourself accordingly, believe me I've had these problems as well. But stick with your prices. All they can do is say no. Let your work shine and they will come. Shout out to The Station Bakery for all of your amazing tips! This is always the #1 question. It really depends on your area you live in as well. I live in a small town in the south, so the cost of living is lower vs city and upstate. I wish I was able to charge this much. Love your videos!

[@mslove9191]

Excellent information… If bakers are not aware of this, they can easily go broke😕 Thanks for sharing.!

[@valeriehubbard1259]

I took your base price and multiplied it by three, and I got $198.00, so I agree with your pricing.

[@ChosenPisces]

Love this video. Just purchased your price calculator. I can’t wait to use it for my home bakery! Thanks!💗💗💗🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@grace2994]

As a sufficient Baker my goal is to achieve more sales and use your strategies and tactics to excel and even create an online opportunity I have low bald myself due to customers believing the price is set too high, the time consistency the mixing the dipping the brand the shipping is not thought of. They only see the beauty and temptation of the item not the magic and exhaustion put into it😊. Thank you for the video again hoping to update soon on the change in prosperity from the lessons learned from this video. You're making your own honest living LOL 45 minutes ago you uploaded a video that helped answer a question I've been contemplating on ❤ love you for this! God bless the Fam Bam 💐

[@carnetsmiley438]

This is so new to me. I don't understand the unit amount, and I didn't understand the conversion calculator, sorry forvthe inconvenience, but I really need to learn this pricing sheet. Thank you

[@greedygamblerslots]

Thank you! Will definitely look into buying your spreadsheet. Avid baker, and would love to see more vendor events especially before we hit Christmas time

[@sheriechase6803]

This is extremely helpful! Heading to purchase my calculator right now!

[@marciasunflower]

This was a great brake down on your pieces of cake 🎂 I really like your videos you enjoy your day 😘

[@TheStationBakery]

Thank you! You too!

[@realbrownsuga2010]

I’ve DEFINITELY been undercharging myself and I’m VERY detail oriented. If I feel something doesn’t look right I will trash it and start ALL OVER!! So I deserve MY WORTH. I’ve been doing this, off and on, with a full time job AT FIRST for at least 10 years, without watching KZbin and other socials for advice. I am now a stay at home mom for the moment with my baby just turning 1. Not sure if I’m able to get back at the cakes full time but I’m gonna try. I’ve done a few orders here and there since she’s been in the world but baby girl is needy(it’s expected lol) and I’m not able to do as much as I could before. And we don’t want her in a daycare right now so going back working full time is not an option right now….Was looking for WFH jobs but I’ve watched ALL your videos from beginning to end and let me just say I just may be able to do this cake business FULL TIME!!! Especially with all the ideas and things I can do!!! Thank you soooo much!!

[@TheStationBakery]

Wow! Yes ma’am!! Yes, take your time and enjoy your little one ❤️ don’t get consumed! So excited for you and glad you’re going to get back out there. 🙌🏽

[@Ohsokinkycurly]

new baker here.. thank you !

[@eileenmothershed9741]

Price spot on..beautiful cake..yes l believe that you can make a grand or two..a month you have to put the work ...its possible .

[@SLAYLORDFOCKER]

You’re my favorite KZbinr at this point. I love your content. Straight to it, very informative and I always get a few laughs. Here to stay 🤞🏾❤️

[@SLAYLORDFOCKER]

Question: does the customer see the break down on their invoice or receipt of purchase?

[@shelleywatkins1497]

I really like this calculator. Thank you for showing the breakdown of it. I found this very helpful. I think it is a good price. If I ever open a cake business, I will definitely get this calculator.

[@TheStationBakery]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@SLAYLORDFOCKER]

I’m back lol ❤ I bought the cake pricing calculator and would love the separate video you mentioned breaking each step/tier down.

[@TheStationBakery]

Welcome back! 😍 yay! Working on it!

[@jbuggy1957]

Great video. Thank you❤️

[@sofiagoodwin1937]

Great information, Thank you!

[@veronicastephens5408]

Thank you for sharing great content 👏🏽. 💜💜💜💜

[@TheStationBakery]

Thanks for watching!

[@GODsGirl1468]

​​​@@TheStationBakery Yes Thank You. I know a little Better now

[@lalardz90]

Can your cake pricing guide be used for cookies, cupcakes, breads, and other desserts? I really like the drop down options. So much easier.

[@irisdurant9322]

I like to break down that you did for the cakes

[@thedshuman11]

This is so helpful. Thank you for sharing. I see you have a Munbyn printer on your shelf. Do you use this printer for your business? If so, can you do a tutorial? I just purchased one, and I haven't quite figured it out yet.

[@kakimui4884]

Can you make a video from start to finish for this list please !!

[@mypitpack.]

Hi there! How do you come up with the labor cost per minute? What do you base it on? Im doing pricing also for my cookies. Mahalo!❤

[@mossp254]

Thank you for your information 👍

[@suzanneharkins6812]

do you take pre orders? if so how do you do that?

[@jacquelinesmith6435]

I know you call it a cake pricing program, but can it be used for anything? I would love something like this for my catering business

[@TheStationBakery]

Yes, you could use it for your catering business! Build out dishes and create packages! If you need help or have any other questions let me know!

[@jacquelinesmith6435]

@@TheStationBakery thank you so much... I definitely will 💜

[@annamuentes7672]

I didnt understand so your profit per cake is 37$ or how much?

[@amandacgg1]

Girl, if all your information helps my business I am buying you dinner!

[@TheStationBakery]

Let me get my order ready then! 🙌🏽😎❤️

[@LaTora007Johnson]

Very nice

[@lafilmscene2456]

Same concept for cupcakes ? Thank you

[@TheStationBakery]

Yes, if selling individually I would divide the total by the number of cupcakes in a batch. I use it to process my mini cakes.

[@lafilmscene2456]

@@TheStationBakery Thank you

[@kidsfun-rhymesanddrawings]

Does the calculator have the things already in there or do we have to put ion our own stuff. I am not good with this side of business! LOL

[@TheStationBakery]

Hi! You put in your own info. Although already having the basic ingredients in there is a great idea!! I’ll have to take some time to update that at some point.

[@tiffanyc8307]

Have you done a wedding cake before??

[@lizgee6206]

I can go to Cardenas Mexican market and get that size cake and style for $40

[@paulamarchellamcmellion3905]

I think you should charge what you think the cake is worth do do you know what kind of labor went into it and how much quality the cake is and if they don’t wanna pay it, then they can move on down the line. Period. Never feel embarrassed about how much you charge for a cake.

[@imdurmac1]

Love this

[@TheStationBakery]

Thank you 😊

[@DaughterOfAKing91]

I like your videos

[@michelebostwick3242]

You're spending $12 for a cake box? That seems really high. But don't you use those really tall boxes with handles? I would never be able to sell that cake in my area for that much, so would have to look for ways to cut the cost, and I think the box would be the first place I would start. I appreciate your showing how you break it down. The real key seems to be getting your recipes loaded into the calculator so then it is really fast to just choose it and get your price.

[@TheStationBakery]

Yep, I used the tall box for this cake, but that’s not the proper box for that cake (just what I had on hand) so that cost would be significantly less. Also keep in mind as I mentioned in the beginning the numbers may be off for the privacy of my business and customers. But you are absolutely right, using my calculator lays the numbers out clearly so we can see where costs need to be cut and adjusted to make the numbers more affordable. That’s another one of the reasons why I love it so much!

[@truthinthefaceoftyranny]

buying items in bulk can really bring the margins up.

[@chrissybackes1942]

There’s no way I would pay $200 bucks for a 8” cake

[@dkelly8971]

The excel spreadsheet certainly justifies the costs...Nice!

[@TheFancyCakery]

So.....this is how my side baking business is failing! I don't calculate nothing! I eyeball most everything! My mother asks me every time I do a cake........."Did you give this away for free too?" NO...mummy.........I just gave them a good discount!!!.........cause.....everyone should have a pretty cake...even if they poor. (But....their nails professionally done...and their hair...so are they poor?????) Note to self..........this makes you not profitable!! I need to do better. I will. One day. I suck as a business owner! Teach me your ways master!!

[@splittense]

stop selling to the 'poor', get serious about business, know your worth

[@TheFancyCakery]

@@splittense I know! I'm terrible!!!!

[@ChristinaJenkins-pk3ty]

Spot on: )

[@danataylor6060]

I love rhi as

[@lucyjackson9408]

Damn! Do people really pay that much? Caroline Cakes sells cakes for $70. Idk how big a company they are but I thought that was expensive.

[@nikitagipson3793]

Meanwhile I’m charging starting price of $85 for my 8in 3 layer cakes

[@AnthonyMcNeil]

You may think about charging more. That's alot lf work for custom, homemade cakes.

[@loriwatson8336]

Awesome video! I made a spreadsheet that includes the ingredients so I can factor how much it costs me to make treats but I really love how you break down factoring in the labor, shipping, delivery etc. 😊

[@TheStationBakery]

Yay! Glad you like the idea. Now you can update yours!

[@ttee6990]

so your making $37 dollars after all this hard work???!!! how is that even worth it??? it took you 5 hours??? im not getting it. or maybe its just random numbers? cuz i dont understand explain please. thank you

[@TheStationBakery]

Hi! Great question! Yes, I mentioned in the beginning of the video that the numbers will be off to keep a level of privacy for my clients and business. 😅

[@soulbreakerthelastmanalive]

This absolutely no hate to you just stating a fact and how bad America is and over priced. I just bought my wife a 3 tier red velvet cake with all edible flowers, leaves roses and chocolate on sticks. I paid less $36. Now this is in the Philippines so yes not the same but still America is insanely overpriced and half of it comes from over regulation and high taxes. No one should be paying 40% tax for a small business.

[@bri019]

Dude I own a bakery there is no way on gods green earth that anyone would pay 200$ for that cake 2 layer 8in with flowers on it no way

[@TheStationBakery]

If you own a bakery, you should understand storefront pricing and custom pricing are not the same. Because you operate at a higher volume than a custom home bakery, your prices can be lower. Also, people absolutely do pay this much and more. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@tonymimi9715]

How do you own a bakery and place the dollar sign after the number dude?

[@sumwon2no]

Laughing so hard at the amount of patience and strength I know she had to gather before responding to this comment diplomatically. How are you going to say what somebody will pay over a cake that has already been sold? Tell her her own life much?😂

[@ashestoashes4336]

​@@TheStationBakery YOU don't have the overhead and expenses of operating a store, so you should charge less. I'm from Houston, and your prices are waaaay too high. I think you are making more money doing videos and really not selling many cakes.

[@VeronicaTaylor-h6k]

No! It’s too expensive..

[@monmondeamoi4035]

May be me, but i didn't seen charges like electricity, one use materials, water... Did you put that in a category? Thks

[@TheStationBakery]

Hi!! There are some things I don’t charge for (it gets covered through the various ways I’ve diversified my income). Electricity, water, portion of mortgage etc. Would all be covered under overhead fees. I don’t stress myself over pricing out one use materials like paper towels etc any more. That can be factored into overheads or even just pulled from profit.

[@shatiagodfrey1079]

I love your channel! I think the price of this cake is reasonable. I think it's possible to generate $2000 a month for cakes, I just struggle with retaining clientele. I believe that my marketing strategy is off.

[@TheStationBakery]

Yes retaining clients is sooo important! Glad you recognize an area of improvement because now you can make a plan to make it better!

[@GingerHoliday]

Ug me too, I’ve been doing this for so long and still feel like I can’t get clients. I started doing markets but that is so much work and it’s so hot where I live and I only made like $35 today. I’ll keep trying but it’s really getting discouraging some times.

[@marialagunas7274]

Try selling this cake for that price. People just won't pay that much. They want Walmart prices.

[@gloria6508]

You’re right about the Walmart people. There is however other people that will pay this price and more. Walmart people aren’t the target audience in this instance 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@TheStationBakery]

I’ve sold similar cakes at this price and more. People will definitely pay if you know your market. There’s also people who surely won’t and love them a Walmart cake. But it’s not true for everyone.

[@rm11uchi]

Imagine paying yourself twice and charging customers for it! I am all for supporting small businesses but this is wrong!

[@maureenlabra7649]

I must be missing something, how is she paying herself twice? I don't see that at all.

[@encouraginglyauthentic43]

​@@maureenlabra7649 They're just lonely