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post #1 of 27
2/5/13 at 5:02am
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For our first cake, let's do one of my favorites.

 

http://www.verydeliciousdesserts.com/#!Lace-Inspired-/zoom/c1w0q/imageien

 

This is a 6" round white with white choc mousse & fresh blueberries, 8" sq. white with white chocolate mousse & fresh strawberries, 14" round..blueberries, & 16" sq. fresh strawberries.

 

The lace is hand piped detail of the bride's gown.  The 14" round is covered with edible pearls.

 

What would you charge?

www.VeryDeliciousDesserts.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Desserts/207874222593145

 

It's never "just cake!"

 

You may get a cake for $way to little but you won't get this cake!

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www.VeryDeliciousDesserts.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Desserts/207874222593145

 

It's never "just cake!"

 

You may get a cake for $way to little but you won't get this cake!

Groom's Cakes
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Retirement
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post #2 of 27
2/5/13 at 6:10am

Amazing Cake!!

That cake with those fillings and details I would charge $1302.00  in my area.

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post #3 of 27
2/5/13 at 6:41am
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Thank you.

Today, my price would be about $1300 (1425 with tax & delivery) At the time, I created this cake (including tax & delivery) for $1130.

www.VeryDeliciousDesserts.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Desserts/207874222593145

 

It's never "just cake!"

 

You may get a cake for $way to little but you won't get this cake!

Groom's Cakes
(1 photos)
Other / Mixed Shaped Wedding Cakes
(3 photos)
Retirement
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www.VeryDeliciousDesserts.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Desserts/207874222593145

 

It's never "just cake!"

 

You may get a cake for $way to little but you won't get this cake!

Groom's Cakes
(1 photos)
Other / Mixed Shaped Wedding Cakes
(3 photos)
Retirement
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post #4 of 27
2/5/13 at 6:54am

Cake alone retail $6.00 per person= $1380.

Plus: tax and delivery (I'd give free deliver with this order)

http://pinterest.com/realcake/

https://www.facebook.com/RealCakeInc

www.realcakecompany.com

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http://pinterest.com/realcake/

https://www.facebook.com/RealCakeInc

www.realcakecompany.com

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post #5 of 27
2/5/13 at 7:32am
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Wow! I want $6. Hopefully someday!

Side note: I charged $100 delivery/set up in this case. The venue is gorgeous, but tricky with 2 sets of stairs.

www.VeryDeliciousDesserts.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Desserts/207874222593145

 

It's never "just cake!"

 

You may get a cake for $way to little but you won't get this cake!

Groom's Cakes
(1 photos)
Other / Mixed Shaped Wedding Cakes
(3 photos)
Retirement
(1 photos)
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www.VeryDeliciousDesserts.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Desserts/207874222593145

 

It's never "just cake!"

 

You may get a cake for $way to little but you won't get this cake!

Groom's Cakes
(1 photos)
Other / Mixed Shaped Wedding Cakes
(3 photos)
Retirement
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post #6 of 27
2/5/13 at 8:00am

Before you get excited over my price, keep this in mind: I've been a wholesale business. (I'm just building my website to go retail). So right now I get $3.00 p.p. from my vendors for this type of decoration.

http://pinterest.com/realcake/

https://www.facebook.com/RealCakeInc

www.realcakecompany.com

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http://pinterest.com/realcake/

https://www.facebook.com/RealCakeInc

www.realcakecompany.com

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post #7 of 27
2/5/13 at 8:16am

I came up with $963.00 for me. Beautiful cake!

Bake, Eat, Be Happy.

 

http://www.thebittersweetbakery.net

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Bittersweet-Bakery/172903602815439

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Bake, Eat, Be Happy.

 

http://www.thebittersweetbakery.net

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Bittersweet-Bakery/172903602815439

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post #8 of 27
2/5/13 at 9:06am
$ 1116
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post #9 of 27
2/5/13 at 9:12am

$1295 not including delivery

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post #10 of 27
2/5/13 at 9:13am

When you guys post what you would charge, could you also post where you are located please?  I'm curious about the pricing for different regions...

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post #11 of 27
2/5/13 at 9:35am

My $963 quote was based out of Nebraska.

Bake, Eat, Be Happy.

 

http://www.thebittersweetbakery.net

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Bittersweet-Bakery/172903602815439

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Bake, Eat, Be Happy.

 

http://www.thebittersweetbakery.net

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Bittersweet-Bakery/172903602815439

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post #12 of 27
2/5/13 at 9:46am
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So, currently, the average is about $1225 not including tax & delivery.

www.VeryDeliciousDesserts.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Desserts/207874222593145

 

It's never "just cake!"

 

You may get a cake for $way to little but you won't get this cake!

Groom's Cakes
(1 photos)
Other / Mixed Shaped Wedding Cakes
(3 photos)
Retirement
(1 photos)
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www.VeryDeliciousDesserts.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Desserts/207874222593145

 

It's never "just cake!"

 

You may get a cake for $way to little but you won't get this cake!

Groom's Cakes
(1 photos)
Other / Mixed Shaped Wedding Cakes
(3 photos)
Retirement
(1 photos)
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post #13 of 27
2/5/13 at 10:06am
I have 248 servings for $930. I am in Northern Ky, in the greater Cincinnati area. It would be $868 without the fresh fruit.

I would rather make 1 cake for $150, than 3 for $50 each.

The person who works for nothing will always have plenty to do!

My sarcasm is good-humored. People generally really like me, in person ;-) 

Licensed, inspected, insured, home-based commercial...

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I would rather make 1 cake for $150, than 3 for $50 each.

The person who works for nothing will always have plenty to do!

My sarcasm is good-humored. People generally really like me, in person ;-) 

Licensed, inspected, insured, home-based commercial...

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post #14 of 27
2/5/13 at 10:10am
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AnnaBakesCakes, thank you for including the servings!

www.VeryDeliciousDesserts.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Desserts/207874222593145

 

It's never "just cake!"

 

You may get a cake for $way to little but you won't get this cake!

Groom's Cakes
(1 photos)
Other / Mixed Shaped Wedding Cakes
(3 photos)
Retirement
(1 photos)
Reply

www.VeryDeliciousDesserts.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Desserts/207874222593145

 

It's never "just cake!"

 

You may get a cake for $way to little but you won't get this cake!

Groom's Cakes
(1 photos)
Other / Mixed Shaped Wedding Cakes
(3 photos)
Retirement
(1 photos)
Reply
post #15 of 27
2/5/13 at 10:17am

AWESOME THREAD!!!!!    (Hobby baker in Southern California)

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