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I love that you are sharing your prices. All other cake decorators act like it's a huge secret, maybe you will break that stigma. Thank you so much.

@thywill2b

Жыл бұрын

Me too! It has helped me so much! I gave someone a price and they thought it was too much when I know I was undercutting my own self! Then they came back and sent me a link to guess who??? Karolyn! I was like : Oh yeah, I follow her! I love her to death! She has really helped me with my business! Then I told them: Do you know she dosen't even turn her OVEN on for under $200.00! All I heard was crickets! Drop the mic! 😎🤸‍♂️

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

OMG this is great! Ima start saying it costs $200 to turn my oven on 😂😂

@thywill2b

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes 🤣🤣🤣 That's right! They need to know Karolyn is not playing about her money! I love what I do but we simply can't do all that work for free! Thank you for saving us home bakers out here!!!🤗

@fran5855

Жыл бұрын

Karolyni am wanting to try your spice cake recipe but I need to use a 9x11 pan do I need more cake mix

@Cats-dv1ji

Жыл бұрын

Tbh a lot of other cake decorators tend to get a lot of harassment in the comments whenever price is brought up, which is why its usually not brought up enough and kept a "secret". They probably get awfully stressed out by some comments.. Hopefully as more creators open up, the more educated people will be on accurate cake costs

Thank you! I always wondered if I overcharged or undercharged and I’ve realized that I have been undercharging for sure! I have an 80’s theme cake for this weekend. 10” 3 layer cake and 8” 2 layer cake all fondant with fondant decorations for $150. Yeah after watching this video it should’ve been $250 at least 😭 I definitely learned by watching this video so thank you!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

That’s my intention! I’m so glad it helped you ☺️🙌🏼

Thank you Karolyn for helping us! It is very hard to charge the right price for a cake ☹️people most of the time expect a cheap but pretty cake, they don’t value our work and they don’t realize all the work that require to make a cake, plus all the expenses that are high in price. Thank you again for helping 💐

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

It's so true! Add the fact that eggs, butter, and some supplies are DOUBLE now...

@albertamccrary1497

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. I stopped making custom cakes because they want cheap price but home made cake is tasty and it does take time to create.

@thecakeladytm

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes, in Indiana, eggs went from under $1/dozen to $5! We're way OVER doubling costs for butter and eggs here. Milk has been stable, as well as sugar, flour (so far), and other basics for a vanilla cake, but vinegar tripled in the last months. I'm surprised, but I guess I shouldn't be, that Philly will support $10-$20/serving for a 2 layer tier. I guess we're headed that way, here, too, though. Industry standard here is $3-4/serving as a base price before decoration. It's obviously time to revisit that with rising costs, but I don't see us getting to $10/serving soon.

I’ll be honest, if I didn’t know how much time, effort, ingredients, materials, tools, etc. that goes in to these cakes … on top of baking/filling/icing the cakes before you can even decorate them (thanks to YOU I now know) … I would say all of them are way too expensive. However, like I just said, thanks to you I know why the prices are what they are. *_Your creativity, emotions and patience you put into every cake is priceless._*

@evegar4528

Жыл бұрын

That is the reason why people often say they are expensive - the time, effort and experienced expertise are often not taken into consideration by thr customer.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I think that people see these TV shows where they throw a cake together in 1 hour and think that is real life! There is so much more that goes into it. Thank you Emily!

@garyscott5601

Жыл бұрын

I'll play devils advoncate with a reply on this... why would you initially think that cakes were anything less than? Why would you need an explanation when seeing the quality of the end product?

@XxTokioJunkiexX

Жыл бұрын

@@garyscott5601I’m also a baker and I understand why people need an explanation. As a baker I know why it costs what it does bc I’m the one doing the work but if someone has never baked or made custom decorations, I can totally understand why they wouldn’t automatically know.

Thank you for posting this video. So helpful.

It looks like so much fun watching you making cakes. If my life wasn't so busy, I'd be ready to give it a try. Keep up the good work. 👍

Thank you for sharing. I love your videos and you are so generous to share so much with us! 😊

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Joann! You're welcome honey!

Your cakes are flawless! Thanks for your videos!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

You're the sweetest, you're welcome honey!

These videos are so helpful. Thank you.❤️

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome my dear! 💜🙏

I absolutely love you and your videos! They are so helpful, informative and fun! I love how you make fun of yourself; makes me smile to see how human you are. Thanks for sharing and keep making videos! 🥰

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Awwww thank you my dear! 💜🙏

Your amazing! Love your video . Thank you for all your videos ❤

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!😊🙏

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! As others have said finally someone sharing their pricing for cakes. The delivery pricing was an absolute bonus. I just discovered you today and I'm definitely subscribing to your channel. Thank you so much for this wonderful video. 👏👏👏

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Awww Tammi! You're welcome honey!

Thank you for all your help!! Love all the cakes!!! Blessings!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

You videos are so helpful! I have learned so much from you videos. Trying to get my price right for my cakes/ cupcakes, but your videos are very helpful.

These are my favorite videos!! But I watch all of them!!!! Thank you!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yay!! Glad you like them! 😊

Love you bunches! Thank you for sharing and for being so honest. I often add 'a little extra' and get carried away on cakes in enjoying. But I love my clients and want to give them a little more than they're paying for. I totally agree with increasing your rates and getting a feeling for your pricing. I started with gifting cakes to friends as I got into decorating cakes; then charged $50 for a 2 tier 8/6 cake for friends to gain experience; and a year and a half later I've increased my pricing significantly and finally feel like I'm earning closer to my worth!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Love you back!! I think we all do the cheap cakes to start. But there comes a time that we have to demand more 🙌🏼

Every time I watch this video I am blown away by the circus cake!!! It’s flipping amazing 🤩

@KarolynsKakes

4 ай бұрын

Awwww thanks boo! I appreciate you! 😊

This was very helpful. I always feel I’m under charging. So yes I will follow your method. Thanks so much. 👍❤️🌹

“Annoyance fee “ 😂❤ Love your videos !

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Seriously, you'll charge an annoyance fee once you sit in traffic and get a parking ticket! I learned the hard way😂

Yes! @KarolynsKakes I do that too! I tell people I am inspired by GOD. Because I am! People have no idea sometimes the love you put into a cake and how much you could actually charge for what you are giving them! Plus EVERYTHING is going up at the grocery store, the supply houses, and let's not forget forget shipping for the things we have to order in order to pull that cake together! Here at BJS eggs jumped from $13.99 for the 2 slats to $17.99 ! Let's not even talk about butter! Thank you so much Karolyn for all you do! I would be lost without you! GOD BLESS you 🙏❤🤗

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

OMG I know! Some of the cake supplies I got also freakin doubled in price, everything is getting more expensive!

THANK YOU SO MUCH !! I LOVE THAT YOU DID THIS FOR US.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you so, so much, great information...your cakes are AMAZING just sImply GORGEOUS 👍💕

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks girl!! 😊🙌

Props to you! Love your variety of cakes too

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU - you're the BEST! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing such detailed pricing on your SUPER BEAUTIFUL cakes! Not only are they awesome but so are you. Yes I did get carried away with a 4th of July cake I made this year and way undercharged it🤣😂🤣😂 but it was my first order cake so I just wanted to make sure it was good enough - and everyone did love it! So I was happy but going forward I will make sure I charge the right amount as like everyone says, A LOT goes into making and decorating a cake! God bless you Karolyn! 🤗🤗

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

It's all about finding the balance of doing a little extra and charging the right price!

I love this kind of videos‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

Gracias por compartir 😊. Excelente video 💝

You are awesome! Love your videos and soo grateful for sharing how you price your cakes! Do you know how inspiring you are?! Sending love from Florida! Thank you!

@KarolynsKakes

6 ай бұрын

Wow, that's so sweet, thank you so much! I'm so glad my content is helpful! 💜🙏

Invaluable information. Cakes of this caliber are custom, handmade, edible art. Why anyone thinks that doesn't come at a cost is beyond me.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! People really can't appreciate the time that goes into creating something like these until they try it for themselves!

This is so helpful, thank you

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank thank you.., you are truly amazing 🎉

Love love!!.. Love your NJ girl. 💜

Awesome video! I love seeing all the Kakes you make and hearing about what you charge and why you charge and just everything you do. I’ve learned so much from you. Hugs from rural (lol) Missouri 🤗

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

You said the R word! LOL! Hugs back from PA 🤗

@ruthswanger7620

Жыл бұрын

What is the r word?

@maggieburris1081

Жыл бұрын

@@ruthswanger7620 rural Karolyn mentions that she doesn’t like the way that word sounds or something about the r’s or, idk in a previous video and I agree it’s an interesting sounding word. So now I kind of joke with her about it.

♥️I'm guessing prices before playing every cakes in this vid[play-pause}!😊Again, so detailed and informative vid! Worth my time. Thank's Karolyn!♥️

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Did you get any right?! 🤣🤣

I love your personality and all your content. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Loved the save by the bell cake, I used to love that show

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Milka! Thank you love 😊 I loved that show too, that cake was so fun to make!

Thank you for sharing!!! I do the same thing, I always want it to look good, so I add more. I definitely think you could charge more because your cakes are Amazing!!! 💖💖💖

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Shayyyy! Thank you! 😊😊

I strongly think that you under charge for your work. The quality and craftsmanship are evident.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Loved Tks more pics for wedding cake

Another really interesting video Karolyn! I have undercharged a few times and know the anger very well 😂

I'm in the UK London,and I watch your video's all the time.your amazing love all your video's I've learnt a lot from you ❤️ 😘xx

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Jennie! Thank you love! 😊🙌

TICK TICK BOOM 💥 YOUR cakes are Beautiful I think your prices are good you really do alot of beautiful work on them .I PRAY God bless you always from Mary all the way from Kentucky!!!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Mary all the way from KY! Thank you girl, I appreciate you!

Hi Karolyn! Thank you so much for sharing! I am learning a lot from your videos! I made your recipe for a wedding cake in the month of October " Delicious Moist Marble Cake Recipe / Doctored Cake Mix Recipe" and " American Buttercream Icing That's Not Too Sweet" I made the process and techniques of your videos. I am starting to make cakes, I has problems with some cakes, with the buttercream, not moist, badly leveled, etc... I feel satisfied and happy to have made my firts wedding cake well. Thank you so much! You are truly Amazing! 🤗😘

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome honey! It gets easier with practice!

You’ve just inspired me to go back in business and keep trying.

@thywill2b

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Don't give up! You can do it! 🙏

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I love this Lexx! Your mindset plays a BIG part in the outcome, so keep the faith!💜🙌

After 1 minute I'v watching you, I like, subscribe and follow you 😍 Amazing content 👏🏻 I find myself 100% in what you say 😅, I’m in the business for 10 years now and I’m still learning bits and pieces, and still undercharge my cakes sometimes 😅 Thanks for sharing ❤ Glad to find you, sending hugs from London🤗

@KarolynsKakes

11 ай бұрын

Awww thank you so much! I still undercharge every now and then, it’s something we all struggle with!

as usual, enjoyed your video

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate youuuuu! 💜

Thank you so much for sharing. I was getting really bummed and questioning if I’m to expensive and have no customers, but I see I’m really not I just need to find the right customers. Not sure how? Would you make a video maybe how you lock in the order from start emailing to finish? I hope I’m making any sense lol You are amazing!!! ❤

Yes! An investment! Love tha phrase❤❤❤

Like your videos and the art,

You’re amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. I just did a carousel cake and it was a lot of work. I think I underpriced. I had so much fun doing it. I’d love to tag you in instagram. Each cake has two layers that I split in half for 4 layers. I did 6, 8, 10 and 12 for the roller coaster which was 2 layers. Thank you. Sherry

Thank you for sharing this information! This helps a lot. But we do also have to consider the price of eggs, butter, etc there so high right now I understand these prices very well. Thank you again! your awesome!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Everything is more expensive so you have to adjust your prices accordingly 😊

Thanks!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Patricia!! 🥰🥰

I literally LOL’d at “little square hell”

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I still have nightmares 😂😂

Thank you so much for this! I love all your cakes and use your tutorials very often. Do you have a tutorial for the flag you did on that one cake in the video? I appreciate the info on deliveries also. Oh, and one more thing. Do you have a hobby lobby close by? They sell the rock candy in bags in their cake decorating section. 😃😃

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I didn't film when I made the flag, if I do it again, I will film it! And there isn't a Hobby Lobby near me, but that is good info to know, thank you!

Hi, just found your site. Amazing. I love making cakes, and decorating. I am 75 and not a business, but just love it. I also love a challenge with decorating them. I wish I could send you a couple of my cakes, and get your opinion. Xxlynn

Thanks

Ok, I had to pause on the teddy bear cake! WHAT?! Stinkin adorable!!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Awwww thank you love!! Here's how I make it! kzread.info/dash/bejne/rI6uurOqfrG2ls4.html

So amazing video Karolyn, thank you for y effort and time, I hope to meet you in person. I love your personality, and i identify with the way you work. We really love what we do. 🥰💖 from NJ

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yris! Thank you honey 💜🙏

Hi Karolyn thank you for all your insight!! I’m just starting out and I still have a question. What should I charge for a 3 layer 6” ombré style frosting. She bought a topper so prob pretty basic I really appreciate you getting back to me!

Thanks! I love watching your channel:) I am curious how many wedding cakes you make? (If any)

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I do a few wedding cakes every year. I mostly make birthday cakes!

Thank you for big help ,I just lost in price .

A fan doesnt make much of a difference because its still blowing the same warm air. However, a fan does help any moisture from forming droplets. Its still ruins the cake though about half the time. I have heard of fans that come with a cooling component! Not like mist or water but like a mini AC. You could use canned freeze spray. Its costs between $20 and $30 for a can and its edible. Its usually used by decorators who are attaching decor to cakes with chocolate or ganache or even freezing royal icing decor or sprinkles super quick.

❤I’m so glad that you are sharing your cake pricing with us, smh the majority of cake decorators are so hush 🤫 🤐 hush on this subject.. it’s hard starting out and not know how to price your work,.. I’m so glad I found your channel!!! Question..Do charge for each edible image you add to one cake design?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you momma!! 💜😊 I don't charge per decoration. I just try to figure out how long it will take me to decorate. I know that doesn't really help! LOL

@mommabakez

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes ☺️ Aww your welcome, So factoring in the hours is one key point to pricing,… Lol You making things much more easier to understand and your a blessing to the cake community inspiring us all to be successful but more importantly having fun while creating beautiful memories for families… I know thats one of the many reasons I love making cakes!!!

Can you do a tutorial on how you do buttercream stripes in different colors

I need a video on where you get all these amazing images! When I google, I don’t get the same results. Lol. And how do you size them to exactly what you need?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

This video explains how I find the images and get the right size! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHqsydiSgNbelLg.html

Thank you for sharing! Your work is definitely worth it! So much manual labor! Sometimes just the cakes that have like 10 macarons for decoration only and people don’t want to pay the price (macarons are between 2-3 dlls each!), anyways… Question, clearly your customers know your work and you probably have a ton that are regulars, but how do you introduce the prices to new customers? How do you deal with customers that may think it is expensive?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I don't introduce the prices to new customers. Doing so would imply that I don't believe they can / will pay my prices. I always give 2-3 options (minimal detail, medium detail, lots of detail) and let them choose which one they want. If they think it's expensive, I don't let them talk me down. I stand firm in my price and if they don't want to pay that, then they go elsewhere. I do talk about that in a few pricing videos! Those people would never work 8 hours for free, so why should you be expected to?

you crack me up!!! " animals? these are still animals right? Mammals idk... whatever!" 🤣 thanks for another good video

@KarolynsKakes

10 ай бұрын

If I don't call myself out, someone else will! 😂😂

@vanessa.blazevich

10 ай бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes true!! Lol!

Can you do a video on where you shop for ingredients ? I also use Betty Crocker and would like to start buying them in bulk but not sure where the best spot is

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I never thought that was very exciting, but I can try to put something together. I usually get my BC mix at Target or Walmart because it's the cheapest there!

❤❤❤

Can you do a video how to decorate a dummy cake with any tips?

What is the name of the tools you are using to measure the height of the cake. As in a metal thin rulerI want also to have that.ty

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

It's a sewing ruler, here ya go! amzn.to/3pWOZoS

I’m curious how you did the shirt collar on that cake

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

It's hard to explain...I rolled out fondant long, folded it in half, cut the ends on an angle!

I’m learning to bake cakes n if I get good I would like to sell, but I don’t know how to start. My friend wants me to bake her a cake but I don’t know if I should charge or if so how much.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

In the beginning, I did free cakes for friends. But you don't have to! You can always ask them to cover the cost of ingredients and supplies if you don't want to lose money doing it.

Man you make these cakes look so easy. I need to up my game. I feel inferior when I watch your creations.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

You're only in competition with yourself! I'm definitely not the best cake decorator out there, I've seen so many who are on another level! However, I keep improving and that's what matters. Just keep practicing, I promise you'll improve! 💜

I know you dont really like square cakes but do you have a portions sheet for square cakes like you do the round cakes?

@KarolynsKakes

4 ай бұрын

Not yet, I really should come up with one though! In the meantime, I'd use the Wilton Serving Chart (you can Google it, it has a bunch of shapes / sizes). That's pretty much industry standard.

Most people don't realize the detailed planning, time and materials goes into making decorated cakes. As for making it for family's birthdays, I regard it as a gift.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I’ve actually stopped making cakes as gifts because it’s SO much time involved and I’d rather purchase a gift because my time is more valuable!

Hello Karolyn you are lucky people are paying you for your hard work I will they can pay me too though I am in small city and I charge them according to area But still they want cheeps They just count there money but they don’t think time on work and washing dishes extra

Do you ever do cupcakes? And how to price those? I haven’t done much of anything the last few years because of physical limitations, but am thinking of doing a little here and there because I miss having a creative outlet.

@KarolynsKakes

4 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear you're going through that. 🙏 I really only sell non decorated cupcakes and those are $40 per dozen. If they ask for decorated cupcakes, I will only do something really simple (like chocolate seashells or edible images), those would be $50 - $60 per dozen. I really am not sure how to price those because I don't make them too often!

You really do extravagant cakes! I’m confused how you get so much business with the prices you charge. Would never get those prices in my area. I would be straight out of business at these prices. They are nice and I really enjoy watching your videos

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I do explain in some of my other pricing videos the different things that factor into pricing your cakes. And location is a BIG one. I couldn't get as much if I lived in a rural area. And I may be able to get more if I lived in San Francisco or New York City!

@Glamourgal85

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes what do you think about Nashville area?

Have you ever done pop up shops?!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I've never done those, have you?

Pricing is so hard I’ve been doing this 2 years and I like to say my skill level is better than 2 years experience but the most I have changed was $615 for a cake and cupcakes I believe my work is worth more but my experience keeps me from charging more …. Do u think that experience can change pricing ? Also yes I definitely add extra when I get in the zone lol and I know I’m over doing it sometimes and sometimes I tell myself “they didn’t pay for all for that” lol but still do it

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I think it really depends on your skill level! If you've only been doing this for 2 years, but you produce a superior product, then you deserve to be fairly compensated. I always go back to this...these people ordering from you and expect you to invest your time and money into creating a cake...they would NEVER work a day at their job for pennies. So why should they expect you to?

Oh, how l would love to be able to charge so much. If I charged more than $25 for a decorated cake, people would go elsewhere. May i ask how much you charge for an iced 8" later cake? I appreciate you so nuch!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

$25 is so low! You gotta do the math to see if it's worth it. How much are you spending on ingredients and supplies (cake drums, box, etc.) And how much time are you working on the cake? If, for example, you spend $10 on ingredients and supplies, that's $15 profit. If it takes you 5 hours to make the cake, you're working for $3 per hour. 😢

I'm curious to know where you are located to understand the pricing and currency

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I am just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA). So I am very close to a big city.

Could you do a video with price breakdowns? Like say a cake has fondant details but has a drip or edible image etc. How do you determine the price of these things. It's so overwhelming for me to figure out what to charge.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I really don't break it down by individual decorations. It's more about how long it will take me to make in total.

Do you use Cake Safe transportation boxes?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I don't use those. But I also don't do deliveries that are over 1 hour away. If I did, I definitely would! My friend uses them and she loves them.

@lovettetlb

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Thank you! i just purchased one because most of my family lives in NYC and I live in CT and there's always a celebration out there!

Watching this video it made me realize I’m really undercharge my cakes

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I recommend starting to add $25 - $50 every time you quote a cake. That way, it's not a big shock as you gradually increase your prices!

I respect your craftsmanship and skills as well as your time in creativity, and completely agree you should be compensated your cakes, you know what I was going to say that I thought maybe you charged too much for that plain white 3 layered cake with the black tie, and I started thinking about other cost as well that goes into a business right down to the pens phone bill, office equipment and paper in your case how you create what you want. Some of those other ones where you have pacman like designs and MTV, I would if I were you check all copyrights, just saying for your business sense. As I was saying about costs to bake anything is going up, I used to bake pumpkin rolls they take some time to make but I love and am making them with my daughter, I have to check my recipe thinking you get two from a batch and even that calls for 9 eggs and the price of eggs 🙄. I haven't made them in a few years but I had it all figured out how much for each roll to be exact to come out to 9 rolls, sorry for getting off topic you make sure you charge what is fair to YOU ok, ☮️

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

It's trial and error and we are always trying to figure out what is best! And you're right, there is a lot that goes into a cake other than baking and assembling it.

Do you breakdown your ingredient costs? I'm trying to make a spreadsheet with my commonly used ingredients and prices per unit, etc., so I can figure out approximately what my base price for a cake will cost me. So then I can add my time, overhead, etc. It's so difficult and overwhelming for me. I feel so stuck Karolyn. 😭😭😭

Last question. How tall are the tiers of the wedding cake? (Somehow I missed this first time I watched lol)

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

My tiers are typically between 4.5 - 5.5" tall!

Do you just price by design and size or do you actually do a price breakdown for yourself as well to know what to charge? I still struggle with breaking down the price of ingredients etc.

@KarolynsKakes

10 ай бұрын

I just do it by design and size. I don't break down the cost of everything, just because I don't have the time to do all of that! I can bake, fill, frost and stack in no time. I really figure out the price depending on how long it will take me to decorate. Some cakes take 2-3 hours to decorate. Others take 18+ hours just to decorate. Those cost the most! There are apps that can help you, one is called Cake Cost.

How tall are the tiers?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Usually between 4.5" - 5.5" tall

@mariasolano6694

Жыл бұрын

Can I ask why do you use box cake? I make all cake from scratch. What’s the difference in taste?

Can you show cake orders and prices in a typical week?

@KarolynsKakes

10 ай бұрын

I made a note to do a video on this!

@eleganceevolved8328

10 ай бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes maybe a sped up version of you decorating through the week and you talking about the designs and how the order went! ❤️

May I ask how much you charge for the baseball cap cakes? I did 2 for a customer and charged $250 each (she had no problem paying that) but after I posted them no one else books after I tell them the price 😅 For the second half of the video I definitely think you undercharged but you knew that too 😂💕

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I think $250 is what I would charge too. You won't be in everyone's budget and that's okay! It's good that you didn't discount the price just to get the sale.

It kills me when people love it when it's free but disappear once I add a realistic price

Where are you located

@KarolynsKakes

6 ай бұрын

I'm near Philly.

I've always wondered, you know those plastic transparent cake rounds that you can fill with flowers or lights or whatever and place between layers or use as a stand? I invested in some and they have the potential to elevate my decorating/display game tremendously. I can't get the idea of something like your under the sea cake sitting on top of one that's filled with water and some arti"fish"al fish and shells, etc. Problem is I don't wanna give them away with cakes. When it comes to really nice decorations or display pieces, do you or decorators in general include that piece in the price? Or do you tell the customer to give it back and charge a rental fee or maybe a refundable deposit? Surely bakers aren't waiting for the party to end so they can grab their decor, or are they? I watched a video parody of how bakers will give a customer 10 minutes with the cake as is before disassembling and taking all their decor back lol. Sorry so long.

@KarolynsKakes

5 ай бұрын

If I were to do this, I would basically charge a refundable rental fee. And stipulate when it must be returned and in what condition in order to get the rental fee back. I personally find it a bit of a hassle and more things to keep track of, so I leave the decorating aspects to the customer. They usually ask me what size cake stand they should get and I let them know, but other than that, I just stick to the cakes! Just make sure if you do it, that you cross your T's and dot your I's to protect your investment!

@jessecarpenter3628

5 ай бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Good idea. Let them stress about the extras lol. I'm still a beginner so I often have to talk myself off the ledge that is "being extra".

A lot more expensive then where I live

@KarolynsKakes

6 ай бұрын

Location plays a big role in pricing!

do you make a living off cake alone and do you have a partner that helps you split living expenses

I tried charging $150 and later she let me know that it's ok she's wants to make her own... I said ok, but it's like they don't want to pay... So I just make cakes for my grandkids and family..

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

It's best to not take on the order if they are haggling you to drop the price. Your time is worth money!

I think you undercharge considering how much TIME it takes you 😟😟😟😟 But I’m from NY

@KarolynsKakes

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Sometimes I undercharge, sometimes I feel like I overcharge. It's always something I'm working on!

How much will you charge for 150 people simple cake , the bigger cake I make is for 70 people .

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

My minimum is $5 per serving, so 150 servings will start at $600.

@alexiapadron7730

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much