Cake Pricing Calculator
To price a cake, add up your ingredient cost, packaging, and the time you spend baking and decorating, then apply your profit margin. The calculator below does the maths for you.
How much should you charge for cakes?
To price a cake, add up your ingredient cost, packaging, and the time you spend baking and decorating, then apply your profit margin. The calculator below does the maths for you.
Cake Pricing Calculator: FAQs
How much should I charge for a homemade cake?
Total your ingredient cost, packaging, and labour at an hourly rate, then add your chosen margin on top. The right price covers all of those, not just the ingredients. Enter your figures above to see it.
How do I work out the cost of a cake?
Cost each ingredient by its price per gram or millilitre, add the amount used in the recipe, then divide by how many the cake serves. Add packaging and your time to get the full cost.
Should I charge for my decorating time?
Yes. Decoration is often the most time-consuming part, so set an hourly rate for yourself and include the minutes spent. Leaving labour out is the most common reason home bakers undercharge.