Cake Pricing Calculator

How to Price a Homemade Cake

Home bakers often undercharge because ingredient cost is only part of the story. This calculator adds supplies, labor, and delivery so you can quote a fair price per slice. Pair it with the Cake Serving Calculator and Baking Pan Size Converter.

What to Include in Cake Cost

Ingredients cover flour, sugar, eggs, butter, milk, and extras like vanilla or cocoa. Overhead includes boxes, boards, electricity, and equipment wear. Labor should count prep, baking, decorating, and cleanup at your hourly rate. Delivery should include the round trip when you drop off the cake.

Price Per Serving Formula

$$\text{price per serving} = \frac{\text{ingredients} + \text{overhead} + \text{labor} + \text{delivery}}{\text{servings}}$$

Example

A 12-serving cake with $8.50 in ingredients, $9.70 overhead, $45 labor, and $8.96 delivery totals $72.16, or about $6.01 per serving before markup.