Birthday cake prices vary considerably depending on a number of factors including:
Size of cake / number of portions,
Amount and intricacy of decorations,
Flavours,
Number of tiers,
Location of bakery.
The most expensive cakes are custom designed and handmade by specialist bakers and cake decorators. The cheapest birthday cakes can usually be found in supermarkets and are mass produced.
When setting prices for birthday cakes, as a baker you should take into account:
How much the ingredients cost.
The time it takes to make.
Your own skill level.
Overhead costs including specialist baking equipment, insurance, marketing activities etc.
Any tax due.

Custom cakes are expensive because:
Decorating skills takes years of practice to hone.
Specialist baking and decorating tools and equipment are costly.
It takes time and skill to research ideas and design custom cakes.
Cakes are often freshly baked for each customer without artificial preservatives.
Cakes are a luxury product with a price tag to match.
If you are a baker looking for guidance on how to price your cakes, find the answers here.
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