Know exactly what to charge for every cake.

Count only what the cake uses — not the whole bag.

Costs can’t be negative — double-check the highlighted ingredient.

A standard 8-inch round serves about 24 party slices.

Servings must be at least 1 so we can price each slice.

Working for free is the #1 pricing mistake. Custom bakers typically pay themselves $18–30/hr.

Hours and rate can’t be negative — set them to 0 if they don’t apply.

Covers oven power, tool wear, and the flour that hits the floor. 10–15% is typical.

Packaging can’t be negative, and overhead works between 0 and 100%.

Profit isn’t greed — it’s what keeps your bakery baking. 20% is a healthy start.