Pricing Guide
Every cake we make is custom, so the price reflects the work that goes into it. Four things shape your quote. Once you understand them, the estimator below will give you a realistic starting range in seconds.
Servings & Tiers
More servings cost more — but not evenly. Small cakes cost more for the base work involved.
Decoration Type
Buttercream is our baseline. Fondant covering adds detail and labor, so it runs about 25% more.
Complexity
The number of handmade details — printed images, piped flowers, fondant figures, full sculpting.
Extras
Custom toppers, edible gold, sugar flowers, and delivery & setup for larger tiered cakes.
Instant Price Estimator
Make your selections to see an estimated starting range. This is a guide based on hundreds of our recent cakes — your final quote may vary with the exact design.
Starting-Price Reference
Prices below are typical starting points for a buttercream cake at Standard complexity. Fondant adds roughly 25%; complexity moves the price up from there.
| Size | Serves | Buttercream from | Fondant from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6" round | 8–12 | $150 | $190 |
| 7" round | 15 | $175 | $220 |
| 8" round | 15–20 | $195 | $245 |
| 9" round | 20–25 | $235 | $295 |
| 10" round | 25–30 | $260 | $325 |
| 8" heart | 10–15 | $175 | $220 |
| Sizes | Serves | Buttercream from | Fondant from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5" + 7" | 20 | $320 | $400 |
| 6" + 8" | 30 | $360 | $450 |
| 7" + 9" | 40 | $400 | $500 |
| 8" + 10" | 50 | $440 | $550 |
| 9" + 12" | 70–84 | $540 | $675 |
| Sizes | Serves | Buttercream from | Fondant from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5" + 7" + 9" | 45–55 | $560 | $700 |
| 6" + 8" + 10" | 70–75 | $600 | $750 |
| 7" + 9" + 12" | 100 | $720 | $900 |
| 8" + 10" + 12" | 110–115 | $780 | $975 |
| Sizes | Serves | Buttercream from | Fondant from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6" + 8" + 10" + 12" | 125–130 | $920 | $1,150 |
| 8" + 10" + 12" + 14" | 180–190 | $1,120 | $1,400 |
| Quantity | Simple from | Decorated / Fondant from |
|---|---|---|
| Per dozen (12) | $45–$55 | $65–$98 |
Decoration Complexity Levels
Two cakes of the same size can be priced very differently depending on the detail. Here's how we think about it — and what shifts your price within a size.
Simple
Base priceClean, elegant, minimal handwork.
- Smooth or textured buttercream finish
- Piped borders, rosettes or ruffles
- A purchased topper, sprinkles, edible glitter
- Ombré color, simple drip
Standard
+ ~10%Themed cakes with printed art and light fondant accents.
- Printed edible images (characters, logos, photos)
- Piped buttercream flowers
- Fondant bands, cutouts, name plaques
- Most birthday & character cakes
Premium
+ ~20%Heavy handmade detail and 3D work.
- Full fondant covering
- Multiple modeled fondant figures / toppers
- Sugar flowers, fondant lace, edible gold leaf
- Detailed scenes (safari animals, teddy bears)
Custom / Sculpted
+ ~40%Carved, structured, show-stopper builds — priced on the work, not the slices.
- Fully sculpted 3D shapes (bottles, bags, cars, characters)
- Foam-supported structures & architecture
- Castles, life-like figures, intricate replicas
- Highest skill and time investment
Good to know
- Everything is handmade, so finishes and colors may vary slightly from a reference photo.
- Estimates exclude delivery & setup, cake stands, fresh/artificial flowers, and acrylic toppers unless quoted.
- We can't provide alcohol or real fruit that would damage decorations (e.g. cherries are artificial).
- Minimum servings for a 3-tier cake is 40. For large guest counts we pair a display cake with serving cakes.
- Looking for something more affordable? Browse ready designs in our Cake Gallery.