Just looking for some ballpark of what a home baker would charge for a cake similar to these. I’m gathering quotes and want to know what’s reasonable to pay for this. I’m in the Northern Virginia area if that helps.
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ExpertRaccoon
Depending on the area, the skill of the baker, and the level of detail easily $150+
whocares_71
Depends on the amount of detail and flavors etc but I would say anywhere between $250- $500
Artsy_Cousin719
That is so beautiful… $150-350
firmmangoseed
The first one, easily at least 200.the second one, 100
hamletgoessafari
$300+
No idea how long it took you to decorate, but it’s incredible.
goudagorilla
The first example photo is AI – I know that might not matter to your pricing question, but just for the sake of realistic expectations
Prestigious-Tea3802
That’s gorgeous!!!
InterestingSky2832
Not the slightest idea but I would definitely pay for it. Over $250 at least.
PeachyRose25
For the first photo $400, for the second $250
Eis_ber
The first one $0 because it’s fake. The second one, around $200
genetic_nightmare
I’m glad the first one is AI, it looks dry and over mixed 😅
shutupphil
none for AI slop
linthetrashbin
As everyone else has pointed out, the first one is AI. For a cake like this, given the level of detail & fondant work, I would expect a minimum of $200. I would anticipate somewhere between $250-300.
HmmDoesItMakeSense
$375
Rayhana95_
Oh my God. I’m not someone who gets excited over just anything, but this made me feel happy for a sec :-).
Also the first AI Cake I think one can actually achieve it almost identically, don’t you think?
This is gorgeous, so I I’d say from 100 to 200€
Creswald
I know first one is an AI but those two, if real, would not be comparable in price. First would have sugar flowers, those are hard to make. Its a hard to achieve skill (my aunt could recreate those to last leaf and she studied how to make them for over 5 years). So Id say make a cake and post it here so an adequate price can be estimated.
BigBOnline
At risk of downvotes here, but it needs to be said. Do the “$0, it’s AI” people who responded actually believe that someone who is intending to get a bespoke cake made, and is merely asking for rough estimates on how much they should be paying someone to make a cake, should just give not use AI to mock up an example? Who cares if it’s AI? That wasn’t the question. OP had an idea for a cake, mocked up a picture to help whomever is the artist, and wants it made, but doesn’t want to get ripped off. Thank goodness for the sensible people who responded accordingly.
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Objective_Crazy7076
I’d buy that for a dollar.
uhhdelluhhh
Wanted to clarify a couple things:
1. I’m not a baker. Just wanted to get an idea of what a reasonable price for a book themed cake would be. 2. I had no clue the first picture was AI. lol. I just grabbed these pictures from Pinterest because I liked the styles. I understand it cannot be exactly recreated, every baker probably has their own style or take on the concept.
Thank you to everyone that gave me a price! I just want to make sure I’m paying the baker a fair amount and not overcharged.
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Depending on the area, the skill of the baker, and the level of detail easily $150+
Depends on the amount of detail and flavors etc but I would say anywhere between $250- $500
That is so beautiful… $150-350
The first one, easily at least 200.the second one, 100
$300+
No idea how long it took you to decorate, but it’s incredible.
The first example photo is AI – I know that might not matter to your pricing question, but just for the sake of realistic expectations
That’s gorgeous!!!
Not the slightest idea but I would definitely pay for it. Over $250 at least.
For the first photo $400, for the second $250
The first one $0 because it’s fake.
The second one, around $200
I’m glad the first one is AI, it looks dry and over mixed 😅
none for AI slop
As everyone else has pointed out, the first one is AI. For a cake like this, given the level of detail & fondant work, I would expect a minimum of $200. I would anticipate somewhere between $250-300.
$375
Oh my God. I’m not someone who gets excited over just anything, but this made me feel happy for a sec :-).
Also the first AI Cake I think one can actually achieve it almost identically, don’t you think?
This is gorgeous, so I I’d say from 100 to 200€
I know first one is an AI but those two, if real, would not be comparable in price. First would have sugar flowers, those are hard to make. Its a hard to achieve skill (my aunt could recreate those to last leaf and she studied how to make them for over 5 years). So Id say make a cake and post it here so an adequate price can be estimated.
At risk of downvotes here, but it needs to be said. Do the “$0, it’s AI” people who responded actually believe that someone who is intending to get a bespoke cake made, and is merely asking for rough estimates on how much they should be paying someone to make a cake, should just give not use AI to mock up an example?
Who cares if it’s AI? That wasn’t the question. OP had an idea for a cake, mocked up a picture to help whomever is the artist, and wants it made, but doesn’t want to get ripped off. Thank goodness for the sensible people who responded accordingly.
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I’d buy that for a dollar.
Wanted to clarify a couple things:
1. I’m not a baker. Just wanted to get an idea of what a reasonable price for a book themed cake would be.
2. I had no clue the first picture was AI. lol. I just grabbed these pictures from Pinterest because I liked the styles. I understand it cannot be exactly recreated, every baker probably has their own style or take on the concept.
Thank you to everyone that gave me a price! I just want to make sure I’m paying the baker a fair amount and not overcharged.