Transforming $10 Boxed Cake Mix and Canned Frosting into a $120 Cake | How to Make Chocolate Spheres

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  • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
    @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +19

    My thoughts on using boxed cake mix vs. homemade at your bakery: czcams.com/video/HBbqHXX0fFM/video.html

  • @tracyjones9265
    @tracyjones9265 Před 3 lety +339

    Guys, no one that would buy a cake will stop and ask the baker: "Did you make it from scratch or did you use a cake box mix?". Charge for your work, time, ingredients and talent.

    • @dipsasimiiz
      @dipsasimiiz Před 3 lety +7

      As long as it’s a Hit at every occasion table , you get no compliments, and everyone compliments your work.. then you charge accordingly. Demand= more business= greater quality 😋 enjoy the baking guys !

    • @Megan26Adler
      @Megan26Adler Před 3 lety +20

      I would ask if it was boxed, or homemade, especially the frosting! I don’t care how much you fluff up canned frosting, it’s nasty, to me. I literally never use it

    • @tracyjones9265
      @tracyjones9265 Před 3 lety +27

      @@Megan26Adler So, it means you never had a cake from a Bakery or a Grocery store. I worked at a Bakery that the owner learned to Bake from the Chef that made Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding cake. Let me, give you the news and open your eyes, that no one does everything from scratch 100%.
      Baking is Very Time Consuming, is an Art but is also Science.
      You must know your temperatures, watch it closely cause of time while cooking, must make the chemestry work correctly, and if there are flavors, or allergies like for nuts (including cacao or any other nut) must need to know how to use different flours or what to replace for sugar. Even if is vegan, how to manipulate more than 6 different batters and that's not even counting with the several fillings and decor.
      Just let that sink in for a few seconds or more.
      Yes, the chemestry is there and if is the same way and gets the same results or to deliver the custumer's request then use wjat you may. Just remember this: "Is always easier said than done"

    • @Megan26Adler
      @Megan26Adler Před 3 lety +16

      @@tracyjones9265 I've had plenty of cakes from a bakery, or a grocery store, and I don't like most of them! The Market near my home does a more homemade version, I enjoy their cakes, and have paid good money for custom-made cakes.
      I'm well aware of the intricacies of baking. I bake sourdough, now there's a science for you.
      As far as using boxed cake mix, and canned frosting, I have the skills to do that myself at home, minus canned frosting, cause yuck. Any GOOD bakery, that does custom orders, is happy to tell you what they make from scratch, and what they don't, give you an estimate, and even taste testing. If I'm paying good money for a cake that I expect to look, and taste, good for an event/celebration, I'm asking. Not sure why a huge speel on "chemistry" is your response.... anyways.

    • @tracyjones9265
      @tracyjones9265 Před 3 lety +8

      @@Megan26Adler @Megan Adler A good Baker will know how to make a great cake with the same ingredients as even if it uses something pre-made. Congratulations for paying to a Baker for it's craft!
      Yes, if you never had a cake from Whole Foods or Publix (the nicer kind), then you have not had a good Grocery cake and could try it.
      Since you think you know it all, why don't you just bake all of your cakes?
      Clearly you talk more than what you know or do. Only a Chef will try to explain to you the Chemistry and how does the real world works in a kitchen. Have a beautiful day! Megan and before talking, know what you are saying remember you NEVER KNOW EVERYTHING and may be percived as a stuck up or a child with bad manners. Bye bye

  • @leondraejames7626
    @leondraejames7626 Před 3 lety +158

    I know a lot of successful bakers who have bakeries and have been on food network cake wars and they use box cake , but doctored up. They would easily charge $120 or more for this cake. Great job!

  • @nancymullen8692
    @nancymullen8692 Před 2 lety +68

    It's your artistic vision, your time and your talent that you should charge for. Yes, anyone can use a box mix, but NOT everyone can turn it into art! Very well done and thanks!

  • @ruthhh.m
    @ruthhh.m Před 2 lety +35

    Boxed cake mix is (from what I can tell) just dry ingredients. Everything else you put in and how you craft the design is all personal talent, so boxed cake is as good as homemade as far as I'm concerned, and deserves the pricing as such. It was made at home after all😂

  • @divynknights
    @divynknights Před 2 lety +6

    I use boxed cakes a lot, for family Bday cakes. I have learned the hard way that all that support is really needed. Especially when using fondant on the cake. As for pricing, I would figure it out the same way I would a scratch cake. Cost + Time = Price. That's a gorgeous cake and is still worthy of a nice price tag. Great job!!!

  • @nayl.900
    @nayl.900 Před 2 lety +7

    I am planning to make my own wedding cake and want to use box cake, just for ease. I feel like wit a homemade buttercream and great filling, no one will ever know

  • @piinkpanther7804
    @piinkpanther7804 Před 3 lety +37

    Thanks for the tips ... i must laugh at myself.."why is the frosting so thick " and here we go.. gotta whisk it again lol ...thanks hun ... all the decor are so pretty 😊😊😊😙

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +3

      You’re welcome! The re-whipping is a definite must!! Happy baking 🍰🥰

    • @jas2336
      @jas2336 Před 2 lety +1

      I always had this doubt and particularly today I searched for "How to use store bought frosting for cake decoration"😊

  • @danni5697
    @danni5697 Před rokem +3

    I've worked in several bakeries and 9 times out of ten the base is a cake mix doctored up... Frostings were always made from scratch...Food for thought.. The price is in the decoration and time..This price is perfect for this cake!!🤩

  • @jsmith3021
    @jsmith3021 Před 3 lety +23

    Whats sad is my son's school only does take home bags now.. but I make up for it at the over the top parties. I totally agree with the candy melts. When I worked at a candy shop it was so much easier to temper chocolate 🍫 😅

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +7

      Aw yeah. When I was teaching kindergarten, we had varying rules from school to school about treats. Now of course we can’t do anything with the pandemic :(. That’s so cool that you’ve worked at a candy shop! They’ve always fascinated me.

  • @Qu33nB33Brandi
    @Qu33nB33Brandi Před 3 lety +11

    I watch friends while I decorate cakes an desserts aswell so peaceful

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +2

      Soooo peaceful. I can get so much done with Chandler cracking me up in the background. 🥰

  • @Lakelandcowboy69
    @Lakelandcowboy69 Před rokem +3

    I'm hearing so many bakeries now use boxes mixes. It's so time saving to buy mixes in bulk and already has the dry ingredients mixed in. All u do is add your wet ingredients and extras like milk instead of water, extra eggs, extracts, pudding mixes etc. I'm going to make a sheet cake from boxes mix and see if anyone knows it's not from scratch but I guarantee they will ask. My friends always do...I almost always make my frosting from scratch.

  • @_karamarlena_
    @_karamarlena_ Před 3 lety +3

    Very cute and easy. I can’t wait to try

  • @arunashton4827
    @arunashton4827 Před 3 lety +2

    Absolutely beautiful 🤩

  • @wandaharden438
    @wandaharden438 Před 3 lety +12

    $120. Work is work

  • @delightplus9166
    @delightplus9166 Před 3 lety +5

    Really interesting. Very good sharing. Thank you.

  • @michellesmith7060
    @michellesmith7060 Před 3 lety +27

    I would think you could definitely get away with $75 but I am thinking no more than $100 but it definitely looks professionally made and I think it's clear that you took some time to think about what you were doing and paying attention to details that a basic homemade cake would lack....GREAT WORK!!👍👍

  • @BakingwithJayplusDan
    @BakingwithJayplusDan Před 3 lety +3

    These are awsome tips!

  • @melissamcclain34
    @melissamcclain34 Před 3 lety +3

    Another awesome video!

  • @Jakilyn
    @Jakilyn Před 3 lety

    Gorgeous!!!

  • @lexisjdlyn
    @lexisjdlyn Před 2 lety +1

    Hi, I love all your teaching and technique tips video. I don't know if this was answered before but I gotta ask.
    Don't you doctor your cake box mix?
    What about the frosting jar, isn't it too sweet? Do u add anything to it?
    How do you maintain your moist cake? Do u spread simple syrup ?

  • @simplylavenia
    @simplylavenia Před 3 lety +8

    Wonderful video, I am a newer member to your channel and I have been enjoying all of your content it's been super helpful.
    I am self taught (first) and technical taught baker (second) but there are so many things to learn my classes certainly did not cover everything (that would be hard I'm sure) custom cakes and fondant are so foreign to me lol still figuring out my "style" but I know that I'm more of what I call a comfort baker, I enjoy making the things that people grow up with the things that gives them warm fuzzy feelings and reminds them of grandma's hugs. For example chocolate chip cookies, brownies, cheese cake and etc. I enjoy Mini cakes and cupcakes also.. And the funny part I do enjoy creating pate' choux, & creme brulee as well as many of the other things they taught (can't do them operating under the food processing laws in NY sadly, so limiting Lol) but yes slowly I am working out of my comfort zone. Again thank you ❤

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +1

      So great to have you here!! When I took time off from selling cakes, I got into a lot of comfort baking too and really tried to study French pastry work. One day I would love to take a few courses in Paris. Happy baking 🥰

    • @simplylavenia
      @simplylavenia Před 3 lety

      @@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe happy to be here 😊 thank you. Also that sounds lovely, it will happen one day I'm sure of it.

  • @dindog22
    @dindog22 Před 3 lety +78

    I'd still charge the $120. you still did a lot of work. maybe doctor up the recipe to make the cake richer.

  • @janelliverpool8660
    @janelliverpool8660 Před 2 lety

    Love this 😘

  • @mo1979ca
    @mo1979ca Před 8 měsíci

    Looks yummy

  • @MsCanadianLeaf
    @MsCanadianLeaf Před 3 lety +8

    This is really making me want some box cake mix!

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +3

      Go get some! Eating it straight from the oven was a must for me as a kid 😋

  • @robinbernard8800
    @robinbernard8800 Před 2 lety

    Love it I should baking cake more often 🎂🍰🧁

  • @HannahMattox
    @HannahMattox Před 3 lety +18

    Most home bakers specifically use boxed cake, at least around here, I live in the southern US. It's preferred, actually. Not just making it easier on us, but the clients prefer it. I've never once had a boxed cake of a flavor I like normally that I didn't like from the ready made cake mixes, but I Have hated cakes I made from scratch. Because of that shortcut, we tend to charge a smidge less than bakeries, or bakers in general, who make their own because we are willing to spare a few dollars for our sanity to not have to hand make all of those layers. Also, most people can't tell the difference between homemade and boxed if you do it right 🤷‍♀️ that cake, depending on a few factors, that cake would run for about $125 because it is so tall and there is some chocolate work (even though I refuse to believe white chocolate is actually real chocolate, but everyone believes differently). Also, time crunch mixed with the attitude of the customer, the price could go up or down. I'm considered a professional, but I still only consider myself semi-professional. I still have a lot to learn, but I've had my own business for 2 years, been assisting others in their own cake business for over half of my 31 years of life. I was taught by some pretty amazing people, and honestly, that $125 would be a killer price for that cake. All of my buttercream is homemade, so that would definitely be significantly less if I used a packaged buttercream, which there is also no shame in! It's one of my specialities as a "discount cake" and I knock off at least $10. This cake is beautiful, no doubt, but it's not especially difficult to design, other than those spheres, I mean... And props to you, I still suck at those. But anyhow. I can give you a total price breakdown, but I thought I'd just explain my ADHD train of thought 😂 very nice job, no matter if it was all store bought or homemade!

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +6

      Wow! What a comment! I love your investment and passion about your cakes. I’ve definitely heard of a lot of home bakers using boxed cake mix. I did a whole video on it. I say if your customers like it then there’s nothing wrong with it! It is a very easy design (though 20 year old me would’ve thought differently 😅). I just started getting the hang of the chocolate sphere thing. I’m sure if you practiced it, you could nail it. Also, I completely agree on white chocolate not being “real chocolate”. I’m more of a dark chocolate girl myself, but I can’t resist the bright white look!

    • @HannahMattox
      @HannahMattox Před 3 lety +1

      @@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe I think I love you 😂 dark chocolate is the only chocolate I care about 😂

    • @HannahMattox
      @HannahMattox Před 3 lety +1

      @@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe oh, and I'm gonna go watch the video you just mentioned! I honestly love both sides of the business - designing/decorating and the "brass tax" bits!

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +2

      @@HannahMattox being successful in the biz definitely requires the passion for both sides!

  • @yummycakes4422
    @yummycakes4422 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing
    Question
    Can I freeze box cup cake and how long also cove on with fondant emoji’s
    I have to delivery on week end so how long I can keep in fridge with fond emoji
    Waiting for your reply

  • @beautifulmelody7331
    @beautifulmelody7331 Před 3 lety +5

    Is there another way to re-whip the icing without a machine mixer? Could I get almost the same affect by had whisking in a bowl

  • @derail6969
    @derail6969 Před 3 lety

    I really like it

  • @srsmithali
    @srsmithali Před 3 lety +8

    I would charge the same $120. Living in NY the cake prices are ridiculous. People would charge even more for this.

  • @kfl611
    @kfl611 Před měsícem

    Darn, now I want a slice of chocolate cake.

  • @sranav9776
    @sranav9776 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow 👌

  • @Megan26Adler
    @Megan26Adler Před 3 lety +9

    The frosting is what kills it for me. I just despise canned frosting. Even if you fluff it up, it still has that signature artificial flavor, to me. I don’t mind a good boxed cake mix, but this is a $50 cake, to me.

  • @yummycakes4422
    @yummycakes4422 Před rokem

    Hello Ashley thank you for sharing your ideas
    In passed I have already asked you couple of questions and you have replied
    But I like to watch all your videos so I just was watching and one question came in my mind
    As you said this is not your favourite golden dust and you use gold leafs are they ok to eat with cake mean safe
    Because I have ordered one golden dust and now I am worrying
    Can you plz help me
    Waiting for your reply 🤗🤗

  • @haripriyareddy2513
    @haripriyareddy2513 Před 2 lety

    Amazing

  • @jesusistheonlywaytothefath9020

    So how do you cut a stacked/layered cake that has the support sticks & cake boards in between layers?.... it's probably a silly question but I've personally only ever had homemade cake left in the pan with frosting on top & sheet cakes from grocery store bakeries.

  • @kimberlyl.9126
    @kimberlyl.9126 Před 3 lety

    New baker here. Just wanted to know while the buttercream is mixing can I add the food coloring ? Or is coloring for homemade buttercream

  • @Leah-ic1et
    @Leah-ic1et Před 3 lety +1

    A cake like this in Australia your looking at an easy $150 if not more make from home. A box cake usually costs any where between 5 to 7 dollars. From a bakery they would easily charge you $250 plus depending on the bakery reputation.

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety

      Wow! I had never heard of prices from there so it’s great to get insight. Thanks so much for sharing 😊

  • @lamirada90638
    @lamirada90638 Před 3 lety

    Is it possible to make decorations with can frosting like little stars Little flowers even letters? If so do I try them out naturally and store them in the cool place to harden? How long would they last if I dry them out

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +1

      It’s possible probably to do rosettes, but it doesn’t quite have the thickness to do much else. You would have to add icing sugar and it will never harden or anything.

    • @lamirada90638
      @lamirada90638 Před 3 lety

      @@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe thanks again!!

  • @bluejasmin8424
    @bluejasmin8424 Před 2 lety

    It would be cool to make the spheres cake pops

  • @basheerabintkaashief2018
    @basheerabintkaashief2018 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful cake.. I got the ocean feels too.... So im from south Africa... And I would charge R650... Which would be round about 40 to 50 dollars

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much. That pricing is incredible! I’m learning so much from everyone’s input. 💕🍰

  • @yummycakes4422
    @yummycakes4422 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for your talent
    Do you grease mould before gold dust ?

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety

      No, the sphere moulds are already non stick so they don’t require any greasing! The powder also wouldn’t do too well with fats mixed in. 🥰

    • @yummycakes4422
      @yummycakes4422 Před 3 lety

      @@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe thank you for your reply

  • @terramarie8059
    @terramarie8059 Před 2 lety

    Could I use any kind of frosting to decorate my cake? Also what brand of food coloring?

  • @gotyourback4ever
    @gotyourback4ever Před 3 lety

    What brand of gold dust do you recommend? Please share the link.

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety

      Definitely TMP gold. It’s non-toxic (not technically considered fully edible), but whenever I’ve used it I just make sure to double check with my customers. I myself have consumed it often!

  • @reallyfijateperocomocono1131

    I usually mix chocolate flavors, so when they say it taste like a box cake, I usually say find me a box cake mix that taste like that, and they won’t be able too.

  • @Itsmsxo
    @Itsmsxo Před rokem

    How can I store the cake without it drying out ?

  • @tonyaltobello
    @tonyaltobello Před rokem

    How many cans of the icing did you use?

  • @rubyc.4311
    @rubyc.4311 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful cake! I’ve taken a cake decorating class and learned how to bake cakes in class as well. Just wondering tho, is it okay to use boxed cake and ready made frosting? I’m afraid the customer will notice that it’s not home made recipe, lol.

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you! Here is a video I made on my opinions about it: czcams.com/video/HBbqHXX0fFM/video.html

  • @amandamaranell7027
    @amandamaranell7027 Před měsícem

    If you start with a boxed cake mix and then add in your own ingredient, you can technically say it's homemade well semi homemade. This is what i add to mine, and it definitely tastes homemade and never comes out dry 😁
    A box cake mix
    1/4 cup of flour
    1 cup of sugar
    Pudding mix
    1 1/3 cup of milk
    1/2 cup of butter
    2 TBSP of oil
    3/4 tsp of salt
    1/2 tsp of baking soda
    1-2 tsp of vanilla extract
    1 cup of sour cream
    3 eggs
    I also sift the cake mix before i begin mixing everything in, and i bake the cupcakes at 325 for 25-30 minutes.
    You're welcome!

  • @catelynvans2656
    @catelynvans2656 Před 3 lety

    Lol I had friends on the tv while watching this

  • @moiv.3772
    @moiv.3772 Před rokem

    90 canadian dollars. The work and the ingredients. Given its 2022 and how expensive things are and labor itself being expensive, 90 is still a shy justifiable charge amount. It is beautiful artistic and again, the effort and the time and the aesthetics are count as glamourous not to mention how long it can last and the sturdiness behind the cutting all justify 90 or even 100 dollars regardless of box or scratch ingredients. You still bought the box and added your ingredients.

  • @gabbygertie8709
    @gabbygertie8709 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm looking for a way to make a boxed spice cake mix have a more sense not fluffy texture. Similar to a wedding cake? I want to use a heavy cream cheese frosting and an apple filling from a vendor that's finely chopped. A fluffy cake won't hold up for this application.

  • @CombinandoSaboresymas
    @CombinandoSaboresymas Před 3 lety

    What a nice worker you are amazing! Thank you for sharing! Here your new friend!👍🍀😇

  • @kaybonette
    @kaybonette Před 3 měsíci

    What store charges $3 for a cake mix?

  • @Jum6071
    @Jum6071 Před 3 lety

    Can i mix the icing by hand? I don't have a electric mixer

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety

      You can-it just might take you a little while! 🙂

    • @Jum6071
      @Jum6071 Před 3 lety

      @@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe ok ok, thank you!!💖

  • @spirituallylovingme-11
    @spirituallylovingme-11 Před 5 měsíci

    There's a big difference in the taste of a store brought frosting it can be too sweet and making frosting from scratch tastes different all that to say is if the bride and groom likes the taste then that's great but for a wedding or event I would prefer fresh ingredients as for the price of decorations it's worth more than $120

  • @Diamon335
    @Diamon335 Před 3 lety +4

    So here in Chicago, cake mix is $2.00 and frosting is $3.00, cost rounded up, total $5.00 plus tax. Don’t you charge for 3 eggs, oil or butter, candy melt and something for the luster dust, then your time? For me, I’d probably charge $50.00 to $75.00. And while we’re talking pricing, what do you charge for your hourly rate? And I’d add in delivery charge, as well as boards and boxes. Tell if that’s to low.

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +2

      I do account for the cost of ingredients and materials, but I charge a lot for time. Rather than an hourly rate, I look at it as what is more technically challenging. For clarity, a more technically challenging cake could take the same amount of time as something slightly easier, but to learn that skill is ‘worth more’ if that makes sense! I have a whole video on how I generally price cakes if you’re interested :). Pricing cakes is such a personal thing and changes so much depending on the area so there is no right or wrong. $70 is approximately $92 Canadian which would be a good deal here for all of that sphere work! Edit: Yes, delivery would definitely be an additional cost!! 🥰

    • @Diamon335
      @Diamon335 Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you and after I commented I did watch your video. As a matter of fact, I’ve watched a number of your videos, and I wanted to thank you for sharing😊 ❤️

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +1

      @@Diamon335 that is so awesome to hear, Diana. 💕💕

    • @sueryan855
      @sueryan855 Před 3 lety +3

      I would think the use of Gold Leaf although minimal, might raise the price as well. With cost of ingredients, other supplies and time, $100 - $120 sounds fair.

  • @jenlopez6995
    @jenlopez6995 Před 3 lety

    What size cake pans did you use??👀

  • @neahcastillo1629
    @neahcastillo1629 Před 3 lety +3

    Did the frosting get hard when u placed it in the fridge like buttercream frosting?

  • @arblkbarB
    @arblkbarB Před 2 lety +2

    I’d be pissed to spend $120 on a cake that only took $10 to make…ijs. But she gave good tips!

  • @tierra5020
    @tierra5020 Před 3 lety +10

    I would charge approximately $60 for this cake. I prefer scratch cakes only. I feel like you shouldn't profit off someone else's hard work (recipe). I ddo know ppl use boxed cakes but I'm not a fan. My customers return for the flavors for sure!

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety

      What are some of your most popular flavours? 🥰

    • @tierra5020
      @tierra5020 Před 3 lety

      Chocolate, cinnamon roll, and coconut, lemon pound cake

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety

      @@tierra5020 sounds delicious!

    • @Diamon335
      @Diamon335 Před 3 lety +10

      But aren’t there bakeries who use cake mixes, not like the ones you purchase from the grocery store, but packed mix? And if you follow a recipe, aren’t you profiting off someone else’s hard work who created and tested the recipe?

    • @tierra5020
      @tierra5020 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Diamon335 if you follow someone else's recipe, of course you are. Baking is a science and an art. Mozart didnt invent the piano...Picasso didn't create paint brushes...etc. etc.
      Basically once you know that a cake requires flour, sugar, eggs, flavoring, a leavening agent, and rising agent....its up to you to turn it into a masterpiece. Before you know it, you will have created your own unique flavors. If you haven't made it to that point, it's ok. My opinion is my opinion. I can paint but I wouldn't dare try to recreate the 16th chapel and call it my own.🤷🏿‍♀️

  • @edithavilez3536
    @edithavilez3536 Před 3 lety +7

    $120 wow. I’d think $45-$60 tops. I live in the US.

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety

      Which state are you from if you don’t mind sharing! I love hearing about pricing from all over the world. Such a range!!

    • @edithavilez3536
      @edithavilez3536 Před 3 lety

      @@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe Texas. A 6in cake generally serves 10. Price per serving us around $4-$6. 🥰

    • @JonaeElizabeth
      @JonaeElizabeth Před 3 lety +4

      I live in NY if this was from stretch with this decoration $120 def sounds about right considering the amount of work labor and material used .

    • @MrLadygabby1
      @MrLadygabby1 Před 3 lety

      California $85 but Beginner skills

    • @tammystrickland5043
      @tammystrickland5043 Před 3 lety +1

      I live in Mississippi that would cost about $55 to $60

  • @lindap9079
    @lindap9079 Před 2 lety +1

    How much does luster dust, silicon molds, rock candy, sixlets, and gold leaf add to the $10?

  • @maureenmatovic7282
    @maureenmatovic7282 Před 3 lety

    What is on the bottom of the pot

  • @gingerhunter3150
    @gingerhunter3150 Před 3 lety

    Good job... I can’t get with canned frosting

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks, Ginger! 😊 It’s for sure not for everyone.

    • @savannah1577
      @savannah1577 Před 3 lety +1

      I watched a video where they added cool whip to the canned frosting. I did it and it actually turned out tasty. however, I'm not a professional baker. just baking for my at home needs.

    • @gingerhunter3150
      @gingerhunter3150 Před 3 lety

      @@savannah1577 really? It’s worth trying I suppose. I think i would add real whipped cream though, just not to add additional sugar. If I did, it would be just for home tasting, something quick..

  • @galatiabinger4343
    @galatiabinger4343 Před 2 lety

    How much would you say this cake would feed?

  • @adorab.8654
    @adorab.8654 Před 3 lety

    What are the blue pieces your adding?

  • @delilahs1099
    @delilahs1099 Před rokem

    My minimum order starts at $150.00 for a six-inch cake (simple) Box or scratch people pay for my ART. Honestly, I can't even remember the last order I made that was minimum order. Most of my orders are $200 and up. I would charge 180 for this.

  • @anahiboatner1381
    @anahiboatner1381 Před 2 lety

    Can you let the cake sit over night in fridge using these ingredients? Once decorated and all😬

  • @srsmithali
    @srsmithali Před 3 lety +1

    I am gonna make my cake for $2 - $4 you can get cake mix and frosting at Dollar Tree

  • @johnnydestid2078
    @johnnydestid2078 Před 3 lety +1

    It cost u bout 10 .00 to make so I would add 30.00 for time . And another 20.00 for ur effort so approximately 60.00 to 65.00

  • @loudlyloud1244
    @loudlyloud1244 Před 3 lety

    The same price because it’s takes so much time

  • @Grumpy_gurl
    @Grumpy_gurl Před 3 lety +10

    1 box of cake mix & 1 can of frosting should never cost more than $4-$5.

    • @sheritaclark6247
      @sheritaclark6247 Před 3 lety +3

      She said she got extra so Gone on

    • @a.knowles6102
      @a.knowles6102 Před 3 lety +1

      Where I'm from they are $4 each plus tax

    • @sherryg.195
      @sherryg.195 Před 3 lety +3

      2 cans of frosting at 2 dollars each a box of cake mix $3 and then candy melts that was $3 adds up to $10 to me

    • @LK1419_
      @LK1419_ Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah it's 99¢ @walmart for the cake mix & like 1.50 for frosting

    • @sherryg.195
      @sherryg.195 Před 3 lety +1

      Not everybody goes to Walmart and some products do cost more depends on the brand your buying ...

  • @naimithareddy
    @naimithareddy Před 3 lety +1

    Well in India ..this will probably be 25-30 dollars Max 40.. that’s it

  • @mariabenjamin8018
    @mariabenjamin8018 Před 3 lety +1

    What's that

  • @luisad2252
    @luisad2252 Před 3 lety

    What about the taste?

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety

      It tastes good in my opinion, but it obviously doesn’t taste the same as made from scratch :).

  • @carlamanigault8900
    @carlamanigault8900 Před 3 lety

    120$

  • @debmalouin9880
    @debmalouin9880 Před rokem +2

    My Mom did professional cake decorating most of my life. I lean on the side of a"purest" If I ever ordered a cake for $120,it had better be from scratch & made with QUALITY ingredients! (REAL butter,pure vanilla...)And Yes you Absolutely can tell the difference. If you can't, I believe you've probably been eating processed & chemical food so long your system is numb.
    I also did some cakes in my time. I had someone with a lot of money,so cheap she insisted I make het sons cake out of a box mix or use margarine & artificial vanilla. I told her I was dorry,but she would need to ask someone else. I don't use those things.

  • @jojosrecipe3495
    @jojosrecipe3495 Před 3 lety +4

    $80

  • @floradesouza9010
    @floradesouza9010 Před 3 lety

    No matter what it takes time. I would've charge $120

  • @joanshealy1662
    @joanshealy1662 Před 9 měsíci

    50$

  • @MariaCruzChinea10
    @MariaCruzChinea10 Před 2 lety +1

    Gold leaf on a cake? Humm. That's not consumable,, is it?? But is beautiful

  • @Dnez44901
    @Dnez44901 Před 3 lety +2

    10 bucks for a box of cake and frosting where do you live Alaska?

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety

      Is that considered expensive or cheap? Haha

    • @Dnez44901
      @Dnez44901 Před 3 lety

      Sweet Dreams Bake Shoppe expensive chick.

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety

      @@Dnez44901 ah. It’s very pricy where I live in Canada for many things. Stand alone houses start at almost a million!

    • @Dnez44901
      @Dnez44901 Před 3 lety +2

      Sweet Dreams Bake Shoppe oh man! Your scenary better make up for the steep prices you pay. I live in Oregon and im pretty sure a box is like 1.29 to 1.99 and frosting is something line 2.19 give or take you must live closer to Alaska?......

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 3 lety

      It’s gorgeous here. You can go to the beach and a mountain in the same day. Can’t be beat, but totally expensive and super hard for young people to get started. I do live close-ish to Alaska I suppose?

  • @saoirserose2696
    @saoirserose2696 Před 2 lety

    Too bad most public schools only allow premade cupcakes and snacks, nothing homemade allowed 😢

  • @flintdavis2
    @flintdavis2 Před rokem

    I wouldn’t pay $100 dollars for that!😅

  • @Solja88
    @Solja88 Před rokem

    I hate boxed cakes and hate canned frosting even more. Maybe I’m just too British.

  • @shanicenash3327
    @shanicenash3327 Před rokem

    I would of charge $120 they wouldn’t know

  • @BrendaCurtis-re7sj
    @BrendaCurtis-re7sj Před 7 měsíci

    😂

  • @RMGrmgryfry1024479
    @RMGrmgryfry1024479 Před rokem

    That's kinda messed up tho..

  • @janlon1706
    @janlon1706 Před 2 měsíci

    That’s not right

  • @christytaylor2453
    @christytaylor2453 Před rokem

    I would not pay that price for a box cake. You do what you have to do with cost of things now. I know what it costs to buy all good ingredients to make a good cake and the time spent. It's not easy especially if your doing it homemade. Up your charge on homemade cakes. It's not cheap to make! Time and the pain it causes your hands. Carpal tunnel can happen with Cake decorating! No fun! Pretty decor

  • @juneafraser6796
    @juneafraser6796 Před 3 lety

    Love your daily videos! I wish you more subscribers in the future!!
    My ig : planting.in.paradise

  • @maemae.5
    @maemae.5 Před měsícem

    Still $120 lol yu did another still

  • @lunaazul1569
    @lunaazul1569 Před rokem

    cardboard inside the cake? wtf

  • @ladye.j.j5739
    @ladye.j.j5739 Před 3 lety

    Why is the box cake mix $10?

    • @TamaraLR
      @TamaraLR Před 2 lety

      If you had listened to her doing the cost rundown, she also said the cost of the melts and the 2 cans of frosting...hope this helps with your your confusion...👍🏻

  • @leslieloren5573
    @leslieloren5573 Před 2 lety

    $10 worth of boxed cake mix? It’s one box…they’re $2 at a grocery store. Slightly misleading lol.
    Where’s it for $3? That’s a pricey boxed cake

    • @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe
      @SweetDreamsBakeShoppe  Před 2 lety

      It is pricy where I live-$3.00 is how much it was at the grocery store for one box of cake mix plus I mention at 1:17 that there’s 2 tubs of frosting at $2.00 each and the cost of the candy melts for $3.00 which adds up to $10.

  • @fanatic691
    @fanatic691 Před 3 lety

    Sad that you needed support for that small of a cake....and 45$ us TOPS

  • @christytaylor2453
    @christytaylor2453 Před rokem

    This is a box cake and it is not worth $120.00