Bakery pricing calculator
Bakery pricing calculator for cakes, cookies & pastries
Find what each slice, cookie or whole cake really costs you, and the price that hits your target margin. Try the example cake or enter your own recipe.
Free recipe cost calculator
Vanilla layer cake
Enter your price to see food cost % and profit.
The app keeps your ingredient prices. When butter goes up, every dish that uses it updates — no re-typing.
Bakers use the free CostMyDish app to:
- ✓Price the same cake by the slice and as a whole cake, with profit for each
- ✓Add boxes, boards and cupcake liners as ingredients so packaging is counted
- ✓Update the price of butter or eggs once — every bake recalculates
- ✓See which bakes are over your target food cost %
- ✓Start free — upgrade only when your menu grows
Common questions
What food cost % should a bakery aim for?+
Many bakeries aim for 25–35% ingredient cost. Home bakers who sell custom cakes often land well below that, because their time is the biggest cost. See our guide on how to price cakes for including labour.
How do I price a cake by the slice?+
Set “It makes” to the number of slices (for example 12) and enter your price per slice. The calculator shows cost per slice, profit per slice and the suggested slice price.
Is this only for professional bakeries?+
No. Home bakers selling at markets, online or to friends use it to stop undercharging. The free app plan covers 5 bakes and 20 ingredients.
Ready to cost your next dish?
Download CostMyDish free on iPhone or Android. Type what you’re making, add ingredients with what you paid, and see your cost and a selling price in about 2 minutes.
Free plan: 5 dishes and 20 ingredients. No credit card.
On a computer? Scan with
your phone camera