Costing a cake
Butter is usually the most expensive ingredient, followed by any decoration. If the cake is a gift or for sale, add the board and box in the optional fields to see the full cost per cake.
Cake Cost Calculator
See what your cake costs in total and per slice. The example is a classic two-layer Victoria sponge.
Your ingredients
- 1Pack sizePack price£Amount used
Cost used: £0.20
- 2Pack sizePack price£Amount used
Cost used: £3.25
- 3Pack sizePack price£Amount used
Cost used: £0.32
- 4Pack sizePack price£Amount used
Cost used: £0.30
- 5Pack sizePack price£Amount used
Cost used: £1.20
- 6Pack sizePack price£Amount used
Cost used: £0.35
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- Total recipe cost
- £5.61
- Cost per portion
- £0.47
- Ingredient cost
- £5.61
- Extras
- £0.00
- Number of portions
- 12
- Cost per cake
- £5.61
Estimates based on the prices you entered. Prices vary by shop, brand, location and date.
Ingredient cost breakdown
| Ingredient | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Self-raising flour | £0.20 | 3% |
| Butter | £3.25 | 58% |
| Caster sugar | £0.32 | 6% |
| Icing sugar | £0.30 | 5% |
| Eggs | £1.20 | 21% |
| Strawberry jam | £0.35 | 6% |
Frequently asked questions
How many slices does a cake make?
A 20cm (8 inch) round cake usually gives 8–12 slices; a tray bake can give 16–24. Enter the number you'll actually cut.
How do I calculate baking costs?
Cost each ingredient by the amount used, add any packaging or decoration, then divide by the number of cakes or portions. Try the baking cost calculator.
Does the calculator account for the amount of an ingredient actually used?
Yes. Choose 'Pack price' and enter the pack size, pack price and amount used — the calculator only charges for what goes into the recipe.
Can I use different currencies?
Yes. Choose GBP, USD, EUR, CAD or AUD from the currency menu. This only changes the symbol — we don't convert prices, as you enter your own.