How much does a custom cake cost?

Custom cakes do not have one flat price because every design is different. But the pricing is not mysterious. It is driven by three main factors.

1. Design complexity

A clean cake with simple details takes less time.
A cake with sculpted elements, hand-painted detail, sugar work, tiering, or surprise features takes many extra hours. Time and skill are the biggest part of custom pricing.

2. Size and servings

More guests means more cake, more structure, and more finishing work. A single-tier cake for a small group costs less than a multi-tier centrepiece for a large event.

3. Specialised ingredients (including dietary inclusive work)

Dietary requirements often need specific ingredients and extra handling to keep everyone safe and the cake tasting amazing. I treat dietary-inclusive options as part of the custom experience, not an afterthought.

4. Service and set up
Pricing also depends on the level of service you need. Some cakes are picked up from my studio with minimal design changes once we agree on the concept. Others require extra design development, on site set up, styling and delivery at a specific time. The more support and handling a cake needs, the more it will affect the final price.

Realistic Perth price ranges

To give you a clear expectation:

• Smaller, simpler customisable styles often start around $100 to $200.
• Fully custom celebration cakes commonly sit in the low hundreds and increase with size and detail. Many Perth custom cakes fall roughly in the $200 to $600 range depending on scope.
• Wedding cakes scale higher because of engineering, transport, display time, and finishing. My wedding packages range from around $650 for smaller weddings up to about $2,390 for larger guest counts, depending on size and inclusions.

The quickest way to get an accurate price is to share your story first. I will then quote the design that fits it.

If you have a date, a rough guest count and a person you want to celebrate, I can give you a tailored quote.
Share your idea with me and I will price the design that fits your story and your budget.