The following price guide is a starting point to give you an idea of our pricing and to assist you with event planning and budget, and payment options.
Cakes come in all shapes and sizes and the pricing will vary depending on the size of the cake, complexity and additional elements. The prices below are the average spend for our cakes. As our cake prices are determined on a cake by cake basis, please use the Quote Request form to provide us with your requirements.
All of our cakes are baked to order, using quality ingredients. One thing to keep in mind is that even a small/simple cake will require at least 5-6 hours of work to get it to its amazing finished look.
Single tier round cakes (to feed approximately 20-25 people and with simple fondant and/or buttercream decorations):
- Sponge, buttercream filing, buttercream exterior – $220-$330
- Sponge, buttercream filing, fondant exterior – $260-$430
- Mud, ganache filing, buttercream exterior – $240-$350
- Mud, ganache filing, fondant exterior – $280-$450
Two tier round cakes start from $400. Pricing varies depending on the shape of the tiers, size of the tiers, cake and filling flavour (mud and ganache will cost more than sponge and buttercream and a fondant finish will cost more than a buttercream finish). The average spend is $400-$500.
Please note that square cakes and extended height cakes will cost more than regular round cakes. Not only do they serve more people, but they require more time and skill to create perfect edges and to ensure that they remain structurally sound.
Wedding cakes: Pricing varies depending on the number of tiers, shape of the tiers, size of the tiers, cake and filling flavour, the finish of the cake (for example: buttercream, fondant ruffles), the number of flowers required and the design of the cake topper. We do not charge a premium because they are wedding cakes. The average spend is between $350-$650+.
Novelty and sculpted cakes start from $400. The average spend is between $400-$550+.
Number or Letter cakes (to feed approximately 20 people per letter/number) start from $205. The average spend for two numbers/letters is between $320-$350.
Hand crafted and sculpted cake toppers: Pricing varies considerably depending on the design. As an example, the average spend on:
- a simple animal/object is between $40-$60;
- a basic human figure is approximately $100-$150 depending upon complexity;
- Bride/groom toppers start from $280 a pair.
Sugar flowers: Pricing varies considerably depending on the size and complexity of the flower. As a guide, pricing for roses generally ranges from $5-$20 a flower.
Cupcakes: Our standard buttercream swirl sponge cupcakes are *6 for $50, 12 for $80, and 24 for $140 one flavour, or $160 two flavours. Click here to order standard cupcakes using the Cupcakes Order Form.
*Note: six cupcakes can only be ordered with a cake order and not on their own.
Cupcakes with fondant toppers are $90+ depending on the complexity of the topper.
In this case, send an email to maria@mariasmarvellouscakes.com.au with the quantity required, a description of the cupcake topper, or ideally an inspirational pic.
Repeat Customer Review Promotion: Are you a repeat customer? If yes, then you maybe eligible for a 5% to 10% discount if you meet the conditions of our review promotion.
Delivery: Delivery may be available at an additional cost. The price and availability is dependent upon the date and location and will be determined when delivery is requested.
Payment Options: Payment is either by PayID or cash.
If after initial consultantion you proceed to a fixed priced quote, Maria will provide you with an Order Confirmation Form with the pricing, cake date and your cake requirements clearly set out. This form will specify the MMC PayID process stated further below, which is our preferred payment method, or that you can pay by cash. In the latter case, you will need to arrange a date to drop off the cash to the MMC premises. Please note that the booking is only confirmed once the payment is received by PayID (instantenous) or cash is received in hand.
What is PayID / Why PayID
For those not familar with PayID, here is the federal government’s official PSA on PayID.
In short, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) organised a payments platform in 2012 as an alternative to the network utilised by credit and debit card organisations and banks that charge a percentage fee on the transaction value. RBA mandated all Australian financial institutions to provide this service free-of-charge and ALL Australians have the ability to use the PayID service via their bank’s mobile app or website. It is free of charge to both the payee (i.e. you) to make a payment to a vendor, and for the vendor (e.g. Maria’s Marvelleous Cakes [MMC]) to receive the payment.
Furthermore, the PayID platform is available 24/7/365 and the transaction (i.e. deduction/deposit) will be applied within 60 seconds. MMC needs to confirm your payment in order to confirm your booking, so the transaction effecting almost instantenously is advantageous to the both of us.
Please note that methods labelled as ‘Bank Transfer’ or BSB payment where you specify the BSB number and an Account number for a vendor will probably use the legacy ‘Bulk Electronic Clearing System’ where your bank transers transactions in bulk to other banks at set times during the day, or if the transaction occurs on the weekend, not until Monday at the earliest. This process can take one to two days or more and it is not ideal, therefore we don’t support BSB payments, only PayID payments via your bank.
How do I make a Payment using PayID
- Note/sight the payment amount listed on the Order Confirmation Form provided by Maria
- Open up your bank’s app on your mobile, or log into your bank’s website.
- Select your bank’s method to pay individuals or businesses directly from your bank account. Most of the major instutions call it “Pay Anyone” (i.e. ANZ, CBA, NAB, Westpac, Bankwest) but other instutions may call it something else (e.g. Macquarie Bank call it “Pay / Transfer”).
- Select “PayID” from the payment options. Do not select BSB payment details.
- You will be provided with three ways to search/identify MMC. Enter the MMC mobile number of 0403 042 429 (this will also be stated on the order confirmation form)
- Your bank’s app will lookup this mobile number on the PayID platform and display MMC details for you to confirm you’re paying the correct business.
- Select your source account, enter the payment amount and complete the payment transaction.
- Notify Maria the payment has been made so she can confirm the payment amount exists in the MMC bank account, then book you in on her cake orders calender.