I saw a post where someone was saying Publix cake is about the same cost as a local baker, and idk about their area necessarily, but not in Tennessee! I called and got the breakdown on how they charge (I only asked on round cakes, sorry!). Here is what I was told for MY Publix:
6" round - $40 (said serves 12)
7" round - $55 (said serves 16)
8" round - $65 (said serves 20)
9" round - $80 (said serves 24)
10" round - $100 (said serves 30)
12" round - $150 (said serves 46)
14" round - $205 (said serves 52)
Then they charge $20 each tier they add, and they have a $30 delivery charge, BUT the top layer is free!
Examples:
http://www.publix.com/images/food/products/WSO04_Cherish_400.jpgI was quoted $345 plus $30 delivery (7", 10", 14") It broke down to
7" - free, $20 for a tier, 10" - $100, $20 for another tier, 14" - $205 (serves 98 if you save the top layer, 114 if you serve top layer)
http://www.publix.com/images/food/products/WSO24_OurFirstDance_400.jpgI was quoted $270 plus $30 delivery (6", 9", 12") that broke down to
6" - free, $20 for a tier, 9" - $80, $20 for another tier, 12" - $150 (serves 70 if you save the top layer, 82 if you serve top layer)
So yes, it is MUCH cheaper than a local baker around here. I was quoted $3.50 a serving ($5.00 if tiered!) for our local baker. And if you haven't tried their cakes.... YUMMMM!!! They can't put fake or real flowers on cake though, florist can. Hope this helps since I haven't been able to find this info online anywhere, but your local Publix could be a slightly different price.