Garnishes can significantly increase patrons' perceived value -- which means they're willing to pay a little more. You can charge up to $1 extra per serving for a decadently-topped dessert.
Here are some easy ways to garnish cakes and add value to this profitable dessert item.
- Toasted powdered sugar-coated walnut pieces
- Warm raspberry jam drizzled over the plate
- White chocolate-dipped strawberries
- Crushed toffee candy bar pieces
- Shaved white or dark chocolate
- Toasted, shredded coconut
- Fresh, thinly sliced strawberries
- Thinly sliced oranges
- Fresh raspberries
- Fresh peach slices
- Snickers® slices