What bakery item makes the most money?
High-margin baked goods like artisan bread, cupcakes, croissants, cookies, and cheesecakes offer strong profitability through low-cost ingredients and premium pricing potential. Cupcakes, brownies, and cookies are always winners, but any small, portable baked items are good bake sale ideas. Note that bake sale cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and muffins are easier to package and sell by the piece than are cakes and pies.