14 Most Profitable Baked Goods for Bakeries Cakes. Cakes make up 24% of all bakery sales. ... Pies. From apple to pumpkin and lemon meringue to maple pecan, there's an almost endless variety of pies your bakery could sell. ... Cupcakes. Cupcakes are one of the most profitable baked goods. ... Muffins. ... Donuts. ... Breads. ... Bagels. ... Tortillas. More items... Oct 6, 2022