For example let s say i wanted to make my three layer toasted sugar and brown butter cake layer cake 82 ounces as a single eight inch layer for a neapolitan cake.
3 layer 8 inch round cake.
Most ceremonial wedding cakes are made with two or more layers of cake with icing between each layer.
Slices are typically 4 inches high and 2 inches long by 1 inch wide.
2 9 inch round cake pans.
An 8 round cake 3 4 6 tall will give you 24 servings but an 8 round cake 2 tall will give you only 12 servings.
2 3 layers 1 cake flavor 6 8 and 9 inch cakes contain one batch of batter.
Based on my own rule of thumb an eight inch round requires about 24 ounces of batter.
1 layer sheet cake.
Tiered wedding cakes.
2 11 x 7 inch baking dishes.
Cupcake recipes yielding 12 16 cupcakes fit wonderfully in 3 6 inch cake pans.
1 10 inch bundt pan.
A 10 inch 12 cup pan is the standard size.
2 8 inch round cake pans 8 inch square baking dish 8 cups.
14 18 24 event style description.
Place the first cake layer on the stand put the cake layer on top of the frosting right side up so that the flat bottom sits on the stand.
Frosting is easier when the cake is elevated and closer to eye level.
8 2 inch round pan holds 6 cups of batter.
Angel food and bundt cake.
6 2 inch round pan holds 4 cups of batter the same as an 8 4 inch loaf pan.
These cakes are baked in special round cake pans with a hollow center.
See my 6 inch cakes for more information.
If you don t have a cake stand turn a large wide bottomed mixing bowl upside down and place a plate on top of it.
9 2 inch round pan holds 8 cups of batter the same as an 8 2 inch square pan and a 9.
For both types of cake expect to get 12 to 16 slices.
4 inch high 2 layers 1 cake flavor 6 8 and 9 inch cakes contain one batch of batter base price.
Mix together all dry ingredients flour baking powder sugar and salt in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or with a hand mixer until fully combined.
Mix chunks of room temperature butter slowly into the dry mix on a low speed.
Similarly if you bake two 2 inch layers and torte it into 4 you can get about 5 1 2 to 6 inch cakes.
When estimating the size of a wedding cake assume the serving size will be at least that big and then figure out how many are needed for the guest count.
Cake portion guide how much cake do i need.
Line four 7 inch pans or three 8 inch round pans with parchment rounds and grease with non stick baking spray.
Sometimes if necessary than i make sure each layer is 1 3 4 inch.