When making a sheet cake (any size) do you bake multiple pans?

When I make a round cake I bake 2 8 in rounds. But for some reason I feel like I've never seen a 4 in tall sheet cake. But I'm new to this, so who knows.

Thanks!

no, just one layer...unless you have a need for it to be higher.

Thanks!

Some people do do two layer (4in) tall sheet cakes just like their regular cakes.

I have only made a double layer sheet cake once for a cake that looks like a report in a binder.

When I do a 'sheet' cake, it's 2 layers of cake (each baked in a sep pan) and 1 layer of filling. They come out about 4" high when decorated. Most of my cakes are sheet cakes...can get an idea of how it looks in my photos.
HTH!

I have done a 2 layer and filled it. It will feed alot more that way. It depends on your needs

I have done a 2 layer and filled it. It will feed alot more that way. It depends on your needs

How much do you normally charge for a 1/2 sheet cake, no fancy detail just airbrushed colors? This is my first sheet.

Uh oh....the big, "how much do I charge" question.... Most people on here would say:
-depends on where you live...
-charge no less per serving than you would for any other cake
-depends on the details, icing, etc.

Not legal myself, so can't help much...I'd say check a few bakeries in your area and see what the competition is charging and set your prices accordingly.

By Wikipedia definition, a sheet cake is a single layer of cake: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheet_cake

And the same on this site: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-sheet-cake.htm

For my area single layer sheets
9x13 $28.00
11x15 $40
12x18 $65
Hope this helps