How Would You Scale Down The Servings Of This Cake??

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jessi01 Posted 28 Jul 2009 , 7:41pm
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Hello! I have a request to do a repeat design that I've done before but they only need to feed 75 people. how would you scale down this cake??

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1390765.html the sizes here were 14.10.10.8.6

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__Jamie__ Posted 29 Jul 2009 , 7:27pm
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I would stick to 3 tiers, serving 100. Can't always get the exact number needed. Or two tier 8 and 10, to serve 82. Or use dummies, if you're up for it.

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jessi01 Posted 3 Aug 2009 , 5:00pm
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thanks, I think I will do the 10 8 6 they wouldn't be eating the 6 anyway..it will just balance it out icon_biggrin.gif

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cylstrial Posted 3 Aug 2009 , 5:54pm
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But if you are planning to hand stencil that damask print as well, I would charge a freaking buttload for that cake!

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jessi01 Posted 4 Aug 2009 , 8:16pm
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Haha!! thanks, I am hand stenciling it.... probably not charging enough.. I really need to work on that! icon_lol.gif

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indydebi Posted 4 Aug 2009 , 8:51pm
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6" two-layer top (serves 1icon_cool.gif
8" single layer 2nd tier (serves 16)
10" two-layer 3rd tier (serves 50)

Optional:
12" single layer bottom tier (serves 36)

1) total servings: 18+16+50 = 84
2) total servings: 16+50+36 = 100 (not counting top tier)

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jessi01 Posted 6 Aug 2009 , 1:03pm
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Thanks! I am always confused when it comes to servings.. I have so many charts and Im never sure which is the most realistic.

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