So, i kinda made a booboo and misjudged...
I have someone wanting a 1st birthday circus cake to feed 40 and my plan was to make a 3 tier. bottom tier being a fake 12" square cake (looking like a box of popcorn), a 10" round, topped with a 6" round (looking like a circus tent). The 6" & the 10" (according to wilton = 40)
When i planned out the design I thought i was looking at a 12" square piece of styro... i just measured and realized it was a 10!!!
If i stick with the 10" styro, make the middle tier a 9" & using the 6" i would only get 36 servings.
What do you think i should do? The cake is set for delivery on Saturday Any ideas on how I can make this work?
You could add a dozen cupcakes and add the birthday boy/girl's name as toppers?
could you add a 3 or 4 inch to the 6in top and carve it to get the circus tent?
I will add a little to the tent... but i don't think it will be enough to warrant more servings...
Yeah i thought about cupcakes... i just didn't want it to seem odd or tacky, since they didn't ask for or know about the cupcakes heheheh
Thanks for your input!!!
I would do the cupcakes. Top them to look like popcorn too!
If I requested a cake, I wouldn't like cupcakes on the side, as a surprise. Some people prefer a cake with layers and the filling in between. I know a few of those people.
Unless the customer agrees.
The only other option that comes to mind is to make the tent taller with a double tier of the same size. I'm not sure how tall are your tiers, but that might be an option?
The only other option could be a podium on the side, but then you would need a small animal to go on top of it!
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I wouldn't go cupcakes either unless you made enough for everyone (40). You'll have kids wanting the cupcakes and not everyone can have one....it would be a disaster and if it were my kids party, I'd be mad.
If you are going to go with the cupcakes, I would call the customer and ask her if she wouldn't mind the cupcakes...it really is up to her...
Well i definitely agree with your point about kids wanting cupcakes and others not getting them.... VERY good call!!
I'm in luck! I just destroyed (and trust me it was rather therapeutic) and old show cake I was rather over having it around! Now i have lots of styro to choose from!!!
YAY!
I have someone wanting a 1st birthday circus cake to feed 40 and my plan was to make a 3 tier. bottom tier being a fake 12" square cake (looking like a box of popcorn), a 10" round, topped with a 6" round (looking like a circus tent). The 6" & the 10" (according to wilton = 40)
I wouldn't worry about it... the 6" & the 10" serves 50 (according to Wilton standard 8 cu. in. serving sizes).
I have someone wanting a 1st birthday circus cake to feed 40 and my plan was to make a 3 tier. bottom tier being a fake 12" square cake (looking like a box of popcorn), a 10" round, topped with a 6" round (looking like a circus tent). The 6" & the 10" (according to wilton = 40)
I wouldn't worry about it... the 6" & the 10" serves 50 (according to Wilton standard 8 cu. in. serving sizes).
where did you see that? my chart says the different! 
I have someone wanting a 1st birthday circus cake to feed 40 and my plan was to make a 3 tier. bottom tier being a fake 12" square cake (looking like a box of popcorn), a 10" round, topped with a 6" round (looking like a circus tent). The 6" & the 10" (according to wilton = 40)
I wouldn't worry about it... the 6" & the 10" serves 50 (according to Wilton standard 8 cu. in. serving sizes).
where did you see that? my chart says the different!
http://www.wilton.com/cakes/making-cakes/baking-wedding-cake-2-inch-pans.cfm
If you use any chart other than the wedding chart, you're giving away extra cake for free.
i have been using this:
http://shinymetalobjects.net/cake/calculator/cake_calculator.cgi
it builds off the wilton chart... i always used the "party" version for parties.... i never realized there was a difference
i have been using this:
http://shinymetalobjects.net/cake/calculator/cake_calculator.cgi
it builds off the wilton chart... i always used the "party" version for parties.... i never realized there was a difference
Yes, there is. Industry standard servings are 8 cu. in. size... 2x2x2 for single-layer slab cakes and 1x2x4 for double-layer cakes.
I'm sorry but im really confused...so i dont want to use that chart for parties (even though this is for a party?)
You can use the party chart if you'd rather be paid for 40 servings instead of the industry standard 50 servings (which is how venues will cut the cake). If you quote from the standard chart, and they want larger serving sizes or leftover cake, they can order more cake.
I use a party cut for birthday parties. At parties, people tend to cut larger than at weddings, because at a wedding, there's usually a meal involved for guests. That may happen at birthday parties too, but you can't bet on it.
I show the client the sheet which has both wedding cut and party cut diagrams. I let them choose which one they want, and then I charge for the size, not the serving. No confusion that way!
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