Wedding Cake

Baking By carrotcake1 Updated 3 May 2016 , 3:53pm by carrotcake1

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carrotcake1 Posted 2 May 2016 , 6:49pm
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how many pieces do you cut a 9 x 13 sheet cake in to serve at a wedding reception. It is the only dessert but the bride is having a sweet/ candy buffet in place while they are having pictures taken?

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-K8memphis Posted 2 May 2016 , 7:51pm
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one or two layers -- a one layer you could get like 24 (2x2x2) servings and about 54 (1x2x4) for the 2-layer 

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carrotcake1 Posted 2 May 2016 , 7:55pm
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it's 2 layers but it will only be about 3 inches high. I don't need to cut the edges off do I? I have never made sheet cakes for a wedding before - usually just the wedding cake. I'm pretty sure the edges aren't crusty.

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-K8memphis Posted 2 May 2016 , 8:02pm
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use your best judgement on the edges -- and if you just want to cut bite size pieces that's cool too if there's other goodies -- how many people?

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karmen.wong Posted 2 May 2016 , 9:42pm
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I use my square pans for sheet cakes. I price them less then a regular cupcake, more then a mini - but I still make my sheet cakes 4'' high. I tell my brides that if someone got a slice of a sheet cake they would never know that it didnt come from the actual wedding cake. 

I do the servings suggestions for wiltons wedding cake slices for a square cake - and I do cut off the out sides and put a folded up peice of cling film around the edge so it does not dry up before it it cut and served. Its more professional and it makes it easier for the kitchen to cut up. 


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carrotcake1 Posted 3 May 2016 , 11:08am
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very helpful. so you only frost the top of your sheet cake? I was planning to frost the top and sides and do a shell around the top edge and bottom edge....do I not need to do that?

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-K8memphis Posted 3 May 2016 , 12:30pm
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you can go either way -- i frost all over mine -- personal choice

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carrotcake1 Posted 3 May 2016 , 12:34pm
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do you do a shell or anything on it?

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karmen.wong Posted 3 May 2016 , 1:09pm
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I only frost on top, I believe the wedding sized serving is 1"x2" and mines 4" high (3layers of cake with two layers of buttercream - and one on top  so I guess that is 3 layers of buttercream haha! I do not frost the sides  

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karmen.wong Posted 3 May 2016 , 1:09pm
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And nope I don't do shells 

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-K8memphis Posted 3 May 2016 , 1:13pm
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i myself was never a big proponent of kitchen cakes -- i like to display all the servings so guests can see there's enough servings --

but as to borders it just depends on what mood i'm in -- slapping on a top & bottom shell border takes (took) me nano seconds -- no big deal either way -- looks more pro to pipe borders --

but i probably would have done a snail trail on the bottom to look like a pearl border then a reverse pattern on the top with the same round cut parchment bag -- no tube -- fwiw :)

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-K8memphis Posted 3 May 2016 , 1:23pm
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well wait -- carrotcake was talking about a cake that would be displayed on the dessert table yes? that one should have at least enough minimal decor to be pleasant --

then i think kitchen cakes came up and yes i probably would top & bottom border those also probably an inner border on the top too -- so it doesn't look so stark kwim

but if i was pressed for time or in a crabby mood....hahaha

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-K8memphis Posted 3 May 2016 , 1:23pm
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well wait -- carrotcake was talking about a cake that would be displayed on the dessert table yes? that one should have at least enough minimal decor to be pleasant --

then i think kitchen cakes came up and yes i probably would top & bottom border those also probably an inner border on the top too -- so it doesn't look so stark kwim

but if i was pressed for time or in a crabby mood....hahaha

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carrotcake1 Posted 3 May 2016 , 3:28pm
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no, they are just sheet cakes to be cut in the kitchen - so I guess they are "kitchen cakes".

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carrotcake1 Posted 3 May 2016 , 3:29pm
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what thickness of buttercream would you have between the layers of a 2 layer cake?

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carrotcake1 Posted 3 May 2016 , 3:40pm
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I am learning so much from your comments. I have never worked with actual "buttercream" before. I'm pretty much self taught - my mom used to decorate cakes for friends and relatives and always used only shortening. When I was asked to do this particular cake I just assumed I would do the same but now I am seriously thinking I need to use butter - maybe half and half. do I use salted or unsalted butter? I have no fridge available to store them in overnight so if I use part butter will it crust a bit and be ok on my counter? or possibly the venue may have enough refrigeration and allow me to deliver the cakes a day early.

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-K8memphis Posted 3 May 2016 , 3:40pm
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i like thick fillings but there's no wrong way -- some peeps use thin fillings :) 

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-K8memphis Posted 3 May 2016 , 3:46pm
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delivering early is iffy because you can't control what happens -- someone might put their fresh catch of fish in there -- or help themselves to a piece --

i use all butter in my american buttercream and use buttermilk or cream -- the buttermilk gives it a great tang -- softens the sweetness -- and the cream makes it crazy good -- if it's for the right flavor cake i use 1-3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar in it for the tang part -- comes out like a cream cheese icing and you don't have to worry about the refrigeration part --

but don't get carried away with too many options here -- you would want to test these things out in advance to be sure how it all works for you so go step by step for your own sanity kwim --

but yes it will crust and it would be ok on your counter with part or all butter -- i use unsalted

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carrotcake1 Posted 3 May 2016 , 3:53pm
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if you all knew how much I appreciate all of your advice.

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