Hello.

I'm pretty much a newbie and need a little assistance. I have a request to do a cake similar to the Wilton Course II final cake. How much should I charge? I plan to model it after the picture somewhat. The cake will be chocolate with a raspberry filing. It's for an anniversary celebration. Also, how should I slice it? Are there any guides available for slicing different shaped cakes?

Thanks in advance for all your help!

Not familiar with the course II cake you are talking about. But the slicing guide you can find in any Wilton yearbook

Here's a link to Wilton's wedding cutting guide:

http://www.wilton.com/wedding/cakeinfo/cuttingguide.cfm

As for what to charge - I'd say between $20 - $25 - I don't think that size cake serves a lot of people.......maybe 13 I think is what Wilton says here:

http://www.wilton.com/wedding/cakeinfo/cakedata.cfm

Hope that helps!

Thanks a bunch Candyladyhelen and Imartsy!!! The information you both provided has been extremely helpful. And, I guess I didn't search the Wilton site as thoroughly as I had thought!

also check out www.earlenescakes.com and Dede Wilson's books for info on cutting. Apparently 'caterer' size slices, like for a wedding cake are 1/2 of what a regular cake slice should be. I don't make cakes for less than $20 - and by those catering guidelines an 8 or 9" cake serves 18-20. Hope that helps.

There is much discussion on this board regarding the differences between Earlene's and Wiltons serving sizes. I find that in general, wedding cake slices are the following dimensions:

4 inches long (4inch tall tier)
1 inch wide
2 inches deep

thanks perrystcakes, that was very helpful!

Thanks a bunch PerryStCakes & MrsKennyPrice!!! The information you both provided was great. And thanks for the website MrsKennyPrice. I have definitely made note of it and the various serving sizes. All great information for a newbie like me!!

All I know is the Wilton 11 final cake is really small maybe a larger oval pan will do I found baking 911 has the serving for all size pans

Thanks Cakedecor. I will check them out!

Hello Everyone.

I just wanted to let you all know that the anniversary cake I did over the weekend was a hit! Everyone loved it! They were impressed with the basketweave detail and the flowers. I will post a picture soon. Thanks again for all your assistance!

You know I just made a cake in that pan..they say it serves less, but really it takes 5 cups of batter, the same as an 8 inch round 3 inch deep pan.