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Decorating By msdato Updated 3 Oct 2014 , 10:08pm by msdato

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msdato Posted 3 Oct 2014 , 1:35pm
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AIm getting slightly confused with serving sizes. In total there is: 1x 8" by 5" (round) 2x 6" by 4" (round) 1x 9" by 2" (square) Im wanting coffee serve size :) Also I should ask how do I go about cutting and serving the 9" by 2"?

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mcaulir Posted 3 Oct 2014 , 1:49pm
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I think you'll need to explain a bit more about your cake and what you're asking for.

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msdato Posted 3 Oct 2014 , 2:14pm
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AMy bride has had to change her cake design as she couldn't get the venue she was after and is now outside in summer, plus she is limited to a height of 15" where she wants to display it. She needs to serve 70-80 people. So has asked if she could have a two tier cake for cutting and display, a square cake out the back as well as a gluten free cake. So there will be one 2tier cake (8x5 and 6x4) And out the back there will be a 6x4 gluten free and a square 9x2

Sorry its all a bit confusing I know :)

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cai0311 Posted 3 Oct 2014 , 3:11pm
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AThe 6" and 8" cake will serve 36 according to Wilton.

The 6" gluten free cake will serve 12 according to Wilton.

The 9 x 2 will serve 25 according to Wilton.

That is a total of 73 servings.

Assuming the Wilton standard is being followed (1" x 2" x 4" - or 5" with your one tier) then the 9" x 2" cake should be cut in 2" x 2" x 2" servings. That way everyone has 8 square inches of cake.

My only comment on this is that people will be able to tell who has the "wedding cake" and who has the "kitchen cake". When I make kitchen cakes I make them 4" tall with 4 layers of cake and 3 layers of filling - just like the wedding cake. That way guests don't start comparing and wondering why the cakes don't match.

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msdato Posted 3 Oct 2014 , 10:08pm
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AThanks cai0311 I will do that. Have never made a cake for out the back so your advice is appreciated :D

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