Smash Cake Size

Decorating By lmevans Updated 3 Mar 2007 , 1:43am by ShortcakesSweets

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lmevans Posted 1 Mar 2007 , 9:13pm
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What kind/size of cake pan do you use for the little smash cakes that you make to go with a 1 year old's birthday cake?

Thanks
Michelle

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Firstlady Posted 1 Mar 2007 , 9:16pm
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I would do a 6' 2 layer cake, I would icing the cake in one of the colors with the childs name and age

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elvis Posted 1 Mar 2007 , 9:37pm
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I used to do 2 layer 6" but last week I did a 4" double layer and it was so cute! I think if you want room to write out Happy Birthday, etc. then 6" but otherwise, I prefer 4" because its not too much cake.

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cakerunner Posted 1 Mar 2007 , 9:42pm
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I've done them from a cupcake to a 6' round.

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blessBeckysbaking Posted 1 Mar 2007 , 10:11pm
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i always do a single layer 4in or a 6in depending on what I want to deco on the smash all my smash cake are free with the main cake order so I dont wast fillings and all to be smashed

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selahmycat Posted 1 Mar 2007 , 10:18pm
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I use one of the mini loaves.

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rosiecakes Posted 1 Mar 2007 , 10:19pm
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I made one last week using the inner "pot" from my son's stanless steel MESS KIT (he's a scout) because i was too lazy to dig in my pan cabinet for little pans that always get shoved to the back from lack of use. Anyway, it worked out great was about 5 inches, and since i don't charge for the smash cake i dont offer options i just make whatever i have on hand to coordinate with the main cake.

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tdybear1978 Posted 1 Mar 2007 , 10:22pm
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I always use a thick one layer 4"

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MandMCakeDesigns Posted 2 Mar 2007 , 12:50am
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I have just used a one layer 6"-- that allows me to write their name pretty large. Not so good at the small writing yet. : )

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leily Posted 2 Mar 2007 , 12:56am
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I prefer a 3" or 4" double layer. I know that most of the cake doesnt' get eatten so a small one I can decorate to match the cake easily and I like the small ones, they are just so cute.

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ruralepicure Posted 2 Mar 2007 , 12:59am
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I use a one layer 4 inch for my smash cakes. Perfect size for the little ones!!

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bethola Posted 2 Mar 2007 , 1:05am
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I make 4" thick, single layer smash cakes as a rule, but, last week I made one for a 90 year old lady and did a 5 1/2 inch. to match her big cake. Her daughter said she loved it!

Beth in KY

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MomLittr Posted 2 Mar 2007 , 1:05am
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I used a 3" pan for the one I did - worked out well

deb

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rosiecakes Posted 2 Mar 2007 , 7:40pm
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3 inches seems small but what i used for the top of my "blues clues" cake back in '99 was CLEANED OUT tuna fish cans! they made the most adorable little cakes and i'm sure if you wanted you could make a lil tuna smash cake although if you call it that it may make someone sick! lol


(blues clues cake on website, older cake, not posted on CC)

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nglez09 Posted 2 Mar 2007 , 8:00pm
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How do you guys make batter for the smash cake? Or do you guys just take a little batter from the larger cake and put it in the pan?

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jmt1714 Posted 2 Mar 2007 , 8:17pm
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whatever happened to just giving the kid a piece of the main cake to smoosh into?

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cakesbyjess Posted 3 Mar 2007 , 12:54am
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I provide a free smash cake with all 1st birthday cake orders. My smash cakes are just a single layer 4" or 5" round cake with colors that match the main cake. I usually make smash cakes when I have leftover batter and keep them in the freezer.

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ShortcakesSweets Posted 3 Mar 2007 , 1:43am
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I do a 6" 2 layer to match the main cake.

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