Opinions---Single Layer Sheet- Do You Do 2X2.5" Party S

Decorating By elvis Updated 22 Apr 2007 , 4:42am by ladyonzlake

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elvis Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 12:13am
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What do you consider a good size "party" slice for a single layer (2") sheet cake? I'm trying to compute a serving chart for my customers.

For double layer, I base it on a 2x2" slice. Does a 2x2.5 slice sound about right for a single layer...or do you do 2x3"? I've only recently offered the single layer and so don't have much experience with what works best. Thanks!!

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KoryAK Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 12:20am
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Well if by double you mean 4" tall cake, then a 2x2 serving is 16 cubic inches. To get the same sized slice on a 2" tall cake you need to cut it 2x4.

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elvis Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 12:40am
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I guess I don't want necessarily the same amount of cake per slice (comparing double and single)...just something that won't look too puny on the plate. I guess I'm shooting what's considered "normal" for a single layer slice.

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indydebi Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 1:17am
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I figure my pricing based on a 2x2" piece, single layer. If that computes to 35 pcs, then I tell them it will serve 25 to 35. But my price is based on 35. They can cut it any size they want.

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elvis Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 2:29am
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Thanks!

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marthajo1 Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 2:41am
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When someone says single layer does that mean -

Cake on a board with frosting on top?

Or does that mean cake from one pan with a filled torte layer and then frosting on top?

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indydebi Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 2:57am
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I would call both of those a single layer because only one cake was used. I've only done sheet cakes as "cake on a board with icing on top" (I like that description! thumbs_up.gif ).

If I got a request for a torted sheet cake, I would describe it as "single layer, torted".

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marthajo1 Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 4:08am
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Thanks, Indydebi! Do you mean you don't ever fill your sheets?

Would you charge more if it is torted? Sorry Elvis I guess I am attempting to hijack! But I have always wondered about pricing cakes for parties different from weddings!? What do people do!

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elvis Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 4:16am
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My single layer cakes are like you described...cake on a board with frosting. icon_smile.gif I bake two cakes separately and stack them with a filling in between when I say double layer. This is easier for me than torting.


BUT..if I ever did decide to torte a single layer, I would definitely charge more b/c of the extra time involved and the additional filling.

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indydebi Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 4:27am
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I'm with elvis .... if I torted, there would be an extra charge for the extra labor and materials.

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ladyonzlake Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 4:42am
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I recently made a single layer (but torted with filling) cake (11x15) for a party and I based my slices on 2x2 pieces. I was at the party and was asked to cut the cake and this size was perfect.

My double layer cakes (torted as well about 4" tall) I base on 1 1/2 x 1" slices.


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