Cake Layers

Decorating By welder Updated 14 Jun 2006 , 6:54pm by Beckalita

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welder Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 5:41pm
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When making a wedding cake, how many layer do put in each tier and are they 2 or 3" deep. I've noticed that I can't get all the decorations on my cakes that Wilton puts on theirs. They must have 3 2" layers or 2 3"layers. Clueless?

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heiser73 Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 5:44pm
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I have no idea, but would love to know this as well! I'm sure someone on here will knowicon_smile.gif

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KHalstead Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 5:46pm
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I think most people opt to do 2 layers 3" deep each......but it all depends on the look you're going for.

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jewels97 Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 5:53pm
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The ones I have done have been a minimum of 6" in total hieght. Anything less than that looks funny to me. Some people do 2 - 3" layers and torte them so you have a total of 4 layers. Some do 3 - 2" layers. With the filling either one of those configurations will get you to 6" or more in height.

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welder Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 6:09pm
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Thanks that good to know. I have been baking 2 2"layers for each tier thanks again

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edencakes Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 6:46pm
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I personally make 2-2" layers and tort them. Once it's filled and assembled, the tiers usually end up around 5" tall.

Of course, everybody has their own way they like things!

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Beckalita Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 6:54pm
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Remember too, that the cakes in the Wilton books are dummies, not real cake - that's why they look so perfect!!!!

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