Need To Pick Some Brains! Princess Theme Tiered Cake?
Decorating By wendysue Updated 30 Jun 2006 , 1:52pm by wendysue
I have an order to do a three tiered princess themed cake to feed only 30 people. If anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear them! My first thoughts are that this isn't going to be very easy. My smallest pan is a 6", so I'd have to do an 6", 8", 10" (isn't that too much cake?)... or do what I did for a very small wedding last year and use a metal measuring cup to bake/create the top tier.
Would it look bad to make each tier single layer? Seems like this would look flat.
Really need some advice here. My brain isn't working so good tonight.
Thanks in advance.
Dummy cakes. Get a dummy cake or two and decorate them. Let the customer know that the cost will be the same or only a few dollars cheaper (unless you don't already have dummy cakes, then keep the price the same) because it's your time and talent she's paying for. 3 tiers to feed only 30 is way too much!
A single layer for each tier would not seem so flat if you torte it. There is a certain charm about tiny tiered cakes, but are you sure you will have enough servings with a 6", 8" and a measuring cup top tier? By my calculations, that amount of batter would not even fill a quarter sheet, which in my world serves only 24 2"x2" pieces.
You can make a smaller cake pan out of several layers of heavy duty aluminum foil formed around something that's the right size - if you need a 4 inch pan, you might be able to use a coffee can, pumpkin can, or oatmeal/grits can. Just find something the right size, make your pan for your smallest layer, and you'll be all set! 
A single layer for each tier would not seem so flat if you torte it. There is a certain charm about tiny tiered cakes, but are you sure you will have enough servings with a 6", 8" and a measuring cup top tier? By my calculations, that amount of batter would not even fill a quarter sheet, which in my world serves only 24 2"x2" pieces.
If I do it this way, I'd be doing double layer. Still, not sure it would be the right quanity. Need to look this up. 
What if I make two 6" cakes and an 8" cake... then carve the sides down on one 6" to make a 4"... according to the serving chart I have that would probably feed 40. At least I'd know there would be enough cake. Think this is my best bet. Now just need to find a design that I like!
Thanks for everyone's input. I think the single layer might look cool, but really do want the height.
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