For those of you who are able to get the perfect 4 inch high tiers - how do I do that?? I tried cutting each layer to the perfect 7/8 inch tall but after all the filling and icing it ended up being too short. Whats the secret?

I wish I had an answer for you! I have a difficult time with this also, but I haven't tried the SPS system yet.

I am gonna bump this for you, hopefully someone can help.

Good Luck

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Leahs breaks it down for all of us with SPS questions here.

I have seen pillars for the sps that can be cut to size, if that helps. Then your cake can be whatever height you want.

Don't know what to say other than your cake settled quite a bit. I use 4, 7/8" tall layers and about 1/4" of filling, plus the icing on the top. That allows for some settling and I'm still at 4" or close. It doesn't have to be exact, just close. I do cut with an Agbay, so the 7/8" is precise and I measure the filling amount with a portion scoop so that I get the same amount of filling between the layers. Just be sure to take those collars off (for a stacked cake) and the legs should allow for a little leeway around the 4".

Don't know what to say other than your cake settled quite a bit. I use 4, 7/8" tall layers and about 1/4" of filling, plus the icing on the top. That allows for some settling and I'm still at 4" or close. It doesn't have to be exact, just close. I do cut with an Agbay, so the 7/8" is precise and I measure the filling amount with a portion scoop so that I get the same amount of filling between the layers. Just be sure to take those collars off (for a stacked cake) and the legs should allow for a little leeway around the 4".

Don't know what to say other than your cake settled quite a bit. I use 4, 7/8" tall layers and about 1/4" of filling, plus the icing on the top. That allows for some settling and I'm still at 4" or close. It doesn't have to be exact, just close. I do cut with an Agbay, so the 7/8" is precise and I measure the filling amount with a portion scoop so that I get the same amount of filling between the layers. Just be sure to take those collars off (for a stacked cake) and the legs should allow for a little leeway around the 4".

sorry, CC is acting weird for me.