How Much Buttercream Do I Need?

Decorating By cmlara_2009 Updated 25 Apr 2012 , 4:03am by cmlara_2009

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cmlara_2009 Posted 24 Apr 2012 , 11:44pm
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Hey everyone,

So I am part of a cake decorating club at my university and am looking to purchase buttercream in bulk from a bakery for an event we have coming up. At this event there will be (16) 5x3 Round one layer cakes that will need to be iced. I do not need any buttercream for decorating with since we will be using fondant but I wanted to know how much I should buy.

I have been looking at various sources online that recommend around 1.5-2 cups of frosting per cake. Is this accurate? How many pounds does this end up being/should I buy?

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks so much!

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arlenej Posted 24 Apr 2012 , 11:54pm
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That seems about right.( It may actually be too much, cause those are pretty small cakes.) Order that amount; as a member of the club the excess'll be used up eventually...

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CWR41 Posted 25 Apr 2012 , 12:31am
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I'd estimate 13 lbs. or a little less than.

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cmlara_2009 Posted 25 Apr 2012 , 4:03am
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Great! Thanks so much both of you, I think I may buy around 13 pounds if not a little more just to be safe! :p

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