I used to do 2 2-inch rounds stacked, so four layers, but that was usually too much cake for people who ordered, and it was super tall. So now I will do one 2-in round tortes, and the cake is about 3.5" high, and 4" with buttercream on top.
If there's a baby shower or other special occasion I will make the double rounds for effect.
I aim for 4 inches high per tier, as that makes it easier with the SPS system. No cutting the supports!
AI also try to keep it 4 inches or taller, but I like the aesthetic of a tall cake and it goes with my style of decorating. Because I have limited space in my home I don't have a lot of pans, so I'll sometimes do only 2x2 inch high layers, or sometimes I'll do 3x1.5 inch high. It depends on the pan size and the recipe.
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