Hi!!
I wanted to get some opinions on how tall the tiers should be made for a cake like this picture below. Do you think 4"tall will be good enough, or should I do 6"tall tiers that are carved and tapered?
I think there is not much slant on the top, but more tapering all over the sides? Any advice on doing this would be appreciated!! Thank you!!!
This looks like it was made in those topsy turvy pans, the sizing is so exact I'd be really really impressed if someone hand carved those.
AThanks Claire! But if I'm making it using 2inch pans, would 3 2-inch layers be advisable. Or just 2?
AI generally bake the same amount I would for a normal tier, which once filled and iced is about five inches tall. You'll be carving a slant off if each top, and then flip it over and reattach it, giving even more height. Google mad hatter or topsy turvy cake tutorials so you can get a visual.
AAnd there is also the carving you need to do to get the tapered sides. But Google it so you can see.
I think it depends on how much you are going to torte and fill it. I would personally go for the 6 inch tiers because I sometimes think that my 4 inch tiers look too squaty. I personally prefer taller tiers on topsy turvy cakes as well.
Thanks so much!! Another question was - There doesn't seem to be a lot of slant on the top of each tier.
I saw the CC tutorial on topsy turvy cakes and it had a well kind of cut made on top of the bottom tier, to give the middle tier a flat surface to sit on. The cake was scooped out, then covered in fondant, then the middle tier sat in that indentation/hole.
Since this is not too slanted, should I still create that hold space, or just place the middle tier directly on top of the slanted bottom tier?
If I make the well, then how will that sharp ribbon border come around sides of the middle tier? Won't it be a bit rounded? Hope I've been clear in explaining...!
With such a slight slant as the bottom and middle tiers have, I don't think it is necessary to create the "well" unless for peace of mind.
I do not quite understand your question about the ribbon. I would put the ribbon on after I stacked the cakes, if that helps.
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I generally bake the same amount I would for a normal tier, which once filled and iced is about five inches tall. You'll be carving a slant off if each top, and then flip it over and reattach it, giving even more height. Google mad hatter or topsy turvy cake tutorials so you can get a visual.
Thanks to you to AZ! :)
ANo, I don't do that "carve a well for the tier above to sit in", I learned how to make the real madhatters from a Planet Cake instructor, and when I look at the other style, they just look like hacked off lipsticks. There's no wonkiness to them when they're not tapered and don't have severe angles. Here's a pic from the class I took. Can't wait to make a three or four tier one someday! Have to find someone with a big budget too, cause I use ganache and a whole lotta time! :D
A[quote name="AZCouture" url="/t/773831/tier-height-help-please#post_7505838"]No, I don't do that "carve a well for the tier above to sit in", I learned how to make the real madhatters from a Planet Cake instructor, and when I look at the other style, they just look like hacked off lipsticks. There's no wonkiness to them when they're not tapered and don't have severe angles. Here's a pic from the class I took. Can't wait to make a three or four tier one someday! Have to find someone with a big budget too, cause I use ganache and a whole lotta time! :D
OH wow! Those look amazing!!
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Omg! Thank you thank you!! I've been looking forever for the artist who made this cake! I found it on her page! Thank you!
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