How To Tier A Wedding Cake

Or larger insert at least 3 additional dowel rods towards the center of the imprint.

How to tier a wedding cake. From edge of the cake board imprint. Insert straws in the two other tiers and trim them. For cakes 12 in.

Or larger insert at least 3 additional dowel rods towards the center of the imprint. 4 cups for the top tier 7 to 8 cups for the middle tier and 12 cups for the bottom tier. If you re a bride or groom who abides by tradition you re probably already.

The top tier is usually saved for the first anniversary so it is not calculated into the serving amount. This fluffy homemade vanilla cake recipe is formulated to make exactly 4 cups of batter so it s just right for making the top tier. Place the 9 inch cake tier in the center of the 12 inch tier.

Measure height of each stacked cake except the top tier. The number of servings listed are intended as a guide only and offer a small portion of wedding cake. Remember each tier consists of two layers.

Evenly coat the layer with frosting or icing. Insert dowel rods into cakes spacing about 1 1 2in. Many newlyweds opt to follow tradition by saving freezing and storing their cake s top tier to share in celebration of their first anniversary.

Cut the dowel rods even with the height of the cakes. To make this wedding cake you ll need 24 cups of cake batter. To make the middle tier just double the recipe and for the bottom tier make sure to triple it.