How many servings is an 8 round cake? 20 people What size cake feeds How many? Cake sizes and recommended servings 2 lb. (8″) 8 – 12 servings 3 lb. (9″) 12 – 18 servings 4 lb. (10″) 16 – 24 servings 5 lb. (12″) 20 – 30 servings 6 lb. (12″) 25 – 35 […]

What makes a cake dense and heavy? Your cake is too dense A cake that is overly dense typically has too much liquid, too much sugar or too little leavening (not excess flour, as is commonly thought). A cake that bakes too slowly takes longer to set and may fall, causing a dense texture. How […]

How do you make a cake shaped like a beer mug? Smooth using a bench scraper. Use the bench scraper to make vertical lines up the cake , to look like the indentations on a beer mug . Pipe some foam on top of the cake , and over some of the sides using the […]

What is the best way to ice a cake? Follow These Steps Put a dab of frosting on the cake stand. Place the first cake layer on the stand. Put a few strips of parchment paper under your cake . Start with 1 to 1½ cups of frosting. Spread the frosting just beyond the edge […]

How long will an iced cake last in the fridge? Kept in the fridge , cake with buttercream or ganache topping will last for 3-4 days. If the cake has custard, cream, cream cheese or fresh fruit it will last 1-2 days at most. Does an iced cake need to be refrigerated? But, First: Do […]