How To Make 4 Tier Wedding Cake
This fluffy homemade vanilla cake recipe is formulated to make exactly 4 cups of batter so its just right for making the top tier. From edge of the cake board imprint.
Is around 500 though the price of a wedding cake will depend on the cakes size shape and decorative elements.
How to make 4 tier wedding cake. Use 1 tub of fluffy white or whipped white frosting in a tub as a base. Within rows slice 1 in. Arrange four dowels per tier into a square shape and insert into each tier except for the top tier.
Continue reading below Tradition has it that the bottom tier is for eating at the ceremony the middle tier for distributing after the event and the top tier was saved. Cups Icing to Ice. A plain wedding cake with some ornamental edges will keep things on the lower end of the average cost of a wedding cake.
The figures for 2 in. For a three-tier cake you need to make three cakes of 12 9 and 6 as well as a massive amount of icing. Spread both cut sides of each cake layer with Grand Marnier-marmalade filling 14 c.
In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar. Between 4-5 cups of cake batter. Measure height of each stacked cake except the top tier.
To make this wedding cake youll need 24 cups of cake batter. You should use a recipe specifically designed to be a wedding cake as it will ensure that it is sturdy enough and that it makes the right amount of batter and icing. Cut the dowel rods even with the height of the cakes.
I needed about 42 cups of batter for the two cakes I made. Most couples spend somewhere in the 300 - 700 range for their wedding cake although in bigger cities or for very large and elaborate cakes cake prices closer to 1000 - 1200. Insert dowel rods into cakes spacing about 1 12in.
This makes a barrier so the cake doesnt soak into the cake and make it soggy. Pan Shape Size Party Servings Wedding Servings Cups Batter 1 Layer 2 in Baking Temp Baking Time Minutes Approx. The dowels help support the cake keeping it sturdy and straight throughout the reception.
Frosting to make 4 cups of frosting. From the outer edge and cut across. Pans are based on a two-layer 4 in.
Per side for 6-in. Now move in another 2 in. Split each layer of orange sponge cake on cardboard round in half horizontally.
Cut the dowel rods even with the height of the cakes. The batter cost me about 35 for the 4 tier cake including the eggs milk and oil. Adding pearls fondant icing flowers 3-D wafer paper hand-painted elements and the years of experience needed to make it all work and youll quickly find yourself on the high end.
Then slice 1 in. Move in 2 in. Divide the tiers vertically into 12ths 4ths 6ths and 8ths.
First spread a thin layer of frosting on and under the cake layers. Measure and cut 12 pieces of dowel to the height of a cake tier. I am making a fondant four tier wedding cake it is an ivory colored fondant with fake roses I will be demonstrating how to assemble and decorate the weddi.
For cakes 12 in. Holding the cake base for security youll make a slice on that base layer about two inches toward the center or just outside the above layers placement. Snip a large hole on the bags tip or use a large tip.
Read the blog post here. Put some frosting in a pastry or freezer gallon ziploc bag twisting to make sure there is no air left. Fill pans 12 to 23 full.
Frost each cake layer with a thin first layer of Grand. With a long serrated knife cut. Measure height of each stacked cake except the top tier.
And slice again until the entire tier is cut. The average cost of a wedding cake in the US. If youre using a dummy cake to cut into the baker will usually fill a small slice of real cake into the faux-cake and will let you or your caterer know precisely where to cut in.
Combine the flour baking soda and baking powder add to the creamed mixture and mix until all of the flour is absorbed. The center core of each tier and the small top tier can be cut into 3rds 4ths and 6ths depending on size. Finally stir in the sour cream.
Or larger insert at least 3 additional dowel rods towards the center of the imprint. Repeat for all eight cakes creating four tiers you need for the finished wedding cake. Beat in the eggs one at a time mixing well after each.
A traditional wedding cake has three tiers and each tier of a wedding cake has its own significance. Then stir in the vanilla. 4 cups for the top tier 7 to 8 cups for the middle tier and 12 cups for the bottom tier.
Remember each tier consists of two layers. Insert dowel rods into cakes spacing about 1 12in. From edge of the cake board imprint.
