Scale Cake Recipe
1 hourConvert recipe to required tier sizes and pan volumes using weight measurements.
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Convert recipe to required tier sizes and pan volumes using weight measurements.
Bake even layers, cool completely, trim domes for flat stacking.
Calculate butter, sugar, and flavoring by batch size; aim stable American or Swiss meringue.
Use dowels for tiers over 8 in; pipe borders, message, and final accents.
Convert flour, sugar, and butter to grams.
Convert liquid ingredients for batters.
Calculate servings per tier for event size.
Set oven temp for even layer baking.
Estimate calories per serving.
US round cake servings by diameter.
| Diameter | Servings | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 in | 12 | Small party |
| 8 in | 24 | Standard tier |
| 10 in | 38 | Wedding base |
Cold cake + cold frosting = sharp edges and less bulging.
Gel paste colors without thinning buttercream.
Test piping pressure before touching cake.