3 Tier Wedding Cake - Wedding Cake Sizes

by Claire
(London)

I am planning on making a 3 tier wedding cake, but I don’t know how big the wedding cake boards need to be. I have a stand which is metal and joined together at the back and has three open circles (flat hoops) for the cakes to sit on. I am wondering what size should I make the cakes relative to the size of these rings and also what size should the cake boards be presuming I need them to balance the cakes on the rings. Thanks so much. Claire.

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Answer:

Wedding stands that are simply metal hoops allow for more versatility of cake shape and sizes. They can accommodate larger 3 tier wedding cakes, both round and square.

You can experiment with cardboard cut outs of various sizes to find your preference. Remember to take into account the depth of your cake as well, that the top will not touch the back of your cake stand if it is curved.

Make your cake boards at least two inches larger than the metal hoops for the best stability and two inches bigger than your cake layer.

 

For greater stability, especially when cutting the cake, affix the cake boards to the metal hoops with non-slip strips. If your cake stand did not come with strips you can get these from your local cake shop or craft supply store. Alternatively pose for the picture with the stand, but remove the cakes from the stand when cutting.

Best of luck.

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