Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hi Valerie..... I have been doing decorated cakes, both non-tiered and tiered, and catering weddings for many years. I did a google search for you and I think you would like this website I found.....good instructions and good photographs. http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/how-to-make-a-wedding-cake.htm It is not hard if you are careful and follow directions carefully.....good luck! Nancy C. I know that this is very OT but if anyone out there knows how to make a teared cake (3 tears) can you let me know how that is done? I would like to make one for my sisters baby shower. Thanks, Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 This recipe makes 3 round layers—14, 10, and 6 inches—each about 1 1/2 inches tall, so you will need to make the recipe twice to provide the 2 layers needed for each of the tiers. After filling and frosting, each tier will be about 3 1/2 to 4 inches tall. The cake will make 75 servings, each 2 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide, or 100 servings, each 2 inches long by 1 inch wide, exclusive of the top tier—which can be saved for the bride and groom or cut into 9 to 14 additional servings. For 40 to 50 additional servings, make the recipe a third time, dividing the batter between two 13 x 9-inch pans to make a 2-layer 13 x 9-inch back-up sheet cake. Fill and frost this cake with 16 cups Quick White Icing, or Quick Lemon Icing, or Swiss Meringue Buttercream, flavored as desired; or fill and frost as desired. With a stand mixer, begin in the largest mixer bowl and then transfer the batter to the 8-quart bowl before folding in the egg whites. Complete the mixing with a hand-held mixer. With a hand-held mixer from the beginning, it is best to start in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart bowl (to avoid chasing the butter and sugar all over the larger bowl) and then transfer to the large bowl later. Have all ingredients at room temperature, 68 degrees to 70 degrees. Position 1 rack just above the center of the oven and another rack just below the center, with at least 3 inches between them. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour the sides and line the bottom of one 14 x 2-inch, one 10 x 2-inch, and one 6 x 2-inch round pan with wax or parchment paper. Sift together twice: 7 cups sifted cake flour 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Combine: 2 cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 3/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional) In the large bowl of a stand mixer or a 2 1/2- to 3-quart bowl (for a hand-held mixer), beat until creamy, a minute or so: 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter Gradually add and beat on high speed until lightened in color and texture, 6 to 7 minutes: 3 1/3 cups sugar Scrape the mixture into the 8-quart bowl. Add the flour mixture in 4 parts, alternating with the milk mixture in 3 parts, beating on high speed after each addition until thoroughly combined and scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. In a clean, dry 2- to 3-quart bowl, beat on medium speed until soft peaks form: 8 large egg whites 3/8 teaspoon cream of tartar Gradually add, beating on high speed: 1/3 cup sugar Beat until the peaks are stiff but not dry. Use a clean rubber spatula (avoid getting any of the butter mixture into the egg white bowl) to scrape half of the egg whites onto the butter mixture and set that spatula back in the egg white bowl. Use the largest rubber spatula you have to fold the egg whites into the butter mixture. Use the spatula in the egg white bowl to scrape the remaining egg whites on top of the mixture, but do not fold them in. Then add to the egg white bowl and beat on medium speed until soft peaks form: 8 large egg whites 3/8 teaspoon cream of tartar Gradually add, beating on high speed: 1/3 cup sugar Beat until the peaks are stiff but not dry. Scrape the egg whites onto the butter mixture and fold in. Divide the batter among the pans and spread evenly. Put the largest layer in the center of the lower rack and the other 2 layers on the upper rack, with the smallest toward the front; the pans should not touch each other or the sides of the oven. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes for the 6-inch layer, 30 to 35 minutes for the 10-inch layer, and 35 to 40 minutes for the 14-inch layer. Let cool in the pans on racks for 5 to 10 minutes for the smaller layers and 10 to 15 minutes for the largest layer. Slide a thin knife around the cake to detach it from the pans, pressing the knife against the sides of the pan to avoid tearing the cake. Invert the layers onto the racks. Peel off the paper liners and turn right side up to cool. Let cool completely before filling and frosting. Hope this helps too!! Let me know!! jeannie jeannieh99 nancihank <nancihank wrote: Hi Valerie..... I have been doing decorated cakes, both non-tiered and tiered, and catering weddings for many years. I did a google search for you and I think you would like this website I found.....good instructions and good photographs. http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/how-to-make-a-wedding-cake.htm It is not hard if you are careful and follow directions carefully.....good luck! Nancy C. I know that this is very OT but if anyone out there knows how to make a teared cake (3 tears) can you let me know how that is done? I would like to make one for my sisters baby shower. Thanks, Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks so much Jeannie! That work out real well! Val jeannieh h <jeannieh99 wrote: This recipe makes 3 round layers—14, 10, and 6 inches—each about 1 1/2 inches tall, so you will need to make the recipe twice to provide the 2 layers needed for each of the tiers. After filling and frosting, each tier will be about 3 1/2 to 4 inches tall. The cake will make 75 servings, each 2 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide, or 100 servings, each 2 inches long by 1 inch wide, exclusive of the top tier—which can be saved for the bride and groom or cut into 9 to 14 additional servings. For 40 to 50 additional servings, make the recipe a third time, dividing the batter between two 13 x 9-inch pans to make a 2-layer 13 x 9-inch back-up sheet cake. Fill and frost this cake with 16 cups Quick White Icing, or Quick Lemon Icing, or Swiss Meringue Buttercream, flavored as desired; or fill and frost as desired. With a stand mixer, begin in the largest mixer bowl and then transfer the batter to the 8-quart bowl before folding in the egg whites. Complete the mixing with a hand-held mixer. With a hand-held mixer from the beginning, it is best to start in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart bowl (to avoid chasing the butter and sugar all over the larger bowl) and then transfer to the large bowl later. Have all ingredients at room temperature, 68 degrees to 70 degrees. Position 1 rack just above the center of the oven and another rack just below the center, with at least 3 inches between them. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour the sides and line the bottom of one 14 x 2-inch, one 10 x 2-inch, and one 6 x 2-inch round pan with wax or parchment paper. Sift together twice: 7 cups sifted cake flour 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Combine: 2 cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 3/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional) In the large bowl of a stand mixer or a 2 1/2- to 3-quart bowl (for a hand-held mixer), beat until creamy, a minute or so: 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter Gradually add and beat on high speed until lightened in color and texture, 6 to 7 minutes: 3 1/3 cups sugar Scrape the mixture into the 8-quart bowl. Add the flour mixture in 4 parts, alternating with the milk mixture in 3 parts, beating on high speed after each addition until thoroughly combined and scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. In a clean, dry 2- to 3-quart bowl, beat on medium speed until soft peaks form: 8 large egg whites 3/8 teaspoon cream of tartar Gradually add, beating on high speed: 1/3 cup sugar Beat until the peaks are stiff but not dry. Use a clean rubber spatula (avoid getting any of the butter mixture into the egg white bowl) to scrape half of the egg whites onto the butter mixture and set that spatula back in the egg white bowl. Use the largest rubber spatula you have to fold the egg whites into the butter mixture. Use the spatula in the egg white bowl to scrape the remaining egg whites on top of the mixture, but do not fold them in. Then add to the egg white bowl and beat on medium speed until soft peaks form: 8 large egg whites 3/8 teaspoon cream of tartar Gradually add, beating on high speed: 1/3 cup sugar Beat until the peaks are stiff but not dry. Scrape the egg whites onto the butter mixture and fold in. Divide the batter among the pans and spread evenly. Put the largest layer in the center of the lower rack and the other 2 layers on the upper rack, with the smallest toward the front; the pans should not touch each other or the sides of the oven. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes for the 6-inch layer, 30 to 35 minutes for the 10-inch layer, and 35 to 40 minutes for the 14-inch layer. Let cool in the pans on racks for 5 to 10 minutes for the smaller layers and 10 to 15 minutes for the largest layer. Slide a thin knife around the cake to detach it from the pans, pressing the knife against the sides of the pan to avoid tearing the cake. Invert the layers onto the racks. Peel off the paper liners and turn right side up to cool. Let cool completely before filling and frosting. Hope this helps too!! Let me know!! jeannie jeannieh99 nancihank <nancihank wrote: Hi Valerie..... I have been doing decorated cakes, both non-tiered and tiered, and catering weddings for many years. I did a google search for you and I think you would like this website I found.....good instructions and good photographs. http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/how-to-make-a-wedding-cake.htm It is not hard if you are careful and follow directions carefully.....good luck! Nancy C. I know that this is very OT but if anyone out there knows how to make a teared cake (3 tears) can you let me know how that is done? I would like to make one for my sisters baby shower. Thanks, Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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