How many does a 12 inch cake feed?

40 people
12 inch cakes can be very generously served to 40 people with each slice measuring about 1 inch across the back. A standard fork is about one inch wide.

What is the difference between a cake drum and cake board?

A cake drum is normally a layers of card or card foam board covered in foil (like cake boards you can get them in other colours but silver is the most common) and they are around 12-13mm / ½ inch thick. They’re strong and are generally available in larger sizes than cake boards.

Should the cake board be the same size as the box?

For the perfect fit, choose the same size box as the cake board you are using. If the cake is shaped, i.e. heart, then measure the widest part of the board and use this size. Small pieces of polystyrene or a small piece of none slip mat can be used to prevent the cake from moving within the box.

What is a round cake drum?

They are versatile and very strong which makes them perfect for single or multi tiered cakes. Coming in sizes from 4 inches (102mm) up to 22 inches (559mm) they are all 0.5 inches (12mm) thick and are made from a solid heavyweight board and high quality foil.

What size cake drum should I use?

Common Questions When Using Cake Boards When acting as a base for your cake, you should allow for about 2″ – 4″ of clearance on each side of your cake. So, your cake board should be 4″ – 8″ larger than your cake. For cake drums that are used in between tiers, they should be the same size as your cake.

What can be used instead of cake board?

Place some strips of wax paper aroung the base so when you are done icing you can pull them out and not have icing all over your plate. Hope that helps! Happy baking! You can use any cardboard… just cover it with foil before you put it in the freezer.

What size cake board do I need for a 12 inch cake?

As a basic guide, your cake board would need to be 2 to 3 inches bigger than the diameter of your cake. You may like to consider adding lettering or decorations to the cake board. If so, it may be better to choose a slightly bigger cake board than originally suggested to allow space for them.

What size cake box should I use?

Choose the right cake box size the same way you choose a cake board to hold your cake. The box should be sized to the base board of your cake, about 1 or 2 inches larger than your cake so that the sides won’t crush the cake.

What is a cake dowel?

Dowels are a must for supporting tiered cakes covered in sugarpaste (roll out icing) – whether stacking the cakes straight on top of each other ‘American style’ or using pillars or separators.

Are cake drums reusable?

Cake drums are covered on top and sides with foil which is moisture resistant and greaseproof, easy to clean for reusing.