It's all about Portion Control!
Can you ever have too much cake??? Don't be ridiculous!
However, for those of you who are into your facts and figures, check out the table below for an idea of what size cake will feed your guests.
I know what you're thinking - 55 wedges of cake??? Well now comes the technical bit, in order to get maximum portions, try cutting it like this...
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Round Tiers:
Move in two inches from the tier's outer edge; cut a circle and then slice 1 in. pieces within the circle. Now move in another 2 in., cut another circle, slice 1 in. pieces and so on until the tier is completely cut. The center core of each tier and the small top tier can be cut into 3rds, 4ths, and 6ths, depending on size. |
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Square Tiers:
Move in 2 in. from the outer edge and cut across. Then slice 1 in. pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 in. and slice again until the entire tier is cut. |
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Heart Tiers:
Divide the tiers vertically into 1/2ths, 4ths, 6th, and 8ths. Within rows, slice 1 inch pieces of cake.
| Petal Tiers:
Cut similar to round teirs as diagram shows
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. Oval Tiers:
Move in 2 inch from the outer edge and cut accross. Then slice 1 inch pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 inches, slice again until the entire tier is cut. | Hexagon Tiers:
Move in 2 in. from the outer edge and cut across. Then slice 1 in. pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 in. and slice again until the entire tier is cut. |