tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post3483716830548891717..comments2023-10-23T09:31:48.909-07:00Comments on The Business of Weddings: How to Cut a Wedding CakeDebi Brimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14966472533499099435noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-43734972257781392482020-07-14T07:30:42.679-07:002020-07-14T07:30:42.679-07:00I use a good crusting icing. It gets a crusting e...I use a good crusting icing. It gets a crusting effect on the outside while still nice and creamy on the inside. Boards won't stick. I ice one day..... let it "dry" overnight, then decorate the next day. Sometimes I can ice in the morning and decorate in the afternoon. If your icing is sticky ("gooey"), it is going to stick to the board. Another option might be to make sure your dowel rods stick up above the cake about 1/8" to 1/16" inch. The board sits on the rods, not directly on the icing. I've done this a couple of times when in a hurry to ice and decorate.Debi Brimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966472533499099435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-43660567066124818982020-07-14T07:07:29.133-07:002020-07-14T07:07:29.133-07:00What do you put in-between each tier so that the f...What do you put in-between each tier so that the frosting does not come off when you lift it up? I have tried everything from cake boards, to parchment paper to sprinkling confectioners sugar before placing top tier but they still stick removing half of my frosting with every tier. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102054562408940157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-54010569540570080792020-02-10T21:30:09.446-08:002020-02-10T21:30:09.446-08:00this blog is so beautiful you have many beautiful ...this blog is so beautiful you have many beautiful ideas of baking cake and designs of<a href="http://meneur.net/" rel="nofollow">كيك زفاف</a> thanks for sharing keep it up!Meneur Chocolate Shop in Riyadhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645407618783111747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-55131062383454328212019-10-08T03:05:07.964-07:002019-10-08T03:05:07.964-07:00Thanks for sharing such beautiful info , i think u...Thanks for sharing such beautiful info , i think u will also share such type of info , <br />i am very happy to that your way of consideration is very much good , i liked it , <br />can u share again such type of info ...<a href="http://weddingcake.ae/" rel="nofollow">wedding cake Dubai</a> one of the best source for buy wedding cakes in all over the world. <br /><br /><a href="http://weddingcake.ae/" rel="nofollow">Kindly click here for cheap cakes and sweets </a> <br /><br />isabella wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00808246524899300166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-18215114050958000812019-07-14T19:55:43.420-07:002019-07-14T19:55:43.420-07:00Thanks so much for this great info and for graciou...Thanks so much for this great info and for graciously allowing us to use your photos. This is my favorite way to cut a cake!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17557123944600237052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-35779290971988698312019-04-09T21:09:48.269-07:002019-04-09T21:09:48.269-07:00Gracias excelente consejo un 🙋 de PeruGracias excelente consejo un 🙋 de PeruDfriop18gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368032797438387325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-71767909370384618882019-03-20T15:03:47.331-07:002019-03-20T15:03:47.331-07:00I just happened upon these pics on Pinterest. Than...I just happened upon these pics on Pinterest. Thanks for the information. I have done cakes on and off for several years, this was very helpful. I look forward to finding your blog. I'm sure it will be very useful. Thanks1amazedladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894855968371663822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-13864442416730876812019-02-03T22:42:58.921-08:002019-02-03T22:42:58.921-08:00It is imperative that we read blog post very caref...It is imperative that we read blog post very carefully. I am already done it and find that this post is really amazing. <a href="https://www.nestandrest.co.za" rel="nofollow">lodge in Johannesburg</a>seomonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567824806505296284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-13305361198663824362017-09-02T06:23:35.531-07:002017-09-02T06:23:35.531-07:00I use the Wilton serving chart as a guide, but I t...I use the Wilton serving chart as a guide, but I tended to get about 10% more servings per cake with this method. I ASSUME I will get the wilton count, so anything about that is just bonus. :-) Debi Brimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966472533499099435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-69074202143681061162017-09-01T16:07:43.149-07:002017-09-01T16:07:43.149-07:00Debi, Thank you so much for this info!! So very he...Debi, Thank you so much for this info!! So very helpful! Do you have a serving chart per your cutting guidelines?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203483199534912941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-49407014958029867002017-01-18T21:28:05.850-08:002017-01-18T21:28:05.850-08:00grtgrtShwetabloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945314996642903763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-17501993139980642322016-08-18T18:16:13.160-07:002016-08-18T18:16:13.160-07:00Yes, most cutting charts show the circle method. Y...Yes, most cutting charts show the circle method. You are evidently a very talented person as I have talked with many people who have trouble cutting a good circle and find just drawing the knife in a straight line to be much easier. I always had trouble cutting the pieces in the front of the cake, when I was standing behind the table, which is why I prefer the straight line. I would love it if we were near each other and I could observe your talent in action. :-) Debi Brimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966472533499099435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-92064823134950565322016-08-18T05:36:56.223-07:002016-08-18T05:36:56.223-07:00I myself with a circle cake I cut a circle about 2...I myself with a circle cake I cut a circle about 2" in and make slices from that then continue to cut circles till you get to the middle of the cake an have a little circle left I just cut that in half. I find it so much easier than cutting in straight rows.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13565079988845000387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-21089265250000623062016-08-18T05:29:27.511-07:002016-08-18T05:29:27.511-07:00I myself for a round cake I cut the cake in a circ...I myself for a round cake I cut the cake in a circle about 2" and make slices from that, then continue on cutting in a circle motion till you get to the middle piece then cut that in half so much easier than cutting straight lines.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13565079988845000387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-16939278699948234302016-08-02T13:41:00.863-07:002016-08-02T13:41:00.863-07:00What I have discovered (the hard way!) is not to u...What I have discovered (the hard way!) is not to use a serrated knife when cutting through fondant. A sharp, straight-edge knife works much better. I would be curious if the fondant was thick or thin and if that was a factor, also? Many cutters do peel off the fondant before cutting. If that is the plan, one should be sure there is plenty of icing under the fondant that stays with the cake.Debi Brimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966472533499099435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-72073637504983169062016-08-02T10:37:39.376-07:002016-08-02T10:37:39.376-07:00How do you cut a cake covered in rolled fondant. I...How do you cut a cake covered in rolled fondant. I just had to cut one. I used the circle method, the fondant was tough to cut through and I made a mess of it. I actually pealed it off one cake Wish I had read your blog with your cake cutting method. Would have gone easier, but still the question remains about the fondant icing.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07623528936294127200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-63506685361998998032014-11-18T21:22:52.174-08:002014-11-18T21:22:52.174-08:00This is wonderful and quite informative blog I hav...This is wonderful and quite informative blog I have learnt so many things from here. <a href="http://www.regisbanqueting.co.uk" rel="nofollow">just branded please</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-38749991153976891972014-10-21T20:26:43.814-07:002014-10-21T20:26:43.814-07:00Many times the center dowel can simply be pulled o...Many times the center dowel can simply be pulled out of the cake by lifting the top tier up and off of the dowel rod. This should give you 3+ inches of dowel to grab onto and pull. As far as the use of a center dowel, there are differing opinions so I encourage all to try different methods to see what works for you. It is my opinion that a center dowel is not needed if the cake is going to be assembled on-site at the venue. If you deliver cakes already assembled, a center dowel can "help" hold a cake sturdy but do not rest with the false security it offers. (yes, I had a "slider" cake that had a center dowel when the car in front of me slammed on its brakes. The cake cardboards stayed in place just fine, but the cake slid forward and sliced thru the dowel! I managed to salvage the damage and all went well at the wedding. Whew!)Debi Brimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966472533499099435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-35069839731030071442014-10-21T11:25:22.604-07:002014-10-21T11:25:22.604-07:00Hello! Awesome blog! How would you disassemble a c...Hello! Awesome blog! How would you disassemble a cake that has a center dowel running from the top tier down to the base cake board? Also, when is it necessary to use a center dowel? Thanks! H.S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/17231621592333352066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-66096700503781878802014-08-18T18:00:36.283-07:002014-08-18T18:00:36.283-07:00You use an icing that crusts very well. Crusting ...You use an icing that crusts very well. Crusting is when the icing develops a slight "crust" on the outside but is still nice and creamy on the inside. It is what makes icing form and stay in the shape of those beautiful icing roses. Cake assembly is done after the crusting occurs so there is no wet-icing or no sticky icing to adhere to the cake-cardboards. Also, these cardboards are specially designed for cakes. I used the wax coated ones, which also is a factor in the non-sticking.Debi Brimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966472533499099435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-55143493923785229682014-08-18T17:15:01.750-07:002014-08-18T17:15:01.750-07:00How do you keep the buttercream from sticking to t...How do you keep the buttercream from sticking to the cardboard circles between the layers?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860869096494025006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-66720584275132244972014-07-15T12:13:25.360-07:002014-07-15T12:13:25.360-07:00I did e-mail you my questions, however I wanted to...I did e-mail you my questions, however I wanted to double my efforts and I rec'd a ton of info from your follower's questions, maybe it will help someone else?<br /><br />"...Debi, Ty for sharing your awesome tips on your blog "The business of Weddings" blog! I so needed that advice on the post you did w/how to cut the cake!<br /><br />I am hosting a fundraiser of about 240 ppl on July 26th and we have 4 cakes donated to us. They are large & dense gourmet 16-18" round cakes, one is a 4 layer filled Buckeye cake, it is so rich that really one bite is all you can handle plus we are trying to maximize our profits and look cheap at the same time.. Our dilemma is how to cut it into "1 Bite Desserts" and still look gourmet when we are done.<br /><br />Here's my thought, I wanted it to look like the TV show "The Taste" besides the "wonton spoon".. how would you suggest we accomplish this with the type of cakes we are using? Plus we were thinking about $1-2 a serving, thoughts?<br /><br />Tysvm for your time and sharing your expertise!<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />Elisa M. Phillips<br />Social Media Director, Scott Talbot Salonspa..."Leesyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017655732050595670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-44112694744198809202014-07-02T05:26:12.327-07:002014-07-02T05:26:12.327-07:00You are more than welcome to use these photos. I h...You are more than welcome to use these photos. I have heard these photos have been printed off across the country/world and left with brides and caterers as a guide to cutting the cake. Every time it is printed, I consider it a compliment!Debi Brimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966472533499099435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-76890441385968312462014-07-01T15:54:24.244-07:002014-07-01T15:54:24.244-07:00Hi Debi, thank you so much for this great advice. ...Hi Debi, thank you so much for this great advice. Would you mind if I used some of your pictures to compile a German tutorial for my clients? Thank you so much and kind regards!xmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04243058476511283373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534714747669717719.post-35775647132402026552014-04-20T08:52:09.889-07:002014-04-20T08:52:09.889-07:00Hi Debi,
This is great advice to show people how ...Hi Debi,<br /><br />This is great advice to show people how to actually cut a wedding cake. I always find portion sizes is an issue when it comes to wedding cakes and once the cake leaves you it's on the hands of whoever cuts the cake. I now provide to couple with a slicing guide. I use the "cake slicer" app from http://cakeslicer.bakingit.com. The bride/groom can choose their portion sizes and they take a copy of the guide with them. This way whoever cuts the cake doesn't cut the portions too big.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14757677480672397962noreply@blogger.com