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How many a cake of each size serves, at wedding, party and generous portions, with the area math shown and the portion convention named on every figure.
Every figure on these pages is labelled as a derived measurement, a published figure from a named source, or a trade convention, and every serving count states the portion size it assumes. Tables are plain HTML you can quote.
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The cast iron base is the whole point: a heavy turntable keeps spinning at a steady speed while you hold a scraper still, which is what produces a smooth side.
Best for: smooth buttercream sides
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A wire on an adjustable frame cuts a flatter torte than a knife does, because the wire follows the height you set instead of the angle of your wrist.
Best for: torting layers evenly
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A 12 inch blade for full sheet cakes, where anything shorter means joining passes and every join shows.
Best for: sheet cakes and very large tops
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At 16.5 inches it lifts a 14 inch tier, which is past the point where anything smaller will support the middle.
Best for: lifting 12 and 14 inch tiers
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