Square Wedding Cakes and Wedding Cake Pans by: Lorelie
Square wedding cakes are slightly more of a challenge, but not much different than preparing a round one. They are a little more difficult to frost because of the squared off edges.
The picture above is a four tiered square wedding cake that I made a few years ago. It was very heavy because of the fondant. Use extra dowels in a case like this and double up on the cardboard underneath each tier.
You didn't say how many people this cake will be serving, just that you want four tiers. Determine what size cake pans will fit into your oven, freezer and refrigerator and take it from there.
The cake pictured above was a 16, 12, 8 and 6. I was working in a commercial kitchen at the time with large ovens and a walk in freezer and refrigerator.
If you are making this cake from home you may have to make it smaller and have extra cutting cake for the bride and groom. You can try a 14, 10, 6 and 4. This should serve at least 150.
Freezing and stacking the cakes is exactly the same as a round cake.You can use a clean kitchen garbage bag as a wrapper or a commercial size Saran wrap.
May 17, 2010 Rating
sq. wedding cake to serve 150 by: Patti
You said that the cake shown, you used a 16,12,8 & 6. How many servings was it?
I've got my first Wedding cake to do, the bride wants a 4 tiered Square cake to feed 150 people. The pans that I have are... 16,12,10,8 & 6.Idon't have 14in pans, do I need to get one?or can I use the ones that I have? HELP!!! PLEASE!!! Patti from NC
May 17, 2010 Rating
No problem... by: Lorelie
Hi Patti, You will be just fine with a 16 inch bottom cake a 12, 8 and a 6 inch top for the bride and groom. Those size cakes will serve at least 200 people. A four tier is a nice size cake. Let us know how it goes. Can you send a picture when its done? Would love to see it and hear all about it. Good Luck Patti!
May 23, 2010 Rating
Square Wedding Cake by: Patti
I got a 14in sq. pan this weekend!! So for the Sq. wedding cake to serve 150, should I use... 14,12,8&6?? say a prayer.. doing the cake this week, for May,29th. I'm nervous, i know i can make the cake, just delivering it is what i'm worried about it's 30 miles from my house. Thank you for all your HELP!! I'll for sure post pictures! Patti
May 23, 2010 Rating
Cake for 150 by: Lorelie
A three tier cake 14-10-6 with an extra 8 on the side is a nice size and will feed 150. This way the cake is easier to deliver. You can put it together and deliver it stacked (with a dowel rod through the center) or transport them individually, finishing the cake when you arrive.
Drive carefully and if possible have someone with you in the vehicle that can keep an eye on the cake for you. Good luck . I will say a prayer for you!
Lorelie
Can't wait to see pics.
May 24, 2010 Rating
Sq. cake by: Patti
The cake has to be 4 tiers,besides the 6in for the top, what other size pans should I use for aleast 150 servings? Patti
May 24, 2010 Rating
4 tiers by: Lorelie
Hi Patti,
I would do a 14-10-8-6
I prefer a 4 inch difference between cakes because it looks more balanced, but I have done the four tier in this size many times and it looks nice too.
Good luck!
May 25, 2010 Rating
thank you by: patti
ok, thank you for ALL your help!! i guess the next time you hear from me, will be when i post some pictures!! Again, THANK YOU!! Patti
