I've been looking at those bevelled cake pans, because they make such beautiful shaped cakes. But do they give enough height? With the regular pans I just use two pans per layer usually, but how would it work with the bevelled pans?
I've been looking at those bevelled cake pans, because they make such beautiful shaped cakes. But do they give enough height? With the regular pans I just use two pans per layer usually, but how would it work with the bevelled pans?
I think most people don't really understand how these work until they own them or know someone that has them.
You would use the regular round cake pan and the bevelled cake pan to do each layer.
Hugs Squirrelly
Ohhhh...that makes sense.
But I think the ones I saw came in odd number sizes (like 9") and my pans are even sizes.
Wilton discontinued theirs, but they were in even sizes and you likely could find them on E-bay.
Hugs Squirrelly
It is a pan that is flat on the bottom and has sort of angled sides and it is usually used for Lambeth style cakes.
Hugs Squirrelly
I don't think Squirrelly and peanut are on the same page.
The contour pans made by Wilton were in odd sizes (I have the set, plus I own every yearbook so I double-checked ). They still make the 9" contour pan if you're interested but finding the set may be a little more difficult.
Honestly, it's very easy to just hold your serrated knife at a 45 degree angle and remove the top edge of the cake in order to create your own contoured edge. The set isn't really all that great, I just bought it because as a WMI I got a discount on it. I think in 8 years of doing cakes, I've used them once.
Looks like you can still buy them, albeit not the Wilton brand, and they do come in even sizes:
http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/pans/beveled-contour.htm
The "Konture Kake Pan" 7-pan set looks like a good investment if you really want the pans.
Cakepro, I am going with the sizes stated in Wilton Wedding Dreams 200, pg. 98 where they state the top bevels are 8, 10 and 12 inch and bottom bevels of 14 and 16. Not sure if you are referring to older Wilton bevel pans or what.
Hugs Squirrelly
Otay. We were just talking about different things...you were referring to beveled pans but peanut was looking for contoured pans. I forgot that Wilton made those beveled pans, but crazily enough, when I googled "beveled cake pans" I got lots of hits for contoured cake pans. Go figure!
Oh, I hate to ask...what exactly is the difference between bevelled pans and contoured pans? I have an idea...but I want to be sure.
I've been looking at those bevelled cake pans, because they make such beautiful shaped cakes. But do they give enough height? With the regular pans I just use two pans per layer usually, but how would it work with the bevelled pans?
Ok Cake Pro and Peanut, now I am confused, haha. Her first post was about bevelled pans, not contours, did I miss something, haha, these are two totally different kinds of pans. Are you gals trying to make me think I have lost my mind, haha!
Hugs Squirrelly
Heehee, no messing with the squirrel now, haha! Yes, bevelled are difficult to find in a search likely because contours are so popular for fondant and Lambeth work was becoming a lost art for awhile, but it is making a comeback!
Hugs Squirrelly
The only reason I thought you might be talking about contoured cake pans was the odd sizes you mentioned. Plus I always call the contour pans 'beveled.' Dunno why!
Lambeth-style cakes employ lots and lots of overpiping. They are very elaborate, highly decorated, busy cakes. I'll try to google some pics for you.
http://www.winbeckler.com/sculptures4.asp#Lambeth%20Grooms%20Cake
Per Baking911, "Lambeth Style Cake: This style of cake decorating is named after Joseph Lambeth of England, a prominent decorator circa 1920-1930. This style uses stacking layer after layer of Rolled Fondant Icing on one another, to achieve its unique look. On tops of all of the layers, Royal Icing is piped. Beveled top and bottom edges are another characteristic of this style of cake decorating."
It's not very popular so there aren't many links or images available, at least not using the search terms "Lambeth" and "Lambeth-style cakes."
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