Smash Cake Size

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jennbrownrigg Posted 24 Jun 2009 , 12:40pm
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I'm doing a first bday cake for a friends daughter this weekend and told her I'd do a smash cake too. What size should the smash cake be? Not to sound cheap but since I'm doing it free, I don't want to do it too big or spend too much on it. Suggestions?

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Kimmers971 Posted 24 Jun 2009 , 12:43pm
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Nothing larger than 4"x4", no filling & nothing super fancy in terms of decorations icon_biggrin.gif

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PinkZiab Posted 24 Jun 2009 , 1:28pm
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I do a 4" cake as well, torted and usually filled the same as the main cake (unless the customer requests otherwise).

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Ruth52 Posted 24 Jun 2009 , 1:38pm
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I usually do a 1 layer 6" cake to match the larger cake, but I also charge for it - $7 to $10, depending on the decoration requested.

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Kay_NL Posted 24 Jun 2009 , 1:43pm
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I also usually do a 6"single layer cake with simple decorations. I charge for mine but usually have enough batter to make that and the main cake without having to make extra batter!

I charge $8 for a 6 inch round smash, but it has to accompany a larger order. Otherwise I charge $20 as that is my minimum cost just to turn on my oven and get to work! icon_smile.gif

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CookieD-oh Posted 24 Jun 2009 , 1:45pm
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The smash cake I did for my baby girl was 4", 2 layers, buttercream w/fondant accents.

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sweetpea223 Posted 24 Jun 2009 , 1:54pm
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I did a smash cake for my friends and niece's daughter, and used a 4"cake pan. I think I've seen other people using cupcakes as a smash cake. It doesn't have to be big because it's supposed to be for the kid to do whatever the baby wants to do with it. This way, the real cake to be served to the other guests would still look nice and presentable.

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CakeMommyTX Posted 24 Jun 2009 , 1:55pm
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4" round, torted and filled and decorated to match main cake, usually in all butter cream unless the customer requests otherwise. I figure the buttercream is easier for the little one to smash and mush and rub in their hair, which after all is the purpose of a smash cake. Oh and I only include them free with a 1st birthday, anything after that they are 12$ for a 4" round.

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poohsmomma Posted 24 Jun 2009 , 3:06pm
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I do a 6" single layer decorated to match the cake and throw it in free.

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