Maybe I'm missing something, but how do I get a true 4 inch high cake??? Say I bake two 8x2 rounds even using bake even strips. They bake pretty even but not true level. So I have been leveling them out. By the time I level both cakes, fill once, and stack I usually can get a good 3 inches maybe a little more. Am I doing something wrong? Any tips out there. I usually only do one filling in between two layers. Wasn't sure if I need to start cutting those two in half to get 4 layers and then filling. Just wanted to see how people get their cakes to be close to 2 inch high after leveling and then 4 inches once stacked. Thanks for any help. Kari
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1/9/12 at 11:32am
If you level each layer while it's still in the pan, that's 4" right there without filling. Three inches is too short for a typical tier... are you filling your pans with enough batter?
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1/9/12 at 11:39am
I agree, you are not filling your pans high enough. Mine usually bake slightly higher than the pan. I remove them to let them cool, then put cake circles in the bottom of the pan and place the cake back inside. Level with the top of the pan. When I fill and put together I have a good 4 inches.
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I always torte my layers , make a dam,and put small amt. of filling in between. I do not torte carrot cakes and any with fruit or nuts. I use a good amt. of filling or buttercream with these types of cakes. I cup off hump in layers while still in pan with serrate knife. All cakes shrink some after baking. Never seen any that didn,t. So, each time, take a look at your layers and determine what you have to do to make them at least 4-4 1/2" high. Consider your frosting also. Again, use enough batter for layers to rise to top of pan(they shrink some). Good Luck!!!
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If all else fails, bake 3 layers that come out to the total height you want.
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Originally Posted by prichardsk
Maybe I'm missing something, but how do I get a true 4 inch high cake??? Say I bake two 8x2 rounds even using bake even strips. They bake pretty even but not true level. So I have been leveling them out. By the time I level both cakes, fill once, and stack I usually can get a good 3 inches maybe a little more. Am I doing something wrong? Any tips out there. I usually only do one filling in between two layers. Wasn't sure if I need to start cutting those two in half to get 4 layers and then filling. Just wanted to see how people get their cakes to be close to 2 inch high after leveling and then 4 inches once stacked. Thanks for any help. Kari
Maybe I'm missing something, but how do I get a true 4 inch high cake??? Say I bake two 8x2 rounds even using bake even strips. They bake pretty even but not true level. So I have been leveling them out. By the time I level both cakes, fill once, and stack I usually can get a good 3 inches maybe a little more. Am I doing something wrong? Any tips out there. I usually only do one filling in between two layers. Wasn't sure if I need to start cutting those two in half to get 4 layers and then filling. Just wanted to see how people get their cakes to be close to 2 inch high after leveling and then 4 inches once stacked. Thanks for any help. Kari
I agree with others you need more batter. Or if baking 2 separate layers use more batter too. I find going up a size helps then you will have enough once you have taken off any uneven top if doing two separate bakes. If baking as one cake then torting I've found going up a couple of sizes in batter means it comes up to over 4" and perfect once any small hump has been taken off. If i'm short on time I bake in 2 layers as they cook quicker. I find don't need much levelling if using bake even strips HTH
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1/10/12 at 8:18am
And if you worry about your cake overflowing (which mine has more often than I'd like to admit) you can collar your pan. This eases the worry of overfilling and allows you to get a nice high cake.
Here's a link to explain.
http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-7174953.html#7174953
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