I am getting married this October, and have decided to be brave and attempt to make the cake myself. 2 cakes actually. A main 4-tier carrot cake, and a 3-tier chocolate groom's cake, because it's all my fiance will eat. I've been doing all the research and finding out what supplies I'll need, but there's one thing I'm having a little trouble with.
Do I need to use a heat core for the larger tiers? I've seen them on several websites, but am not sure if it's something I really need, or if it's just a gimmick to get me to buy more stuff. I was also wondering about heat strips that wrap around the outside of the pan.
If anyone has any information I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

Brooke

By Eve on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 02:17 pm:

I am so baking-challenged that I have not a clue! LOL!

This is a little on the cheesy side, but who would know. I have seen to bake the top tier, since you keep that anyway. Then, the two bottom tiers make out of styrofoam, and then frost. When it's time for the cake to be cut and served, you have a sheet cake in the kitchen ready to cut and serve. I were to bake them myself, that's the route I would go. I am not a baker, can you tell? LOL!

I also LOVE the cupcake cakes. If I were to get married again, I would do that. So cute. That would be fun for the grooms cake too!

Good luck! That's a big job! Do you have anyone to help you?

By Insaneusmcwife on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 07:45 pm:

I don't know much about the heating strips but I will be taking Wilton's Class 3 next month and I'll let you know what I find out. I agree about the decorated foam on the bottom. They do that at the USMC Ball. They have the cake cutting ceremony with the middle layer and then the servers bring out cake slices pre cut from the kitchen. If you have any other questions let me know and I'll find out when I go to class. My classes start the Monday after Valentines Day.

By Dawnk777 on Friday, January 23, 2004 - 10:20 am:

Wedding Cake Information

For large cakes, always check for doneness after they have baked for one hour. For pans 11 inches and larger, we recommend using a heating core to insure even baking. Baking Hints

Wilton has a whole section on wedding cakes that might be helpful.