Wedding and Tiered Cake Cutting Guide

3b. Wedding and Tiered Cake Cutting Guide*

This guide shows you how to cut popular shaped tiers into pieces approximately 1 x 2 inches by two layers high (about 5 inches). Even if a larger serving size is desired, the order of cutting is still the same. The first step in cutting is to remove the top tier, and then begin cutting with the second tier, followed by the third, 4th, and so on. The top tier is usually saved for the first anniversary, so it is not calculated into the serving amount.

Round Tiers

Move in two inches for the tier's outer edge; cut a circle and then slice 1 inch pieces within the circle. Now move in another 2 inches, cut another circle, slice 1 inch pieces and so on until the entire tier is cut. The center core of each tier can be cut into 3rds, 4ths, and 6ths, depending on size.

Square Tiers

Move in 2 inches from the outer edge and cut across. Then slice 1 inch pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 inches and slice again until the entire tier is cut.

Heart Tiers

Divide the tiers vertically into 1/2ths, 4ths, 6ths, and 8ths. Within rows, slice 1 inch pieces of cake.

Petal Tiers

Cut similar to round tiers as diagram shows.

Oval Tiers

Move in 2 inches from the outer edge and cut across. Then slice 1 inch pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 inches and slice again until the entire tier is cut.

Hexagon Tiers

Move in 2 inches from the outer edge and cut across. Then slice 1 inch pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 inches and slice again until the entire tier is cut.

*Information is from www.wilton.com and has been altered slightly to meet my standard serving sizes.