How much icing do you need for a double layer cake?

Question

i bought one container of icing...will this be enough for a nine inch double layer cake? I am hoping if i put a thin layer in between hopefully it will be enough!

Answer 1

I have used one tub of icing on that size of cake before. It will cover the cake just right. Just do a thin layer in between the layers like you said.

When you put the icing on... do a crumb layer first. A crumb layer is a real thin layer of icing all over the cake, so you won't see all the crumbs when you put the top layer on. So do the first layer really thin just to hold the crumbs down and let it dry. Then put the rest of the icing on the cake.



It should turn out great!

Answer 2

Most likely your cake layers are not level. If they are just a little bit off, then take the "ugliest" of the layers and turn it upside down to form the bottom layer. Examine it all around to see if one side is higher than the other. Put the second layer on "top" side (it will be a little more rounded) up, being careful to line up the sides so the shorter side of the top layer is over the higher side of the bottom. If your layers are really domed in the middle you may have to trim them to get them to lie correctly. This is how you do that the way that cake decorators do: Take a bunch of toothpicks and a ruler. Measure up from the base of the cake layer to the height you want your layer to be. Insert a toothpick at that point every inch or so all around your cake. Now take a length of heavy thread - like carpet thread - and wrap it around the cake so that it lays on top of all of the toothpicks. Cross the two ends of the thread and pull tight, like you are tying shoes. The thread will slice cleanly through the cake and you can just lift off the uneven top part. (You do NOT need to spend a small fortune on a "cake leveler" that you might use twice a year.) Also note that when you are putting your frosting or filling between layers you should leave the outer half-inch unfrosted. The weight of the top layer will squish the frosting out adequately without causing the layers to slide apart.

Answer 3

I always buy two cans of frosting for a double layer cake. This is because you have to frost the sides, top and inbetween sections of the cake. One will probably not be enough.

Answer 4

you my be able to stretch it but if you try it may also cause the cake to tear because when you try to spread a thin layer of icing the cake sticks to the knife and lets face it more icing would make it taste better

Answer 5

My suggestion would be just don't put a lot in between the layers and that way you will be sure to have enough to go on the outside of the cake.



I have done that before.





pet70

Answer 6

The container that you bought should be enough, be sure and read the instructions on the label, it will tell you how much you need.

Answer 7

check your container...it should tell you how big of a cake you can ice

Answer 8

It depends on how much you want on it. I ussually use 3 or 4 cups.

Answer 9

I CANNOT BELIEVE ALL YOU LADIES BUY FROSTING INSTEAD OF MAKING IT HOMEMADE.....