How much Sugarpaste do I need?
How much Sugarpaste do I need?
How Much Sugarpaste Do I Need?
| Size in Inches | Weight for a Round Cake | Weight for a Square Cake |
|---|---|---|
| 7″ | 750g | 875g |
| 8″ | 875g | 1kg |
| 9″ | 1kg | 1.25kg |
| 10″ | 1.25kg | 1.5kg |
How do I calculate how much fondant I need?
To determine the diameter you need to roll fondant for covering the cake: measure opposite sides and top of cake across center; roll out fondant to that size, 1/4 inch thick. For example, an 8 inch, two-layer cake, with two sides each 4 inches, equals 16 inches diameter.
How much will 500g fondant cover?
Covering a cake: 15cm (6in) / 14cm (5in) – 500g (1lb 1oz) 18cm (7in) / 15cm (6in) – 700g (1lb 6oz) 20cm (8in) / 18cm (7in) – 800g (1lb 7oz) 23cm (9in) / 25cm (10in) – 1kg (2lb 2oz)
How much Sugarpaste do I need to cover a 20cm cake?
How much sugar paste to cover a cake
| Shape | 6 inch (15cm) | 8 inch (20cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Round | 750g | 1kg |
| Square | 850g | 1.25kg |
How much sugarpaste do you need to cover a cake board?
Using our online cakeulator, we allow 15g each of sugarpaste and marzipan per square inch of cake when it comes to working out how much you should need. Using the quantities suggested should cover the cake to a depth of approx 5mm – the exact weight you use will depend on how thinly you roll the paste!
How much marzipan do I need for a 9-inch cake?
how much will you need?
| size | sugarpaste | marzipan |
|---|---|---|
| 6″ | 500g | 750g |
| 7″ | 750g | 1kg |
| 8″ | 1kg | 1.25kg |
| 9″ | 1.25kg | 1.5kg |
How much fondant do I need to cover a 12 inch board?
How much sugarpaste to cover a cakeboard
| Size in Inches | Quantity for a Round board | Quantity for a Square board |
|---|---|---|
| 10″ | 700g | 700g |
| 11″ | 725g | 725g |
| 12″ | 825g | 825g |
| 14” | 850g | 1kg |
How much fondant do I need to cover a 9×13 cake?
Easily determine how much fondant you’ll need to cover your cake with this simple chart. From small 6 in….
| Fondant Amounts to Cover Cakes | |
|---|---|
| Cake Size | Fondant Amount |
| 10 3/4 x 7 7/8 in. | 48 oz. |
| 13 x 9 7/8 in. | 48 oz. |
| 16 1/2 x 12 3/8 in. | 72 oz. |
How much fondant do I need to cover a 10 inch cake?
To cover a standard standard-sized 9 or 10-inch cake with fondant, you will need approximately 2 pounds of fondant. You can use purchased fondant (be sure you get “rolled” fondant as opposed to “pouring” fondant), or you can make your own marshmallow fondant or rolled fondant.
How much marzipan do I need for a 7 inch round cake?
how much will you need?
| diameter | sugarpaste | marzipan |
|---|---|---|
| 6″ | 500g | 650g |
| 7″ | 750g | 900g |
| 8″ | 900g | 1.1kg |
| 9″ | 1kg | 1.25kg |
What do you cover a cake board with?
After your boards are glued together, cover the top of the board in a thin layer of shortening. Roll out some leftover fondant nice and thin in your color of choice. Matching some fondant on your cake is always a nice touch.
How do you make a food board cake safe?
All I use is thick cardboard and food-grade foil (I have even used baking foil) to wrap the board. This can be found in cake decorating supply shops or you can buy them from here. You can even use decorative paper to provide its food safe or you have a layer of plastic wrap around it.
What do you need to know about sugarpaste?
One of the most important ingredients to consider is the sugarpaste. Buy too much and you can always store it for next time, but buy too little and you’re stuck! I’ve devised the following charts over the years to help me get the right quantities. So, now you can work out how much sugarpaste you need to cover a cake and a cake board too.
How big is a cup of sugar paste?
Sugar Paste Quantities Chart Depth of cake three inches Depth of Cake Four inches Depth of Cake Five inches
Which is the best sugarpaste to use on a cake?
Some brands, like Massa Ticino and Saracino, advertise that their sugarpaste can be pinned / rolled very thinly, so you use less to cover a cake.
What kind of food coloring to use for sugar paste?
Pro Tip: It’s best to use gel food coloring to color sugar paste, as it doesn’t affect the texture. If you only have liquid food coloring, it’ll soften your paste. Add extra confectioners’ (powdered or icing) sugar to counteract this.