4 tier wedding cakes start from R9000. 1 tier (bottom tiers dummies) from R7000. 2 tier (bottom tiers dummies) from R8000. 5 tier wedding cakes start from R10000.
Average Price Of A Wedding Cake In South Africa
How much does a wedding cake cost in SA?
How Much Does A Wedding Cakes Cost South Africa?
| WEDDING CAKES (2 TIER) | R1 600 |
|---|---|
| Wedding Cakes (5 Tier) | R4 000 |
| Wedding Cakes (6 Tier) | R4 800 |
| Cupcakes | R10 – R25 each |
| Petit Fours | R12 each |
How much does a birthday cake cost in South Africa?
Our birthday cakes vary in cost ranging from ±R375 for a basic 8” cake with a piped birthday message, to R2000, R4000, or even more, for an elaborately decorated, tiered or shaped cake.
All of our cakes are designed and quoted for individually according to your needs.
How big is a 12 round cake?
12 inch cakes can be very generously served to 40 people with each slice measuring about 1 inch across the back. A standard fork is about one inch wide.
Keep in mind that the thinner slice of a 12 inch cake is 6 inches long and 4 or 5 inches tall.
How tall should cake layers be?
Standard cakes
Most cakes are usually 2 layers of cake with a cake board on the bottom. The layers can each be 2 inches or 3 inches tall. So there can be two layers making one 4 to 6 inches tall cake
How much cake do I need for 120 guests?
A typical wedding cake slice is 1 inch wide, 2 inches long, and 4 inches tall, but serving sizes will vary based on your cake maker and how your wedding venue cuts the cake.
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Wedding Cake Sizes Chart.
| NUMBER OF GUESTS | TIERS | SIZE (WIDTH OF TIERS) |
|---|---|---|
| 60-120 | 3 | 6 in x 10 in x 14 in |
| 120-200 | 4 | 6 in x 8 in x 10 in x 12 in |
What does wedding cake symbolize?
The tradition of a wedding cake goes back to Roman times when a cake of meal was crumbled over the bride’s head to provide good luck.
The wedding cake symbolizes good fortune and fertility. It also brings good luck to everyone who eats it. The wedding cake should be made with an abundance of good
How far in advance can you stack a tiered cake?
To avoid cracking the icing, tiers should be stacked while the icing is freshly done. Alternatively, you can wait for at least 2 days after icing the tiers before stacking.
The only time full dowelling is not necessary for a stacked construction is if the lower tiers are a firm fruit cake or carrot cake.