Filling in a Two-Layer Cake
Creating a beautifully filled two-layer cake is an art that combines precision, technique, and a dash of creativity. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your journey into the world of cake decorating, mastering the art of filling a cake can elevate your confectionery creations to new heights. In this guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of filling a two-layer cake using delectable pastry fillings, ensuring each slice is a tantalizing delight for the taste buds.
With these simple steps and a touch of artistry, you're poised to create stunning cakes that are as beautiful as they are delicious, especially when incorporating indulgent pastry fillings. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and let your imagination run wild as you embark on the sweet adventure of cake-making mastery, where each layer promises a delightful surprise of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- pastry filling
- cake slicer
- cake board
- sideless cookie sheet
- large spatula
Instructions
Bake and cool cake, using two pans of the same size. Place bottom layer of cake on serving tray. Cut both layers perfectly level with cake slicer. Squeeze filling on the cake layer and spread evenly with a bent spatula, leaving 1/2" all the way around the edge of the cake (so pastry filling does not squirt out when layers are put together). Place top layer on top of filling. Ice cake with buttercream or rolled icing.
Amount of filling needed for cakes (approximate, as amount will vary according to amount and type of filling used.:
Round 5"- 1/4 cup
Round 6"- 1/3 cup
Round 7"- 2/3 cup
Round 8"- 3/4 cup
Round 9"- 1 cup
Round 10"- 1 1/4 cups
Round 11"- 1 1/2 cups
Round 12"- 1 3/4 cups
Round 14"- 2 1/3 cups
Sheet Cake 9 x 13"- 1 1/2 cup
Sheet Cake 10 x 15"- 2 cups
Sheet Cake 12 x 18"- 3 1/3 cups
We have several different flavors of delicious, gourmet fillings ready to use as filling in your cakes. An unopened tube will keep 6 months in the cupboard. An opened tube will keep 6 months in the refrigerator. Each sleeve yields 3 cups of filling.
