smash cakes

well… I guess a giant cupcake is to big for smash cake…
Usually its a little cake… around 6”round cake or similar….

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I’ve done four inch cakes for smash cakes. I’ll put them on an eight inch cake board and transport in an eight inch cake box. I can personally never get a smooth finish on the buttercream for such a small cake, so I’ll always do a textured side, but I’ve been told to put a dowel through the center to keep it upright while smoothing the sides, then remove when ready to smooth top and decorate.

Thanks guys.
I have done 6in cakes, but that just seems too big.
Also I guess I should have clarified that the “giant cupcake” was just a really big muffin “cake’. I have purchased a 3 ’’ pan . I love the idea of getting a box. I don’t do too many smash cakes so I will just buy the box on an as needed basis.

Thanks again

I typically do a 4” inch round. I have the same issues with smoothness, so usually do a ruffled side or something else piped on. I have done fancier ones that I charge for, but for the free ones I offer I do 4” buttercream base.

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I usually do a 4” round as well.. :o)

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I use 6” rounds personally.

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OK – I am from London – and have no clue as to what a smash cake is. Can someone enlighten me? :)

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Karen it is usually a smaller cake that is made to match the main cake that a young child can smash their hands into to eat their cake.

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Wow – UK decorators correct me if I am wrong – but I have never heard of that across the pond in London!! Thank you for letting me know. Would love to see some examples too…..:) Kx

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