I make all my cakes the same height – except when the design requires a taller cake. All my cakes are 4 layers of cake – each 1 is 3/4" thick. I fill between each and on top with 1/4" of buttercream/ganache or other filling so my end cake before fondant is 4" high.
Finished cakes should be at least 4" high. And when you have more then 1 tier all tiers should be the same height. Unless the specific design is different heights – then that’s different. This makes the cake look better. More professional like the one pictured above. Hope that helps.
Teri, Ontario, Canada http://www.TeriLovesCake.ca
