What is a tin cake?
Sheet Cakes are simple, single -layer, matte cakes that are often prepared for celebrations that include dozen or more participants. This type of cake became a popular choice for birthday parties, workplace celebrations and family meetings and anniversaries. Usually cakes of this type are prepared in one of three different sizes, depending on the number of portions for the event.
For the smaller assembly, the most common size of the cake leaf is a quarterly sheet, which is usually 8 x 12 inches (20.32 x 30.48 cm). This simple cake has a rectangular shape and provides enough portions for 12 to 20 people. The half sheet is usually 12 x 16 inches (30.48 x 40.64 cm) and provides 30 to 50 servings, which can be the right amount for the office assembly. As a third option, the whole sheet can be a good choice for a large assembly. In general, it is 16 x 24 inches (40.64 x 60.96 cm) and serves 60 to 100 people. It is important to note that there are some variations in the cake sizes - a quarterly sheet may be9 x 13 inches (22.86 x 33.02 cm), half sheets 13 x 18 inches (33.02 x 45.72 cm) and full sheet 18 x 26 inches (45.72 x 66.04 cm).
preparation of the cake from the sheet is not much different from baking any kind of cake. Instead of using standard round pans of cakes and baking multiple layers, a leaf or jelly will be used to care for one layer. The ingredients used to prepare the dough are also the same as any recipe for the cake, but of course they will include the use of larger quantities. When the layer is switched off from the bakery pan, some special manipulation may be required because the cake is larger and more likely to break.
Today, many people decided to use the bakery services in the supermarket when a big cake is needed. There are a number of prepared cake designs that can be quickly adapted to any occasion in a short period of time. It is also possible to order a leaf cake in advance, often UMOFiring leaving the colors and design of the cake adapted especially for the event. In some cases, bakeries will also provide a cake with two thin layers, separate icing, ganache or other filling.