FONDANT AMOUNT GUIDE

As an instructor I am always asked how much fondant should be used to cover different sized cakes. Here is a guide for you basic round and square cakes.

CAKE SIZE              LAYERS               FONDANT AMOUNT

6"                                                     2- Layer Round                              1 lb.
8"                                                     2- Layer Round                              1 lb. 8 oz
10"                                                   2- Layer Round                              2 lb. 8 oz
12"                                                   2- Layer Round                              3 lb. 8 oz
14"                                                   2- Layer Round                              5 lbs.
16"                                                   2- Layer Round                              7 lbs.

6"                                                     2- Layer Square                              1 lb. 8 oz.
8"                                                     2- Layer Square                              2 lb. 8 oz.
10"                                                   2- Layer Square                              3 lb. 8 oz.
12"                                                   2- Layer Square                              5 lbs.
14"                                                   2- Layer Square                              6 lbs.                                         
16"                                                   2- Layer Square                              8 lbs.