Quantities of Frosting/Ganache/Fondant to Cover/Ice Different Size Cakes
The following quantities are approximate amounts needed to cover/frost a cake. The amount used will vary according to each decorator.
| Cake Icings | 6" | 7" | 8" | 9" | 10" | 11" | 12" | 13" | 14" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercream (cups) | 1 1/3 | 1 3/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 5/8 | 3 | 3 3/8 | 3 3/4 | 4 1/2 | 5 |
| Ganache | 1lb 5oz | 2lb 5oz | 3lb 5oz | 4lb 7oz | 5lb 8oz | 6lb 12oz | 7lb 14oz | 8lb 15oz | 9lb 15oz |
| Fondant | 1lb 4oz | 1lb 10oz | 1lb 14oz | 2lb 2oz | 2lb 12 oz | 3 lb 3oz | 3 lb 8oz | 4lb 2oz | 4 lb 11oz |