How Much Do You Need?

The amount of frosting you need varies based on the following factors:

• Size of cake layers
• Shape of cake layers
• Number of cake layers
• Decoration style (semi-naked, smooth, buttercream rosettes, large swirls on top, on etc.)

Icing					Glaze -- spread, drizzle or pour:
Cake Size	Top Only	Top & Sides	Top, Sides & Filling		Cake Size	Top Only
8 " 2-layer		1-1/2 cups	2 cups		9" or 10" cake	1 cup
9" 2-layer		2 cups	2-1/2 cups		10" x 15" sheet cake	1-1/3 cups
9" 3-layer		2-1/2 to 3 cups	3-1/2 to 4 cups
8" square	3/4 cup	1-1/2 cups
13" x 9"	2 cups	2-1/2 cups
9 or 10" tube		3 to 4 cups
9" x 5" x 3" loaf	1 cup
12 cupcakes	3/4 to 1 cup