The card of really useful stuff, 2nd edition

From how much filling to how much sugar paste (fondant), cake portions and more this is everything you need to know

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This card has been to designed to answer all the 'how much' questions a cake decorator asks when creating cakes for any occasion.  It has everything you need to know, (especially if you are trying to cost cakes).  Our second edition has been updated to include additional information and also updated in an easier format.

  • how many portions, including suggested portion sizes and guidance for both fruit & sponge and tips on how to cut your cake and wedding servings new - deeper cakes, portions
  • how much cake mixture - tricky shapes, rectangular tins etc,
  • updated - To fill & crumb coat a cake - how much filling (buttercream/ ganache/ Swiss or Italian meringue)  quantities for 3 layer and 4 layer cakes
  • Updated - to coat a cake in buttercream or ganache how much for different sized and different heights of cake 3 layer & 4 layer cakes, new - includes weights for each additional inch of height so you can easily calculate if for example you have a 5-inch deep cake
  • poured ganache- quantities for coating different sized cakes including 3-inch & 4-inch deep
  • new - how much marzipan to cover cakes of different heights and sizes
  • how much sugarpaste (fondant) to cover a 3-inch deep or 4- inch deep cake of different sizes, new - includes weights for each additional inch of height so you can easily calculate if for example you have a 5-inch deep cake
  • how much sugarpaste to cover a board,
  • how much ribbon for around a cake,
  • how much for ribbon for around a board,
  • hemispheres - how to line the tins, how much cake mixture, baking times, portions, buttercream and sugarpaste quanitities new - mini hemispheres 5.5cm & 6.5cm silicon moulds
  • buttercream for piping cupcakes 
  • new - how much sugarpaste (fondant) needed for cupcake toppers and domed cupcake toppers

I think everyone needs this!

What a genius card! Any question I ever have when making a cake - it answers. My favourite tip is how much buttercream I need when icing cupcakes.

— , 5th March 2019

Iv always loved baking but never knew all the little details so had to guess/ waste/ not have enough and run to the shop for more. with this card i can plan my cakes and know exactly what i'm going to need. I use this card every time i'm making a cake to decorate. such a good idea having it all in one place.

— , 19th June 2019

When I’m in the middle of cakey chaos, the kitchen is a mess, I’m a mess and I don’t seem to have a square cm of worktop space left, the card of really useful stuff is my saviour! A quick glance! No floury fingers on my phone or sticky fingers on a pencil. Just a quick reference and voila! I have what I need.

— , 19th June 2019

The card of really useful stuff is the best idea ever. It's my 'go to ' when I'm doing cakes as dont have to guess how much I need anymore can just look at the card & it's all there so handy.

— , 19th June 2019

I love this card, it is most definitely my favourite; how did I ever manage without it? From ribbon length to quantities for sugarpaste, buttercream or ganache, it’s all there. A simply “must have” card!

— , 19th June 2019

Perfect addition to all the other cards, clearly shows quantities and makes cake planning so easy. So much information all in one place.

— , 19th June 2019

This is my go to card every time I need to work out quantities and lengths. It has taken all the stress out of working out how much fondant or buttercream I need for difference size cakes.

— , 19th June 2019

It's such a useful card. Maths has never been my strong point so it's perfect for having all the information needed in one place. Plus it saves on wastage, especially when it comes to sugarpaste quantities as I usually buy far too much. Thanks Annabelle Jane for another great card.

— , 19th June 2019

5 star definitely such a useful card to have with so much information all in one place. Also saves on wastage as gives the amounts needed for sugar paste I don’t know what I done without it.

— , 19th June 2019

Definitely a 5* rating for the Card Of Really Useful Stuff. I have referred to it lots of times. If you enjoy baking I recommend this card.

— , 19th June 2019

Very informative and helpful.

— , 19th June 2019

5 star!! It’s a must have for all. Thank you very much Annabelle Jane

— , 19th June 2019

No question it's a 5 star from me for all the reasons that have already be mentioned in the other reviews. Well done Annabelle for all your hard work creating it such a great idea.

— , 19th June 2019

For beginners and experts alike this card is a must have. So much information all in one handy go to place. Don’t know how I managed without it.

— , 19th June 2019

My most favourite card! Everything I need to know is there - it's a must have card!

— , 25th September 2019

Clue is in the name! Lots of useful info when you need it. Being wipe clean is essential - great, well done.

— , 25th September 2019

This is my 'go to' card for anything I need. Has all the info that would take ages to work out myself.

— , 25th September 2019

Really helpful for measurements and wouldn't be without it for the basics. All the measurements are already done for you!

— , 25th September 2019

If you are going to have one card this is definetly a must have. Lots of information, in one place. For a newbie hobby baker like myself, it tells you how much sugar paste to use on different size cakes, how much buttercream and ganache is needed so avoids so much wastage, even down to how much ribbon is needed to go around a cake board and much more. A beautiful, wipeable card with a fountain of 'useful' information.

— , 5th February 2022

This card really does what it says. I refer to this every time I make a cake. I only make cakes for family and this card answers all my questions. It’s like my bible. It’s like having Annabelle with me in my kitchen.

— , 11th February 2022

The Card of really Useful Stuff. ***** DOES EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS ON THE TIN! This card is so well used I’ve laminated it and its on my baking room wall! Every single time I bake I refer to this card in some way or another. It has portion guides, buttercream and sugar paste quantities, and is so detailed with so much useful information that I couldn’t be without it.

— , 11th February 2022

The name of this card says it all! It really is the most useful card ever! There is so much information all in one place and I wouldn’t be without it. Definitely 5 stars!

— , 10th February 2022

This is such a good card. Anything you need to know from now much ribbon you need to icing a cake is written on this card, there is also buttercream quantities and cake portions – how bigger cake you need for feed how many people. I use it a lot.

— , 8th February 2022