Rectangular Cakes or Strips

Most popular cakes can also be made in a rectangular shape or strip about 2½ to 3½ inches (6 to 9 cm) wide and 16 to 18 inches (40 to 46 cm) long (the width of a sheet pan) or any fraction of that length. A cake baked in a standard sheet pan can be cut crosswise into seven pieces of this size.

To produce one cake, cut strips of desired size from sheet cakes and layer with fillings as in the basic procedure. Ice the top and sides. Ends may be iced, or they may be left uniced to show an attractive pattern of cake layers and fillings. Trim a thin slice off each end for a more attractive appearance. Use a sharp serrated knife, wiping it clean and dipping it in hot water before cutting each slice.