My client for this cake was having a race car themed 3rd birthday party for her son.  I used a 9 x 13 inch pan for this cake because it provided a large enough surface for a little race track.  It also uses one batch of cake but provides a larger number of servings than a traditional 8 inch round cake.  Often, these rectangular cakes can be kind of boring, but if you decorate them nicely, they can look just as exciting and polished as a round cake or even a tiered one.

Cake Dimensions:  (1) 9 x 13 cake
Serving Size:  24 sensible servings
Type: fondant over buttercream with fondant accents 
Event Location:  McLean, VA