I'm having trouble with setting up the wedding cake. Since stacking one right on top of each is in I'm getting more and more request for them.
My problem is I'm short so stacking cakes in the center of the cake table can be quite a challenge. I afraid to stack and slide, especially th larger cakes. Does any one have a clever trick?
any other tips would be welcomed. Thanks barbspies
Stacked cakes can be very difficult to deliver and set up because they are heavy in weight also. I like to take someone with me...I usually take my neighbor because she also does cakes...and knows how to handle them. My advice would be to have someone else help you. Once you got it on the table...maybe the other person could help slide it in the middle.
traci
It's always been easier for me to set them up closer to the edge and then very carefully slide them to the center of the table.. some of the tables the brides have are very large round tables and they want the cakes in the center, which to me is too hard for the to cut that far away (for pictures).
I am very short as well - 4' 10" and I have a lot of requests for the stacked cakes. I have learned that it is easier to stack the cakes once I get to the reception hall - I also have a trick for getting the cake to the center of the table. Make sure you have someone with you to help.
When I first get to the hall I go into the room and look at the table. If it is a round table I move the table cloth off the front edge of the table just about half way. I set my cake up, close to the edge of the table, finish decorating, etc and then very gently move the cake to the center by pulling the table cloth slowly to the back of the table. Someone is watching to make sure that the cake doesn't shift and that it makes it to the center of the table. I have never had a problem so far, and it makes it easier on me.
midge, what a great idea. I always push the cake and try not to bunch up the cloth. That's a great trick!
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