I am done my first wedding cake yesterday and have a question.
what is the best way to stack the cakes without any finger prints or
touching the decorated the cake on top of the another?
I tried not to touch or scrape the decorated cake when I stacked (drop?)the cake but it is not easy.

Thank you.

I take my spatula with me when I assemble the cake on-site. You can gently slide the spatula out when it's set in place. It's also a good tool to use if you have to make a adjustments to get the tier on-center.

I always add an icing border or ribbon border to any smudges are covered.

Hello indydebi,
I see.. I will use a spatula next time.
Thank you .

Of course if you use SPS (Single Plate Separator) for stacking cakes you can actually slide it into place.

leahs is making a believer out of me!I'm going to have to start using SPS, everywhere I go you are advocating it.
I have been contemplating ordering some from Bakery crafts, Isn't it less expensive to use wooden dowels.
I mean, I know SPS is inexpensive and all.
also leahs, do you order the whole SPS with delivery system from Bakery crafts? or just the actual SPS?
I'm trying to find a bridal show in my area to get a cake to and I think I would feel better using SPS than the wooden dowels I've been using.

I do not order the entire system including the box because I was taught to deliver unboxed, which I've done for years. I use the plates and columns.

Yes, dowels are probably cheaper, but I think they're harder to use and certainly much more unstable. The last cake I delivered doweled (two tiers only) shifted either during delivery or as DH carried it in. the problem with dowels is this: If you don't get the tier sitting on top dropped in exactly the right spot the first time, then you have to adjust it toward the center. If you take you spatula and poke the cardboard underneath it to move it toward the center a bit, then you have likely also pushed your dowels so that they are not standing vertical any more. Think about it. Then because the dowels are no longer perfectly vertical, your whole cake is at risk of collapse.

That just can not happen with SPS. Not even possible. Because the plate and column assembly goes into the cake as one unit, it will be straight forever, even as you cut away the cake to serve it.

And I pass the expense on to my customers with a $20 equipment fee. That make the whole thing disposable. I don't make any$ off it, but then I don't ever worry about transporting a stacked cake, either.

I stumbled on this system a few years ago, and can't believe that everyone isn't using it. As I always say its easy, cheap and sturdy. What more could you ask for?

I also love my Agbay, but its not so cheap and I understand that some folks can't justify the purchase. Even I waited a year or so before I coughed up the $ for that. Now I don't know why I waiting so long.

But SPS? Really, it's cheap. Your customers, especially wedding customers will pay for it. I just tell them "I require you to purchase the support system, because without it your cake will fall down." No arguments.

Thanks for your response! I will happily order SPS now. I used it before at my cake decorating "JOB" but had never bought it for my own shop.
Thanks again!

You can also leave your dowels sticking out about 1 inch so this will allow 1 inch for finger room. When you place your cake on the dowels, it will push them the rest of the way in.

Help my ignorance please, is there a link to this system? I for the life of me don't know what your talking about. Thanks

http://www.bakingshop.com/weddingcakes/cakestand.htm

I found this and it really explained alot to me!