hello!
Cake decorators! I need help. what kind of cake plates or boards do you use when stacking w3edding cake layers? I typically use cardboard cake boards wrapped in aluminum foil, but i keep thinking that i should use the plastic cake plates instead for a nicer affect but they have these little feet on them....not sure that this is what others use? help! here is a pic of a cake i am using as a guide for my first paid wedding cake coming up in a couple of weeks.

OK, NO ONE IS RESPONDING! HELP!

That is so funny, I am actually looking for the same advice. I am doing a 3 tier square cake in 2 weeks and have been researching foamcore vs. cake plates vs. reg cardboard cake squares. This ia my first wedding cake and I'm really nervous. I'll be watching for replies!

either use the SPS or use the plastic plates and use plastic dowels that the feet will fit down in. This works great... you get a more secure fit that way.

For stacking heavy cakes I use the 3 mm cake boards, they are really strong and for doweling I use the plastic tubes from Wilton.
My friend has stacked a cake 5 high with this (impossible to move ) and it was as solid as a house... well a house of cake

Good luck with your first paid wedding cake!!
Lara

I use a cake cardboard under each tier and bubble tea straws for support. For the bottom board, I use a 1/2" thick piece of plywood cut to the size I need. I get them from my local lumberyard for about $1 each.

Hey everyone..ok I am a little confused (sorry)
if you were to put a cake board in between the tiers, do you still put one long dowel or something through all of the tiers?? I have read that when you stack big cakes you should dowel all of the tiers and then put one long dowel through all of the cakes (how would you do this if you have a cake board in between the tiers?

Thanks ..so you would only use one cake board (the one on the bottom supporting the cake) not seperate cake boards in between each tier right?? I have a three tier wedding cake in a month and I was very concerned about that dowel and the cake boards

kweenofengland-- that is a beautiful cake!

This is how I stack my cakes. I use cardboards covered with wax paper on both sides under each tier.

Thanks Edna! I love your youtube videos!

My husband brought me home 3/4" foam presentation boards that his employer was throwing out. I cut them down and cover them with fabric and contact paper and use those for bases. They're incredibly durable. They look great covered too... especially with ribbon along the edges.

I love reading everyone's shared info here! So many great ideas!

~Wendy

I use cardboards covered in plastic wrap and dowels as well.