I was wondering...what do you all use or where do you get your cake boards? In the cake galleries, I've noticed a lot of different kinds (circles and squares) depending on the shape of the cake.

Usually cakes are so heavy, you've gotta have something stable to carry it on...

any thoughts, ideas?

Thanks!

There are so many options.....some people use foam core boards (ya know the poster boards with 1/4" or more of foam in between) they cut them to whatever shape or size they need. Some people use plywood and then cover it, others use cake drums found at baker's supply stores the possibilities are endless.

Welcome to CC btw!

Thank you so much! Very helpful

I have been using the foam board but I usually use several layers taped together and then covered.

good idea....thanks!

I use masonite boards. You can order them off of the internet. Global Sugar has them as well as Into the Oven. They can support VERY heavy cakes.

This may be a stupid question, but for those who use foamcore, masonite, drums or anything other than cardboard cake circles, do you get your boards back after each cake? It seems those would get expensive if you do a lot of cakes, but at the same time, it would be such a hassle to have to get boards back after every birthday cake.

I like to get my masonite boards back. But if not, you should just build the cost of it into the cake, so that you aren't out the money.

I get it made depending on the size I need. We use mdf and melamine boards.

Very interesting things...thanks for all the responses..I've wondered about getting the boards back too...the only time I've asked for it back was when I used plywood for very heavy cakes.

Thanks for keeping this going!