So I have heard there are many different ways to tier cakes. I was just wondering what was the best way? I need to make a 4 tier cake for thanksgiving and new at it! Thanks for the help!!

I found this on this site. Not sure if this is what you need.

http://cakecentral.com/articles/category/cake-decorating-basics/buildingstacking-cake

Everything you need to know to make, decorate and assemble tiered/stacked/layer cakes:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-605188.html

There is a link to photos of common cake support systems with complete directions, as well as a sticky by Leahs on SPS system.

HTH