Author: BakedbyLisa, Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:19 am Post subject: stacking cakes
I was wondering what everyone else does between the layers when stacking cakes. I typically use cocnut to ensure the fondant layers do not stick together, but I have not really seen other people do that. I have to make a four tiered cake in two weeks and wanted to have other options. Any help would be appreciated!
Author: Texas_Rose, Location: San Antonio, TXPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:25 am Post subject:
I don't use anything on top of the fondant and it's never stuck. I usually let it dry overnight before I stack it and I think that toughens it up a little bit so it's not as sticky.
I'm interested to see what other people do, though
Author: wendyintx, Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:41 am Post subject:
I only use buttercream so I may not be of any help but....I don't put anything between my "stacks".
Author: peg818, Location: upstate NYPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:42 am Post subject:
Hell, am i the only one that wants my layers to stick together a bit.
Author: leah_s, Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:11 am Post subject:
I would never ever use coconut. Too many people hate the stuff. And fondant doesn't stick anyway.
Author: indydebi, Location: Indianapolis INPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:24 am Post subject:
If my cake showed up with even one flake of coconut on it, I would demand a full refund because the cake would be totally inedible for me! You would be very welcome to take the whole cake back with you.
Fondant doesn't stick.
A crusting BC doesn't stick.
I never use anything between tiers and I've never had a sticking problem (and I cut most of my cakes, so I see it first hand).
Author: kansaslaura, Location: KansasPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:35 am Post subject:
I've never put anything between tiers either. Now I wouldn't hurl the cake back at you like Debi, but would wonder why there was coconut on the cake!
Author: 1nanette, Location: Detroit,MIPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:37 am Post subject:
I use parchment paper between tiers. I make a buttercream that isnt a crusting one, parchment works perfect all the time. I used to use toasted coconut or walnuts, of course asking first about allergies or if they like either.
Author: jibbies, Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:45 am Post subject:
When I first joined CC I lurked for a while. Then someone asked the same question that you asked (Baked by Lisa), well I said to myself here is something I can actually answer. I posted about putting coconut between the layers and I got flamed, slammed whatever you want to call it. I nearly left the site for good. I still put coconut between my layers, people still love it and I have never had any one complain. I tell my customers that is what I use and why and in 30 years I have only had one person ask for something different.
Lisa you do what works for you. and let the slammin' roll off your back into a big pile of coconut
I still love CC but I hardly ever come here anymore, too much drama!!
Jibbies
Author: jibbies, Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:46 am Post subject:
When I first joined CC I lurked for a while. Then someone asked the same question that you asked (Baked by Lisa), well I said to myself here is something I can actually answer. I posted about putting coconut between the layers and I got flamed, slammed whatever you want to call it. I nearly left the site for good. I still put coconut between my layers, people still love it and I have never had any one complain. I tell my customers that is what I use and why and in 30 years I have only had one person ask for something different.
Lisa you do what works for you. and let the slammin' roll off your back into a big pile of coconut
I still love CC but I hardly ever come here anymore, too much drama!!
Jibbies
Author: jibbies, Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:48 am Post subject:
When I first joined CC I lurked for a while. Then someone asked the same question that you asked (Baked by Lisa), well I said to myself here is something I can actually answer. I posted about putting coconut between the layers and I got flamed, slammed whatever you want to call it. I nearly left the site for good. I still put coconut between my layers, people still love it and I have never had any one complain. I tell my customers that is what I use and why and in 30 years I have only had one person ask for something different.
Lisa you do what works for you. and let the slammin' roll off your back into a big pile of coconut
I still love CC but I hardly ever come here anymore, too much drama!!
Jibbies
Author: indydebi, Location: Indianapolis INPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:53 am Post subject:
Because I really, really REALLY hate coconut! There is no font big enough to show you how much I HATE coconut. I'll make the sign of the cross and back out of the room if there's coconut in there. Really. REALLY. Hate it.
So it just ticks me off when anyone ASSUMES that it's ok to put it on my cake. Think of it as the same as someone using your cake as a toilet before they delivered it to you. That's how bad I think it is.
Edited to add: Yes, there are times you need to do "what works for you" but don't you think you need to be considerate of what the CUSTOMER prefers?
Author: Mencked, Location: OklahomaPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:02 am Post subject:
EWWWW--you really hate coconut Debi!!! I've used parchment paper too, but find that I really don't need anything between layers because I use crusting buttercream. I even had one bride tell me when she was first talking about ordering her wedding cake from me that she had an aunt that had helped out at some catering jobs and I needed to be sure to use pillars so the cake tiers wouldn't stick to each other and pull the icing off of each other. I just thought to myself, biting my tongue, "Aw honey, I've done about 60 wedding cakes as of today, and I kind of have that part figured out."
Author: jibbies, Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:07 am Post subject:
This is just what I am talking about.
I explain to them what and why, and I don't ever assume, however like I stated before only one person has said please use something else. If any of my customers expresed a dislike for coconut I would not use it.
I just think its funny that somehow coconut has become evil.
Jibbies
Author: Eisskween, Location: In my own little world, everyone knows me here.Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:32 am Post subject:
Um, I use cake boards....::ducks:: If you let the fondant dry sufficiently prior to stacking, there shouldn't be a problem, or a piece of parchment or wax paper should do just fine.
I agree with Debi, I wouldn't use any type of nut or coconut because nut allergies have almost become the norm and you never know if one of the guests might go into anaphylactic shock because of something you put on your cake that contained nuts. People can actually die from this. (Not being overly dramatic, just telling the truth.) B
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:19 am Post subject: stacking cakes
You would be very welcome to take the whole cake back with you.
