Hi,

Could someone tell me what is the best board to use on a full sheet cake ( 2-12x1 to keep it supported so the icing doesn't crack? Thanks.

Anyone????

I would use some partical board or plywood. Two 12x18's? That's one big cake! Good Luck, hope I was helpful.

I ordered some masonite cake boards that work great. There is no give in them. I used one on the 50s style cake (the 3 tier one) that is in my gallery. It was for 250 so it was very heavy. I'm not sure where I ordered them from. Do a google for masonite cake boards and you should be able to find some. They were pretty reasonable, too.

I know some people use plywood and other materials like that. But if you are giving this to someone, you have to get that back. I usually use several layers of cardboard and cut it out. I'll go to Lowes or Walmart and they'll give boxes to you. I usually go 3 or 4 layers thick and then tape them together. It doesn't cost anything except for the tape and I don't have to worry about getting it back.

Those masonite boards are a great idea too! I know sugarcraft has them.

definitely I would use plywood... you want it to be nice and strong and not flexible at all.....and you can just cover it in contact paper....try the martha stewart ones at kmart they have some really NICE contact paper, some of it looks like fabric and in all of the "IN" color schemes etc. I'm sure you could find some to match the cake decor

That is going to be a big cake! yum

Wow, that is a big cake. How are you going to transport it? I'd use some type of plywood, sometimes masonite can be flimsy if you just pick it up at a home store. I have used it for paintings and it will also bow if cut wrong..........

I have made this size cake twice. The first time I used 3 cardboards, it cracked down the middle terribly! Second time I had my hubby cut me a plywood board and covered it in thick contact paper bought at the hardware store. It worked great, no cracks.

I've made this size cake several times and used layers of cardboard and have had no problems. It can't be flimsy cardboard and it can't have any bends in it before you use it. Also, if you can get the corrugated lines to go in different directions on each layer, that helps too. (Did that make sense?) I just didn't want to spend any extra money and then have the chance of not getting the board back.

Thanks everyone. I thought plywood would work I just wanted some reassurance.

The plywood would be best for this size of cake. Masonite is great for smaller cakes, I get large sheets of masonite at Home Depot and cut them to the size I need.

I have used appliance boxes before from our local TV/appliance store, they are generally three or fourth layer corrigated, so they are extremely strong. I cut it to the size I need and just cover the board in foil or contact paper. They are really great because very little money involved (foil or contact paper) so if they are not returned...no big loss.

I was carrying a half sheet cake already decorated, wasn't paying attention and ran into the corner of the wall. The cake slid a little but the board did not bend or dent. I was amazed! Especially after I saw the bruise that it created on my arm.

I would love to try the masonite boards but I am afraid I would never seen them again.

Hope this helps.