In a bit of pickle!!! I made my cake board too small but didn't realize it until I started putting on the decos around the base!!! I need to move it to a new bigger board.....but don't want to mess up my ice job or worse my CAKE!!

You think if I put the cake in the freezer for about 20-30 min it could be moved to the bigger board fairly easliy?? It is a 10 sq!

--I was thinking of putting it in the freezer and putting parchment paper on top.
--After about 30 min take it out and turn it upside down onto a board.
--Remove cake board that is too small (the bottom would be the top)
--Replace w/new bigger board
--turn back right side up. At worst I may have to redo the top?

sound like it would work...or anyone have any other suggestions!

Sounds like a great idea to me!

otherwise can you just set your cake board that is to small ontop of a bigger one and fill in decorations. Sounds like you'll be to the edge of the small one anyways? (if i understood correctly)

But the freezing, flipping, removing, applying, and flipping again sounds like something I would do =) (however that doesn't necessarily mean it is the best way LOL)

Let us know what works for you

Leily

I would put your cake board that is to small on top of a bigger one and fill in decorations I do that some times to make sure my cake want crack.

Molly2

I would have to agree with Leily. As I was reading your post that is what was going through my mind. Why not try keeping the cake on the small board and then placing the entire thing as is on a larger board. I am more likely to do that than the freezing, flipping, replacing, and flipping again thing. That just sounds like alot of work and risking damage to your work.

LinB

I have to agree with the majority, setting the whole cake and board on a larger board. You might run the risk having to re-ice the top, which could lead to re-icing the sides, which could lead to re-doing the border/deco....etc....etc....etc..........KWIM? I've had to use a larger board before. The first time I actually picked up the whole cake (it was a 12" round) and moving it over to a larger board. It was actually fine, I didn't have the border on yet. I did have to fix just a little area at the base of the cake but it wasn't a problem. The other times I've just put the whole thing on a larger board and it's actually worked to my advantage since it raised it slightly and took on a whole new effect with the added boarders i did. Wish I had a Picture of it!!!!
Best of luck with what you decide!!!
elly

I think I'm just going to put the small one on top of the big one.

The cake board is 2in bigger than the cake...but I need to add sand & chocolate seashells around the base.....so not enough room!! But I really don't want to have to redo ANYTHING on this cake....I'm already on #2 b/c my stupid dog ate the first one last night!!!

soooo....thanks, just going to set them on top of each and deal w/it!!

Hey! I think with the added height of the smaller board on a larger one will work great for you shells! It could angle them slightly if you place them half on the smaller board.

Sorry about the "dog eating your homework!"
Hope to see a pic!
elly

Hi all!

I have had this happen a few times. You just refridgerate or freeze for while and use a large wide spatula and slide of the edge to a new board. I have only had to fix the border. It is quite easy really. If you aren't comfortable with that, then just add the bigger board on the bottom and finish decorating.


Good luck
Dawn

Just putting it on top of a larger board sounds like the safest option to me too. However...
I use a flat cookie sheet sprinkled with a bit of flour to maneuver my larger layers, especially when I torte them, so it seems like that would work for moving a whole cake.

I'm with the magority, just place on a bigger board. Make sure to post a picture of finished cake. And totally understand about the dog thing, mine eats telephones as well!

Yep, I go with the majority too. It is the safer thing to do.

It would be safer to just move the cake to a larger board. I've had to move cakes before. I always use a a flat cookie sheet. It works really well.

I'm also with the majority and I would put the little one on a bigger one. And with the shells decorations it will be great to have a little more height to tilt them a little.

Hope it works great and have fun!!

Lorris