Stacking A 16 Inch Round Cake

Decorating By calebmom2003 Updated 14 Jul 2011 , 9:21pm by CWR41

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calebmom2003 Posted 14 Jul 2011 , 8:38pm
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I have a question. I am making a groom's cake this weekend, and he just wanted it to be a single tier, so to make it the size he needed it to feed, I had to make 4 16" round cakes. My question is, when I stack them, do I need to put some sort of support in between like the second and third cake, or will it be fine to stack all four on top of each other. Thanks so much in advance for the advice.

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jawalk Posted 14 Jul 2011 , 8:54pm
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It would give it a lot more support if you would put a cardboard round between the second and third layer and don't forget to dowel.

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lainalee Posted 14 Jul 2011 , 9:04pm
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I agree icon_smile.gif I would also suggest using a plywood base and running a center dowell thru all layers to prevent slipping. HTH

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CWR41 Posted 14 Jul 2011 , 9:21pm
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Good advice above.

Basic rule is to use a support system for every 4" of cake height.

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