Stacking My Cakes Ill It Be Ok Overnight?

Decorating By jmcakes Updated 25 Apr 2006 , 11:59pm by Bettycrockermommy

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jmcakes Posted 23 Apr 2006 , 12:33am
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Hi EVERYONE,
I have a couple questions. I made a 3 layer 9 in. and 2 layer 6 in. I stacked them for babyshower that is tomorrow morning. I have them sitting on my counter assembled. Will this be ok to leave overnight and I am going to transport it since the shower is not far from the house. I just want to make sure that it won't sink when I wake up and I didn't dowel it. I figured the 6in. isn't that heavey but I am so freaking new and I don't want to wake to a messed up cake because I will have no time to bake another since shower is at 11 in the morning. ~Melissa

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reenie Posted 23 Apr 2006 , 12:37am
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Good thinking but I personally can't help you on this one. I always dowel my cakes no matter what the size. I'm kinda scared that it might sink though... sitting like that overnight and all. Who knows, maybe someone else that has done this before can help both of us out for future references. icon_smile.gif

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lasidus1 Posted 23 Apr 2006 , 12:42am
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i honestly don't know, but if I were you... I would at least keep them separate overnight and just put them together tomorrow, or dowel them tonight. I wouldn't want to take a risk with it, even if it MIGHT be alright.

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ChrisJ Posted 23 Apr 2006 , 12:49am
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I'm with the others...I would dowel. Even if you have already decorated it, you can always put a dowel rod down the middle of both cakes to keep the top layer from sliding off on the way to the baby shower. It's happened to me icon_cry.gif

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jmcakes Posted 23 Apr 2006 , 12:52am
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OH LORD...I put a basketweave on both layers. HOW IN THE WORLD CAN I DISASSEMBLE IT???? This is a disaster waiting to happen. ANYMORE HELP OUT THERE!!!!!!!??????

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Cake_Princess Posted 23 Apr 2006 , 1:07am
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Originally Posted by jmcakes

Hi EVERYONE,
I have a couple questions. I made a 3 layer 9 in. and 2 layer 6 in. I stacked them for babyshower that is tomorrow morning. I have them sitting on my counter assembled. Will this be ok to leave overnight and I am going to transport it since the shower is not far from the house. I just want to make sure that it won't sink when I wake up and I didn't dowel it. I figured the 6in. isn't that heavey but I am so freaking new and I don't want to wake to a messed up cake because I will have no time to bake another since shower is at 11 in the morning. ~Melissa




You are worried about them sinking overnight but not worried about them sinking after you deliver them?

If in doubt always dowel so there is something to support the cake(s) on top. Also you need more than just a center dowel. This does not support the weight of the cakes on top.

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Doug Posted 23 Apr 2006 , 1:11am
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use largest off-set spatulas you have...gently slip between layers. should be able to lift off top cake.

will damage frosting one top of bottom cake some, but should be repairable and only slightly damage very bottom of top cake's basketweave. can try to repair or hide it w/ flowers.

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lisascakes Posted 23 Apr 2006 , 2:39am
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I have stacked those with BC frosting without dowels and have never had a problem. Now if you used fondant frosting then I can't help there. I have never used fondant. I fyou used BC and it's not on heavy then I think you will be just fine.

How long have you had it sitting on the counter? If it's been there for several hours and you don't see any problems by now I would think it would be fine.

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Zmama Posted 23 Apr 2006 , 2:57am
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I have never used dowels, plates, or anything for my cakes. The 4-layer cake I made recently had no problems sitting for two days in the fridge, so I would say it will be fine, but I'm not experienced like most people here.

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TamiAZ Posted 23 Apr 2006 , 3:50pm
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I, personally, would never do a stacked cake without dowles.. It's always better to be safe than sorry even if it is only a 6". Straws work great for the smaller stacked cakes!!

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traci Posted 23 Apr 2006 , 3:57pm
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I hope it all worked out for you!

For next time...I would dowel ALL of your stacked cakes. It will give you peace of mind!

Let us know how it went!

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jmcakes Posted 23 Apr 2006 , 10:25pm
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Well, The cake was fine being stacked all night even though I did get up three times to check on it..lol.....I will post picture in a minute. Thanks everyone.

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Bettycrockermommy Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 11:59pm
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Glad to hear that it all worked out well for you. icon_biggrin.gif I agree with Traci. In the future, I would dowel all future stacked cakes. If anything else, so you can get a good night's sleep, lol. icon_wink.gif

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