Do I Need A Dowel For A 6" Top Layer?

Decorating By mbalis Updated 12 May 2006 , 2:42pm by dsoutherngirl

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mbalis Posted 12 May 2006 , 4:28am
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I will be making a cake for a birthday in a couple weeks..it will be an 8" 2 layer square cake. I bought a 6" round pan, because it was so cute icon_rolleyes.gif I want to place that on top of the sqaure cake. Does that little cake need to be supported? I will probably just make one layer out of it. I'm off to bed but would love any advice!

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charlieinMO Posted 12 May 2006 , 4:36am
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I am so glad you asked this question!! I am going to do pretty much the same thing. I have a 10 round double layer and I am putting a six inch heart on top. I think I am going to double the heart though. Any suggestions??

TIA,
Charlotte

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crp7 Posted 12 May 2006 , 5:27am
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Just because I am paranoid and practice 'better safe than sorry' I would probably at least use some sturdy straws (McDonalds are really good) for the single layer. It would probably be ok without it but why take the chance?

For CharlieinMO, I would go ahead and dowel a 2 layer. I am always surprised at how heavy cakes get when you start adding layers and tiers.

That's my 2 cents. I am interested in seeing what others say because I have also wondered ... how heavy is too heavy.

Cindy

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klg1152 Posted 12 May 2006 , 10:35am
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I would use the dowels as support and the straw suggestion is great - I have been using those lately and so far so good. In addition I would add a center dowel if you are going to transport the cake.

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charlieinMO Posted 12 May 2006 , 1:11pm
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Thank you very much. i will give them a try.

Thank you!

Charlotte

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IHATEFONDANT Posted 12 May 2006 , 1:13pm
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When in doubt...dowel!!!

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mbalis Posted 12 May 2006 , 2:35pm
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Thanks for the responses...I will use the straws.

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dsoutherngirl Posted 12 May 2006 , 2:42pm
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Dowel anything that has a top with two or more layers! I speak from experience! icon_cry.gif Lollipop sticks or straws are fine for 6-inch cakes.

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