Icing Cracked Down Middle Of Cake

Decorating By Skylar Updated 19 May 2005 , 1:59am by LemonLyme

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Skylar Posted 16 May 2005 , 4:25pm
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I made a 9x13 sheet cake and iced it. I had it on a regular cardboard cakeboard. I finished decorating it and left it to sit for a while. When I picked it up to move it, the icing cracked down the middle in two places. What caused this to happen?

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ntertayneme Posted 16 May 2005 , 4:29pm
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Not enough support for the cake.. your cake board isn't strong enough to support the weight of the cake.. I double my cake boards and then you still have to be really careful and support in the center of the cake when transporting. Either that, or use a wooden board ... the only problem with this is you either charge a deposit for the return or you may not get it back.

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Skylar Posted 16 May 2005 , 4:38pm
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Thanks, I thought maybe it had something to do with my icing. icon_smile.gif

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The_Parsons_Wife Posted 16 May 2005 , 4:52pm
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yep, not enough support, double the board or get stronger board to start with, and I always carry with two hands under the cake, not one down the middle. This is common, so don't feel badly, once set level the crack should mend itself. Blessings, Shawn <><

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msmeg Posted 16 May 2005 , 7:35pm
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The boards I get from the cake store so I was very surprised when I used one of those fancy ones from Wilton not strong enough! I cracked my icing also even with holding it underneath

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ntertayneme Posted 16 May 2005 , 7:41pm
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I'm not knocking Wilton stuff, but their boards are just way too thin. You'd almost have to triple them up to have enough support and I'm not sure that'd ever be enough icon_sad.gif I found some thicker ones that didn't cost near as much at a store called Party Time. I need to see about buying them in bulk from someone, but the downfall of that is you can't see how thick they are and if they'll support the weight of you cakes properly.

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LemonLyme Posted 16 May 2005 , 8:04pm
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Hey Guys, Someone was looking to purchase cake boards in bulk .
I always use a place called SYSCO it's a wholesale supply that sells not only to restaurants but the general public as well.
They have cake boards and boxes in pretty much every size and if my sheet cake exceeds the largest size box they have i usually just use one large cut out from a huge box and tape or stick my cake board onto it then cover with fancy foil and doilies.
Also check into paper supply companies in your area,they sell cake boxes and boards and sometimes you can custom order your supplies for much less than what you would buy in a store like Michaels,party supply stores or walmart or any other supply store in your area, they also sell to the public and they sell in bulk.

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ntertayneme Posted 16 May 2005 , 8:07pm
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Do you have to be a business to order from them? Or can an individual order? I just do cakes from my home.

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The_Parsons_Wife Posted 16 May 2005 , 8:18pm
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I buy mine at Sams club in the bakery dept. they cost $11.02 for a case- I think 50ct. They are scalloped edged and waxed, no foiling and no mess, I also get my window boxes and STURDY cake boxes from there, but you have to ask for them, they don't shelve them. Blessings, Shawn <><

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tcturtleshell Posted 17 May 2005 , 5:15am
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Shawn,

I never thought about buying them at Sam's. Next time I'm in there that's what I'm going to do. Thanks for the tip~

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LemonLyme Posted 19 May 2005 , 1:59am
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You don't have to own a business to shop at sysco's they're open to the public and restauranters.They're really good when you have to do serious bulk shopping.
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