Cake Cracking Problem

Decorating By LynnVC Updated 22 Jul 2006 , 2:51am by ChrisJ

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LynnVC Posted 22 Jul 2006 , 2:42am
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I frequently make buttercream frosted cakes with the Wilton half butter half shortening recipe. Once the cake has crusted over, I have problems moving some of them without creating tiny cracks in the icing. I tend to triple and quadruple cake boards when I am making especially heavy cakes (double layer sheet cakes), but no amount of thickness seems to be enough. Is there a better alternative? I was thinking of masonite boards (but I want something disposable). Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

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ckkerber Posted 22 Jul 2006 , 2:48am
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I have read that if you put just a couple of drops of vinegar in your buttercream as you're making it, it won't crack on you. You don't put very much in at all so you aren't impacting the flavor or consistency. I have no idea what the science is behind it or why it helps but give it a shot!

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regymusic Posted 22 Jul 2006 , 2:49am
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What kind of cake boards are you using? I tend to use a lot of 1/2" gator/foam board, but when the cake is very heavy I will either use a double thicknes of foam board or masonite.

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ChrisJ Posted 22 Jul 2006 , 2:51am
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If you double or triple your boards, you need to make sure that the grains run the opposite direction of the one you stacked directly above it. It gives it strength.

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