Sorry, I posted this question before but forgot to put that it was for stacked cakes. So once again what kind of things do you use to separate stacked cake layers? (Not Tiers, sorry 
) I usually use a cardboard wrapped in tin foil, but it is so ugly. Can you use clean wilton plates? What else does everyone use? Thanks for all of you that posted on before, I got some great ideas for my tiered cakes!!! TIA!!!
Lisa
Um. I'm confused by your post.
You say you are stacking a cake but only have 1 tier? If that's the case, you just put your cake layers together with frosting or filling of your choice (use a frosting dam) and then ice the cake and decorate.
If you are putting a cake on top of another cake, then you have a cake that is 2 tiers tall. It doesn't matter if the 2 cakes are separated or one stacked directly ontop of the other, each cake is referred to as a tier.
You do basically the same thing with a stacked construction cake as you do with a separated construction cake. The only difference is that the separated construction cake has columns that show between the cake tiers while the stacked construction cake does not have columns that show. You still have dowels/columns inside the cake for support and you use cake plates and/or cake boards for additional support. Cake boards can be covered in decorative foil, parchment paper, or nothing (this really only works with wax coated boards).
HTH!
Most cakes will be 2-4 layers (depending on whether or not you torte). You wouldn't separate the layers when serving. You would separate tiers (sometimes-I don't always-just depends on the cake) for serving.
Are you asking what to put under each complete cake for stacked cakes? Or are you asking what to cover your bottom base cake board that will show? 
Sorry, I wrote this in between classes, so I didn't have time to re-read what I wrote and it ended up sounding confusing! I hope to get right this time!!! What I meant to ask was what to put under each complete cake for stacked cakes. I usually use just plain old cardboard and tin foil but it is so ugly I was wondering what other people use that won't look so bad? Does wilton's separator plates work or something else like it? Thanks and sorry about my confusing message Let me know if you still don't understand!
I use a foam core board wrapped in contact paper under each cake. This board is usually hidden by the borders and/or fondant cover.
To stack these cakes, some people put in coconut, powdered sugar or wax paper under the boards so it does not stick to the icing on the cake below. I use parchment paper for this.
I love to use Wilton plates & the Wilton hidden pillars, It only takes the 4 hidden pillars and no other dowels.
I won't do a stacked cake with out the wilton plates and hidden pillars.
Each tier is put a plate and then you start to stack your cake. You cut your first set of hidden pillars to the height you need. You stick them in the cake and then set the legs of the next plate into the hidden pillars and continue up this way. Since using these I have not had any problems with a stacked cake due. I have the bride write me a seperate check for the deposit of the plates. If they are not returned clean within a week after the wedding I cash the check & replace. I have used these for years & will not return to life without them.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
I really like to use the plastic plates (Wilton or whatever) with the English method of hidden pillars. I found that it's sturdier and cheaper to use PVC pipe and cut it in the lengths that you need. I wash it really good and it can even be put in the dishwasher. I really feel safe when I use this method, no chance of the cake shifting or tilting. Edges can be covered with trim of some sort if they show. Hope this helps someone.
Quote by @%username% on %date%
%body%