Cake Cracked

Decorating By kellieschwabl Updated 22 Jun 2007 , 5:54pm by kellieschwabl

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kellieschwabl Posted 22 Jun 2007 , 4:45pm
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Quick question: Made a 8" round yellow cake. Decorated it w/buttercream. Stored it in a cake box over night, and when I took it out the next day the top of the cake had cracked - any ideas how and how to avoid next time? THANKS

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NewbeeBaker Posted 22 Jun 2007 , 5:06pm
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Most of the time, it is due to not enough support. So when you move it, it cracks=( If that is the case with you, then make sure you use something strong for your board. Foamcore is very strong and sturdy. If you don't think that is the reason, let us know! Jen

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kelleym Posted 22 Jun 2007 , 5:36pm
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It also could have cracked if the cakes were very domed or unlevel. Here is a tutorial for making a perfectly level cake:

www.cakeboss.com/preventbulging.aspx

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kellieschwabl Posted 22 Jun 2007 , 5:54pm
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Thanks for your replies... however, it was cracked before it was moved and it was level... not sure what happened and it was the first time this has ever happened.

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