so i have my base (10in WASC) now do i cover that in font then the 8in one, then stack them??? carzy question, i know. ALSO do i use a cake board under the smaller cake or just set it directly on there? please try not to laugh i really have no clue!

Hi! Not dumb... You cover each cake separately. and yes the second (and subsequent, if any,) tiers go onto their own cardboard. Make sure to put some type of dowels into the bottom cake to support the weight of the second tier and so on. I then dowel the whole cake (thru the cardboards and all with a sharpened wooden dowel). HTH

You'll need to cover each cake individually in fondant. Place supports (dowels, skewers) in the bottom cake to support the smaller cake. The smaller cake will need to be on a cake board. Hope that helps!

thank you! yes that does help now im just trying to fing something to cut these dowels, haha

Here's a CC tutorial on stacked/tiered cakes:

http://www.cakecentral.com/article23-Teired-Stacked-Cake-Construction.html

A cut-a-way view of cake using dowels & cake boards:

http://www.countrykitchensa.com/wedding/stacked.aspx

How to Make & Decorate with MMF:

http://www.cakecentral.com/article47-How-to-Make-and-Decorate-with-Marshmallow-Fondant-MMF.html

Another applying fondant tutorial:

http://www.pastrywiz.com/wedding/wedding19.htm

MMF Tip:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-101181-.html

How much filling per cake layer:
(Using sleeved pastry fillings.)

http://tinyurl.com/2gay6n

Wilton cake preparation and serving charts:

http://www.wilton.com/cake/cakeprep/baking/times/index.cfm

The charts tell you how much batter you need per pan (by size) how long to cook and at what temperature, and more.

HTH

JanH, I know now that Superstar refers to the number of posts, but every time I follow a string and find an answer from you, I heave a HUGE sigh of relief, because you seem to know EVERYTHING about this site! (This is not to say that everyone else's answers are not helpful - I've learnt so much from you all - it's driving my husband nuts - if I'm not on the computer, I'm rushing to the kitchen to "just try this out - what a great idea!),
But anyway, JanH - thank you so much for all the references! You really are a Superstar

wow....JanH...you always come to the resecue. This weekend i am also doing a stacked cake and it was really uselful. Thanks.

I agree with the others...JanH, you are our forum hero! Your always seem to direct me right where I need to go. Thanks!!!

I was thinking the same thing! Everyone is soo helpful but JanH you are a SUPERSTAR!

Thanks JanH - I have my first large stacked cake coming up in August and I knew all the answers to my questions were on CC and I was sort of dreading having to sift through and find what I need. But you just put all the links I need all in one place - that's great! Thank you!