I am looking at purchasing my first silver plateau and I need some help with what size to purchase.
I have 2 orders for wedding cakes in September with the bottom layer being a 14" square. So, should I purchase a 14" plateau or should I go with a 16" or 18"?
I've tried looking at pictures here on CC but most of them don't show the base. Plus I didn't know if I should post this here or in the Decorating section.
TIA
Suzycakes
DEFINATELY not the 14". it wont look right. just like you graduate the tier sizes, your base should be a little larger as well. i would even consider an 18" so you'll have 2" on edge. with a 16" you'll have one inch on each edge.
really you should determine what youre most likely going to use more often. are most of your cakes 14" or smaller?
I concur, go for the 18! I did a stacked cake recently (the pink & brown in my pics) where the bottom was a 12-inch square and it still looked fine.
I got this one and love it:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OOWXKM/?tag=cakecentral-20
I would definately go larger. 16 " is a great size. I have a great 16" and you can really use the extra space, also consider square. You can always put a round cake on a square, but not a square on a round. Even if you have to put a small cake on your plateau, you can really dress up the extra space.
If you are considering a round plateau, be sure and measure your square cake pan diagonally (corner to corner) to see which size it will fit best.
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