Hello, my CC friends! As soon as it happened, I knew I had to come here for support....*sigh*
I made my first "topsy turvy" cake today for my best friend's birthday. I was proud of it (especially since it was my 1st one). I drove it to the restaurant, opened the back door of the truck, and look what I found!
I've attached a before and after...
It flipped upside down, almost a foot off the cake board! I almost cried!
Did you dowel the layers? Just looking at it, I would have put in at least 5-6 dowels. I am soooo sorry this happened to you! I know I would have cried!!
I would have cried, too. Alot!! So sorry.
Angie
Oh no! How sad. I feel for you. All that work for nothing? I'm so sorry this happened to you.
It does look like you didn't use any dowels. I'm sure this had a lot to do with the cake falling over. Also, while I've never made one I thought it would be best to use the way the topsy turvy cakes are done like here on CC. You know where you cut out part of the cake and set the next layer in that spot. It seems to be much more sturdy that way.
But, now you have done one and you have learned you can do another one and hopefully it will come out perfect for you.
Good for you for trying one!
Joanne
I think all cakes are safer if they are in a box to transport them, in addition it protects your vehicle. Also, putting a sheet of foam shelf covering underneath helps to keep them from sliding, sometimes that is the real culprit.
Your cake was very pretty, it is a shame to have it ruined like that. Janice
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