Hey Guys,
I was wanting to know how you transport large cakes? I don't have a van, I only have a sedan. I don't know of any boxes that are large enough. Can anyone tell me what I need to do? I need tp transport a cake next Saturday about 50 miles, so what should I do?
Thanks,
Licia
How large it is it? I read others say its ok not to use a box I disagree
I think if possible you could assemble the cake on location or carefully transport without a box and hope nothing falls or lands on it. have a repair kit with you bags of icing w/tips and extra decorations.
I forget who said it on this site, but someone told me about using the rubbermaid totes to transport in. Use the no skid liner taped to the lid, then put the container over on top like a giant cake plate. Then put no skid liner between the floor and the container. I haven't tried it yet, but I will soon.
For tall cakes that have to be transported assembled, I put a long dowel through the entire cake and into a hole in the cake board. Well, actually I mark the center of each level's cake board, bring the dowel up through the cake board then set the cake on top of the dowel. That way I'm sure to get the dowel in straight and don't have to worry so much about the cake tipping over. Just putting the dowel through all the layers will keep them from sliding off, but will not keep the whole cake from tipping over. Of course, that's only an issue with cakes that are rather tall & thin. Most tiered cakes you don't have to worry about that.
You can also look for a plastic storage tote that's big enough for your cake. Put the cake on the lid then use the box as a lid. You can then put it in the back seat and secure it with the seatbelt. You may need to put a towel or something on the seat to level the box.
I like to transport cakes in boxes too. I get my boxes from a storage place when I assemble them at home. Also, I love the nonskid shelf liner. I keep a roll in the car just for that reason. I had a pickup and would transport them and then assemble. Now I have and suv but still I transport them only 2 high and then put them together.
To keep the cake from shifting get some of the no skid shelf liner. I have transported cakes over 300 miles with it and they didn't move.
Right on with this trick..I use it too. Walmart sells a waffled looking variety that clings top and bottom. I spread it out in my cargo area ('06 Pathfinder), and it doesn't budge! 
Wowo lots of great ideas!
The shelf liner can be found in Dollar stores too either rolls or 4 circles for $1!
I actually carried my fondant roses to class using the rubbermaid trick never thought about puttin a cake in it!
I have an suv, and I bought one of those egg carton type mattress foam pads? I cut a template to fit the back of my car "with all seats folded down." Then when transporting a wedding cake (in separate pieces) I simply place them in there where I want or need, and they don't move, they are cushioned a bit for shock against bumps, and I use odd cut pieces to tuck in around them if needed. Then when done, I fold it up and put back into the large plastic zipper bag it came in. Nice, clean and sterile! Ready for the next time!
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