Stacking Cakes

Decorating By bvbedford Updated 15 Dec 2006 , 7:06am by melissaanne

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bvbedford Posted 5 Dec 2006 , 5:56pm
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I am doing a present cake for a birthday party and I want to use (3)three layered tiers. What support should I use between the layers. So My icing does not crack. And when I use cardboard covered in foil you can tend to see it. I am not sure if I want to do a boarder or not so I am not to sure about a cake separater. Do they make them in square?
Thanks in advance for all replies.

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jmt1714 Posted 5 Dec 2006 , 6:28pm
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trim the cardboard ever so slightly smaller than the cake layer. you'll still get the support but you will be able to ice the stacked cakes to look like one cake.

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melissaanne Posted 15 Dec 2006 , 5:04am
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Another question about stacking cakes- if you are going to transport layers seperately would you still use cardboard covered in foil under each tier, and place the cakes on boards until you are ready to stack them? Or should you use something else? Thanks for your help

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dodibug Posted 15 Dec 2006 , 5:19am
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THey do make separator plates in square but you don't see them as often but they can be ordered.

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Another question about stacking cakes- if you are going to transport layers seperately would you still use cardboard covered in foil under each tier, and place the cakes on boards until you are ready to stack them? Or should you use something else? Thanks for your help




You always want your cakes on a board or separator plate for support. This is vital for the structure of your beautiful creation in addition to dowels and all the other fun stuff to make a cake sturdy when stacked, tiered.

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nickluke0705 Posted 15 Dec 2006 , 5:30am
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I just ran into a problem with them. They are slightly larger than what I thought a 9" would be. You want to be able to wrap fondant or buttercream so you don't see separator. Therefore, double check your sizes. Also, if you are going to use cardboard, get the ones from the store that are sturdy. I had a problem using cardboard with a moist cake and they started to sink a bit. I am going to homedepot tomorrow to get a thin sheet of wood to use and making my own. Saw this done on one of the championship shows on foodnetwork.

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melissaanne Posted 15 Dec 2006 , 7:06am
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Thanks! I was also thinking about making my own. I have very thick card which I will cover in foil and contact. I am also making thicker boards.

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