If you use crusting buttercream what do you use for a cake board so the frosting doesn't crack? Especially for like a full sheet.
Okay maybe I didn't explain myself good enough. I need to know what kind of board I can use that is strong enough to put a full sheet cake on that will not flex if I use crusting buttercream. I hate to use plywood and ask for the board back. Is there something less expensive.
I know this sounds odd, but when I ordered some cake boxes from Wilton, they came flat in this super thick, flat piece of cardboard box. I made a full sheet one day but realized I had nothing to put it on. So, I just used some wrapping paper and covered that box they shipped their cakeboxes in. It was a great size and worked great, provided you still used caution when moving as with any cake. But of course, plywood is best 
If your takling about a 12x18, Wilton has a decorative board for those, I use crusting buttercream for almost all of my sheet cakes, and I have never had any problem with them cracking. Just remember to support it in the middle with your hand, and I always tell my customers the same thing if they are planning on moving it.
jibbies
You can also use foamcore boards. I usually purchase these at Michaels in the framing dept. They have different thickness to them.
i usually double and triple up the boards....tape together etc....you know if you do use plywood and since you are doing alot of sheet cakes i would have like at least 4 peices that way your not pressed for time in getting them back and you won't feel the pressure of having to hound them for it back!!! hth.....
I use 1/2" plywood cake boards. My husband cuts and sands them for me, to fit my plastic cake boxes. I cover the boards completely with white plastic Contac, and then I seal the edges with wide clear box tape. Then I cover the boards with heavy duty foil, so they are nice and smooth, no wrinkles or marks (after years of practice 
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I rarely ever have any kind of cracking problem.
And in case you're wondering, my clients always return my stuff. I think they realize if they don't, there will be no more cake for them 
I use 1/2" plywood cake boards. My husband cuts and sands them for me, to fit my plastic cake boxes. I cover the boards completely with white plastic Contac, and then I seal the edges with wide clear box tape. Then I cover the boards with heavy duty foil, so they are nice and smooth, no wrinkles or marks (after years of practice
)I rarely ever have any kind of cracking problem.
And in case you're wondering, my clients always return my stuff. I think they realize if they don't, there will be no more cake for them
I agree with this wholeheartedly. A full sheet is extremely heavy and if not using something heavy like plywood you will take the risk of cracking your bc! (I know because I went through it SEVERAL times). I have 2 full sheet plywood boards with contact paper on them wrapped a couple of times, then I put a decorative paper on it(cake foil). But the contact paper stays on if it isn't damaged. Then I have 2 16 x 22 boards for my 12 x 18's. I just like the fact I never have to worry. I also get the large cake board (corrigated boxes) boxes to deliever. I used foam core also but really find I like the plywood better. And never had a problem getting them back (either one, plywood or foamcore).
HTH's
Have a great day!
Christi
I've never gotten one single plywood board back even though I wrote "Please give back to Christie" and my phone number on all of them! Ugh! 
Guess I should start saying "No cake for you, if you don't give back my board!"
Christie
where did you get your plastic cake boxes?? i would like to purchase some
where did you get your plastic cake boxes?? i would like to purchase some
My boxes are Rubbermaid storage boxes. They get flipped over so the lid becomes the base. The small one fits a 9x13 sheet or small shaped cake, and the large one will hold a 12x18 sheet or any other shaped cake. They are only about 5" high. I have a few taller (12") ones for taller cakes, they also fit the larger board. I bought them at WalMart or KMart, about $5 each.
Most of my boxes are years old, I've had some of them since I began making cakes. Most of them still look pretty good. Only a couple have been damaged/destroyed in all those years, and the customers always paid to replace them. I may need to try and find a new substitute because the last time I looked for the boxes, the style of the boxes had changed, and the lids were different. Maybe I was looking at the wrong boxes, I dunno...
I have 4 of those new Wilton cake carriers/boxes, with the reversible cupcake holder tray. Kind of expensive ($20 each), but those are perfect for 9x13 and a bunch of shaped cakes. I wish they made one for 12x18.
I also have some new 16x16x6 boxes I bought at Office Depot. They work pretty well for transporting larger cakes/wedding tiers, unless the cakes are too tall.
On the top of each box, I attach a laminated label, with my name and address, etc, and a little list of how to care for my boards. The bottom of the boards have the same label, covered with clear box tape. I also provide a smooth-edged server to use when cutting and serving, so my board won't get damaged. I guess I've been lucky that people comply with my rules and always return my stuff.
Besides, I know where they live
Sugarfrosted-
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing your boxes and boards. I worry about getting them back too. I will have to get DH to make me some boards too. I'm tired of buying those thick foam boards from the cake supply. They are so expensive.
I also have plywood.... or particle board, something like that cut at Lowe's in different sizes. They charge 25cents a cut, but I've heard home depot cuts for free. ??? (don't know, won't shop there anymore).
I've recently found the foam core board at Hobby Lobby. I've used it for one cake...love it! I used the thinner one (just for 9x13), but it feels like the thicker would hold anything!
It's really worth using something stronger than having to worry about whether or not your cake is going to crack.
Sugarfrosted... Love your boxes. I need to get some. I'm always looking for boxes, and nothing fits. I using end up taping a box open and covering the openings with paper towels. I'm going to get some of those boxes and print address labels pronto!!!
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