Tier Question

Decorating By Machel Updated 25 Oct 2007 , 9:30pm by kakeladi

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Machel Posted 25 Oct 2007 , 8:55pm
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Hey guys!

I am doing my first tiered cake. It is an 8" round and a 6" round. Do I have to use dowels and cake boards in between the tiers or can I just stack it on top?

Thanks,

Machel

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leah_s Posted 25 Oct 2007 , 8:59pm
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You definitely have to use dowels and a cake board.

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springlakecake Posted 25 Oct 2007 , 9:00pm
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yes yes yes! Dowel and cake board. Otherwise you might be sorry! I also do a center dowel.

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cariage Posted 25 Oct 2007 , 8:53pm
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I have never just stacked them. I always use dowels and cake boards. I think the weight of the top tier would be too much. It just seems too risky. It's not that much trouble for the peace of mind.
good luck

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elizw Posted 25 Oct 2007 , 9:03pm
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ditto ditto!! if you don't, the top cake will just shift and sink into the bottom one.

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kakeladi Posted 25 Oct 2007 , 9:30pm
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You will only need 3 or 4 drink straws to support a 6" cake. Put it on a cake board (covered) the same size as the cake.
It is good practice for latericon_smile.gif General rule of thumb is to dowel/support every 4" you go up.

Probably won't need to use a center dowel thru the 2 tiers - especially if the cake is not being transported.

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