I did a stacked book cake a few weeks ago. I used cake boards under the "book" before I wrapped it in fondant. It was 5 books high, and they were not stacked neatly, but kind of off set, and this really worked well for me.
I did the same, and it was easy for the customer to cut and serve one book at a time.
Thanks, I was only doing two books for it is a small gathering for Father's Day. But I did want to try something new. I do not have time to purchase a impression mat, (would have to order) but I did want to texture the cover somewhat. As I was strolling through Hobby Lobby I came up with the idea of using upholstery leather, but they did not have what I wanted. I went to the fabric store and found a coulple different pieces on the remnants table that are going to work just great, at least I think they are.
I used covered cardboard (same size as my books) so that it didn't show.
I just make a cake of three stacked books each three inches high (a picture in in my photo section). I offset each book a bit so the corners hung over. Due to this I used 3/16" foamcore under each book to make sure the corners didn't sag. I did not cover the underside with fondant.
I could see where the board would need to be the same size as your finished product since the under side of the cake is not covered in fondant.
One question....when you use foamcore board do you cover that with anything? I cover my cardboards with press n seal/plastic wrap as to help keep it from getting soft and so that it will lift easier from the bottom cake and not taking the icing.
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