I am a little nervous, but my cousin requsted that I make her wedding cake and I simply could not refuse. I have done stacked cakes and large cakes...but generally not together. I know how heavy cakes can be so I am concerned about how to make the bottom board that the cake will sit on. (I am still searching the tutorials ) For a large cake do you use a wooden base cut to the desired shape and then cover with foil or do you use the thick wilton type ones with several taped together? My gut tells me to use a piece of wood.

Then, I have had one cake-tastropy while transporting a stacked cake and am a little afraid of doing it again. I know what I did wrong, but are they tips on transporting the cake? The chicken in me wants to transport it un stacked and then finish it at the venue.

The wedding is in September so I want to do a practice one first. I am estimating 150 guests with a fairly simple, elegant, chic type cake.

Thanks!!!

For a wedding cake that serves 150, definitely use the wood board. Don't risk using cardboard, trust me! If you have a cake store in close by, they should have what you need. If not, do a google search for "wooden cake boards" and the first result that comes up will have what you need.
Good luck!

I don't have a "wooden" cakeboard. I use cake drums (when I can find them..usually have to order) I tape 3 or 4 cardboard cakeboards together and they are plenty strong enough for the three and four tiered cakes that I've done.

It's a great idea for you to do a practice cake. You want everything to be perfect for your cousin's wedding cake. Good luck to you

As far as transporting the cake...I deliver stacked up to 3 tiers. Sometimes 4 if it's not a large tiered cake. I use straws and cardboard circles for supports. I suggest SPS for wedding cakes because they tend to be larger than celebration cakes and the SPS will give you peace of mind.

And, of course, always transport with a layer of non-slip plastic under the cake tiers!

Most hardware stores, OSH, Home Depot, etc carry wood or pressed wood rounds, in lots of sizes, just cover with cake foil.

I like to cover a masonite cake boards from GSA, they are very sturdy. Also I am a huge fan of the SPS for delivery - they are awesome!!

You ladies are the best! Thank you for all of the suggestions!!! I will check out the pre-cut rounds at Home Depot and I will also look online for a masonite cake board.

Thanks for the reminder for the non-slip mat (bought a roll after my last incident!) and the SPS!

I feel better already.

So...what do I do with the trial cake? Any trial cake I give to my family...but we don't need that much cake!

Mamawrobin, you're the goods! I can't tell you how often I've thought of a reply to a post only to find you've already said it, only a lot better. Keep up the good work!

I use cake drums. I purchase my last ones at fondantsource. Great pricing especially is you need any other cake supplies. They have the best prices around.