I only use 4 dowels per tier even on a 14, 12, 10. 8, 6 inch. They handled the weight (in part because I use Tuffboards under each tier rather than cardboard) but my concern is shifting so I'm starting to use the Wilton plates for the SPS. Not only does using more than 4 dowels weaken the cake but makes less cake that can be served.
Rainyvv...I don't think you need a dowel through just two tiers. I haven't used a center dowel through all layers but it's more because my tier plates are so solid that I'm not sure I could get dowel to go through them without massive damage. I've transported my completed fondant covered three tier cakes with no problem.
Hi all
This is more of a question then an answer, but its on the same topic.. Hope thats ok.. I have a cake for delivery tomorrow...I just stacked it, 3 tiers, wooden dowed .. 5 in bottom , three in middle.. I noticed some settling at the bottom layer (covered in fondant). Is this normal? Not sure what I can do at this point..
a little stressed to say the least.
Hi all
This is more of a question then an answer, but its on the same topic.. Hope thats ok.. I have a cake for delivery tomorrow...I just stacked it, 3 tiers, wooden dowed .. 5 in bottom , three in middle.. I noticed some settling at the bottom layer (covered in fondant). Is this normal? Not sure what I can do at this point..
a little stressed to say the least.
No this should not be happening. Were all the dowels the same length?
Were they just a fraction taller than the bottom tier so the cake is sitting on the dowels and not at all on that bottom tier?
Thank you for the response.. I actually didnt make them a little taller...that would make sense.. Thank you , Thank you..
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