First off, thank you to all the members for being such a valuable resource. I have only recently started visiting CC within the last week and have already learned so much!

I am in need of some advice regarding traveling with a cake. I will be taking a tall stacked 10 inch round cake, about 10-12 inches in height with me on a two hour car ride to my destination. The cake will be placed on a large cakeboard base about 16". Reason why I need such a large base is because I plan on putting a happy birthday message on it.

What is the best way to transport a cake in this case? I can't even find a box that is large enough to fit.

I would greatly appreciate any advice! TIA

I am assuming you will be inserting dowels inside the cake so tall.
You can buy a 16*16*16 inch mailing box at local target store in mailing supplies. i use these all the time. Just secure your board on to the box with double sticker. Place a cloth or a towel on the car seat so that the box will sit flat. 2 hours will not be a problem.

I have never put in in trunk because i mostly use IMBC. I am scared as the heat might melt down the butter. So i put it on seat. Even if you put it in trunk i would still suggest you put a cloth preferably a wet one so the box does not move.. So where are you taking the cake?

Do you put it in the front passenger or back seats? I know this may sound ridiculous but I'm having a hard time visualizing how to fold a towel to make the seat flat.

I'll be taking it to Turlock. It's in the central valley between Modesto and Merced.

I have put it in the front seat when i am driving. If you can push your front passenger seat way to the back then may be you can put the cake down.

Fold the towel to a long rectangle and place the towel towards the back of the seat.

Thanks for giving me the visualization. It really helps.

Welcome and hope you have safe cake trip.

How about buying a non slip mat and just using that.