Tall Cakes

Decorating By pursuing_perfection Updated 23 Apr 2012 , 4:08am by ufo9978

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pursuing_perfection Posted 10 Apr 2012 , 10:56pm
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I have been asked to make 6" and 8" cakes that are at least as tall as they are wide...up to 10" tall! I am a little concerned about stability. Has anyone done this? What tips can you give for avoiding disaster? (Normally my cakes are about 4" tall).

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CWR41 Posted 10 Apr 2012 , 10:59pm
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You'll be fine as long as you use supports every 4" or so, and use a center dowel if transporting.

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quietude Posted 10 Apr 2012 , 11:09pm
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Originally Posted by CWR41

You'll be fine as long as you use supports every 4" or so, and use a center dowel if transporting.




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KoryAK Posted 10 Apr 2012 , 11:40pm
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yep!

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pursuing_perfection Posted 23 Apr 2012 , 3:43am
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Thanks for your replies. I had thought of a center dowel...but wasn't sure if that would be enough.

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ufo9978 Posted 23 Apr 2012 , 4:08am
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I believe those are called double barrel cakes and yes keep your layers supported. treat them as two separate cakes with cake board and dowels in between each 4 inch and then cover it all with buttercream or fondant. HTH

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