Very Large Cake

Baking By Garrith10 Updated 30 Jan 2019 , 4:48am by SandraSmiley

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Garrith10 Posted 29 Jan 2019 , 6:54pm
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The cake im making is 12×23". Largest boards i found at micheals canada is on 13×19 and a bulk barn is 17×23. I want abit of extra room all the way around for added features. Does anyone know where to buy larger ones or any ideas? 

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Freckles0829 Posted 29 Jan 2019 , 6:59pm
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I would just make your own out of plywood or MDF.  You can typically have a piece of wood cut for you at any lumber store.  That way you can make it to the size you want.  Then you can cover it with foil or a cake board cover like from Wilton.

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SandraSmiley Posted 29 Jan 2019 , 7:31pm
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I make my own boards all the time from scrap plywood or partical board or I have used two or three (depending upon the size and weight of the cake) pieces of heavy cardboard glued together.  I always cover them with at least two thicknesses of aluminum foil.

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kakeladi Posted 29 Jan 2019 , 8:39pm
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Though I don't think that size is 'oversize' do be *sure!* it will go through any and all doors/openings it need to travel through.  Don't get caught with a large cake not fitting through.  I once had to take a  large finished cake down a very narrow set of steps to a basement.  Had to tip the board w/cake on it to do so.

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-K8memphis Posted 30 Jan 2019 , 2:22am
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what I do is piece together foam core boards with wide tape -- make two or three the size you need -- then set them cross ways so the seams are in different places and hot glue or tape the whole thing together -- it's light weight, easy and very very sturdy --

there maybe someone out there who thinks this will not work -- I understand that -- but I've been doing this for decades -- none of my cakes ever cracked or fell -- just plain works -- nobody has to try this -- but please don't dis me -- thanks

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-K8memphis Posted 30 Jan 2019 , 2:26am
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I tape the seams continually from side to side and across the top and the bottom -- then securely tape two or three of the boards together -- 

most everybody does everything different it's what makes us all unique individuals blush

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SandraSmiley Posted 30 Jan 2019 , 4:48am
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I actually like the foam core idea, -K8memphis, and having been an artist and commercial artist all of my life, I know it is very strong.  If I sold cakes, it would be my choice for custom bases.  Since it is just my hobby and I sell only the occasional cake, I just use the scrap lumber we have left over from construction projects.

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