7" round and 10" round?

7" will be on it's own board with dowels under it.

Also, is 1 Wilton dowel through both cakes enough?

when transporting, I use either, a moving box (new and clean) since they are so sturdy w/ a non slip mat at the buttom OR I use one of those Rubber Maid hard plastic organizers w/ a lid.

That should be fine. I've delivered two tiered and even a three tiered cake that way. As long as the tiers are doweled and there is a center dowel and you take your time. No sudden moves or stops - you should be fine!

Debbie

I usually put the cake on my floor board of my car and transport it that way. I always flip my floor mats over so the sticky part is up and put some of that kind of spongy drawer liner (non adhesive) on top of that and then put my cake down. I haven't had one move yet Of course, I drive like Grandma Moses with my hazards on when I'm transporting a cake anyway. . .

You can buy the non-skid rubber shelf liners at most dollar stores! Just drive slowly and take the curves easily. It'll be fine!

I use the non skip mats under my cakes too AND I drive like Grandma Moses!

Debbie

I always use the rubber shelf liner when i deliver my stacked cakes. I like to deliver my stacked cakes fully assembled...so I do not put them in a box.

For a cake that size...you could put it in a box and cut the lid off the top.

Did Grandma Moses drive? I'm picturing her, face barely height of steering wheel, putting along in a station wagon with her easel and pads of paper thrown in the 'way back'!!!

LOL

I will be Grandma Moses on the road tomorrow also. I have 11 tiers 14"
2-10" 3 - 8" and 5-6" There is also 2 1/2 sheet cakes and a 12:" 3 layer cheesehamburger cake. WISH ME LUCK! It is varily simple w/water fountain.
Good Luck to all of you! I am always glad when it is delivered and set up.
Linda

this might be an odd question. but when inserting a center dowl thru all cakes, how is that possible when there are cake plates underneath each?

tyvm.

I also heard about using wood scewers (they are very sharp) to push through the cakes.

I haven't been brave enough to deliver a tiered cake. I assemble it there, which is a pain, becuase you gotta pipe the edgding and such.

btw, I line the floor of the truck with egg crate (that soft stuff you buy to put under your mattress...) it works great to cushion bumps...