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post #1 of 22
4/28/09 at 4:35pm
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I have done them in the past but have never put a cake board under the first tier......is this a bad thing??????
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post #2 of 22
4/28/09 at 4:38pm
I would always put a cake board under each cake icon_biggrin.gif
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post #3 of 22
4/28/09 at 4:40pm
You need a cake board or plate under each tier because when it gets disassembled to cut, how would you remove the tier? You would be just removing a glob of cake? Plus the upper tiers could sink onto the dowels or whatever you are using for support. JMHO.
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post #4 of 22
4/28/09 at 4:40pm
It's always a good idea to put a board. The 1st 2-tier I made, which was for practice for the house, I didn't use a board. But now I do, especially if for an order. Plus, it gives stability and a base for cutting.
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post #5 of 22
4/28/09 at 5:22pm
Since you mention you've never used a cardboard before, it prompts me to ask the question "are you talking about a two TIER cake or a two LAYER cake"?

You can put two layers of cake on top of each other without dowels, but if you put two tiers (4 layers), then you very likely need cardboard and dowels.

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post #6 of 22
4/28/09 at 5:38pm
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Originally Posted by indydebi

Since you mention you've never used a cardboard before, it prompts me to ask the question "are you talking about a two TIER cake or a two LAYER cake"?

You can put two layers of cake on top of each other without dowels, but if you put two tiers (4 layers), then you very likely need cardboard and dowels.

Yes, I was referring to a 2 tier cake - one with 4 layers. Guess I've just been lucky to have had no problems!!!! But this cake is for someone very special to me and I want to make it the best I can, so am very glad to have asked.

I saw somewhere else where someone mentioned putting coconut on the bottom tier before adding the top tier as to help prevent the top cake board from sticking. They actually offered 2 different things to use, but I don't remember what the other one was....does anyone know??

Thanks so much for all your help!!!!
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post #7 of 22
4/28/09 at 5:50pm
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I saw somewhere else where someone mentioned putting coconut on the bottom tier before adding the top tier as to help prevent the top cake board from sticking. They actually offered 2 different things to use, but I don't remember what the other one was....does anyone know??



lol....ya know how it is when you see something but can't remember where?????? I knew I couldn't rest til I found it....lol!!! It was a tip from Wilton and the other thing they recommended was powdered sugar. Does anyone do this?????


Thanks again everyone for your help!!!!! icon_biggrin.gif
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post #8 of 22
4/28/09 at 5:58pm
I use powdered sugar but they also say you can use cornstarch. I didn't know this at first and the top of the bottom tier was a mess under the board. I am doing my first 4 tier this weekend so hope I remember all these little tricks.

good luck with your cake.
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post #9 of 22
4/28/09 at 6:00pm
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WOW Sue - 4 tiers?!?!?! Thanks for the tip and good luck to you!! Hope you post pics!!!!
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post #10 of 22
4/28/09 at 6:09pm
Definitly need a board. Plastic is better than cardboard and plastic dowels are best too. 4 dowels minimum. I used to live in Dayton, Ohio... now I am in Virginia. hows the weather about now? Ours is perfect.
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post #11 of 22
4/28/09 at 6:11pm
do you think this powdered sugar under the board trick would would with a non-crusting bc like smbc?

thanks!
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post #12 of 22
4/28/09 at 6:15pm
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Hi there jamiekwebb!!! Thanks for sharing your tips with me!!! Weather is finally getting nicer, although we did have a bit of rain today. How are you liking Virginia?
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post #13 of 22
4/28/09 at 6:59pm
I love it! I have been here for 6 years now. We have had great weather. Today and Yesterday were 85. Our winters aren't as harsh either.

Not a problem about the tips. I found out the hard way about 4 being better than 3. I hade about 5 cakes lean on me and I finally discovered why. Hope it goes well for you.
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post #14 of 22
4/28/09 at 7:06pm
I use a circle of wax paper between cake and cake board to prevent sticking...using a bit of icing to make sure it doesn't slide around.
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post #15 of 22
4/28/09 at 8:05pm
This is for a niece's wedding so I hope it turns out nice for her. I am glad she wanted to let me practice with her special day. I told her I have never done one and she still asked me to do it. Gosh, not sure the stress is worth the practice or the cost. I do love her though.
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