HOW TO STACK A WEDDING CAKE | AND DELIVER IT IN A CAKESAFE
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- čas přidán 15. 09. 2020
- If you struggle with stacking cakes or worry that they won't survive delivery, this video is for you. I'll show you exactly how I stack this SIX tier buttercream wedding cake, and deliver it FULLY ASSEMBLED! And this no small cake y'all, it has 300 servings!
I realize a 300 guest wedding sounds crazy during Covid, but don't get uptight, because there were way less people at this wedding. But the bride wanted a huge cake and her mom wanted lots of leftovers to send with family members.
To stack this cake, I used a mix of plastic poly dowels and jumbo cake straws from Hobby Lobby. I also always use wooden skewers to lock the tiers together.
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I've been cake decorating on & off for 40 yrs. I actually don't like the idea of putting the fresh leaves or flowers stem straight into the cake unless they're edible flowers, herbs, vegetables, etc. In this case, eucalyptus leaves are probably fine but other fresh plants & flowers are toxic and should not touch part of the food that will be eaten so I usually wrap their stems with foil or cling wraps or straws, etc. Anyway, you did a great job creating & transporting such a massive cake. Lovely cake & set up, nice view!
I typically place straws in the cake and put the stems in those. Because of Covid, their guest count was cut way down, but they still wanted to keep the large cake even though they didn’t need that many servings. They also used silk roses, and while baby’s breath is technically toxic, that’s only when directly ingested.
I've done 5tier cakes, but I transported the tiers seperately stacked them at the reception. I've been cake decorating for 20+ yrs (now retired) but I've never seen the techniques or the cake safe product you use, so you've taught me something new today. Thank you! Greetings from South Australia 👋😃
Thanks for watching! So glad you enjoyed the video!
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My hat's off to ya! Transporting cakes is a very delicate matter. I get nervous just trying to bring a 1/2 sheet cake home from the bakery! 😬
Thank you for sharing and helping us understand the process ,much appreciated and best wishes!
This video never gets old! It's so well done. Thank you for posting this invaluable information!!!
So glad it has helped so many!
So pretty! I'd have never thought of fairy lights.
Nice stack and delivery of cakes. First time seeing that transport cake box.
Great video. I'll be making and delivering a 5 tier cake in April. This was very helpful. Thank you.
Awesome video! Love how you showed the CakeSafe rod going all the way through.
Thanks! The CakeSafe is seriously the best invention for large cakes!
Beautiful cake, I like the way you have stacked the cake, need to learn from you, thank you
So glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for sharing this!!! 😍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Waooo so beautiful and i love the way was transported
Wow!!! I have seen techniques in your video that I haven't seen anywhere else. Great work of art. Very smart !!!
Thank you!
Your welcome
WOW Gorgeous, thank you for sharing!
Really owesome.
Enjoyed your art,,
Thanks for sharing! I’m doing a 4 tier just like this and I’ll use my cakesafe for the first time!! I’m nervous to push that rod through!!
I was terrified the first time, too! But it’s made to go through easily. Just be sure to turn the rod as you pull it out of the cake when you get to the venue 😊
Am just a biginner, I appreciate this.
Excellent video
I love the name of your channel very motivating that is why I subscribed. Thanks for sharing valuable information.
Thank you so much! I’ve always been a “fake it til you make it” kind of girl, so it just seemed right. I remember feeling so lost in the beginning of my cake business journey, but I worked super hard to get where I am now. And I just want to help others do that for themselves.
@@cakeittilyoumakeit9298 I am starting my caking business too but after a few orders that took me to finish it from 7am to 5pm I got overwhelmed. am kind of in limbo right now. I would highly appreciate your advice. Wish you good health and success.
It takes lots of practice! Keep going!
Thanks for showing
Very nice!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 very beautiful watching this from kenya ad loving it
Thank you so much. The cake looks great. I’ve never heard of a cake safe. I was trying to think of ways to transport my moms birthday cake. I had no idea about the cake safe. So thank you! #newsubscriber
The cake safe is one of my fave products. A must have for anyone who delivers lots of tiered cakes.
Where can I get one !
Thankx 🥰👏🏼
Just ordered my cake safe need for this weekend I’m so nervous and excited!!
Hope you love it!
I'm watching your channel too! I'm going to just go for it😊
It looks Very secure, with those wooden dowels going between layers through the cardboard base, binding them together, then that jumbo cake safe- Wow. That is the Only way Large cakes should be transported! I've been doing cakes for a bit with kroger, largest I made was like 5 layers, two tiers. (no support, no dowels, no cardboard, guess how it turned out, LOL)
Will be making my first wedding cake in july! :O a 3 tier 10" 8" 6"
Good luck on your first wedding cake! Tiered cakes can seem scary, but as long as they are properly supported, they are perfectly fine. If you don’t have a CakeSafe, I would suggest adding a dowel in the center of each tier. And definitely use the skewers to secure the tiers together.
Beautiful
Thank you!
Wow sturnning
I'm a new subscriber loves your 🍰 cakes
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for sharing. I was freaking out on how to assemble my cake of 5 tiers 😜💕
Glad that it helped! Just make sure your dowels are all even and you’ll be fine 😊
Obrigado!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!
This video is amazing! It helped me so much with stacking my 3 tiered!! Thank you for sharing!!
So glad it helped!
Thank you for this video. I have a 4 tier to stack.and needed a few pointers. I do have 3 cake safes..lol wonder product.
Hi there! Such a helpful video!!!
I have a three tier wedding cake to make soon but the bride wants it to be whipped cream. Her wedding is next month so it will be fairly warm and an outdoor wedding. How long do you think it can be kept out?
Whipped cream is tricky. I don’t even offer it because of the stability issues. The cake will need to remain refrigerated as long as possible. If that means keeping it in a refrigerator on site, and bringing it out in time for the reception, I would definitely suggest doing that.
Great video!
How long would the cake last standing without melting due to buttercream? Do you have an tips and tricks to avoid it
Thank you! This cake sat out in the evening for a few hours, but it was September and not too hot that day. This was an all butter American buttercream, and the tiers were refrigerated overnight before I stacked the cake. You could do half butter, half high ratio shortening to help with stability and avoid melting. And I believe that Swiss and Italian meringue buttercreams may actually be even sturdier once refrigerated because of the high butter content. The longer you can keep the cake refrigerated, the better.
Love the cake & video! What size cake safe are you using for this large cake? Thanks
Thanks! This is a medium tall Cake Safe.
Hi! Thanks for the video! Could you let me know what kind board you are using for each cake? Are the skewers passing those boards?
They are just regular cardboard cake rounds. The skewers are sharpened, so they can be easily tapped through the boards to lock the tiers together.
OMG thank you so much. I’m a little confused on the wooden skewers. Do they actually go down into your cake board underneath? Thank you so much for this video. It has helped me so much. Molly.
The skewers do go down through the cake boards. I used them to lock the tiers together as an extra precaution to keep anything from sliding. I find it especially helpful since I use parchment paper rounds between the top of each cake and the cake board of the next cake up. The parchment keeps the buttercream from sticking to the cake board.
What are the sizes of your tiers and how many cake layers in each tier? I'm so inspired. I have my very 1st 6 tiers wedding cake in 2 months. Thanks for this amazing tutorial.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! This particular cake is a 6”/8”/10”/12”/14”/16”, and each tier has 3 layers of cake. Good luck!
@@cakeittilyoumakeit9298 what size cake safe is this, please? Is it the medium extra tall, or the large extra tall? What cake board/drum do you prefer that can sustain the weight of all the tiers when you move it off the cake safe base? I usually stack large cakes like this on location. Just ordered my first cake safe after watching your video. So excited!
Thanks for sharing.
How long can be exposed the wedding cake in the party, without fridge.
Im sorry, i dont speak english very well
De Argentina, gracias!
It really depends on the weather and the type of icing you are using. This cake had American buttercream and probably sat out for 4-5 hours before being cut. I suggest keeping cakes refrigerated as long as possible before delivering.
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Hi! This cake serves how many people? Thanks for the video and your work is amazing
Thank you for your kind words! This particular cake had 300 servings.
Where did you get the apparatus that went on top of cake to drive the steel rod through to keeps layers from shifting?
That is all part of the Cake Safe. It’s a hard plastic base with corrugated plastics sides. The plexiglass top goes on top, and the steel rod goes all the way through the cake and base to keep the cake from shifting. You can find more info about it at CakeSafe.com.
Does the cake then go in refrigerator until delivery?
Do you push the center dowel through the base cake drum as well?
Yes. The Cake Safe has a hole in the bottom board, so the rod goes all the way through the cake, drum and board to keep it completely secure.
Is a Great job!!! ❤ But... And when they cut the cake...what about the stics? I really wont to know the way it works. Thank you very much.
Caterers usually disassemble a cake as they cut it. Most will remove one tier at a time. I just let them know that there are skewers locking the tiers together, so they should lift the tier straight up to remove it. And the cut servings around the dowels.
May I ask if your cake boards have center holes , or is that not necessary. Also, I’m planning on using a Masonite cake board instead of a cake drum, do I need to drill a center hole? Thanks so much! I love your video!! So many helpful tips!
My boards do not have center holes. The rod can break through them easily. With a Masonite board you’ll want to drill a hole. Just be sure to make it a bit larger than the rod so it can pass through easily.
I love the cake box you used. Where did you buy it?
CakeSafe.com has many different size options. If you deliver a lot of tiered cakes, the Cake Safe is one of the best investments you can make!
Beautiful work where can I find this box the one u used for transportation ?
CakeSafe.com
Hi there! How does the cake safe ensure the cake does not tilt from side to side or tip over when driving through uphills or bumpy roads?
The steel rod goes through the lid, all the way through the cake, and out the bottom of the base. So even if you go over a bump or up a steep hill, the cake won’t slide around in the box.
Any tips for the texas heat and transporting tiered cakes
If you can keep your cake chilled before delivery that helps. If you’re using a Cake Safe, chill the cake, put it in the safe and wrap the outside with foam or aluminum foil. That will help to insulate it. Cake Safe does not recommend using dry ice in the safe, but some people do use cold packs. It’s not near as hot here in Kentucky, but I’m sure you could reach out to some other Texas bakers for delivery tips on the heat.
Great video!! Does the cake safe also protect the cake from heat and melting??
Not specifically. However, if your cake is chilled when you place it in the Cake Safe, it will help to keep it insulated.
Hi question about the cake safe. I am using foam boards .3 inch thick as my base on each tier. Some people say they have problems with the foam boards using a cake safe. Have you had any experience with that when you have to remove the rod is it difficult?
Thanks for the video! Does the rod go through the cake drum as well?
It does! You have to use a bit of force, but it works perfectly.
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Wow, thank you for sharing. Where did you get the cake box ma'am. May I ask , how much does this cake cost.
Thank you! They are available at CakeSafe.com. Pricing varies depending on the size you get.
Hi dearie a quick one, usually we freeze the frosted cake and insert flowers only prior to delivery since we can't freeze the flowers together, question is its very hard to poke the flowers when the cake is frozen. Pls help
I would suggest taking a sharpened wooden dowel and poking a hole in the cake first. Then insert a small piece of a straw and place your flower stems inside the straw. The sharpened dowel should push through the frozen cake easily enough.
My problem is to pass it from the cake box to the cake stand , because cakes of 4 tiers or more are super heavy and when u pick it up the base board bends if u pick it .:(
That part is definitely tricky! Just be sure to use a sturdy cake drum or multiple cake boards glued together. If your base is solid enough, it won’t bend when you pick it up. And also be sure to bring help! I’ll pick up a smaller 3-4 tier cake and move it myself, but anything larger requires 2 people to move safely.
What size are the wooden dowles? My largest cake will the this weekend. 3 teirs
The poly dowels are about 1/2” or so in diameter, and the skewers are just normal ones for grilling. You can purchase the plastic Wilton dowels at most craft stores. Just be sure to carefully cut them so that they are all the same length. Good luck!
Wow...where did you get that box...💓👍
Cakesafe.com! They are the absolute best!
That cake is absolutely incredible!! How do they get those little dowels out that you knocked through the boards?
Thank you! When caterers disassemble the cake, they just place a spatula under the board of each tier and lift it off. Doing that leaves the skewers sticking out and they can easily pull them out. I’ve found that it’s an easy and safe way to keep the tiers locked together without much difficulty.
@@cakeittilyoumakeit9298 oh ok. I've learnt something new. You're amazing!
@@cakeittilyoumakeit9298how about removing all those straws??
So after removing the cake safe you don't insert a center dowel at all?
Nope. Some people do that, but if the cake is not going to be moved after set up, there’s no reason for it. Especially since I use skewers to lock the tiers together.
Awesome! Can dry ice be put inside of the cakesafe? I have a delivery 6 hrs away AND I need to keep it cold through the next day in a hotel room. Please advise! Again, thank you!
I would love to know the answer to this, as well. We have a four and a half hour trip with the cake.
I have not tried dry ice, but I do think that it could work. I have seen other people attach cold packs to the interior walls as well. I would suggest getting some Cool Shield Thermal Bubble Wrap. Make sure your cake is very cold when you box it up in the Cake Safe, and then attach some cold packs to the bottom/walls with duct tape. Just keep them close to the base so you don’t risk one coming loose and crashing into your cake.Then I would wrap the entire box with the thermal bubble wrap. That should keep it cool enough in the box.
@@cakeittilyoumakeit9298 Thanks so much for your reply and suggestions.
Hello Ma'am thank you very much for the video. Please I have a question about this stacking as I want to make a wedding cake for my friend and the stacking freaks me out, was the Still cake board underneath each cakes layers ? I meant that thin board you were using to measure where to put the dowels, did u put the thin board underneath the cake ? Or u uses the parchment paper only ? And please ma'am I won't be able to get that Rod that u use to transport the cake? Does that mean that I should use dowels for the center when am stacking? Thank in advance for answering all my stupid questions. Am sorry .
Each tier of cake was already on a cake board. I was using extra boards to mark the tiers for the supports. You definitely want to have each tier on its own board, otherwise it will be too heavy and the bottom of your cake will collapse. If you don’t have access to a Cake Safe, I would definitely suggest using a center dowel. If you’ve never transported a tiered cake, you might want to stack on site when you get there. That will be a little less stressful for you. Hope that helps!
@@cakeittilyoumakeit9298 Yes ma. Thank you very much. God bless you
@cake it til you make it may I ask what you drive? Clearance for Cake safe is what I'm worried about
I have a Honda Odyssey. If you look on the Cake Safe website, they have recommendations for clearance. Definitely measure your vehicle before placing your order.
what’s the price range for this cake ? I’m new to baking and need help
How much time is possible stay the cake outside the freezer?
It depends on the type of cake, climate, whether it’s setup inside or outside, etc. I keep my cakes refrigerated right up until the time I box them up and deliver. For a typical wedding here in Kentucky, the cake may be set up for anywhere from 4-8 hours. That gives it plenty of time to come up to room temperature. For outdoor weddings, I always check on the weather. If it’s really hot, I may wait to setup right before the ceremony starts. For those weddings, I always suggest they cut the cake early in the reception to avoid melting. As long as you have a room temperature stable cake, filling and icing, the cake should be fine setting out for several hours.
hi i was wondering if it wouldn't be sliding or slippery with the parment paper in with the stacked cake layers?
I use the parchment paper to keep the top cake from pulling the buttercream off when it’s disassembled. It doesn’t slide because I use the skewers to lock the tiers together. With out that or a center dowel, it could slide on the parchment.
@@cakeittilyoumakeit9298 okay thank you 💛
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Was the cake a three layer or two layer for each tier
There were 3 layers in each tier,
Excellent 👌 How many hours before you go to the avenue ?
I usually deliver my cakes 2-3 hours before the event starts. I will often have the cake completed several hours before we leave.
@@cakeittilyoumakeit9298 thanks
Hi. What was your cake weight ..? Thank you for this amaizing video
I would estimate that it probably weighed somewhere between 60-75 pounds.
hi... may i know the sizes of those 6 cakes?and what is the size of your cake board?thank u
It was a 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 14”, 16” on a 22” cake drum.
What size is your cake box?
This is the medium/tall Cake Safe. You can find all of their sizes at CakeSafe.com.
How many layers each tier ? Or approximately how tall ?
I always do each of my tiers with 3 layers, so each tier is approximately 4.5” tall.
How big is the 4th tier down please
The entire cake was a 6”/8”/10”/12”/14”/16”
This is great ! I have to deliver my first three tiered cake next weekend and bought a cake safe for transport. Once you pulled out cake- safes center rod did you place a new one inside your cake for continued stability at the venue?
No, I never add a center rod. The dowels provide all of the structure’s stability, and the skewers keep the tiers locked together. I would only suggest adding one when you set up if the cake is going to be moved during the event.
Is it whipped cream cake?
This is American buttercream. I don’t use whipped cream because of stability.
What size cakesafe was this?
This is a medium tall CakeSafe, but they come in lots of size options.
how to buy one? im from the Philippines
You can check CakeSafe.com. I believe they ship worldwide.
Where was the wedding venue at? It looks very pretty.
It’s in Lancaster, KY. A beautiful farm area.
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Thank you for the quick reply . God bless..
May I ask the size of the cake safe? thanks :)
This one is a medium tall Cake Safe. They come in several sizes.
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I was told that eucalyptus is toxic and shouldn't be put into a cake without tape. Is that true?
There are some that say not to use eucalyptus or baby’s breath at all on cakes. However, I have found that when it’s only being used on the surface of the cake, there isn’t much chance of harm. The florals would be removed before cutting the cake, so it’s unlikely that they would be in direct contact with much of it. But that’s something that should be discussed with the client.
@@cakeittilyoumakeit9298 Thank you! Is it ok to push the stems of the eucalyptus and baby's breath into the cake, then? Just leave them on the surface and not pushed at all into the frosting/cake?
I often slightly push the stem in to the cake. For most greenery, you can usually just wedge it in between other flowers. I like to bring extra straws with me. I’ll just cut small pieces and insert those into the cake, and then place my flower stems inside the straw. You can also wrap the stems with floral tape before inserting in to the cake. I hope that helps!
@@cakeittilyoumakeit9298 It does! Thank you so much :)
@@cakeittilyoumakeit9298 i just went through all of the comments looking for this answer so you didn't have to answer the same question twice :) thanks beautiful!
Pls what the name of the paper u put beneath the cake
I use parchment paper between the tiers. It keeps the buttercream from peeling off the cake when it’s disassembled.
@@cakeittilyoumakeit9298 thank u
hi new sub👆❤️🇵🇭wow amazing job prettycakesssss😍wher do u buy take safetystuff did u used thank u adnvc🙏❤️
Thanks! Check out CakeSafe.com to see all of the products they have available to make deliveries so much easier!
I learnt
I’m so glad!
What is the weight of cake?
It’s been so long now that I don’t remember, but I would bet it was easily 100 lbs.
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Hi! I'm a bit nervous as i will be making a 6 tier cake with sizes 6/8/10/12/14/16. If ever the sizes 10 & 12 are dummy. How will i stack the tiers? The real cakes will be covered fondant. I don't have cakesafe, do i have to put middle pipe to hold all tiers including the dummy ones? Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.
Hey there! I would suggest drilling holes in the center of your dummy tiers. Then you can use a long wood dowel and insert it all the way through the center of your cake. You’ll just want to be sure to sharpen the end to make it easier to go through the cakes and boards. Also, without a Cake Safe, I would suggest stacking it on site. Good luck!
Mas de 20 palos en cada nivel.. Como así? 😢 Cuanto pastel queda.
Is this real or fake cake?
This was all real cake and American buttercream
I just thought there were too many dowels in the cake sorry.
I just prefer to use caution when it comes to a cake that size.
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Thanksgiving to God who makes all things possible...I am a bride of Christ and soon to be lawfully wedded to Caucasian Anthony my date every day👰🤴🙏🇺🇸💋
Okay, that was weird! Are you a mail order bride??
Imagine those plastic in your mouth when you biting a cake
The caterers remove those pieces when they cut the cake 😉
hi... may i know the sizes of those 6 cakes?and what is the size of your cake board?thank u
6”/8”/10”/12”/14”/16”
The cake board was 20”