Simple Cake Decorating » cake board http://simplecakedecorating.com Tips, tricks and ideas to make special cakes with minimal time and fuss. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:46:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Cake Board 101 http://simplecakedecorating.com/cake-board-101/ http://simplecakedecorating.com/cake-board-101/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:11:10 +0000 lindaf http://simplecakedecorating.com/cake-board-101/ Your cake needs a place to rest.  Most of the time your simple round cakes will do fine on a cake plate or cake pedestal.  However, your other sheet cakes will need a cake board.

Some options for cake boards:

  • hardwood pastry boards
  • plywood
  • foam core
  • cardboard
  • masonite

Once you’ve chosen a cake board, you’ll need to cover it.  You are probably thinking that covering it with aluminum foil would be the easiest option.  Yes, but it is not the most attractive or practical (it will tear easily when you’re cutting your cake).

Instead, consider covering with wrapping paper, fabric or decorative foil with a heavy cellophane layer to protect it.

Keep in mind, you do not want to distract people from the cake with a busy pattern, but a simple print or pattern can be a perfect finishing touch.

Try to have fun with it and see if you can find wrapping paper or other items that will fit your cakes design without overwhelming it. For instance, consider newspaper, maps, color copies of family photographs and scrapbooking paper which comes in a variety of themes, colors and patterns.

]]> http://simplecakedecorating.com/cake-board-101/feed/ 0 Essential Cake Supplies http://simplecakedecorating.com/essential-cake-supplies/ http://simplecakedecorating.com/essential-cake-supplies/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:48:05 +0000 lindaf http://simplecakedecorating.com/essential-cake-supplies/ I haven’t mentioned every utensil or tool you might need, but the ones that you may not already have and should get. Some (like the icing spatula) might require a trip to your local craft store, but you will use it every time.

Baking Pans: Invest in decent non-stick cake pans. I’d recommend having at least the following:

  • 8 in. Round x2
  • 9 in. Round x2
  • 9×13 in. Rectangular
  • 12 cup Cupcake Tins x2
  • Bundt

Cake Plates or Cake Boards: Cake boards can be made out of foam core, cardboard, plywood or masonite. Cover your cake board with a layer of fabric, wrapping paper or tissue paper then finish with a layer of cellophane.

Utensils:

  • Ruler
  • Cooling racks
  • Toothpicks
  • Icing spatulas – they come in a variety of sizes and look like a large knife with rounded blades. I would recommend getting at least an 8 in. straight or 9 in. angled. They are flexible and essential for giving cakes a smooth finish.
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