Cake Boards & Boxes

At Cake Craft Company, the Cake Boards range includes various options for supporting and presenting decorated cakes. Knowing how to use the cake boards, cake drums and cake cards is the key to protecting your decoration and getting a really neat finish.

Can you put a cake directly on a cake board?

Yes, a cake can go straight onto a cake board if the board is food safe and is intended for direct food contact. Foil covered cake boards that are used to display cakes are very commonly used under sponges, celebration cakes and iced cakes.

Before using a cake board, ensure that it is clean and strong enough to hold the cake. Don't put food directly onto uncoated cardboard or any decorative board that isn't specifically approved for food contact as the grease and moisture will weaken the board.

Do you need a separate board between cake tiers?

Yes, stacked and tiered cakes will generally require a separate support board under each tier as well as suitable dowels or other form of support. Cake cards could work well with light tiers, while heavier cakes may require the use of stronger cake drums or Masonite boards depending upon the specifications of the products.

Using individual boards for each tier ensures that the load is distributed to the supports underneath, making the entire process of assembling the cake and moving it easier. You need to select a cake base board that is capable of supporting the whole structure, rather than having the icing or the sponge do the job.

How can you decorate a cake board?

Cover your board with a very thin layer of sugarpaste or fondant icing to match the colour of the cake. Smooth it down very carefully and allow it to set before placing the finished cake on it.

Attach ribbon around the outer edge to give the board a neat, finished look. Secure it in place without the ribbon or adhesive touching the cake or any other food contact surfaces.

Use contact paper on the visible areas of a suitable display board if you want a patterned or coloured finish. Don't use it in direct contact with food unless it is specifically approved for that purpose.

It is best to choose the colour of the cake board that blends well with the cake decorations and not one that would draw attention away from the cake. White cake boards work really well with colourful birthday cakes, wedding cakes and all sorts of other celebration cakes. 

Once decorated, place the cake in a cake box of appropriate size to accommodate both the cake and its board. Make sure the box is high enough and has sufficient clearance so that the lid or sides don't damage the decoration.