my mother is making my wedding cake and my partner and i have decided on a 3 tiered chocolate mud cake, mum says she is worried about the cake collapsing with the weight, is there any way of preventing this from happening?
2007-03-12 17:17:27 · 15 answers · asked by leanda 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Instead of using pillars, try stacking the cakes on top of eachother.
Here is an example:
http://www.brunetti.com.au/WeddingCakes.html
2007-03-12 17:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by lululegs2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Large, heavy, multi-tiered cakes do not stand up under their own weight. There are always stands supporting the different layers from within, you just don't see that until you cut the cake. Go to any cake decorating store and you can get some stands really cheap.
2007-03-13 11:53:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
first of all: if she doesn't know the answer to this question then she needs to take a cake making/decorating class before she attempts to make your cake. Also, she should practice at least once before doing the actual cake. It's a bit harder than making a regular birthday cake.
To answer your question: This website is amazing! There are detailed instructions on how to make the right size cake (for 50 people versus 150 people), how to level and fill cakes, how to stack them in many different ways, how to ice it and bake it. There is everything you need to know about making the wedding cake! They also offer classes and have all the supplies you might need to buy if you don't have them already!
http://www.wilton.com/wedding/makecake/index.cfm
I really suggest exploring the site in different areas it will give you good tips and ideas.
You might also want to check out www.michaels.com for ideas
Good luck, have fun, and God bless
2007-03-12 18:11:15 · answer #3 · answered by Ashley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people opt for one larger cake and then 2 or 3 little cakes called "satelite" cakes that surround the base of the larger cake. You could use this idea to still have enough cake without the fear of it all toppling over.
2007-03-12 17:38:15 · answer #4 · answered by Emily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get your mum to put the cakes on silver cake boards and then use proper cake decorator pillars. You can push a kebab stick down through all the layers and throught the pillars to hold it together.
I also like the stack them all on top of one another idea.
Good luck with your special day
2007-03-12 17:51:13 · answer #5 · answered by Charlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a tiered look. You could get 3 different heights of cake stands (or more) to create a design that would distribute the weight.
2007-03-12 17:25:49 · answer #6 · answered by swagov 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
separate each layer with plastic layer separators... i don't know their technical name but I'm sure you can find them at any bake shop. they are used to make wedding cake layers stay in place and they prevent the cake from collapsing under pressure.
2007-03-12 17:48:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Build it in separated tiers. You can buy it at Micheal's or any cake decorating store.
2007-03-12 17:25:57 · answer #8 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the temperture of the room it will set in. Keep it cold. Put pillars in the layers, that will hold the weight. If your stacking it on top of ea other, put a little powdered sugar on the iceing before you put the plate on top.
2007-03-12 18:16:00 · answer #9 · answered by MRSC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know that homemade cake will fall cheaper, but i'd rather spend a few bucks than face the embarrassment when the cake collapses.
Wouldn't take that chance on my big day......
2007-03-12 18:43:46 · answer #10 · answered by faiza_t 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋