how do i stack a tilted wedding cake with flowers between the tilts?

Question

Please give instructions on how to stack a tilted wedding cake with flowers between the tilts. The tilts are very angled. Thanks

Answer 1

Martha Stewart uses foam boards to support the layers (the foam is the same size as the layer, so it doesn't stick out).

She then pushes wooden dowel rods (carefully cut to be the same length) down through the lower layer, and sets the next layer on the 'stilts', instead of on the lower layer itself. The wooden stilts support the weight of the upper layers, so that the bottom one doesn't get squashed.

The example I saw had flower stems inserted in the gap, and it was just lovely. The blooms and greenery completely disguised the tiny gap between layers. Also, the cake was very easy to cut and serve without mangling the frosting on the lower levels.

Answer 2

Mike Weir and Aaron Baddely are 2 of the bigger names that use it. However, they have very good timing which is really the only way for this swing to work (at least in my opinion). If you want a fundamentally sound swing, and not a reverse pivot, which is essentially what the Stack and Tilt is, then stick with the basic swing. Turn onto your right side in the back swing, get a nice tight coil, and then fire into your left side on the downswing.