Beautifully decorated cakes are becoming more in demand. The process of creating elegant and unusually decorated cakes has become a sort of art form. With so many edible supplies available, as long as you have the right skills and knowledge, you can transfer whatever you like from your imagination to a cake. However, before you decorate a cake, you need to make sure it has the right support. There are few things more heartbreaking than decorating a cake so that it looks perfect, only to have it fall over and get ruined. This is why it is so important to make sure you have cake boards.
What Are Cake Boards?
Cake boards are thin, yet sturdy, boards that are used to provide a foundation and support to a cake. Cake boards are placed underneath cakes and in between the layers of a tiered cake. Since cake boards are the exact size of the cakes they are placed under and usually don’t contribute to the overall appearance and design of the cakes, they mostly come in solid, neutral shades such as white. However, you can find cake boards that have fancy designs and come in metallic colors. You could even get boards that have elegant lacey-looking trimming to add an extra-special touch to your cakes.
How To Use Cake Boards
While some cake boards are disposable, others are not. The cake boards that are not disposable are made out of masonite. To keep the cake boards from absorbing any of the grease or moisture of the cakes, they are covered with a food-grade coating. When you need cake boards for your cake, you will need one to go underneath the bottom layer and if your cake is tiered, one cake board to go underneath each tier. This provides extra support and ensures that your masterpiece won’t collapse.
