How to choose the right cake board

Measure the finished cake, including its decoration. For the bottom presentation board, a diameter about 5 cm larger than the cake is a useful starting point; allow more space for flowers, lettering or your logo. An intermediate tier board normally matches the tier it supports.

Choose the box by the board’s full width and depth, not just the cake diameter. Check the stated usable dimensions and the fit of any reducer. Allow space above the finished cake, including board thickness and toppers. A matching box-and-board pack simplifies the choice, but you must still check cake weight and height.

Choose the bottom board by the cake’s total weight, dimensions and structure. Dasbi 6 mm and 9 mm boards provide options for more demanding designs. Each upper tier needs its own suitable board and supports. Centre-hole boards work with a compatible central dowel; a box or central dowel alone does not bear every tier’s weight.

For a conventionally stacked tiered cake, use a suitable board under each tier and supports in the tier below. Match intermediate boards to the cake diameter and align any centre holes with the central dowel. The central dowel helps alignment; it does not replace the supports carrying the upper tiers.

As a guide, Dasbi recommends 3 mm for lighter, single-tier cakes up to about 2.5 kg; 6 mm for greater rigidity, up to around 10 kg; and 9 mm for larger, heavier or multi-tier designs. These are approximate recommendations: size, weight distribution, handling and internal supports also matter.

Centre the cake on a clean, suitable food-contact surface and use a small amount of icing or another edible fixing appropriate to your recipe. Let it set as needed. This helps hold the cake in position, but does not replace the boards, dowels and tier supports needed for a stacked cake.

Dasbi wooden cake boards are made from MDF, a wood-fibre composite, with a varnished surface intended for food contact under the declared conditions of use. The range also includes acrylic centre-hole boards. Check the material of your selected product; an MDF board is different from a cardboard cake card or drum.

A cake board is the support underneath a cake for handling, presentation and transport. Choose its size and thickness for the finished cake. It also helps move the cake into a box without touching the decoration. For tiered cakes, use the appropriate boards and supports throughout the structure.

Set the final board on a stable, level surface. If the cake is already on a suitable thin support, move that support onto the presentation board. Otherwise, use cake lifters suitable for its size and weight, supporting it evenly. Avoid lifting by the icing; assemble very delicate cakes on their final board where possible.

Dasbi MDF cake boards covered by the technical sheet are single-use products, so cleaning after use is not preparation for reuse. Before first use, wipe the varnished surface with a lightly damp cloth and let it dry. Do not soak it, put it in a dishwasher or use alcohol or abrasive cleaners.

The Dasbi MDF cake boards covered by the technical sheet are intended for one use. Do not reuse a board that has been in contact with food, is damp, damaged or has a compromised coating. For other materials, such as acrylic, follow the care instructions for that specific product.

A cake board is the general term for a support under a cake. A cake card is usually a thin cardboard support; a cake drum is usually a thicker, covered cardboard support. Dasbi MDF boards use a wood-fibre core. Material, dimensions and construction matter more than the name alone when choosing support.

The varnished surface of the Dasbi MDF boards covered by the declaration is suitable for direct food contact within the stated conditions, so it does not need covering for that purpose. Keep food away from engraved areas and the uncoated underside. Decorative coverings and liners must themselves be suitable for food contact.

Choose a ready-made Dasbi centre-hole cake board that matches the central dowel and tier dimensions. This avoids drilling a coated board, which can expose its core and damage the finish. Check the hole and dowel fit before assembling, and use the supports required for each tier.

Place a clean, dry non-slip mat between the turntable and the underside of the board, away from direct food contact. Check that the board sits flat and centred before decorating. Do not rely on this grip for transport or as a substitute for the supports inside a tiered cake.

Allow space around the cake for edible decoration, lettering or the presentation of your logo. Use food-contact-suitable materials and keep non-edible decorations away from the cake or properly isolated. Dasbi logo personalisation is available on selected boards; position the cake so engraved areas remain clear of food.