Tart holder
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A tart holder gives tarts, quiches and cakes a secure base – for carrying, presenting and serving. In this category you will find thin cake boards and bases in many shapes and colours, from simple white and kraft to gold, silver and black. That way your tart always looks its best, whether on the coffee table, at a buffet or on a market stall.
The range at a glance
The most versatile are the thin round white cake boards, available from 16 to 36 cm. For an elegant presentation, choose thin round silver/gold boards or square silver or gold boards from 20 to 35 cm. Reversible and therefore twice as useful are the sets of round gold and black boards and the kraft and white boards in round and rectangular shapes.
For a splash of colour there are 25 cm boards in black, fuchsia, baby blue or gold, and 30 cm boards with a scalloped edge in gold, black or fuchsia. For loaf cakes and yule logs you will find rectangular boards in black or white, reversible rectangular boards in gold and black, gold boards for the Christmas yule log and reversible kraft and white boards for loaf cakes and logs; there are also square white boards. The small round, square and rectangular gold/black boards and the mini gold boards are made for tartlets and mini desserts. The flower-shaped boards add a playful touch.
Tips: getting your tart to the table safely
- Choose a board slightly larger than the tart so you can hold it easily without breaking the edge.
- Let the tart cool briefly in the tin after baking, then slide it onto the tart holder using the loose base or a wide palette knife.
- For very juicy fruit tarts, place a circle of baking paper between the tart and the board.
- Flip reversible boards to suit the occasion: gold for festive days, black for modern desserts, kraft for rustic tarts.
What to look for when buying
Size is key: measure your tart tin and choose a board that leaves a small margin all round. For selling at a market or bazaar, sets of four, five or six boards are good value; for a single festive tart, a board with a scalloped edge makes an impression. Rectangular boards suit tart strips, loaf cakes and yule logs, while the square boards are ideal for slices and traybakes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the round boards and the rectangular bases?
Essentially none – both are thin bases for bakes. The rectangular and small formats are mainly intended for loaf cakes, yule logs and mini desserts, the round and square boards for tarts and cakes.
What board size do I need for a tart baked in a 28 cm tin?
Choose a 30 or 32 cm board. This leaves a narrow margin to hold, without the tart looking lost.
Can reversible cake boards really be used on both sides?
Yes, reversible or double-sided means one side is gold and the other black – on the kraft versions, one side is kraft and the other white. One set gives you two looks.
Find matching tins and accessories for your tarts in our Tart section, and recipes in our blog under pies and desserts.