Square cake boards
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Square cake boards give square cakes, novelty cakes and petits fours a sturdy, clean base and make every creation look professional straight away. In this category you will find square cake boards from 10 x 10 cm to 45 x 45 cm, as extra-strong thick boards and as thin boards, in silver, gold and many colours. The square shape fits particularly well into square cake boxes and makes transport easy.
Ideas and inspiration for square cake boards
A square board looks clean, modern and graphic. It is not only suitable for square cakes, it also adds variety to any dessert table. Typical uses:
- Sheet-style birthday cakes: a square cake can be cut into even slices and served easily on a large board.
- Colourful novelty cakes: with a red, pink, fuchsia, purple or baby blue board you pick up the colour of the decoration. An orange or black board suits Halloween, a dark green one Christmas.
- Elegant celebration cakes: silver and gold look refined and neutral, ideal for wedding cakes, anniversaries or corporate events.
- Petits fours and small cakes: small sizes from 10 x 10 cm give individual pieces a stage of their own.
Thick and thin square cake boards
Square cake boards come in two thicknesses for different purposes:
- Extra-strong square boards for heavy cakes, fondant cakes, tiered cakes and transport, for example in silver 25 x 25, 30 x 30, 35 x 35 and 40 x 40 cm
- Thin square boards for light cakes, tarts and cakes sold in a box, in silver from 10 x 10 to 35 x 35 cm
- Small sizes from 10 x 10 cm for small cakes and individual desserts
- Large sizes up to 45 x 45 cm for buffet and wedding cakes
How to choose the right size
As a rule of thumb, choose a board 4 to 5 cm larger than your cake: a 20 x 20 cm square cake goes on a 25 x 25 cm board. For a tiered cake with square tiers, place each tier on a thin board of the same size and the bottom tier on an extra-strong board 5 to 8 cm larger. A square board also works well for a round cake if you want space for decorations in the corners.
- Measure the finished cake, including fondant or buttercream.
- Add 4 to 5 cm to the side length and choose the next available size.
- Put a dab of buttercream or melted chocolate on the board so the cake does not slide.
- For transport, choose a board that fits the box as precisely as possible.
Combining square boards and cake boxes
Square cake boards and square cake boxes go perfectly together: a 25 x 25 cm box takes a board up to 25 x 25 cm, a 30 x 30 cm box a board up to 30 x 30 cm. You will find the boxes among our square cake boxes and sets of box and board among our cake boxes with cake board, both in the Boards & boxes section. If you are looking for round or rectangular shapes, have a look at our round and rectangular cake boards.
Buying guide: choosing square cake boards
First consider how heavy your cake will be and whether it needs to be transported. For tiered or fondant-covered cakes, an extra-strong board is always worth it. For cakes sold in a display counter or in a box, a thin board is often enough. Also think about colour: silver and gold are timeless, while red, pink, dark blue or dark green boards add targeted accents. For small desserts there are also reusable white square dessert bases in a pack of 100.
Frequently asked questions about square cake boards
Can I put a round cake on a square board?
Yes, it looks modern and leaves room for decorations in the corners. Choose a side length 4 to 5 cm larger than the diameter of the cake.
When do I need an extra-strong board?
For heavy cakes, fondant cakes, tiered cakes and whenever the cake needs to be transported.
Which size fits in a 30 x 30 cm box?
A square board up to 30 x 30 cm or a round board up to Ø 30 cm.
Are there coloured square cake boards?
Yes, besides silver and gold you will find boards in black, red, pink, fuchsia, purple, orange, baby blue, dark blue and dark green, depending on the colour in 25 x 25 or 30 x 30 cm.
Which board do I need for a tiered cake?
Each tier goes on a thin board of the same size, the bottom tier on an extra-strong board 5 to 8 cm larger.
You will find all other shapes in Cake boards & cake drums and matching boxes in the Boards & boxes section. For inspiration, browse our birthday cake recipes on the blog.