Loaf cake & Yule log boards
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A Yule log board or loaf cake board gives loaf cakes, Christmas Yule logs and other long desserts a sturdy, elegant base. Without a board, a loaf cake slides around in the box; with the right board it can be packed, given as a gift and served neatly. In this category you will find long, narrow boards in 24 x 9.5, 26 x 8, 28.5 x 12, 29 x 10, 30 x 10 and 35 x 10 cm, many of them in handy packs of 5, plus small oval plastic bases in a pack of 100.
Ideas and inspiration for loaf cakes and Yule logs
Long boards are more versatile than you might think. They carry the classic bûche de Noël, but also anything baked in a loaf tin or rolled up:
- Christmas Yule log: the gold board underlines the festive character, especially with chocolate, chestnut or berries.
- Marble cake, lemon drizzle and banana bread: on a kraft board, the bake looks natural and homemade.
- Swiss rolls: a long format keeps the roll in shape while filling and glazing.
- Modern patisserie: black boards show off light glazes, fruit and gold accents particularly well.
Colours and sizes
- Gold for festive Yule logs and Christmas desserts, for example in 24, 29 x 10 or 35 x 10 cm
- Black for modern patisserie, rectangular in 26 x 8 and 28.5 x 12 cm
- Reversible gold/black with two sides to choose from
- Reversible kraft/white for a natural look
How to choose the right size
Choose a board about 1 to 2 cm longer and wider than your loaf cake or Yule log. For a classic loaf tin of 26 to 28 cm, the 29 x 10 or 30 x 10 cm sizes work well, for example. For short loaf cakes and mini Yule logs choose 24 x 9.5 or 26 x 8 cm, for wide logs 28.5 x 12 cm and for long pieces 35 x 10 cm.
- Measure the cake after glazing, as ganache or buttercream makes it a little wider.
- Secure the loaf cake or Yule log on the board with a little icing or chocolate.
- Let the Yule log set in the fridge on its board before you box it.
- When moving it, lift the board by the short ends so the decoration stays untouched.
Combinations for Yule logs and loaf cakes
In the run-up to Christmas a Yule log board is essential: the log can be boxed, transported and served neatly. More Yule log bases can be found among our Christmas log boards, matching boxes among our cake and pastry boxes in the Boards & boxes section. For small pieces such as éclairs, see our mini boards and pastry bases, for round desserts our cake circles and entremet bases.
Packing and gifting loaf cakes and Yule logs
A homemade loaf cake is a popular gift, whether for brunch, as a thank-you or during Advent. Place the cake on the board, let the glaze set well and then put it into a long box. The board protects the base, keeps the packaging clean and makes it easy to lift the cake out. For selling at Christmas markets or farm shops, the gold boards look particularly premium; for a rustic style, use the kraft side of the reversible version. The small oval plastic bases are also ideal for mini loaf cakes and dessert bars.
Buying guide: choosing a loaf cake board
Length, width and colour are what matter. Measure your tin before ordering and add the 1 to 2 cm margin. If you often bake for parties, markets or to sell, the packs of 5 are good value. The reversible versions are especially flexible: one pack gives you two looks, festive in gold or modern in black, natural in kraft or simple in white.
Frequently asked questions about loaf cake and Yule log boards
Which size for a Yule log?
Choose a board 1 to 2 cm larger than the log. For a Yule log 28 cm long, for example, the 30 x 10 cm size is a good fit.
How many boards are in a pack?
The gold and reversible boards come in packs of 5; the exact quantity is shown on each product.
Are the boards also suitable for terrines and desserts?
Yes, the long boards also work for terrines, rows of éclairs and other long desserts.
What does reversible mean?
Reversible boards have two different sides, for example gold and black or kraft and white. You simply choose the side that suits the occasion.
Which colour suits which occasion?
Gold suits Christmas and festive occasions, black modern patisserie, kraft rustic loaf cakes and white simple, light desserts.
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