Mini boards & pastry bases
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Mini cake boards and pastry bases give small cakes, éclairs, tartlets and individual desserts a clean and elegant base. With small pieces, presentation decides whether a dessert looks homemade or straight out of a patisserie. In this category you will find round bases Ø 8 cm, square bases 8 x 8 cm, oblong bases 4.5 x 13 cm and oval bases 5.5 x 9.5 cm, in gold and reversible gold/black. You will also find biodegradable pastry trays, small paper cases and delicate paper cake doilies.
Ideas and inspiration for small desserts
With the right base, every little pastry becomes an eye-catcher. Here are a few ideas:
- Wedding dessert table: mini entremets, tartlets and éclairs on matching gold bases look calm and elegant.
- Aperitif with pralines and sweets: in the small cases Ø 4.5 or 5 cm in white or black, pralines, truffles and mini brownies look lovely.
- Cakes on a doily: a paper doily under the cake gives classic cakes a festive, nostalgic frame.
- Selling from a display counter: on pastry bases, each piece can be lifted out without smudging the glaze or cream.
Sizes for every pastry
- Round Ø 8 cm for small cakes, tartlets and mini entremets
- Square 8 x 8 cm for cube-shaped individual cakes
- Oblong 4.5 x 13 cm for éclairs and mille-feuilles
- Oval 5.5 x 9.5 cm for mini loaf cakes and bars
The bases come in packs of 10, 20 and 200, ideal for patisseries, caterers and anyone preparing lots of desserts for a party. The small paper cases come in packs of 500, the biodegradable round, square or rectangular pastry trays even in packs of 2000 or 2400.
Gold or gold/black
The gold bases look classic and festive. The reversible gold/black bases give you two sides to choose from: gold for celebrations, black for a modern look. On the base, pastries can be placed neatly in the display counter, in a box or on the buffet without smudging the glaze or cream. This makes a dessert buffet with lots of small pieces look consistent and professional.
How to present pastries properly
- Choose a base about 0.5 to 1 cm larger than the pastry so that a slim border remains visible.
- Place frozen mini entremets directly on the base and glaze them afterwards, so the edge stays clean.
- Secure light pieces with a dot of cream or chocolate so they do not slide during transport.
- Position the doily under the cake so that the lace edge shows evenly all the way round.
Cake doilies for every size
The paper doilies are available for cakes of Ø 12, 14, 18 and 24 cm in packs of 6, as well as a Ø 32 cm paper doily for Ø 20 cm cakes. They turn every cake on a serving plate or cake board into a small festive gift.
Pastry trays and paper cases
Not every pastry needs a flat base. For soft desserts, filled tartlets or pieces sold individually, the biodegradable pastry trays are a practical choice: they come in round, square and rectangular shapes, in bulk packs for bakeries, confectioners and caterers. The small paper cases in white Ø 4.5 cm and black Ø 5 cm are perfect for pralines, truffles, petits fours and mini muffins. Black looks elegant with light fillings, white goes well with dark chocolate and berries. This way every box of pralines and every cake stand looks neat and consistent.
Combinations and buying guide for pastry bases
Before buying, think about how many pieces you need and how you want to present them. For a one-off party, packs of 10 or 20 are enough; for regular sales, the bulk packs are good value. Make sure the shape and size of the base match the pastry, then combine the pieces with a suitable pastry box from the Boards & boxes section. For larger desserts, see our cake circles and entremet bases, for loaf cakes and Yule logs our loaf cake and Yule log boards.
Frequently asked questions about mini cake boards
Which size for tartlets?
For tartlets up to about 7 cm in diameter, the round Ø 8 cm base is a good fit.
Which base for éclairs?
For éclairs we recommend the oblong 4.5 x 13 cm size.
Are there large packs?
Yes, many bases are available in packs of 200, ideal for professional use. Small paper cases come in packs of 500, pastry trays in packs of 2000 or 2400.
Which doily suits my cake?
The doilies are named after the cake diameter: for a Ø 18 cm cake, choose the doily for cakes with an 18 cm diameter.
What are the small paper cases for?
The small cases Ø 4.5 and 5 cm are ideal for pralines, truffles, sweets and petits fours on an aperitif or dessert table.
All larger boards can be found in Cake boards & cake drums, boxes for small desserts in the Boards & boxes section. For inspiration, explore our blog Pies and desserts.