Cake drums (thick boards)
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Cake drums, also known as thick cake boards, are the sturdy base for heavy cakes, fondant cakes and tiered cakes. These round boards are much thicker than thin cake boards and come in sizes from Ø 15 to Ø 50 cm. They do not bend even under a multi-tier cake and can be lifted and transported safely. The range includes silver cake drums from Ø 15 to 40 cm, extra-strong silver boards from Ø 15 to 50 cm and gold ones in Ø 25, 28 and 30 cm, white, gold and black cake drums and a wide choice of colours and marble effects. Wedding cake, birthday cake or themed cake for a children's party: with the right base, your creation stands securely and looks great from every angle.
Colours and sizes of cake drums
Thick cake boards come in many colours so the base matches the design of your cake:
- White and silver, the classics for any cake, from Ø 15 cm for small cakes to Ø 50 cm for large tiered cakes
- Gold and rose gold for weddings and festive occasions, such as the rose gold cake drum in Ø 25 or 30 cm
- Black for modern and elegant cakes, also as a black marble board
- Bright colours and marble effects for themed and children's cakes: pink, fuchsia, red, orange, purple, light green, dark green, baby blue, dark blue, brown, white marble or pink marble
The most common sizes are the white cake drums in Ø 25 cm and Ø 30 cm. Thanks to their thickness, you can grip the cake safely from underneath. As a rule of thumb, choose a cake drum about 4 to 5 cm larger than your cake, and for tiered cakes 5 to 8 cm larger than the bottom tier.
Ideas: the cake drum as part of the decoration
A cake drum is more than just a base. It frames the cake and can underline its design. A woodland cake looks great on the dark green or brown board, a unicorn cake on the pink marble board, and a simple white wedding cake looks especially elegant on rose gold or gold. For a football cake, light green becomes the pitch; for an ocean cake, choose dark blue. If you prefer a neutral look, cover a silver board with fondant and finish the edge with satin ribbon. The white and black marble effects suit modern naked cakes and minimalist designs.
Cake drums for tiered cakes
In a tiered cake, the bottom tier stands on a thick cake board, while each upper tier sits on a thin board the size of that tier. Thin boards, including those with a hole for a central dowel, can be found among the thin cake boards. For a bottom tier of Ø 25 cm, a cake drum of Ø 30 to 33 cm works well. For very large or particularly heavy cakes there are extra-strong cake boards up to Ø 50 cm.
Tips for transport and handling
- Secure the cake to the cake drum with a little buttercream or melted chocolate so it does not slide.
- Always lift the cake by the board, never by the cake itself; the edge of the cake drum gives you a good grip.
- For tiered cakes, support each upper tier with cake dowels.
- Transport the cake in a box whose base matches the cake drum and place it on a flat surface in the car.
What to look for when buying a cake drum
Weight, size and look are what matter. The heavier the cake, the more important a sturdy cake drum is instead of a thin board. Measure the diameter of the cake and add the border. Check that the board fits your cake box and choose a colour that suits the theme. For professionals, it pays to keep common sizes such as Ø 25 and 30 cm in silver or white in stock.
Frequently asked questions about cake drums
How thick is a cake drum?
The cake drums in this category are much thicker and sturdier than thin cake boards; the exact thickness is stated on each product.
Which cake drum for a Ø 20 cm cake?
For a cake of Ø 20 cm we recommend a Ø 25 cm cake drum, or Ø 28 cm if there is a lot of decoration around the edge.
Will a cake drum fit in a cake box?
Yes, just check the base: a 30 x 30 cm box takes a cake drum up to Ø 30 cm. For tiered cakes there are tall cake boxes from 17 cm high.
Can I reuse a cake drum?
Yes, if the surface has stayed clean, wipe it with a damp cloth after the party and use it again.
You will also find thin cake boards, rectangular cake boards and cake boxes with cake board. Shop by colour in the White cake drums, the Silver cake drums or the Coloured cake drums.
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