Which cake board do I need?

How do you make sure your cake doesn’t collapse, slide or get damaged while baking or transporting it? The secret lies in choosing the right cake base. A sturdy foundation is essential for a stable, beautiful and professional-looking cake. But what should you choose: a cake drum, cake board, masonite cake board or cake card? In this blog, we explain the differences between these bases, when to use each one, and how to select the perfect foundation for your cake creation.

• For light cakes: use a cake card or a thin cake board.
• For tiered cakes: choose a cake drum or a masonite cake board as the base, and thinner cake boards between the layers.
• For professional presentations: opt for a masonite cake board or a cake drum.
• For transport: always use a sturdy base, such as a cake board, cake drum or masonite cake board, to prevent damage.

Een cake drum is de stevigste taartondergrond die er is. Gemaakt van meerdere lagen karton (ongeveer 10 tot 12 mm dik) en afgewerkt met een luxe metallic folie. Perfect voor zware taarten, stapeltaarten of bruidstaarten die extra stabiliteit nodig hebben.

Advantages of a cake drum:

• Provides maximum strength and support.

• Offers a professional, luxurious appearance.

• Ideal for transport, without a bending base.
  Discover our cake drums in various colours and sizes for every type of cake.

A cake board is slightly thinner (3 to 5 mm) than a drum but still sturdy enough for light to medium-weight cakes. It’s a true all-rounder: you can use it as a base for your cake or as a separator between tiers in a stacked cake.

Advantages of a cake board:

• Lighter than a drum, yet still stable.
• Ideal for single-layer cakes or tier separators.
• Available in various colours and shapes.

For smaller creations such as cupcakes, brownies, small cakes or pastries, cake cards are ideal. They are thin (about 1 to 2 mm) and work perfectly as a base in a pastry box, ideal for sales or delivery.

In addition to the standard white version, there are also gold and silver cake cards. These have a grease-resistant coating to prevent stains. They’re also slightly thicker and sturdier, making them suitable even for small tiered cakes. The white cake cards are not suitable for that purpose.

Advantages of a cake card:

• Lightweight and hygienic.

• Perfect for presenting or packaging small treats.

• Easy to cut to size.

Do you want a professional cake presentation with a stylish finish? Then a masonite board is perfect. This hard base made of compressed wood is extremely sturdy, reusable, and features a smooth, elegant surface.

Advantages of a masonite cake board:

• Reusable cake base: durable and stable.

• Luxurious appearance for wedding cakes or show cakes.

• Suitable for heavier creations, such as fondant and tiered cakes.

Een goede taart verdient een sterke en mooie basis. Of je nu kiest voor een dun taartkarton, een klassiek cake board, een solide cake drum of een luxe masonite board, bij Deleukstetaartenshop vind je altijd de juiste ondergrond voor jouw bakproject.

Bekijk het volledige assortiment taartondergronden en ontdek zelf welke basis het beste bij jouw stijl past.