How to Make a Tiered Cake That Doesn't Tilt

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start with the different sized cakes.

   An example of standard sized round tier cakes in 14 inches (35.6 cm), 10 inches (25.4 cm), and 6 inches (15.2 cm).
   
   Frost and cover with fondant (if desired).
   
   Now you are ready to stack.
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   Step 2: Dowel rods are essential for giving the cakes strength so you can stack them on top of one another.

   You can purchase dowels from any hardware store, or a cake supply shop.
   
   Dowels are not necessarily required, but it gives the cake extra support. , The dowels will be inserted into the cake.
   
   Cut about 4 dowels per cake.
   
   You may use 6 for the larger tiers. , Use another dowel to push them into the cake.
   
   The dowels should touch the cake board and be flush with the top of the cake. , Place the next size tier in the center of the bottom tier.
   
   Aligning it as needed.
   
   Repeat until all of the cakes are stacked. ,
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   Step 3: Measure the cakes from bottom to top

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   Step 4: then cut the dowels to the correct size.

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   Step 5: Insert the dowels into each separate cake

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   Step 6: placing them about halfway between the center of the cake and the edge.

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   Step 7: Once all of the cakes are doweled

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   Step 8: start with the largest cake.

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   Step 9: Finished.

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