Making the Cake

Separator Plate and Pillar Construction

Use separator plates and pillars. Most dramatic method of tiered cake assembly-two, three or more single cakes towered together.

1.Set tiers on separator plates, which are 2 in. larger in diameter than cakes.

2.Dowel rod cakes and position separator plates on tiers with feet up.
(Note: Connect only same size separator plates with pillars.)

3.Position pillars over feet on separator plates.

4.Carefully set cake plate on pillars. Continue adding tiers this way.
**Assemble cakes when you arrive at the reception or party.

5. This is the classic separator plate (2-plate) and pillar construction.