No cake carrier? No problem. Here's an easy way to keep your frosted and whip-cream-topped desserts looking as pretty as ever.
First, lay out an extra-long piece of plastic wrap on your counter. Set the cake on its plate in the centre. Insert toothpicks around the circumference of the cake and a few in the middle. Make sure there is a half inch or so of toothpick visible above the frosting or whipped cream.
Gently drape one half of the plastic over the cake, letting it rest on the toothpicks. Then drape the other half over and tuck the edges under the cake's plate. If your plate is a little wider than the plastic wrap, criss-cross the plastic as you drape it to create some overlap.
You still need to be a bit careful as you transport or store the cake, but this wrapping will keep your cake covered and the frosting protected. Neat!
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(Image: Emma Christensen)
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The particular cake illustrated should just travel with the cut fruit in a plastic container and the base is dry so it could easily be wrapped without needing toothpicks which might (did) crack it. A Pavlova can easily disintegrate and dissolve when wet so carrying it around already covered with fruit, and then plastic on top of that is not a great idea.
Kudos to the chef, and kudos for the tip - just not the right tip for the kind of cake illustrated.
Ciao,
L
That cake looks delicious...
I buy the tall, skinny birthday candles specifically for this reason.