Cake Boards

Whatever your cake size or weight, find a cake board to display or transport your cake safely at The Cake Decorating Company.

Cake boards at The Cake Decorating Company

You'll find every size in our selection to fit your cakes, from mini to large cake boards. For best results, we recommend choosing a cake board at least 2 inches larger than your cake to leave ample room for decoration and safe transportation. Most of the cake boards, drums and cards in our range are finished in foil wrap, but for more bespoke finishes, browse our cake board contact papers. Available in various colours and designs, it's never been easier to complement your cake masterpieces.

Where to buy a cake base board?

At the Cake Decorating Company, we care about the little details. With a range of cake boards available, find the perfect colour and finish to suit your cake decoration style and tie your presentation all together, even down to the last detail: the base.

For more information about which cake base board to get, read our guide: What is the difference between cake boards and drums?

Cake boards are an essential component of any cakey creation! Shop our wide range of cake boards, cake cards and masonite boards now. Available in a range of colours, finishes and designs, whatever the theme, you'll find the perfect match.

No cake is complete without the perfect cake board. The right board is essential, keeping your cake stable and supporting the structure. Without it, your masterpiece may fall apart! So be sure to take the time to find the right choice for your cake.

The classic silver foil surface boards are supportive but light, and a classic choice for simple cake designs. Depending on the size of the cake you are making, you may need a thicker cake drum, as opposed to a basic board. This will offer more intense structural support. We have a large collection of drums and boards, to ensure you find the right option.

But not only is it a must from a practical point of view; it's also a huge design element. Even if it's picked deliberately not to stand out and be obvious, this is a design choice itself!

Our cake boards come in a variety of beautiful finishes. Matt or gloss masonite boards can add an elegant finishing touch to your masterpiece. Acrylic glitter adds a fun, modern twist. And our range of gorgeous coloured cake boards, from simple black or white, to pretty pastels and brights are irresistible!

Whatever you're making, from cute novelty designs to elegant wedding cakes, you'll find the right cake board here.

White cake boards are really popular for a lot of cake projects. For more shapes, sizes and colours, browse our full selection of boards, something to suit any occasion and design.

What size do cake boards come in?

A cake board is the perfect base for any celebration cake and come in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. We stock a range of widths from 4" to 20". In terms of the depth of cake boards, here is what each type generally measures.

Cut edge card - 1.1mm thick, suitable for gateaux and a cost effective base for light sponge cakesSingle thick card - 2mm thick, ideal for plaques, small cakes and gateaux, not recommended for rich fruit or large iced sponge cakesHardboard - 4mm thick, sturdy and do not bend, ideal to use under sponges, rich fruit cakes and when you need thinner boards for stacked and tiered cakesCake Drum / Board - 12mm thick suitable for sponge and fruit cakes and recommended for use under heavy cakes and as the bottom tier of a stacked cake. They can also be decorated with a complementary ribbon applied with double-sided tape.

4mm, 6mm & 12mm thick Masonite boards, made from a pressure moulded hardboard that is engineered to be strong, sturdy and able to support a substantial weight making them ideal for multi-tiered celebration cakes (please note, these boards come up a fraction of an inch smaller than the size stated so that they fit perfectly into the same size box and also helps if you are using them as the base of a cake when being stacked!)

What do I need to buy along with my cake board?

Don't forget to store and transport your finished cake in one of our cake boxes which are not only designed to fit the boards snugly but also cater for the taller and heavier cakes. We have a wide range of options, and lots of designs and colours to match your cake board.

How can I decorate a cake board?

There are lots of great ways to decorate a cake board! The most common is to wrap it with a ribbon! This adds a lovely pop of colour and elegant finish to any board.

Another option is to cover your cake board in sugarpaste / fondant icing. This is a great way to create a really seamless look between your cake and the cake board - co-ordinating colour and texture.

You can also use contact paper to decorate a cake board.