Printable Cake Care Card for Tiered Cake Customers
Hand this to every customer who picks up a tiered or decorated cake. It covers refrigeration, the dowels, cutting order and handling, so the questions get answered before the cake gets damaged. Type your business name below and print it, or download the PDF and write your name on the line.
Cake Care Card
Please read before cutting or moving this cake
Refrigeration
Keep refrigerated until 1–2 hours before serving. Remove from the fridge and let sit at room temperature to soften slightly before cutting. Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources, and vents.
Structural supports
This cake contains internal dowels and/or a center support rod to hold the tiers upright.
⚠ Do not remove dowels until each tier has been fully cut and served. Removing them early can cause the upper tiers to shift or collapse.
Cutting instructions
Cut and serve tiers from the top down. Remove the top tier completely (and its support plate) before cutting into the tier below. Use a clean, warm knife for smooth slices.
Handling
This cake is heavier than it looks. Always carry it on its base board with two hands — never by the top tier. Set it down gently on a flat, level, sturdy surface.
Prints on one letter page. The picture further down is only for saving to Pinterest. Cut the card down to half-page or card size if you want it to fit in the box.
Your cakes may need extra notes, like transport and delivery. Add those in by hand, since every cake and every venue is different.
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