The Proper Way To Assemble A Cake With The Single Plate Separator System.

The invention of the Single Plate Separator System about twenty-five years ago was a real breakthrough. Prior to the single plate system (SPS), bakers used the obvious double plate system. That system utilized two plates, four columns, and four dowel rods. The single plate system uses one plate and four columns, whereby the columns go through the cake and act as their own support system. A tiered cake using the single plate system is sturdier than one with the double plate system, not to point out the cost of the single plate system (SPS) is half the price. Top ranked cake decorating supply stores probably have available both systems.

1. The plates in the single plate system have a indentation on the top center; make sure you place your corrugated cake board over this indentation to make a small hole before| you ice your cake.
2. Decide the type of cake you will assemble: stacked or separated.
For a stacked cake, the plate will be the identical size as the cake. If it is a 6″ cake the plate will be 6″ as well. If the cake is separated the board will be an inch bigger, the plate will be the same size as the cake layer. You will need 4 pillars per tier.
3. Rest the plate on the top center of the cake, depress into the cake a little. This will mark the cake and let you identify where to place the pillars.
Situate a pillar in the cake and mark for cutting.
4. Use the HS-10 Utility Saw to hack the pillars to the preferred size.
5. Situate the pillars back into the cake. If the cake is separated, place the collars around each pillar.
6. Rest the plate on top of the pillars. Make certain it is secured tightly.
7. Rest the cake layer on top of the plate.

There are two types of pillars with this system. A scored column that can be cut to the specific size of the cake layer, and a multi-piece column that can be assembled and adjusted slightly. If the cake is going to be separated, the multi-piece column is the easier, better option. You can still have a separated cake with the capability to change the width of the separation. For a stacked cake the scored column is your best bet. You have the control to get the column to the precise height your cake should be.
Every plate requires four pillars. The amount of pillars will be determined by the number of tiers your cake is. For a stacked cake the plate will be the same size as the layer being used, if the cake is 10″, the plate will be 10″ as well. For a separated cake, the plate will still be the same size as the cake layer. The board will be one inch bigger than the cake layer. Even though the cake is stacked, there is still support in the interior of the cake. From as small as a two tier, to a great big six tier cake the internal support structure is important. Check online for places that will educate you how to decorate cakes.

Hopefully this clarification of the SPS Plate System has clarified things for you, but if need extra assistance please visit our store that sells cake decorating supplies.

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