I just sent my boxed cake off. SUCCESS! THANK YOU for the video. Very helpful and informative. It works. 4 hrs ago I put random frozen stuff in it to chill till boxing time and when i opened box, it was close to very cold. Only change I made was using my decorative foil I had on hand. Mylar wrap was a bit too pricey for me and for this experiment. So, I used a 13x16 brown box. Placed 12x12 cake box inside of brown box. Padded the side with wrapped styrofoam then placed 4 frozen bottles of water in each corner. Sealed box and sent it off with client.
2+1/2 years later, I stumbled upon this video--the 4th in a lineup compiled by YT when I searched, how to transport a cake... I'm a grandmother living in the northern woods of Maine...and being crafty I have taken on the baking of special cakes for special occasions--mostly for our grandchildren--7 of whom live in Maine...but only one is local to us, all the others are 2.5-3 hrs away mostly on secondary roads...Why would I take this challenge on...Several of us live in remote areas where you can't just order a cake...(Even the nearest Walmart is 1.5 hrs. away... My greatest challenge has been transporting the finished cakes and having them arrive in one piece...Since I'm not a pro, not even a novice or a cake hobbyist, but I am pretty innovative, this box is a perfect solution to my problem as I gear up to deliver a "Baby Shark, do, do, do, do" themed cake for a 4 year old at the end of January 2020. Every year that my grandkids get older, they become more discerning/picky... So thank you CraziCakes for a very clear step by step tutorial on the construction of this box... It's going to be my "best friend" in about 2 weeks, and for as long as I'm making the family's celebration cakes... !!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
How sweet of you to let us know. We get the frustration as we had experienced the same. If you go to my channel, there is a new updated version of this video with measurements that is easier to follow. Best of luck to you in your new sweet endeavors. Julie
Great idea! I can sure use this info! Had the air in my car so cold on other trips to try to keep my cakes cool, now with this info I can do a LOT better! Thank you Julie!!
I have a question: the directions at the beginning state the styrofoam slabs thickness was 1 and 1/4 in. thick , then at the end when packing the thickness is written as 1 and 3/4 in. thick. Just wondering which thickness is it suppose to be ?
Debbie Rak Oh no that must be a typo. It is 1 1/4. I’m hoping to get a better quality video done soon when I’ll be making a bigger box. It has worked so well I want another larger one.
Gabriela A. I would put the ice underneath the cake in the bottom of the box, making sure it is level. I use non skid material between my box and car to make sure the box doesn’t slide. It works perfectly. I don’t ever recommend setting it in the seat but if you must be sure it’s level and use the non skid material.
Gabriela A. Awe! May He bless you in your Cake travels as well. I am taking a 3 tier on a 5 hour trip in May and also using dry ice. I use mine every week because it’s so humid here in TN. Please let me know how it turns out for you. When is your trip?
I wish the video didnt cut out half the picture it went very narrow struggling to see what you are doing.? But what a fantastic idea though love the concept
Irene Mason I know I'm sorry we tried to change the settings and couldn't. I plan to record a slower, better video later. If you have questions when you are making your own feel free to call me & Ill be glad to help out.
Hi Kara m, I use non skid material. If you notice in the picture it shows a beige mat under the cake boxes. That is a large non skid may that you would buy to hold a large rug in place, new of course.
I just sent my boxed cake off. SUCCESS! THANK YOU for the video. Very helpful and informative. It works. 4 hrs ago I put random frozen stuff in it to chill till boxing time and when i opened box, it was close to very cold. Only change I made was using my decorative foil I had on hand. Mylar wrap was a bit too pricey for me and for this experiment. So, I used a 13x16 brown box. Placed 12x12 cake box inside of brown box. Padded the side with wrapped styrofoam then placed 4 frozen bottles of water in each corner. Sealed box and sent it off with client.
Autumn Thomas awesome! I’m so glad it worked for you!
I use walmart shipping boxes and non slip pads underneath. Easy and cheap. Also use aluminum duck tape
2+1/2 years later, I stumbled upon this video--the 4th in a lineup compiled by YT when I searched, how to transport a cake... I'm a grandmother living in the northern woods of Maine...and being crafty I have taken on the baking of special cakes for special occasions--mostly for our grandchildren--7 of whom live in Maine...but only one is local to us, all the others are 2.5-3 hrs away mostly on secondary roads...Why would I take this challenge on...Several of us live in remote areas where you can't just order a cake...(Even the nearest Walmart is 1.5 hrs. away...
My greatest challenge has been transporting the finished cakes and having them arrive in one piece...Since I'm not a pro, not even a novice or a cake hobbyist, but I am pretty innovative, this box is a perfect solution to my problem as I gear up to deliver a "Baby Shark, do, do, do, do" themed cake for a 4 year old at the end of January 2020. Every year that my grandkids get older, they become more discerning/picky...
So thank you CraziCakes for a very clear step by step tutorial on the construction of this box... It's going to be my "best friend" in about 2 weeks, and for as long as I'm making the family's celebration cakes... !!!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
How sweet of you to let us know. We get the frustration as we had experienced the same. If you go to my channel, there is a new updated version of this video with measurements that is easier to follow. Best of luck to you in your new sweet endeavors. Julie
@@crazicakes4760 thank you!
Thanks so much 🙂👍🏾
Great idea! I can sure use this info! Had the air in my car so cold on other trips to try to keep my cakes cool, now with this info I can do a LOT better! Thank you Julie!!
Linda Mowell it works so good. Yes I usually freeze too and it is quite a shock absorber. Thanks for the feedback.
Espectacular video, muchas gracias por compartir
Thank you for sharing. I needed something just like this.. so grateful to see it can be made..
Tammie Judy thank you for sharing it with others!
Hi mam ... very much helpful video . I am thinking of home made cakes. I need to make my own cake box. I think ur videos will help ne
clever!
You are brilliant,thank you so much. You need more views & subcribers..
Bibi Sapuay thank you. I’m glad it helps.
I subscribed your channel.thanks for sharing
I don’t get what is the point of alluminium ? Does it keep it cool inside?
Does the mylar insulate the same as the aluminum foil would?
I did not see the DIY On the website?
I have a question: the directions at the beginning state the styrofoam slabs thickness was 1 and 1/4 in. thick , then at the end when packing the thickness is written as 1 and 3/4 in. thick. Just wondering which thickness is it suppose to be ?
Debbie Rak Oh no that must be a typo. It is 1 1/4.
I’m hoping to get a better quality video done soon when I’ll be making a bigger box. It has worked so well I want another larger one.
can i use aluminum foil instead of mylar ?
Good idea, could i put dry ice inside the box for longer trips and how can i level the box in the front seat. Thank you.
Gabriela A. I would put the ice underneath the cake in the bottom of the box, making sure it is level. I use non skid material between my box and car to make sure the box doesn’t slide. It works perfectly. I don’t ever recommend setting it in the seat but if you must be sure it’s level and use the non skid material.
CraziCakes thank you for your help, i am going to do it that way. God bless you.
Gabriela A. Awe! May He bless you in your Cake travels as well. I am taking a 3 tier on a 5 hour trip in May and also using dry ice. I use mine every week because it’s so humid here in TN. Please let me know how it turns out for you. When is your trip?
CraziCakes thank you!!! April 29.
Could I use this at home instead for cooling crumb coats and stuff like that?
I wish the video didnt cut out half the picture it went very narrow struggling to see what you are doing.? But what a fantastic idea though love the concept
Irene Mason I know I'm sorry we tried to change the settings and couldn't. I plan to record a slower, better video later. If you have questions when you are making your own feel free to call me & Ill be glad to help out.
Thanks for your response no worries. All good. Still love your idea
How do you make a box for transporting a 6in to layer cake can I do the same thing on a smaller box
donna moss yes ma’am
There is a new, video with better instructions uploaded now
How do you stop the cake from moving while the car is running?
Hi Kara m, I use non skid material. If you notice in the picture it shows a beige mat under the cake boxes. That is a large non skid may that you would buy to hold a large rug in place, new of course.
Is it ok to use foil wrapper? If i dont have myla paper?
It would be better than not using anything, probably a good substitute.
It took longer to make this box than the cake.
And it dou les as a solar cooker...lol.
Love the video but it would be so much easier (and understandable) if you used your words. The music is quite annoying!