MDF cake board - Ø40cm - 9mm thick

This round MDF cake board by Dasbi, 40 cm across and 9 mm thick, is a sturdy base for a large wedding cake or tiered cake. You choose the edge: white (Ø 400 mm) or black (Ø 397 mm). Both have a white top, and the board is sold individually.

Which edge suits my cake?

The white edge lets the board blend in with a white or pastel cake. The black edge gives a crisp, modern frame and contrasts with light fondant and buttercream. At 40 cm you have plenty of room all round for buttercream and decoration, and as the bottom board of a tiered cake it carries the whole structure.

Can my cake sit directly on the board?

Yes, your cake can sit directly on the varnished white top. According to the Dasbi technical data sheet, the varnish is suitable for dry, moist, acidic and fatty foods, so also for sponge, fresh fruit, jam, buttercream and ganache. The edge and the underside are not intended for contact with food.

Material, food contact and disposal

The cake board is made of MDF with a white finish; the top is coated with a food contact varnish. Only that varnished top is suitable for direct contact with food; the edge, the underside and any damaged spots in the varnish are not. According to the Dasbi declaration, the sum of lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium in the MDF, varnish and dyes is below 100 mg/kg. In the Netherlands, MDF does not go with waste paper or organic waste: put the board in the residual waste after use, or take larger amounts to the municipal recycling centre.

Frequently asked questions

Why is this board 9 mm thick?

A thick board is less likely to bend and easier to lift. That makes it suitable as the bottom board under a large wedding cake or tiered cake, which carries the full weight.

Can I put the cake board in the fridge?

Yes. The board is intended for use at room temperature or colder, so a cake on this board can go in the fridge. Do not place a warm cake on it, and do not use it in the oven, microwave or dishwasher.

Can I reuse the cake board?

No, the cake board is intended for single use, so you simply hand it over with the cake.

How do I prepare the board for use?

Wipe the top with a damp cloth before first use. Do not use alcohol or abrasive cleaners, and do not immerse the board in water.

How do I dispose of the cake board?

In the Netherlands, MDF does not go with waste paper or organic waste. Put a used board in the residual waste, or take larger amounts to the municipal recycling centre. Elsewhere, follow your local rules for treated wood.