Get that cake from point A to point B without a cake wreck.

Here’s how to safely transport a cake if you don’t have a cake carrier.

That nearly happened to me when I recently made a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

Decorated Rainbow Layer Cake on a Plate with Glasses in Background

Cambrea Gordon / Simply Recipes

Not only was there frosting everywhere, the cake was barely salvageable.

Grab a Plate

Place your cake on the flattest, largest plate that you have.

This makes it easier to carry the whole cake with stability.

Decorated chocolate cake on a white cake stand

Irvin Lin

Gently place your plate cake into the box.

Then tape the flap back up for transit.

A Yoga Mat for Cake?

A yoga mat will act as this no-slip buffer to prevent your box from sliding around.

Non-adhesive Grip shelf liner (often used to line kitchen cabinets) works well also.