- Approx 8" (204mm) diameter and 0.5" thick (12mm)
- Available as single board or pack of 5
- Strongest type of cake board available
- Perfect for fruit cakes and celebration cakes
- Silver top foil surface with wrapped sides and white base
- Also available as a bulk box of 50.
8 Inch Round Silver Cake Drum – Compact Strength with a Premium Finish
The Perfect Base for Smaller Celebration Cakes
The 8 inch round silver cake drum is a must-have for cake decorators creating smaller celebration cakes that still require professional-level support and presentation. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, engagement cakes and modest tiered designs, this compact drum offers the same strength and reliability as larger sizes, but in a more versatile, space-efficient format.
With a 0.5 inch (12mm) thickness, this cake drum provides exceptional rigidity, making it suitable for heavier sponge cakes, ganache finishes and fondant-covered designs where a standard thin cake board simply isn’t enough.
Strong Construction, Clean Professional Look
Manufactured with a dense bonded fibreboard core, the 8 inch cake drum is wrapped on the top and sides with a silver fern-textured foil, giving it a refined, professional appearance straight out of the pack. The subtle texture enhances presentation without distracting from your cake design, while the white paper backing underneath ensures a neat, clean finish.
The smooth foil surface makes this drum easy to cover with sugarpaste or fondant, or perfect for leaving uncovered and finishing with a ribbon for a polished, shop-ready look.
Why 8 Inch Cake Drums Are So Popular
This size is especially favoured by professionals for:
- Smaller single-tier cakes with premium decoration
- Top tiers of multi-tier wedding and celebration cakes
- Occasion cakes where strength and presentation still matter
- Counter displays, cake boxes and short-distance transport
The 8 inch diameter provides excellent balance between stability and presentation, making it one of the most versatile cake drum sizes in any decorating toolkit.
Traditional Hand-Finished Quality
Each cake drum is hand finished, meaning minor variations such as light creases or small surface marks may occasionally occur. These are normal characteristics of the process and do not affect the structural integrity or performance of the board.
Flexible Pack Sizes for Every Baker
Available as a single cake drum, a value pack of 5, or a bulk box of 50, this product is ideal for both occasional bakers and busy cake businesses looking to reduce cost per unit without compromising quality.
Add to Basket with Confidence
If you’re looking for a strong, professional cake board for smaller cakes, the 8 inch round silver cake drum is the perfect choice.
Order today and give your cakes a solid, stylish foundation trusted by decorators across the industry.