Taking a cake on an airplane, HELP!!

[Knight]

I cannot figure out why you would go to all that trouble for a homemade cake. Surely there are good bakeries in Florida??

 

[Stucas]

I cannot figure out why you would go to all that trouble for a homemade cake. Surely there are good bakeries in Florida??

Its not the same. The last time the grandparents were up in NJ DFi and I did not get to see them. I had promised his grandmother I would bake her a cake but something came up and we ended up not seeing them. Whenever I talk to her on the phone she always asks if I'll make her a cake the next time shes up so I figured it would be really nice to bring one down when we surprise her. I'm not doing it just so she has a cake, but so she has one of my cakes.


-Lauren

 

[Stucas]

As for sugar art, I really wouldn't bother.

thanks for the heads up. Honestly I don't know why that didn't occur to me. lol. Also thanks for the packing advice. I'm wondering how I'll get mytoolbox down. I guess it could be packed in a checked-in bag. I think if i bubble wrap it enough it should be okay.



-Lauren

 

[ChristmasElf]

Lauren,

Where in Florida are you going?

 

[ChristmasElf]

I asked only because I might have a few suggestions for you and your cake!!

 

[Stucas]

We're going to Ft. Lauderdale

 

[KariC]

I suggest doing it the professional way, the way you would transport it for decorating competitions.

1) Bake the cake layers and then freeze them very solid. Wrap them carefully in plastic wrap.
2) Pack each layer in a separate box that has been lined with a solid cushioning material, like foam (but not anything chunky such as peanuts, in case you get a delay and your layers defrost.)
3) Tie the boxes shut but do not tape them. You might be asked by TSA to open the boxes if the cake layers turn out to look dense on the xrays. Carry on the cake layers, because they are delicate, even frozen.
4) Also get your icing very cold. Pack it in a sealed pastry bag with room for air expansion, then inside a second ziploc, and pack it in a container with styrofoam or similar insulating material so that it won't get really hot in the hold. (You cannot use ice or dry ice in checked baggage.) Put the icing and your decorating tools in your checked baggage (because you wouldn't be able to take the tools in a carryon, anyway.) Mark the outside of the container to explain that the content is cake icing -- it is pretty much guaranteed to be inspected, because it will look suspiciously like plastic explosive material.

Then when you get to your hotel you will be able to ice the cake with your tools. You might want to also pack the final-size box flat in your checked luggage so that you will have a container to deliver it in. Don't forget tape.

As for sugar art, I really wouldn't bother. It is hellishly difficult to use in central Florida humidity, and pieces made elsewhere will nearly always soften before you can manage to serve them. (You'll notice whenever you see solid decor pieces on Disney's specialty desserts, they will be frozen solid; it is the only reliable way to keep them from drooping.)

wow, awesome advice! You know, Ace of Cakes guy is always having his cakes driven....even when they assemble them there.....

 

[ChristmasElf]

Ft Lauderdale huh? That's 2.5 hours on the Turnpike with light traffic. I would have offered you my kitchen here in Orlando. (you look pretty harmless, LOL-)

Anyway, in the past Publix will sell unfrosted cakes in the bakery if you call ahead and make arrangements.
You can also buy the buttercream frosting from them (which is delicious).
PUBLIX is very big on helping schools out with these kinds of items for parties around the Holidays and such.

I will have to go back and re read your original post, but maybe you could come down a day early and stay at a place that has a kitchen in the suite.
If you would prefer this option, I will PM a couple of choices for you that are really nice condos that you can get for a reasonable rate. (depending on your date)

Let me know if you are interested.

 

[Stucas]

Ft Lauderdale huh? That's 2.5 hours on the Turnpike with light traffic. I would have offered you my kitchen here in Orlando. (you look pretty harmless, LOL-)

Anyway, in the past Publix will sell unfrosted cakes in the bakery if you call ahead and make arrangements.
You can also buy the buttercream frosting from them (which is delicious).
PUBLIX is very big on helping schools out with these kinds of items for parties around the Holidays and such.

I will have to go back and re read your original post, but maybe you could come down a day early and stay at a place that has a kitchen in the suite.
If you would prefer this option, I will PM a couple of choices for you that are really nice condos that you can get for a reasonable rate. (depending on your date)

Let me know if you are interested.

wow, you are the sweetest person ever! Thank you so much for even considering let me use your kitchen. Unfortunatly we can't come down early. DFi can't get off work the day before and we've already booked our flight and hotel. (Can't change hotel since DFi's parents are treating us) Great to know about Publix. Maybe if my cake doesn't survive I can go that route and at least it will be kinda homemade, lol. Thank you again for your generosity. While I can't take you up on any of your offers, it was very much appreciated

-Lauren

 

[ChristmasElf]

wow, you are the sweetest person ever! Thank you so much for even considering let me use your kitchen. Unfortunatly we can't come down early. DFi can't get off work the day before and we've already booked our flight and hotel. (Can't change hotel since DFi's parents are treating us) Great to know about Publix. Maybe if my cake doesn't survive I can go that route and at least it will be kinda homemade, lol. Thank you again for your generosity. While I can't take you up on any of your offers, it was very much appreciated

-Lauren

No problem!! If you do decide you need any help with a condo, just PM me.

Have a great trip!