Baking & Confectionery Supplies

Cake collars are used to hold a cake or dessert in shape while it chills or sets, so the sides come out smooth and straight. A cake collar is a clear, flexible plastic strip wrapped around the dessert or used to line a cake ring. Bakers use cake collars for mousse cakes, cheesecakes, layered cakes and entremets, for lining cake rings during assembly, and for chocolate collar decorations. Fiesta Wraps cake collars come on 50-foot rolls in 2, 4, 6 and 8 inch heights. See the complete cake collar guide.

The right cake liner depends on which part of the cake it lines. Parchment paper rounds are the usual liner for the bottom of a baking pan, so the cake releases cleanly. Clear plastic cake collars, also called acetate strips, line the sides of a cake ring or wrap a chilled dessert, so mousse cakes, cheesecakes and layered cakes set with smooth sides. A good side liner is tall enough for the dessert and stiff enough to hold its shape. Fiesta Wraps cake collars are side liners on 50-foot rolls, in 2, 4, 6 and 8 inch heights.

Professional cake decorators commonly use cake rings, turntables, offset spatulas, bench scrapers, piping bags and clear cake collars, also called acetate strips. Cake collars line a cake ring or wrap a cake during assembly, so layers, mousse and fillings set with clean, straight sides that are revealed when the collar is peeled away. Decorators also use collar strips to shape chocolate decorations. Fiesta Wraps cake collars are sold on 50-foot rolls in 2, 4, 6 and 8 inch heights, so strips can be cut to fit rings of different sizes.

To make a DIY cake collar, cut a strip of clear, flexible plastic sold for food use, such as acetate or a cake collar roll. Make the strip as tall as the dessert and long enough to go around it with about an inch of overlap. Wrap it around the cake, or around the inside of a cake ring, and fasten the overlap with tape or a sticker. A roll avoids piecing sheets together: Fiesta Wraps cake collar rolls are 50 feet long, in 2, 4, 6 and 8 inch heights, with transparent stickers included.

Alternatives to a cake collar include acetate sheets cut into strips, parchment paper strips, or setting the dessert in a springform pan or cake ring without a liner. Parchment is softer, so it gives less support to tall desserts. A purpose-made cake collar gives a ready-made strip of consistent height. Fiesta Wraps cake collars come on 50-foot (600-inch) rolls in four heights, 2, 4, 6 and 8 inches, so you cut only the length you need. See the cake collar guide.

To put on a cake collar, measure around the cake or cake ring and cut a strip with about an inch of overlap. Wrap the strip snugly around the cake, or line the inside of the cake ring with it, keeping the bottom edge level with the base. Fasten the overlap with tape or a sticker; Fiesta Wraps cake collars include transparent stickers for this. Fill or assemble the cake, chill it until set, then peel the cake collar away to reveal smooth sides.

The cake collar size you need depends on how tall the dessert, or the part of the cake the collar has to hold, will be. Fiesta Wraps cake collars come in four heights, 2, 4, 6 and 8 inches, on 50-foot (600-inch) rolls. No single height is correct for every cake. Choose a collar at least as tall as the finished dessert, and cut the length to match the circumference of the cake or cake ring.

To choose a cake collar height, measure the height of the finished dessert, or of the layer the collar must support, and pick a collar at least that tall. As a practical guide, not a manufacturer rule: 2 inches suits shorter desserts, single layers and chocolate bands; 4 inches suits most single mousse cakes, cheesecakes and standard layer cakes; 6 inches suits taller multi-layer cakes and entremets; 8 inches suits very tall cakes. Fiesta Wraps cake collars come in all four heights.

Yes. Mousse cakes and cheesecakes are among the main uses named in the Fiesta Wraps cake collar listing. The cake collar wraps the dessert, or lines the cake ring, and holds the soft mousse or cheesecake filling in shape while it chills and sets. When the dessert is firm, peel the collar away for smooth, straight sides. Fiesta Wraps cake collars come in 2, 4, 6 and 8 inch heights, so you can match the height of the dessert.

Yes. The Fiesta Wraps cake collar listing names chocolate collar decorations as a use. To make a chocolate collar, spread melted chocolate in a thin, even layer on a cake collar strip, wrap the strip around a chilled cake, and let the chocolate set. Then peel the plastic away to leave a smooth chocolate band around the cake. Cake collar strips can also be used to shape curved chocolate pieces. See the cake collar guide.

The best candy wrapper for caramels depends on the look you want and the size of the caramels. Caramels are usually wrapped one piece at a time in a pre-cut sheet, then twisted or folded closed. Clear cellophane candy wrappers keep the caramel visible. Wax paper candy wrappers give a soft, translucent, traditional look. Choose a sheet large enough to wrap the caramel with room to twist both ends. Fiesta Wraps offers clear cellophane wrappers in three sizes and wax paper wrappers in 5 × 5 inches.

Homemade caramels are usually wrapped in individual pre-cut candy wrappers, either clear cellophane or wax paper. Let the caramels cool and cut them, place each piece on a wrapper, roll it up, and twist the ends. Clear cellophane shows the caramel through the wrapper. Wax paper gives a classic, paper-wrapped look and can be twisted or folded. Fiesta Wraps cellophane candy wrappers come in 5 × 5, 3.5 × 5 and 2.5 × 3.5 inches, and wax paper candy wrappers in 5 × 5 inches.

Good candy wrappers for homemade candy include pre-cut clear cellophane sheets, pre-cut wax paper squares, foil wrappers and small treat bags. The right choice depends on the candy and the presentation. Clear cellophane wrappers suit caramels, taffy, chocolates and nougat when you want the candy visible. Wax paper wrappers suit caramels, taffy and soft homemade candy with a traditional look. Pre-cut sheets save cutting time. Explore the clear cellophane candy wrappers.

The best cellophane sheet depends on the job. For individual candy, pre-cut cellophane candy wrappers sized to the piece are the most convenient. Consider sheet size, clarity and how well the sheet holds a twist. Fiesta Wraps clear cellophane candy wrappers come in 5 × 5, 3.5 × 5 and 2.5 × 3.5 inch sheets. According to the listing, they are natural cellophane, thicker than standard, and stay closed when twisted. Explore the clear cellophane candy wrappers.

The main types of candy wrappers are clear cellophane sheets, wax paper squares, parchment paper, foil wrappers, printed twist wrappers, and small candy bags or treat bags. Cellophane and wax paper sheets wrap one piece at a time and close by twisting or folding the ends. Cellophane is transparent, so the candy stays visible. Wax paper is wax-coated paper with a soft, translucent look. Fiesta Wraps makes clear cellophane candy wrappers and wax paper candy wrappers.

Candy wrappers are made from several materials. The most common are clear cellophane or other transparent film, wax paper (paper with a wax coating), parchment paper, aluminum foil, and printed plastic film. The material affects appearance and how the wrapper closes. According to their listings, Fiesta Wraps clear candy wrappers are natural cellophane and close with a twist. Fiesta Wraps wax paper candy wrappers are paper with a double-sided wax coating and close with a twist or fold.

Neither wax paper nor parchment paper is better for every caramel. Both can wrap caramels, and the choice depends on preference. Wax paper is paper with a wax coating, and pre-cut wax paper squares are a traditional caramel wrapper that can be twisted or folded closed. Parchment paper is mainly a baking paper and is often bought in sheets or rolls you cut yourself. Fiesta Wraps wax paper candy wrappers are pre-cut 5 × 5 inch squares in packs of 150 or 300. See the wax paper candy wrappers.

To wrap caramels in wax paper, first let the caramels cool completely and cut them into even pieces. Place a caramel near one edge of a wax paper square and roll the paper around it. Then twist both ends in opposite directions, or fold the ends under, to close the wrapper. Fiesta Wraps wax paper candy wrappers are pre-cut 5 × 5 inch squares with a double-sided wax coating, in packs of 150 or 300, so no cutting is needed.

Alternatives to cellophane candy wrap include wax paper squares, parchment paper, foil wrappers and small treat bags, depending on the candy and the look you want. The main difference is appearance. Clear cellophane is transparent, so the candy stays visible. Wax paper is wax-coated paper with a softer, translucent look. Fiesta Wraps wax paper candy wrappers come in pre-cut 5 × 5 inch squares. See the wax paper candy wrappers.

To choose a candy wrapper size, measure one piece of candy. The sheet must wrap fully around the piece and leave enough material at both ends to twist or fold closed. Fiesta Wraps clear cellophane candy wrappers come in 5 × 5 inches for larger pieces, 3.5 × 5 inches for medium and smaller pieces, and 2.5 × 3.5 inches for small pieces. Wax paper wrappers come in 5 × 5 inches. Your candy's actual size decides the final choice.