Cake Dowels Heavy Duty Small 10pcs (8x300mm)

Loyal Heavy Duty Small Cake Dowels provide reliable internal support for lighter tiers and smaller stacked cakes. Each food-grade polypropylene dowel measures 8mm in diameter and 300mm long, making them easy to cut to size and ideal for cake tiers that do not require the larger 16mm dowel. Comes in a pack of 10.

Key Details

• Diameter: 8mm
• Length: 300mm (approximately 12 inches)
• Material: Food-grade polypropylene
• Quantity: Pack of 10
• Finish: Solid white

Best For

• Smaller cake tiers (4 to 6 inch rounds)
• Lighter sponge cakes and mousse-based tiers
• Cupcake tower stacking frames
• Bakers who prefer more dowels per tier for lighter applications
• Beginners learning tiered cake construction

Frequently Asked Questions

How many dowels do I need per tier?

Use at least 4 dowels per tier, evenly positioned in a circle within the outline of the tier sitting on top. For smaller cakes (4 to 6 inches), 4 dowels is typically sufficient. For anything larger or heavier, consider upgrading to the Loyal Large Cake Dowel (16mm).

What is the difference between the small and large Loyal dowels?

The small dowel is 8mm in diameter and comes in a pack of 10, making it suited to lighter and smaller tiers. The large dowel is 16mm in diameter, sold in a pack of 5, and is the recommended choice for heavier, wider, or taller cake tiers. The large dowel also fits the pre-cut centre hole in Loyal perforated slip boards.

Find everything you need for tiered cake construction in our cake decorating tools range.