Cake Pedestal  

A cake pedestal is an excellent way to present desserts. The elevated plate holding the cake makes a fine presentation. The pedestal itself is many times finely decorated and will add a festive and refined touch. For home use, a pedestal and plate is usually reserved for applying the frosting and decorating, or used for a variety of informal occasions. The applications we are probably most familiar with would be in restaurants and bakeries. These are the places where they are commonly used to highlight the selections or a featured dessert. They may also serve a more practical purpose as does a revolving cake stand which can make serving easier.

A wedding cake pedestal is usually a highly decorative piece used to highlight the special occasion, and the cake itself. The materials used for making the pedestals may include acrylic cake stands or those made of other ceramics, glass, metals, like stainless steel, or may be silver, gold or chrome plated. There are wood pedestals and plastics that may also be used for less formal situations or as aides in the cake preparation itself. 

The pedestal and the plate may well be a single unit or two separate items. The base, or pedestal, will usually be broad-based for stability and have a post where the setting for the plate sits. If it’s all one piece, moving the cake may present more of a challenge. The plates themselves may be rather plain or richly decorated with elaborate etchings and designs. One thing that can be a wise investment, whether a single unit or not, is to look for a set with a matching cake cover. Finding a matching set with a cake carrier might even be a better buy if you plan on carrying many cakes to different events. The cover will help prevent the cake from drying out, protect the decorations and prevent contamination when left out.

Cake platters can be found in many shapes and sizes. Some may have several levels for tiered cakes or to display multiple desserts. The pedestals can be any height and come in any number of shapes. For instance, a very nice glass pedestal is the “6" Pink Milk Glass Pedestal Cake Plate Salver” [Server], by Mosser Glass. This is an American, handmade, single-piece glass pedestal in a very attractive color. The diameter is six inches and stands 5 1/2 inches high.  Rosanna Products offers a tea stoneware set in white with red polka dots. It includes the "Red Dots Pedestal Cake Stand" which is 9 inches in diameter. Another example is Wilton's "3-Tier Cakes N More Party Stand." It includes clear plastic trays and is made in a chrome finish. A square cake pedestal is available from Tag, Ltd. The "Whiteware Porcelain Ceramic Square Pedestal Cake Plate" has an 11-square-inch plate and stands 6 1/4" tall. For a more formal occasion, the 'Miller Rogaska Soho Collection' by Reed & Barton is a 13 inch flat platter that sits on a 4 inch high pedestal. It is made of 'full lead crystal' and is sure to add elegance to any occasion. 

A cake pedestal can be a simple, inexpensive tool to use in the kitchen to assist with the frosting and decorating and for everyday use. Or as is now evident, one can be found for frequent, varied use or purchased as an heirloom, or gift, for the special occasions in your life.