Acrylic Cake Stands  

When it comes to the style of acrylic cake stands, there are numerous choices to be made. There are many shapes, sizes and structures available to fit almost any theme and setting. The primary concern should always be whether or not the stand you choose will be able to support the cake you choose to present.

Cake stands can be used in the kitchen, or a bakery, for simple support and to provide easier access when preparing a cake. Having the cake raised off of the table will provide the ability to move all around the cake to apply the frosting and decorations. Basically, any stand will do for those applications. The most important thing in these cases would be the ease of cleaning since a lot of frosting and other decorative material will most likely be spilled during the preparation. Acrylic materials would meet that requirement, especially if you avoid any decorative accents and stay with smooth finishes.

For the actual presentation of the cake(s), the tone of the affair itself will probably dictate the appropriate stand to be used. For instance, a revolving cake stand might be the best if a larger group is to be involved as it will provide the optimum serving functions. This is especially true if it will be an informal setting where each guest will be getting what they want, when they want it. In that case, the accessibility and practicality would probably outweigh the need for considering a special presentation of the dessert. In situations where the cake is intended to be more of a focal point for the gathering, the choice of the stand to use may well carry much more weight. These are the events where the cake stands are used to accent and highlight the dessert offerings as in a wedding or birthday party. Another factor regarding the intended use might be making the cake accessible and still maintaining its freshness. This is where a stand with some sort of cover may be the best solution.

For a few examples, if you are interested in a good basic base to work with in the kitchen, and which could be used in informal gatherings, Tap Plastics has an interesting offer. They offer a laser-cut cake stand with two pieces that set perpendicular and give a lift of 2, 4 or 7 inches. The clear plates measure 10, 12, or 14 inches respective to the base heights. The 7 inch stand with the 14 inch plate sells for under $20. The smallest - 2" stand with the 10" plate - sells for under $10. These will give long wear, can be adapted for most any occasion and be easily cleaned.  

To have a cake stand with a cover that can also be used as a punch bowl, or a platter for serving chips, with a built-in dip holder, take a trip to your local Target store and find the "Acrylic 4-in-1 Cake Dome." The base is designed to be an elevated cake stand. The serving plate can be turned over and the pedestal will serve as a dip holder with chips or other snacks laid out around it for serving. The cover can be turned over and set into the pedestal of the plate and serve as a punch bowl. There is also the "6-in-1 Cake Dome" that is 12" in diameter. 

Also know there are any number of acrylic cake stands available in any number of tiers and combinations. One of the most interesting and flexible sets is a tube system where each pedestal, or tube, is either 6, 12, or 18 inches tall. The acrylic plates are in diameters of 6 - 14 inches (even numbers only). Each plate has a four inch diameter ring so the combinations you can come up with will meet any occasion.