Ateco 12" Metal Revolving Cake Stand
by August Thomsen
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: August ThomsenBrand: August Thomsen
Model: 612
Color: Silver
Product features:
- 1/8" Aluminum alloy top is mounted on white enamel heavy cast iron base
- Precision machined pivot and bearing for smooth steady rotation
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Ateco 12" Metal Revolving Cake Stand
Customer Review: Durable AND beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a dedicated (amateur) home baker who bakes several times a week, and there are two final frontiers still unknown to me: yeast breads and fancy layer cakes. Unlike simple Bundt cakes or single-layer cakes, layer cakes are composed of two (usually three) or more layers of carefully arranged cakes glued together with some sort of icing (fudge, chocolate, buttercream, etc.). If you're trying to assemble and frost a layer cake on a stationary cake stand, it's much harder to achieve a smooth finish when frosting the outside as you have to keep manually turning the stand, which can cause the cake to wobble and become crooked as you're trying to ice it.
I decided to take the plunge and invest in an Ateco revolving cake stand. It has a very solid cast iron base with a lovely vintage white finish and a 1/8" aluminum top. It also comes with a nonstick pad that can either be used under the stand to keep it anchored to the countertop, or on top of the stand to stabilize your layer cake.
There are several different companies (Magic Line, Wilton, Ateco) that manufacture similar cast iron revolving cake stands, but I chose Ateco based on prior brand purchases (cake decorating equipment) and the fact that the stand is constructed in the USA (other than Nordicware, Libbey and Anchor, it's increasingly difficult to find items made in-country!). It came highly recommended by America's Test Kitchen as well. The packaging was very secure and I received my stand without any scratches or dents.
This is a hefty stand, both in weight and cost, that will stand up to a lifetime of use and is well worth the investment if you're a professional baker, pastry chef, or a home cook who makes a lot of layer cakes. If you're just a casual layer cake baker, consider Ateco's US-made plastic revolving stand for 2/3 less. But this is the rare piece of kitchen equipment that is not only useful, but aesthetically pleasing as well; I leave mine displayed on my baker's rack when not in use.
If you're looking for starter ideas for layer cakes, some of my favorites are The Pastry Queen: Royally Good Recipes from the Texas Hill Country's Rather Sweet Bakery & Cafe by Rebecca Rather (Texas-inspired layer cakes and baked goods), Baked: New Frontiers in BakingKaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafés of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague (Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito), and Kaffeehaus (Rick Rodgers).
Description of Ateco 12" Metal Revolving Cake Stand
Ateco 12" metal revolving cake standuse this ateco cake stand to display or decorate cakes. the base is "powder coated" cast iron and the top is 1/8" aluminum. this stand comes with a non-slip pad to hold it in place. material: aluminum diameter: 12" height: 5" s/s ball bearings for smooth rotation non-slip pad included weight: 6.5 lbs. made in usa model #: 612 293501Bakers
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