Rotating stand for cake decoration

Currently, an indispensable assistant in the kitchen at home and in the pastry shop is a stand with a rotating effect. Many women love to bake cakes themselves, but decorating them is not always convenient. With its help, you can not only decorate and decorate baked goods, but also effectively serve dessert to the holiday table. It is ideal for buffets and special events.

A rotating cake stand is an essential tool for pastry chefs, from beginners to true masters.

Why do you need a rotating cake stand?

Everyone, even a novice pastry chef, should have a rotating cake stand in their arsenal. It is a smooth round or square tray on one or more legs, at the base of which lies a twisting element.

A turntable will help keep the cream decoration level. And the decorating process itself turns into a mesmerizingly beautiful event.

Please note a number of advantages of the stand:

• Easy to use. There is no need to invent anything, it is easy to rotate and wash.
• Convenience. Makes it easy to cut the cake into equal parts and place it on plates.
• Aesthetics. Beautiful presentation, decorative part of the interior.
• Speed. With such a stand, decorating the cake will go much faster.
• Versatility - suitable for holidays and as a kitchen tool.
• Material. Almost all coasters are made from durable, high-quality raw materials.
• Sustainability. When decorating, your cake will not float or fall off the plate.

The design is designed so that the tray (stand) rotates freely around its axis.

In addition, the dish helps:

• make a perfectly smooth creamy coating;
• turn the baked goods in different directions;
• pour confectionery products with an even layer of glaze;
• adds stability to large desserts;
• draw patterns and designs without stopping or bending over the plate;
• Cover the cakes with mastic quickly and effortlessly.

Some options are manufactured with a tilt, so it is possible that the device can be bent at different angles.

What types of cake stands are there?

Thanks to the popularity of confectionery, there are now a lot of twisters for making cakes. If desired, you can choose a rack with a dish of any shape, color, size. At first, you can even get lost among such diversity. So let's take it in order.

Manufacturers and material

In this regard, turntables are little different from any other product. If you want to find a cheap product, welcome to Chinese companies. European brands will definitely cost more. But I can't say that low price always means bad quality. A lot depends on the brand.

If you are choosing a table for yourself, do not be lazy to read the comments and reviews. This will help save not only money, but also nerves.

A rotating plate for decorating a cake can be made from different materials. Each has advantages and clear disadvantages:

1. Plastic. The most budget option, offering a riot of shapes, patterns and colors to suit every taste. But such stands are often too light and cannot support the weight of large cakes. Another typical problem is the poor quality of the turning mechanism, which easily jams and warps.
2. Metal. The most popular table among professional pastry chefs. I use this myself. It is expensive, but it will withstand almost any cake and will serve you for years.
3. Glass. Impact-resistant transparent dish on a metal leg. In fact, it is quite a reliable and stylish option that is well suited for demonstrating your desserts to the public.
4. Ceramics. Similar to a glass table, but with a patterned ceramic tabletop. From my point of view, this is more of a demo option than a convenient tool.
5. Tree. You might be surprised, but this is the worst table you can choose. It has an average price and high reliability. But wood requires careful care; it cuts easily, becomes deformed and absorbs odors.

If you want to purchase a rotary table for work, take a closer look at plastic and metal ones. Glass, ceramics and wood are better suited for organizing a confectionery photo shoot in the appropriate style.

Shape and size

The most popular among confectioners, naturally, are round turntables. They are most convenient to use for leveling and decorating most cakes. They can be mounted on a leg or located almost at table level.

This does not mean that the circle is the only option available. If desired, you can find other designs:

• oval;
• rectangular;
• square;
• polygonal.

It's just that the round stand is the most versatile. As for sizes, stands with a diameter of 25-33 cm can be considered classic. Their height on average is about 20 cm. But there are always models that go beyond this scope, especially among homemade tables.

Equipment

In the basic version, only a stand with a rotating mechanism is sold. Demo versions can have several, usually removable, tiers. But you can also find in the kit:

1. Sets of pastry tools. From my point of view, this is an absolutely pointless addition. The quality of the tools leaves much to be desired, so you get a table and a set of things to clutter up your workspace.
2. Glass lid to protect against weathering and insects. A convenient accessory for demonstration purposes. But it is unlikely to be actively used directly during operation.
3. Mesh for cutting dessert. One movement and the cake is divided into equal pieces. I think it's quite convenient.
4. Tilt mechanism. Not needed for decorating cakes at all. Can be useful when working with icing.
5. Electrical engine. Press the button and the circle spins on its own. I don’t use this, so I won’t say anything about its usefulness.

From my point of view, additional accessories are optional. All you need from a good stand is the ability to conveniently arrange desserts on a stable tray. So let's discuss which cake turntable is best to buy.

Types of rotating stands

Today, the market for pastry tools offers us a large selection of rotating stands. It resembles a pedestal on a leg, at the base of which a torsion bearing is installed. It can be a round or square plate, oval or rectangular. It all depends on your preferences and the shape of the cake. A round stand is standard. It is based on a dish of different diameters, just like a square one, it has sides of different lengths.

Such a stand allows you to create original decorations and create any decorations with maximum convenience.

Another variety is a shaped table designed for unusual presentations. This includes the popular type of stand - “Rubik cube”. It is a three-tier table with three square shelves, a base, a middle and a lid. Each shelf can rotate around its axis creating not only a cubic shape. In addition, the design is collapsible, making it easy to clean.

The stand is often used to serve colorful cakes – hence the name.

A new product on the culinary market is a turntable with a built-in electric motor; it independently rotates the dish and can tilt in different directions.

Only choosing a high-quality model with a durable assembly makes it possible to quickly manage the decor of cakes of any complexity.

The most popular stand diameters

Just like cakes, roller coasters come in all sorts of diameters. When purchasing a table, you need to consider what size the cake layers will be. The margin should be 2-3 centimeters for convenient decoration of baked goods. The most popular are those with a diameter of 25-30 centimeters, since standard cake diameters are 20-25 centimeters.

When choosing a rotating cake platform, check whether there are markings on it.

Rotating cake stand

A rotating cake decorating stand is indispensable when assembling and decorating confectionery products.
With its help, you can evenly apply a cream layer, stretch the mastic, and evenly distribute decorative elements. A rotating cake maker is used primarily for decorating confectionery products. However, multi-tiered stands can also be used to serve different types of cakes, from which everyone can choose a dessert to their taste. Professional electric swivel stands ensure smooth rotation. Most often, rotating metal cake stands are equipped with an electric drive.

Materials of rotary cake stands

It is important that the stand is stable and strong. Manufacturers offer a wide selection of products from various materials, depending on which the price will vary: metal, plastic, wood, glass.

The metal stand is particularly strong and durable. When you buy such a product, there is a chance that you will have it forever.

Metal structures are heavy, but they are designed to last longer.

Plastic trays are lightweight and inexpensive. In addition, such a product quickly breaks, begins to jam, and becomes bent. It is suitable for rare uses and home tea parties. But it offers a wide range of models and colors.

This is the most affordable option. Thanks to the last circumstance, it is also the most common.

Wooden is in demand - a natural and durable product, in addition to its environmental friendliness, will fit into any interior. The downside is that it wears out quickly. Over time, the wooden surface darkens, wears off and softens, chips and scratches appear. This means it becomes an unhygienic environment for the proliferation of microorganisms.

A wooden cake maker made from natural material looks aesthetically pleasing.

Glass is the most common option. Strong, stable, durable, it will last a long time if it does not break.

Transparent with an addition in the form of a lid will become a real highlight in the design of the table.

How to Make a Rotating Cake Decorating Stand

You can buy a stand in a store, or you can make it yourself. First you need to decide on the appearance, size, shape and material. Looking at your sketch, you can easily assemble a rotating cake stand. You will need two bearings, a wooden plate or sheet of plywood, a plastic or metal tube 14-16 cm, a metal circle 30-40 cm, nails, screws.

Before making, decide on the shape of the cake, match it with the appropriate diameter.

Once you have decided on the initial data, start making the tabletop. To do this, you need to draw a diagram. Next, you need to prepare the bearing, assemble one from 2. You need to cut two circles of the same diameter of 15-20 cm from wood. Cut a hole for the bearing in one circle and hammer it into it. Secure the circles together with nails.

The optimal diameter of wooden structures is at least 34 cm.

Install a pipe of the required height of 14-16 cm into the bearing. The pipe must stand firmly and rotate due to the mechanism. The metal circle must be welded to the tube using conventional or cold welding. Cold welding is similar to plasticine; it is convenient to work with without experience. Secure a wooden circle on top of the metal circle. The top can be decorated with self-adhesive film of the appropriate color. The rotating cake tray is ready!

As the film wears out, it can be replaced.

How to choose a cake turntable

I will not touch on the choice of demo models, because this is purely a matter of personal taste and sense of beauty. It’s better to concentrate on selecting the right “workhorse”. And let's start with the choice of materials.

A novice confectioner who has not yet finally decided whether to make sweets on a professional basis does not need to buy expensive equipment. It is better to choose a plastic table in the middle price range. With active use, the stand will last long enough to decide on your preferences, and if you are going to cook only for loved ones, then there is simply no point in an expensive professional table.

For regular work for clients and continuous production of cakes, I recommend using exclusively metal models. They are the most reliable, do not absorb odors, do not cut through and are easy to clean. The tool will quickly pay for its high cost due to its convenience.

I will not name individual brands, simply because there are many of them, and only those that I know nothing about may be available in different regions and countries. Focus on your own experience and reviews.

If possible, I advise you not to buy tables online. You simply cannot double-check their operation before purchasing. And this is the most important point. It’s better to come to the store in person and conduct at least minimal tests so as not to throw money away. There are several factors that determine how to choose the right rotating stand for cake decoration:

1. Ergonomics. The table should be on a leg so that it is convenient to unscrew it at any time by grasping the bottom. Choose the height to suit you.
2. Form. Better focus on round models. They are universal and suitable for decorating a cake of any shape. In this case, the turning mechanism will work more stable due to the even distribution of weight.
3. Size. The diameter of the tray should be 3-5 cm larger than the cakes you plan to work with. But you don’t have to take the biggest one right away. Constantly reaching over the edge to the center will not be convenient. If you are planning to make wide multi-tiered cakes, then it makes sense to buy a couple of tables for different orders.
4. Smooth movement. The most important factor. The table should scroll easily at any time and not stop immediately as soon as you stop making efforts. If the stand maintains range of motion, the work will be much easier.
5. Load. When checking the table, place something heavy on top of it, at least 2-3 kg. Under load, it should rotate just as smoothly, without jerking. For larger stands, the test load should be higher.

The best rotating cake stand is one that is easy to operate. If you purchased the cheapest model, everything works out on it, I can only congratulate you on a successful purchase. If you make a mistake, think about what exactly you don’t like about a particular table and just pay attention to this point the next time you buy.

I specifically did not touch on the topic of homemade coasters. Now a simple plastic table is cheap and every pastry chef can afford it. Although previously it was often necessary to use different improvised structures. Has anyone collected these? Tell us about your experience in the comments.