Best cake stands for showcasing your bakes
Showcase your bakes with these tall cake stands that will really uplift your creations.
Whether you are serving up a triple-layer cake or miniature cupcakes, a cake stand makes even the most plain looking creations shine. They give your bakes the height for a sense of grandness to make any get together feel like a special occasion.
Cake stands are usually a standard size of 25cm in diameter to match the standard cake tin size of 20cm, leaving an edge of 5cm for easy slicing and neat presentation – you could add pretty fruit such as cherries or even decorative flowers on the edge for a more professional look.
We've picked out the best cake stands, from a bold stand with a whimsical feel for your table to the more minimal designs to let your cake do the talking. Choose your favourite for an at-home afternoon tea, birthday celebrations or to bring to any Platinum Jubilee street parties or gatherings.
Check out our round-up of the best showstopping cakes for any occasion, or our layer cake recipes for big celebrations. Plus, we have our classic sponge cake recipes for a simple afternoon treat.
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Best cake stands at a glance
- Best simple cake stand: Habitat cake stand, £15
- Best for a showstopper: Alize pink glass cake stand, £24.50
- Best budget cake stand: John Lewis glass cake stand, £20
- Best with lid: Harshman cake stand, £32
- Best large cake stand: Pedestal cake stand, £34.78
- Best bold cake stand: OYOY Toppu tray, £47
- Best multi-use cake stand: Lazy Susan cake stand, £65.98
- Best for cupcakes: Slate three-tier cupcake stand, £12.99
Best cake stands 2023
Habitat cake stand
Best simple cake stand
- Available from Argos (£15).
Show off your cakes on this raised cake stand with a clean and simple design. With a height of only 10cm, this cake stand will not overwhelm a small table, plus it has no rim for easy slicing.
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Argos (£15)
Alize pink glass cake stand
Best for a showstopper
In a bright pink hue, this cake glass stand is made from glass, embossed and with a scalloped edge to add a whimsical feel to your cakes. Gift this to a keen or beginner baker to showcase any spectacular bake.
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John Lewis glass cake stand
Best budget cake stand
Made entirely from glass, this cake stand has an intricate textured design that creates a beautiful shadow when the sun hits it. Plus it looks very luxurious for its price.
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Harshman cake stand
Best with lid
- Available from Wayfair (£32.21).
Fitted with a dome to keep your cakes fresh, this cake stand has a frilled edge creating a pretty boarder for a round cake. This porcelain stand would fit right into an afternoon tea spread with a white table cloth and colourful plates. It is also dishwasher-safe and not overly large for more petite bakes.
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Pedestal cake stand
Best large cake stand
- Available from Nisbets (£34.78).
Bring your cake the attention it deserves with this large cream-coloured cake stand. It has a subtle shade to not distract from your creation and is made from a durable porcelain. It is also dishwasher-safe for when you want an easy end to festivities.
Available from:
Nisbets (£34.78)
OYOY Toppu tray
Best bold cake stand
This handmade ceramic cake stand has a candy cane design which contrasts well with classic bakes such as a carrot cake or Victoria sponge. At 20cm, this cake stand is slightly smaller in diameter than most, but it would be perfect fit to jazz up a store-bought treat.
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Lazy Susan cake stand
Best multi-use cake stand
In simple silver, this two-in-one stand works as a cake stand that rotates for when you're serving up multiple flavoured tea cakes or cupcakes, and a cake stand that rotates for when you are after a perfectly iced cake. Plus, with a diameter of 30cm, this is great for large bakes.
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Slate three-tier cupcake stand
Best cupcake stand
- Available from Amazon (£12.99).
Bring the tea salon home with this three-tier cupcake stand. This plain slate cupcake tier has a dark grey, sleek look that makes cupcakes and patisseries appear brighter and bolder, plus it is simple to assemble and disassemble for space-saving purposes.
Available from:
Amazon (£12.99)
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