I think when serving cupcakes or mini cakes, they look so much better when served on a cake stand. So I have made a tutorial that will show you how to make a cupcake cake stand. When you have all the materials ready it is very easy and quick to make. You can adapt it to the colour or pattern on your cakes. I have used thick gift wrap paper to cover the cake boards. If you like you can place a 6″ cake on the top tier. I would not recommend to place any larger cake on top.
A 5 TIER CAKE STAND CAN HOLD ABOUT 51 REGULAR CUPCAKES.
This is what I have used:
Cake boards: 1×8″, 1×10″, 1×12″
Note: If you want two more tiers on the stand, you will need 1×14″ + 1×16″ cake boards.
Styrofoam cake dummies Each 2″ high in the sizes: 2X6″ and 2×7″ (If you can get 4″ high Styrofoam cake dummies, then you will only need 1 in each size)
Note: You will need 2×8″ 2×9″ Styrofoam cake dummies for two more tiers.
Satin ribbon, enough for both cake boards and the Styrofoam cake dummies
Thick paper
Glue stick or double sided tape
Craft glue
Strong double sided carpet tape
Metal pins
A pair of scissors
A pencil
Step 1:
Start by glue the Styrofoam cake dummies together. So they can dry completely.
Step 2:
Take the satin ribbon, and fasten it on the cake dummies with a metal pin. Then wrap it tightly all the way around the cake dummies.
Note: you can also glue the ribbon on the cake dummies if you like, just use a glue stick.
Step 3:
Secure the satin ribbon with a metal pin or a small piece of double sided tape. Continue with the rest of the cake dummies.
Step 4:
Place the cake boards on the paper and with the pencil draw a line around the cake boards. Cut out the paper circles with a pair of scissors.
Step 5:
Rub the glue stick all over the cake board and place the paper circles on top.
Step 6:
To attach the satin ribbon around the side of the cake boards use either a glue stick or double sided tape.
Step 7:
Now it is time to assemble the cake stand. Use strong double sided carpet tape so that the cake dummies stays in place on the cake boards. Note: Remember when you have assembled the cake stand with cakes on it, not to move it around too much.
IMPORTANT!! If you are having problems finding the materials to make this cake stand. Then please take your time and read through the comment section as you may be able to find links and answers on where you can buy the materials.
You can also cover your boards for the cake stand with rolled fondant.
Please visit my tutorial section if you want to learn cake and cupcake decoration techniques so you can make fantastic creations to put on your cake stand.
Happy Caking!
Louise
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Cupcake princess says:
Aug 19, 2012
I love this! Me and my friend have not long started a cake business and people ask is we provide stands, so this is a fab way to provide stands that will match their theme
Alisha says:
Aug 6, 2012
This is great! Definitely making one for my cupcakes at my wedding
Question… If I plan on making about 80 cupcakes and have a 6″ cake on the top tier for us to cut into, how many tiers would you suggest having?
Louise says:
Aug 20, 2012
I would not suggest to make it in different sizes than given in the tutorial. You can make single tiers fro the rest of the cupcakes or place them around the cake stand on the table.
Kristen says:
Jul 25, 2012
Where did you get the paper on a roll?
Louise says:
Aug 20, 2012
You mean the dotted paper? I just got from a craft store.
Lyndsey says:
Jul 21, 2012
How many cupcakes will this hold?
Louise says:
Aug 20, 2012
I have written it in the tutorial
Kirsty says:
Jul 13, 2012
Definitely going to use this tutorial for my mum 50th! Do you think a giant cupcake would sit ok on top of it? Thank you for sharing this with us!
Louise says:
Jul 15, 2012
Depends on how many tier you are planning to have?
Kirsty says:
Jul 15, 2012
I was thinking of doing 4 tiers, one obviously for a giant cupcake, the rest for cupcakes. Thank you for your help.
Louise says:
Jul 15, 2012
As long as the cupcake cake is not bigger than a 6″ cake and the cake stand is well assembled so it do not fall apart. I think that it will work. You may need to support the top tier when cutting the cake.
T'ce says:
Jul 12, 2012
Thank you so much. I was not looking forward to paying a ton of money for Cupcake stands, and this give me the ability to customize for each event. Why didn’t I think of this? So awesome, thanks again.
Babbling Little Booties says:
Jul 4, 2012
Thanks for this step by step procedure!
Can’t wait to make one!
ashley says:
Jul 1, 2012
my daughters first birthday party is coming up next Saturday and i made one but i did squares instead and i just cut up and old card board box and some scrapbook paper on top and on my styrofoam dummies. i got my styrofoam dummies and the dollar tree so i spent a total of 6 dollars on mine and i did a 4 tier