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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556 comments
Satearn says:
Jan 11, 2013
This is a great idea indeed, will use it for samples for my pickles.
Alex says:
Dec 6, 2012
What is the over all cost?
Courtney says:
Nov 25, 2012
Instead of using the double sided carpet tape for assembly do you think a glue gun would work? Or would that not be sturdy enough?
Gabrielle says:
Oct 27, 2012
I know you said this is for 50 cupcakes do you think this could hold 98 mini cupcakes?
Louise says:
Oct 29, 2012
I don’t know…… sorry.
Jessica says:
Oct 2, 2012
Where do I get the dummies from? Hobby lobby? and is dummies the actual name for them? Just want to make sure when I ask for them. and its 2 dummies for each size correct(totalling 4 I would need)? Unless I am able to find the bigger size, then only 1 is needed for each size (totalling 2 I would need only)
Louise says:
Oct 6, 2012
Cake dummy/Cake dummies can be found in cake decorating supply stores and some crafts stores like Hobby lobby. Global sugar art.com have them. Some do sell 4″ high dummies so then you would only need 1 per tier. If they are only 2″ then you need two per tier and glue them together.
Sara says:
Oct 1, 2012
Great!!! Il try it out
hope says:
Aug 30, 2012
That’s a GREAT idea thank you so much for sharing this genius idea. Bless your heart
Brittany says:
Aug 24, 2012
i need to make 150 cupcakes. what size cake boards do i need?
Louise says:
Aug 24, 2012
The cake stand in the tutorial is for 50 cupcakes. I would not recommend to make one that holds 150 and don’t know what sizes to use then. I would recommend to make 3 cake stands.