Our purpose here is to give you genuine piece of advice in order to prepare more good-looking and also easy-to-make desserts. Throughout the years, I came to find out that it is not only about what you serve. But, also, about how you serve your dessert. That is exactly why, I decided to teach you all how to make your own cupcake stand at home.
You just cannot disagree with me! When serving cupcakes or mini cakes, they look so much better served on a cake stand! This tutorial is so easy to follow that it makes me really excited to see how you managed it.
When you have all the materials ready it is extremely easy and quick to make. You can adapt it to the color or pattern of your sweets or just decorate it for the party it is meant to. I have used thick gift wrap paper to cover the cake boards. However, if you like you can place a 6″ cake on the top tier. Although, I would not recommend placing any larger cake on top.
A 5 TIER CAKE STAND CAN HOLD ABOUT 51 REGULAR CUPCAKES.
Essentials for Making a Cupcake Stand :
- 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.
- Polystyrene cake dummies
Each 2″ high in the sizes: 2X6″ and 2×7″ (If you can get 4″ high cake dummies, then you will only need 1 in each size)
Note: You will need 2×8″ 2×9″ polystyrene cake dummies for two more tiers.
- Satin ribbon, enough for both cake boards and the also for the 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
How to Make a Cupcake Stand:
Step 1: Start by glueing the cake dummies together. So they can dry completely till you will need them.
Step 2: Secondly, 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. However, you should just use a glue stick.
Step 3: Now, it is time to secure the satin ribbon with a metal pin or a small piece of double sided tape. Do the same thing 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: In order to attach the satin ribbon around the side of the cake boards use either a glue stick or double sided tape.
Step 7: Finally, it is time to assemble the cake stand. Remember to use strong double sided carpet tape so that the cake dummies stays in place on the cake boards.
Note: Keep in mind that you should not move the stand around too much, as soon as you have assembled it. Especially, if it is filled with cupcakes. You may have a terrible surprise!
Final Tips
- If you are having problems finding the materials to make this cake stand, please take your time and read through the comment section. There you should be able to find links and answers about where you can buy the materials.
- You can also cover your boards for the cake stand with rolled fondant. They would look super nice and it also is an easy-to-achieve technique!
- Also, you can 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. Afterall, this was the final purpose all along!
Happy Caking!
Now, you know how is the most good looking way to serve your delicious dessert, too. It was so simple that I cannot wait to see your final results. Do not hesitate to comment with your thoughts on this tutorial or just to show us all your masterpiece.
Finally, keep in mind that Cake Journal is the place of busy, yet super creative bakers that want to impress their loved ones. So, do not let the short spare time you have to discourage you. We will always find the easiest tips and tricks for you!
Louise
Lovely idea that looks really simple to follow. I throw a hot tub garden party every year and I’m sure this idea would definitely be appreciated by my guests.
I like this web blog so much, saved to fav.
These are SO adorable, I can’t wait to make them! Thank you for the tutorial!
Your cupcake stand gave me an idea of how to make a 3 tiered display for a doll show on October 17, 2015 in Carson City, NV! My daughter will be able to show off her character action figures that she has sewed that go with her comic books in a very unique way. I plan to put the display on a lazy susan to make it “interactive” to attract more customers to her side of the table that I rented! My side has a unusual display too.
Hope to see some of you there! The table is Shirley’s Creative Designs & Dream Angel Paradise and Tech Warrior Comic Books with her action figures.
I need a cupcake/cake stand the only thing is my cake is a 8/10 cake. The first two layers are cupcakes the top is the cake. Is there anyway I can expand this to make it work?
Meghann,
I’m sorry, but I am not sure how to make this work. I have posted your question to the site to see if any other viewers are able to help find an answer.
When you say cake board is that also made out of styrofoam?
I love this article about how to make a cake ball tower. I am making a cake pop wedding cake for a friend and having a difficult time finding a styrofoam cake dummy. I’ve experimented on different types of styrofoam pieces and have found that some are very hard, and some too loose. What kind of styrofoam do you use, and who is the supplier? The cake will be holding 360 cake pops, 5 tiers, so it has to be quite sturdy. The dimensions have to be 5″ high, with the tiers 8″, 10″, 12″, 14″, and 16″ diameter. I tried with a very hard piece of EPS foam and it was nearly impossible forcing the lollipop stick into the material. I’d appreciate any information or advice, thanks!
Hi Louise,
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am going to make this stand for my niece birthday party! I have a question when attaching the styrofoam cake dummies whivh size do I use first? Is the smallest one used directly under the 8 inch cake board? Please help me. Also if I wanted to make a 4 tier with a cake on top can I start with a 10 inch? Thanks.
I love this stand and would use it for a cupcake display.
Could you use flower foam instead of fake cake foam? I am going to try it for my wedding. Not getting married until summer 2015 so I have time for trial and error.
Am I the only person who can’t find 1 inch thick cake boards? The article would be much better if you listed where to get the supplies online. Just my two cents!
is there anything you can use besides the cake dummies? can I use just regular Styrofoam cylinders instead? or anything else, any ideas?
I have to do 80 cupcakes. How many tiers should I do?? Seeing the cost of some stands, I think it’s cheaper to make one!
I have looked at both Michael’s craft store & Jo Ann fabrics & can’t find the styrofoam dummies in the right sizes. Can you tell me where you purchased your’s?
Thank you,
Katherine
Love the tutorial! I think I’ll be making one of these for my best friend’s bridal shower coming up. I’m looking at making around 30 cupcakes for the event and I read that your 5-tier stand in the tutorial has room for 50. So do you think 3 tiers would be enough for the 30 cupcakes? or should I do 4?
Thank you so much!
Hi Courtney,
I have made a few cupcake stands of my own. I think the four layer size would be better for the amount of cupcakes that you would like to make.
Could you tell me how many cupcakes fit on this stand?
Soooo helpful. Plan on making two stands for a friend’s wedding in May.
Thanks 🙂
Were can I buy cake dummies?
Thanks!
This is really cool! I’m going to use it for a boutique soon. It looks very inexpensive and I’ve been trying to find something like this for a long time. Thank you.
I need to display 100 cupcakes for a wedding. If I make a larger version of this how can I make sure it is strong enough?
Use larger styrofoam dummies for the center and use a strong double sided carpet tape maybe? I would make sure that once assembled the cake stand will not be moved around with.
I really enjoy these easy instructions for making a cupcake stand. I have been looking for creative ways and this is perfect and can be decorated to fit any party theme. Thanks!
What kind of cake boards did you use?
I use the UK type of cake boards also called Cake Drums.
How many uses can you get out of this? It’s seems like the paper would get ruined after one use from the icing and such.
You will have to add new paper for each use. You can use oilcloth as this can be wiped off with a damp cloth.
What a fasntastic idea! I have searched lots of sites on how to make my own stands for my daughters 1st birthday and yours are beautiful. I even have the same tablecloth and pink spotty wrapping paper!
How much did all the materials cost you to make this cupcake stand?
This is a great idea indeed, will use it for samples for my pickles.
What is the over all cost?
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?
I know you said this is for 50 cupcakes do you think this could hold 98 mini cupcakes?
I don’t know…… sorry.
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)
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.
Great!!! Il try it out
That’s a GREAT idea thank you so much for sharing this genius idea. Bless your heart
i need to make 150 cupcakes. what size cake boards do i need?
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.
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
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?
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.
Where did you get the paper on a roll?
You mean the dotted paper? I just got from a craft store.
How many cupcakes will this hold?
I have written it in the tutorial 😉
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!
Depends on how many tier you are planning to have?
I was thinking of doing 4 tiers, one obviously for a giant cupcake, the rest for cupcakes. Thank you for your help.
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.
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.
Thanks for this step by step procedure!
Can’t wait to make one!
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
Hi I love this. My question is will it hold the jumbo cupcakes??
I don’t know really. I’ve baked jumbo cupcakes
This is a great idea!
I have a suggestion that may make this a reusable item, and easier to clean up. (Cupcakes tend to leave grease marks and bits of frosting or sprinkles may get smudged around.)
Use a washable surface like reusable tablecloth or placemat instead of the gift-wrap paper.
This is a wonderful tutorial! I am making two stands for my wedding cupcakes! I wanted to mention that I found a wonderful place to buy the styrofoam dummies and cakeboards! They are inexpensive, and the folks were friendly, helpful and shipped quickly! http://www.guildcraftfurniture.com/cake_dummies.html
Love it! Will it hold abt 40 to 50 cupcakes and with a 8″ cake ontop?
As it says in the tutorial a 5 tier can hold about 51 cupcakes, less if you place a cake on top. If you place a cake on top this must only be 6″
nice to watch it..realy enjoyed…thank you
Great idea, my daughter’s birthday is coming up and I want to try this. Thanks for sharing!
Can you help me? I am looking for a lace effect embosser/cutter to go around the bottom of a wedding cake, as seen on Cotton and Crumbs wedding cakes. Can’t seem to trace this one.
Maybe one of these?? I can see that they are showing some of C&C cakes along with their products.
http://www.thecakedecoratingcompany.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=414_508
http://www.thecakedecoratingcompany.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=414_203&products_id=2295
I can’t wait to make one! A small perspex stand at my local cake decorating store is $86AUD! Madness!!
I am doing some communion cupcakes this weekend, live in the Canary Islands and we can´t get cake dummies :o(, I was thinking of using a heavy duty cardboard tube (poster tube) and covering it, do you think this would work? Only for 30 cakes; thanks for all the ideas!
It depends how wide the poster tubes are but your idea on using those is GREAT!
Are the cake boards the traditional cardboard ones? The boards in your tutorial appear thicker? Wonderful idea–can’t wait to make it!
I used the cake boards (cake drum) made in the UK which are thicker. Global Sugar Art stock the thick ones and so do Cake Supplies Depot. Both also have dummies
Hi Louise, you are a great help with splendid ideas! Would you please help me by telling me how many tiers do i need to make a cupcake stand for 120 cupcakes? and what would be the diameter for each tier? Thanks a million GiGi 🙂
GiGi, I can only recommend that you make the cake stand in the sizes listed in the tutorial. It can get too big and not charming if they are made too big (in my opinion ;-)) Make more than 1 cake stand instead.
I have been searching for a how to on this and finally found it! Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. Will definitely be making several stands for July’s party.
is the styrofoam strong enough to hold the cake boards??
Yes, they are. As long as you use the sizes given in the tutorial.
I want to learn how to decorate cake
This is a wonderful idea! I’m going to make one got my daughters first birthday party! I have been trying to find one by google to buy but when this one showed up, I thought this was the perfect one and then realized it was home made!! Love it!
I made two of these recently for my step daughter’s baby shower. I ended up using 14″, 12″ & 10″ boards with the 7″ & 6″ cake forms. I made a few other adjustments as well. I use 1/2 masonite boards & painted them white instead of using the ribbon to cover the edges. I found shelf liner paper at the Dollar Tree in the perfect color–worked great since it is sticky on the back. One roll did one stand with some left over. Instead of using ribbon to cover the cake foams, I laminated textured white scrapbook paper, cut it to the right size & used straight pins with pearlized heads & just stuck them straight into the cake foam. Still used the carpet tape to put it all together. Works & looked great. All of it can be wiped off no problem. I made one round & one square. Thanks for the idea & instructions.
Thank you so much for sharing Pam 🙂
can this hold about 50-60 cupcakes? will this be steady enough?
As it says in the tutorial. A 5 tier can hold about 51 regular cupcakes. As long as you don’t move it around too much with cupcakes on it it should be steady enough.
Hi! I love this idea!! I am doing a wedding cake/cupcakes in June and need some help.
I don’t know how many tiers to make as I need it to fit a 6″ round on top and 50 cupcakes. How many tiers do I need? Also, what sizes?
Thanks!!
Do you mean a 6″ cake on top? A 5 tier stand can hold 51 cupcakes without a 6″ cake on top
Yes, so then I would need to make an extra “tier”?? Would that be gigantic??
Thx!!
You would yes. Personally I think it looks best with the 5 tiers if you want to place a cake on top. The cake stand can get too big in my opinion if adding more tiers. Why not make the 1 tier cake stands instead? for the rest of the cupcakes? http://cakejourna.wpengine.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-ruffled-1-tier-cake-stand/ You can make it in matching colors as you plan with the cake stand.
Hi! I am hoping to make these as centerpieces at my wedding! I’ll need 23 of them to hold 10 cupcakes each. That’s a lot of materials! Can you tell me what you suggest for making a stand that holds 10 cupcakes and maybe is a little more cost effective? Thank you!
Melina, Why not use my tutorial for a sweet 1 tier ruffled cake stand instead? http://cakejourna.wpengine.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-ruffled-1-tier-cake-stand/
Hi Louise, thank you so much for sharing with us.
What do you suggest to replace the cake dummy? I am not sure if I can find that here in Singapore. And I am on a tight budget.
Please advise…
You can use large empty clean cans that have been holding soups/tomatoes??. Fill them with rice for more sturdy.
Great idea! I’ve been meaning to buy one of these, didn’t think about making my own. 🙂
love this idea. I am going to adapt this and make it cleanable by sticking clear foilsticker stuff over it.
how many cupcakes will the 3 tier hold ?
It’s a little hard to say, as you can use the three largest or the three smallest sizes of the cake boards if you want it a three tier cake stand. A roughly guess is about 25-30 depending on the size of cupcakes.
Thank you so much for the help! I am making cupcakes for my National Honor Society induction, and this is perfect!
-Jessica
You’re a true life saver!!! I have a wedding order this week and was finding it really hard to get hold of a decent looking cupcake stand …. Now, I can’t wait to get this done :)) Thank you so much …
From,
The Bliss Cupcakes (Malaysia)
Here: http://www.cakesuppliesdepot.com/ROUND_c_292.html
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Yes and cake decorating shops.
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Hi Louise! I’m turning 25 this Nov 17 and I wanted to make something special for my birthday, something that I could really say that “I made that!” Then I thought of making a cupcake tower. The cupcake stand that you have here is what I was totally looking for. Thank you for sharing this Louise!
hi louise,
Can I use oasis instead of styrofoam?
I am not sure that it will be just as strong? Maybe just cupcakes? and not cake & cupcakes.
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Sugarcraft.com has the 4inch cake dummies & cake drums. Very inexpensive. I’m making 2 – 5 tier & its goining to run me $26.61
Hi! I’m making a cupcake stand to hold 42 cupcakes and on the top tier there is going to be a cake (not too big). What sizes do you recommend I purchase the cake boards in and the foam dividers in?
You should use the sizes that I wrote in the tutorial 🙂
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they do but they are expensive…i was looking yesterday and didn’t buy any. I found a local foam place where they’ll cut it to the size i want it 🙂 maybe one close to you will have it
Thank you so much for posting this! This is perfect!
I am thinking of making it for a 4-5″ cake on top and the rest of the tiers for 40 cake pops.
I am thinking of 12″ x2″, 10″ x 2″, 8″x2″ and 6″x2″ for the bases. I thought I need 2″ to hold the sticks. Can you tell me what I need for the dummies?
Does this sound right?
did you find out? i’m needing suggestions for something similar
I haven’t really made it with pops. I guess that you would need Styrofoam bases to push the pops into? Maybe glued onto a think cake board? I would still use dummies for the center.
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Hello Luise! As a big fun of yours and as you habe inspired my way up to here I wanted to share with you my first Big Wedding Project (for my sister’s wedding). I made a cupcake stand too. 🙂
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.167541349998016.44793.100002264553306&l=da96f09fee&type=1
Please let me know your comments.
Thank you,
Maria-Josephine
This is Awesome! Thank You so much! Inexpensive and I can decorate it any way I please…. Simplicity! I love it!
Thank you for this wonderful Idea. I have always wanted to do cupcakes on a stand for when and if my best friend ever got engaged . I have had my eyes open for a pretty stand that wasn’t a bugdet buster for several years . Well the day has finally come and I still after years have never seen anything that I really liked . Finally I have something beautiful AND I can do it myself …Love it ! Thank you for saving me !
Hi there Louise, first of all thank you so much for this site, it´s awesome!. I got a question: this cake stand can hold a 9-10 ¨cake?, I´m afraid it´s not strong enough to keep the cake in place.
No it cannot hold a 9-10″ cake. It can hold a 6″ cake, that’s what I wrote in the tutorial 🙂
That would also be a sweet option to do.
Loved this idea! Made one for a fiesta party we had last night but did it a little different. Instead of using cake bases, I got a thick piece of installation board from Lowes and cut it into squares. I made a square one because it was easier to cut than circles. I wrapped them in foil and pinned ribbon along the edge. I bought two 5 inch styrofoam squares from Hobby Lobby. I stuck 2 long skewers through the middle to secure and that seemed to work. The whole thing cost less than $15! Thanks for the idea!!
Youre welcome 🙂
where to buy a dummy cake?
You can buy the Styrofoam dummy at most cake decorating stores.
Maybe? I have not tried it. You could also use empty cleaned cans.
This is so cute! I’m actually looking to make a cake stand to hold nail polishes on! Thanks for posting this! 🙂
Love that idea!! 🙂
I absolutely love this!!! I made one and called it CUPCAKE CUTIE and I’m on to my next one, a Zebra Print Cupcake Stand. I went to Michael’s Craft Store and to NY Cake West for cake dummies and additional items. I learned the hard way, not to use Goop glue with cake dummies because it will melt. Here is my CUPCAKE CUTIE. Thanks for the easy tutorial! https://picasaweb.google.com/100939158730376997434/CUPCAKESTANDS
amazing idea i have a baby shower cake and cupcakes to do in two weeks, they want a 6in cake and 30 cupcakes, what do you recommend for cake board sizes for me to use?
You should only make it with 4 tiers (8″ 10″ 12″ 14″)
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Thank you for the brilliant idea… made the tower for my niece’s engagement. Tqvm!!
;o). This is by far the easiest and prettiest cupcake stand. I recently purchased 1 from a website and spent over $50. THe quality was so poor that I was only able to use it once. I am certain this will not be the case since I will be able to change the colors and ribbons accrodingly. Thanks a bunch!
Oh my gosh, this is SO darn cute! I am so glad I ran across this! I am getting married next month, and making my own cake (crazy, I know, but it’s what I do, so I’ll make what I like, haha!) and just doing 2 tiers and cupcakes. These will look so cute on either side of the main cake!! Beautiful idea, thank you for sharing!!
Nice post….
Your cake work is awesome!! I hope one day I’ll be able to
decorate like this!
Here is a picture of my first cupcake stand…
these are so awsome!!
this is too cute & easy…i love it!
I think that you can, but I am not sure.
where can i buy materials for a dummy cake? 🙂
You can get them at most cake decorating supply stores.
can i buy these at the store
Please scroll down the cake stand tutorial. I have written how many cupcakes the stand can hold in a pink box. I would not recommend to make more than 5 tiers. For a more sturdy cake stand use strong double sided carpet tape if available. Of course there are always a risk of it toppling over but if the cake stand are not to be moved around I think it will be safe.
Hi there,
Thanks for your tutorial, I did my own cupcake stand for my engagement party 🙂 here’s the picture
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-akmQ9YAv3c8/TXrRGuQbfRI/AAAAAAAAASM/pRyIJtQajlI/s1600/_DSC6505.jpg
You did a fine job. Love the bright colors.
As mentioned in the post, my stand holds around 50 cupcakes. I would recommend you to make two if you need it to hold 100 cupcakes.
I LOVE YOUR HAND MADE CUP CAKE SATND.IAM GONNA MAKE ONE EXCELLENT!!! KEEP ON BRINGING MORE IDEAS AND THANK YOU! I WANT START MAKING CUP CAKES FOR MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY THE STAND IS BEAUTIFUL.
I LOVE YOUR HAND MADE CUP CAKE SATND.IAM GONNA MAKE ONE EXCELLENT!!! KEEP ON BRINGING MORE IDEAS AND THANK YOU! I WANT START MAKING CUP CAKES FOR MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY THE STAND IS BEAUTIFUL.
oh this is so cute. this is very creative. we did cupcakes for our wedding. i got to design my own cupcake tower too. You can see it here: http://lifeinprogress-jesslope.blogspot.com/2011/02/cupcake.html
hi how many cake boards did you stack together and glue?
I have not glued the cake boards together. They are each 1/2″ thick.
Hi Louise, thank you so much for sharing.
I have a wedding cake to bake next month and I would like to alternate between big cakes and cupcakes (I mean cake on top, followed by a set of cupcakes, then a bigger cake followed by another set of cupcakes, and finnally the biggest cake as the base). Do you think this would work? Keen to hear from you.
I don’t think that this would be a good thing to do. If you are planning on mixing cake and cupcakes together. I would rather do it this way (please see this from flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/becheery/1875425162/in/set-72157601192654204/) This way you could use both cake dummies, a real cake and cupcakes.