Customer Reviews

Anchor Hocking Presence Cake Dome Set

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Like most people who are occasional bakers, I made do with putting my layer cake experiments on a regular platter covered with 3-4 sheets of plastic wrap. OK for just the family, but a complete embarrassment in front of guests.

I'd seen some lovely cake stands at Crate & Barrel and Martha Stewart, but I didn't want to spend $50+ for something I wouldn't use that often, plus most I'd seen didn't come with a cover. When I saw this one on Amazon, a small investment of $15 for a stand and dome seemed just about right. I wasn't expecting much, but when it came in the mail I was very impressed.

The set is very simple -- no filagrees, etchings or geegaws attached -- but heavy and well made. The glass is thick enough that I don't fear breakage in handling or cleaning. The stand itself slopes up on the edge, so the dome fits snugly and will not slide off. The set is large, and will accomodate an 11" cake and it would not be a great choice for travelling, due to its size and weight. But I love the retro look (just like at my local bakery) and will sit proudly on my kitchen counter.

This is my first domed cake stand. I got it because I wanted to display a round layer cake for Christmas, and didn't want plastic wrap to mess up the frosting. 2 stacked nine-inch cakes fit perfectly under the dome if you're careful as you put it on - there's not a lot of extra room! I think 8-inch cakes would be easier, but the 9-inch ones DO fit if you center them exactly on the platter. The glass is just the right thickness - nice and sturdy without being bulky. I'm not worried about chipping the rim when I put the dome on. The knob handle gives you a good grasp of the lid, and the ridged pattern around the base is beautiful and retro. I can't speak to any breakage during shipping, because I got mine at a store... but you sure can't beat the price! I got mine for $9.99, and it looks and feels like a much more expensive product. Gorgeous. I expect it to last many years. I'd buy it for friends and family in a heartbeat. The punch bowl it makes seems well balanced and stable, although I haven't actually used it for that yet. It does make a relatively small punch bowl, but you can always refill it! Don't limit yourself though - I imagine you can also use the "punch bowl" feature to hold trifle, salads, etc. I love this cake stand and wouldn't trade it for any other. Highly recommend!

I bought this cake dome at least 2 years ago and am still using it today. It is very sturdy and the glass quality is pretty good, especially considering the price. I paid something like $15 at the time which is an incredible deal.

Nice Cake Dome.... can convert to a punch bowl too. Very heavy duty and nicely made. Maybe slightly top heavy and big for small children to get into

I did read a good many of the other buyer's views on this before I purchased it, so to say it exceeded my expectations isn't entirely true. But I must say I was delighted. It was packed super carefully in it's own box, and then sunk into yet another, larger box with a great deal of bubble wrap. My first impression was how heavy this item was, a very nice heft that wouldn't crack or shatter the minute you tapped it or loaded it wrong in a dish washer! No ugly glass 'seams' were apparent, and best of all, the plate portion was perfectly and symmetrically seated on the pedestal. So many that I look at in stores are ever so slightly on a tilt that they really should be listed as seconds, but this was perfectly formed and put together. I'm not a cake baker, but I love how a nice loaf of artisan bread (or what have you) looks inside these domes.
Great item for the price.

I always wanted to purchase a cake stand and dome just to have one in the kitchen. After looking around at a few places, I found this one and kept it in my cart. Amazon told me that there was a price reduction one day, so I bought it then. I purchased it for $19.99. The dome part is very heavy. It's also made in America, which to me is the best part. I'm ordering one for every woman in the family for Christmas.

I love it!!! First let me say that im not a chef or even someone who bakes a lot, however i bought this because when we do bake a cake it always starts to get stale or if we wrap it well the frosting comes off with the wrap. This product is great we baked a cake a week ago and the cake is still super moist and the frosting is still perfect. The glassware is surprising heavy for the price.. I was expecting a cheap thin piece of glassware that would break if you set it down wrong.. That wont happen with this, it is very solid.. I would recommend it to anyone!!

I was looking for a basically inexpensive and sturdy cake dome and after reading the reviews, decided to purchase this. I must say I was quite surprised when it arrived!! Very sturdy glass, not cheaply made at all and it doubles as a punch bowl. I was highly satisfied with the product and the price and when compared with the quality-it was a steal!

This is a great cake dome -- it's beautiful and the price isn't bad! But I actually found it a few days after I used it the first time at Target for $15. I couldn't believe Target was cheaper than Amazon -- that rarely happens! So check there first. Still, I think it was worth way more than that, so if you don't find it there, definitely order here on Amazon!

Every person should have one of these in their homes- even if you do not bake cakes yourself. It creates a centerpiece for the holidays and birthdays for the cakes and even when you're not serving cake you can flip it upside down and serve punch in it or a salad (yes, it doubles as a raised bowl!)When I bought this on Amazon 2 years ago it was about $15 but even now it is still a great price- just look at the other similar glass cake domes, this is a bargain. It matches with every dining room. And don't try going to a bidding site to bid on it- when I wanted one it was in demand so it was definitly a fight. My suggestion is buy this one here. 2 years later and its still holding up just nicely. When food isn't in it, its pretty enough to leave on the top of my grandmother's bookshelf in the living room. I plan to have this for life.