Ateco 612 Revolving Cake Stand

by Ateco

• Revolving cake stand
• Cast iron base with durable "powder coat" finish
• 12-inch diameter top made of .125-inch thick aluminum
• Stand is 5-inches high; non-slip pad included
• Made in usa

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 5 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BVFYUO
• Item model number: 612
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,483 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #9 in Kitchen & Dining > Bakeware > Cake Stands & Carriers
  • #57 in Kitchen & Dining > Tabletop > Serveware
  • #74 in Kitchen & Dining > Bakeware > Decorating Tools

Product Description

The Revolving Cake Stand, by Ateco, is the perfect tool to use when decorating cakes. The cast iron base has a new durable "powder coat" finish. The 12-inch diameter top is made of .125-inch thick aluminum. Stand is 5-inches high. Non-slip pad included. Do not immerse in water when cleaning. Made in USA.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

72 of 74 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Durable AND beautiful November 17, 2008

By S. Hodge TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

I'm a dedicated (amateur) home baker who bakes several times a week, and there are two final frontiers still unknown to me: yeast breads and fancy layer cakes. Unlike simple Bundt cakes or single-layer cakes, layer cakes are composed of two (usually three) or more layers of carefully arranged cakes glued together with some sort of icing (fudge, chocolate, buttercream, etc.). If you're trying to assemble and frost a layer cake on a stationary cake stand, it's much harder to achieve a smooth finish when frosting the outside as you have to keep manually turning the stand, which can cause the cake to wobble and become crooked as you're trying to ice it.

I decided to take the plunge and invest in an Ateco revolving cake stand. It has a very solid cast iron base with a lovely vintage white finish and a 1/8" aluminum top. It also comes with a nonstick pad that can either be used under the stand to keep it anchored to the countertop, or on top of the stand to stabilize your layer cake.

There are several different companies (Magic Line, Wilton, Ateco) that manufacture similar cast iron revolving cake stands, but I chose Ateco based on prior brand purchases (cake decorating equipment) and the fact that the stand is constructed in the USA (other than Nordicware, Libbey and Anchor, it's increasingly difficult to find items made in-country!). It came highly recommended by America's Test Kitchen as well. The packaging was very secure and I received my stand without any scratches or dents.

This is a hefty stand, both in weight and cost, that will stand up to a lifetime of use and is well worth the investment if you're a professional baker, pastry chef, or a home cook who makes a lot of layer cakes.... If you're just a casual layer cake baker, consider Ateco's US-made plastic revolving stand for 2/3 less. But this is the rare piece of kitchen equipment that is not only useful, but aesthetically pleasing as well; I leave mine displayed on my baker's rack when not in use.

If you're looking for starter ideas for layer cakes, some of my favorites are The Pastry Queen: Royally Good Recipes from the Texas Hill Country's Rather Sweet Bakery & Cafe by Rebecca Rather (Texas-inspired layer cakes and baked goods), Baked: New Frontiers in BakingKaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafés of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague (Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito), and Kaffeehaus (Rick Rodgers). Read more ›

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Sturdy and Smooth September 18, 2008

By E. Morris

This cake stand is well made and sturdy, and it rotates smoothly and evenly. The base is also attractive.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Cake Stand January 22, 2008

By L. Brooks

I really recommend this cake stand, if you are tempted to get the Wilton brand consider how often and how serious you are about cake decorating. This will stand the test of time.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality, you'll wonder how you decorated without it. September 6, 2007

By Bumblebug

Amazon Verified Purchase

Every serious cake decorator needs one of these. The cheap little plastic Wilton ones you can get form WalMart are ok, but if you want efficiency, this one is top notch.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars The stand wobbles! May 22, 2011

By hello

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this because of the good reviews, but discovered that the machining job was terrible, the plate wobbled. It looked like the pin was not centered when it was turned on a lathe. I returned it and bought the same one thinking that maybe it was just the one that I received that was messed up, no, this one was worse. Now I'm returning it again and buying something different.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Potential! August 25, 2009

By Slight

Amazon Verified Purchase

I can see why so many people love this turntable, it is heavy and durable looking. The one that I received had an uneven plate and a serious wobble. Even though I received a defective one I am still impressed enough to order a second one and give it another go.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Platform wobbles and mounted off center July 7, 2012

By Alvin English

Amazon Verified Purchase

Looking at the glowing reviews, I must have gotten one of the bad ones. The turntable was built like a tank, but the platform was mounted severely off center and it had a horrible wobble. I sent it back to Amazon. There must be a bad batch of them with wobbly platforms that slipped past quality control.

The design is fairly simple. The cake stand has a heavy cast iron base. The platform is made of aluminum which is mounted to a steel post that rotates in the base - bare metal to bare metal. There are no ball bearings and it appears to need a good glob of grease type lubricant on the post to help it turn easier.

I am going to try the Fat Daddio's turntable rather then risk getting another Ateco stand that wobbles. I do not like the idea of picking up a much heavier cake stand and spending even more, but the Fat Daddio's has gotten fantastic reviews and it is suppose to have smooth ball bearings for easier turning.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied! March 31, 2009

By D. William Hitchman

I was unsure about spending money on a cake stand. I did not want to purchase a plastic stand. After I received it, I am very satifisfied. This cake stand is well made and sturdy; it rotates smoothly and evenly.