Cake turntables

[+ poolboy48220]

I was frosting a cake last night and thought about getting a cake turntable/carousel to make it easier.  Does anyone here use one?  Thoughts, is it helpful, or just another kitchen gimmick?  They seem to range in price from about $11 to $70.

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/ateco-612-12-revolving-cake-stand-with-cast-iron-base-and-aluminum-top-august-thomsen/144612.html

[MikeBiDude]

Very handy if you decorate with a pastry bag a lot. I have a very inexpensive one and it’s enough for as often (not that often) that I decorate a cake.

[+ aeikaryoko]

It makes cake decorating so much easier. I’m an avid baker and it’s changed my game. I got this one off Amazon:

Puroma 8-in-1 Aluminium Alloy... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FCFTDT5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[dbar123]

For less than $6 you can buy a 6 inch square lazy Susan turntable bearing from Home Depot and make your own from useless junk you probably already have at home 

[jeezifonly]

Whether it’s off-the-shelf or a franken-gadget, it’s probably worth it if you do cakes every week because you love it, or make some change selling them. Enjoyment is enough - it’s a tool to achieve nicer results, just like a ruler. 

[KeepItReal]

On 7/9/2022 at 8:50 PM, dbar123 said:

For less than $6 you can buy a 6 inch square lazy Susan turntable bearing from Home Depot and make your own from useless junk you probably already have at home 

I would but...I am am too lazy! 😆

[KeepItReal]

On 7/17/2022 at 12:34 AM, jeezifonly said:

Whether it’s off-the-shelf or a franken-gadget, it’s probably worth it if you do cakes every week because you love it, or make some change selling them. Enjoyment is enough - it’s a tool to achieve nicer results, just like a ruler. 

Hopefully not the same ruler being used by guys on Grindr: we both know it doesn't measure straight or accurate! 🤣

[Rudynate]

On 7/9/2022 at 7:42 AM, poolboy48220 said:

I was frosting a cake last night and thought about getting a cake turntable/carousel to make it easier.  Does anyone here use one?  Thoughts, is it helpful, or just another kitchen gimmick?  They seem to range in price from about $11 to $70.

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/ateco-612-12-revolving-cake-stand-with-cast-iron-base-and-aluminum-top-august-thomsen/144612.html

Id buy one for sure, if I was into decorating cakes. I like to make cakes, but they typically don't have icing or decoration - just plain or with a glaze or whipped cream.

[Massageguy99]

I used to make cakes more often but now it is a few times a year. I ended up buying a cheap plastic one and man does it make frosting easier. 

Seriously I think I spent $10 and it is so much easier. Even if you use it fairly rarely I say get one. I purposely bought a shorter one without a stand because I didn't want it to take up room in the cabinet.