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Friday, July 12, 2024

Tall Domed Glass Cake Plate Reviewed

I bake a homemade 3 layer German Chocolate cake several times each year. It is my husband's favorite cake, so it is most often the cake of choice for special occasions, like his birthday or our anniversary.

For years, I have complained that my domed cake plate is not quite tall enough to cover the 3 tiered frosted cake. It easily covers 2 tier cakes, but not 3 tiers.

I have casually looked around for a taller domed cake plate. I have found a few at antique stores, but until recently I had not found one that was inexpensive. Surprisingly enough, I found it on Amazon.com. I used the tall domed cake plate on his birthday for the first time this year and I am thrilled with the height of the dome. What I did not anticipate is that the dome is more narrow and will not accommodate the removable separate cake plate that I normally use. Until I can find a smaller removable cake plate, I will simply put the cake directly on the pedestal cake plate under the dome.

As you can see in the photo, the taller dome is perfect for the taller cake.

My 2 Cake Plates Together -
The Shorter Original Beside the New Taller Dome Cake Plate

Glass Cake Stand with Dome Lid

Libbey Selene Glass Cake Stand with Dome Lid, Elegant Curved Footed Glass Cake Holder, Covered Cake Stand, Versatile Glass Dome

The cake stand and dome are sold together. I really love the ball grip on the top of the dome that matches the ball on the base of the pedestal. They make a very elegant display and presentation for a delicious dessert without being overpowering.

Because it is glass, it is heavier than my acrylic cake plate, but that weight also gives it more stability when sitting on a table. It isn't as likely to slide if someone bumps the table.

I measured the interior side of the tall dome and it is 5.25" tall. The width of the dome is 10.25". By comparison, my original dome is 4.25" tall and 11" wide. It is amazing how much difference an inch can make for cake top clearance, especially if the cake is decorated.

Libbey Selene Glass Cake Stand with Dome Lid, Elegant Curved Footed Glass Cake Holder, Covered Cake Stand, Versatile Glass Dome

Friday, November 11, 2022

Lightweight Acrylic Cake Plate with Dome Lid Reviewed

Let me start by saying, I absolutely love my new acrylic cake plate!

I rarely buy anything for myself. I usually keep a running wishlist for special occasions. Normally, if I want something new for my kitchen, I add it to the wishlist and try to forget it. That way, my family can select things they know I will want and I can be surprised by a new gadget, utensil, or cookware.

For some time now, I have been searching for a lightweight, pretty covered cake plate that I can easily move from the refrigerator to the table. For decades, I have used my domed glass cake plate, but in recent years I have noted that it is heavy for me to carry.

I hate the way wrap or foil messes up cake frosting and much prefer the domed cake plates, so I have continued to use the glass domed cake plate in spite of the weight. My glass cake plate is also footed, which makes it rather tall. I have to move my refrigerator shelf to accommodate the height, which is another inconvenience.

When I found this footless acrylic domed cake plate on Amazon, I thought I would try it. I wasn't sure it would work well for me and I didn't want to wait for Christmas to receive it. With several birthdays to celebrate in October & November, I really needed the cake plate now. Therefore, I bought it for myself.

Because it turned out to be exactly what I wanted and needed, I wish I had waited for a beloved family member to gift it to me so it would have that memory attached to it. I'll have to settle for the memories of the birthday cakes that were first served and stored in it.

The Lightweight Acrylic Domed Cake Plate

This cake plate is perfect! It is very lightweight, almost feather light. Because it is not footed, it easily slides into my refrigerator without having to adjust the shelf height, even with the handled tall dome.

cheesecake in acrylic cake plate in the refrigerator

I was concerned that the dome would not be tall enough, however, it easily accommodates our two layer lemon cake (shown below) or chocolate cake without touching the frosting.

I use a glass plate under my cake because they turn easily on the table when frosting a cake. The dome is tall enough and the plate is wide enough to accommodate the plate and the cake together. As you can see in the picture below, my husband used a dinner plate for the lemon birthday cake he made for me. The cake is not touching the lidded dome on the top or the sides, and there is plenty of room for the dinner plate underneath the cake.

piece of lemon cake inside acrylic cake plate with dome

The diamond pattern of the plate itself is very pretty on the table and compliments any dessert.

I am thrilled to have a lovely domed cake plate that will protect my frosted cakes and that I can easily move from the fridge to the table. The dome does get fogged between fridge and table, but that is easily wiped away with a paper towel, leaving the cake in a clear and lovely domed display.

AVLA Acrylic Cake Plate with Dome, 13 Inch Cake Stand with CoverCheck Price