What can I use instead of a turning table?
Lazy Susan
The best substitute for a traditional turntable is its shorter, less expensive cousin, the lazy Susan. Pull the spice bottles off the one in your cupboard, or stop by the home goods store to pick up an inexpensive one. Most are made of wood, plastic, or in my case, stone.
Follow these steps if the turntable platter doesn’t spin: Make sure that the turntable is connected to the wall outlet. Move the lever on the motor drive gear inward to allow the platter to spin.
- Press the UP/Down button.
- Spin the platter by hand, clockwise.
To make your own DIY Lazy Susan:
- Buy two 8-inch baking pans from the Dollar Store.
- Buy a pack of marbles at the Dollar Store.
- Put all of the marbles in between the two pans.
- Put your round items in your new $3 DIY Lazy Susan.
- Spin!
What can I use if I don’t have a cake stand?
If you don’t have a cake stand, or need an extra one or two for special occasions, place blue-tac on an upturned handle-less cup and press a large matching plate firmly on top. For a more permanent solution hot glue the cup to the plate.
How do you level a cake without a turntable?
Give your cake a pat
Then place a kitchen towel or tea towel over the cake. Our favorite cleaning tool, a microfiber cloth, will work too! Gently pat the center of the cake with a flat hand. Light, even pressure will start the leveling process of your cake dome, as it cools and sinks.
Are cake stands necessary?
A cake stand is not necessary, but it is a nice addition to your wedding. If you’re on a budget, you could forgo the cake stand and simply place your cake on a table.
How do you show a cake without a cake stand?
Just pick up an inexpensive candlestick holder at your local dollar store for the base and paint it to match whatever color your pie pan is. Use some museum putty to create a strong (but temporary) bond between the two while you use it as a cake stand.
What is the point of a cake stand?
The primary function of a cake stand is to display the cake on an elevated place. However, a cake stand is not limited to showcasing only cakes or cupcakes. They can be used to display other desserts or food items as well.
What can I use instead of a cake turntable?
Lazy Susan. The best substitute for a traditional turntable is its shorter, less expensive cousin, the lazy Susan. Pull the spice bottles off the one in your cupboard, or stop by the home goods store to pick up an inexpensive one. Most are made of wood, plastic, or in my case, stone.
How can I cover a cake without a tray?
A handful of toothpicks and aluminum foil can help preserve the frosting and protect it from dust, dirt, or anything else that may stick to your cake in travel. Gently stick about 5 to 6 toothpicks around the top of your cake, then loosely drape aluminum foil to create a tent around the cake.
How do you store a cake on a cake stand?
Place the cake on a pretty cake stand with a lid or just gently wrap it in plastic wrap and keep it on the counter. A cake will keep at room temperature for about three to four days. What is this? When you store a cake at room temperature, it will be nice and soft whenever you are ready to eat it.
What is the best way to keep a cake fresh?
Store under cake cover or large bowl.
The frosting can be totally absorbed by the cake when stored in an airtight container. If you don’t have a cake cover, cakes with creamy frostings also can be covered lightly with foil, plastic wrap, or wax paper.
Can you eat cake after 2 weeks?
A store bought cake will last up to 7 to 10 days whereas a homemade cake typically lasts about 5. However, there are lots of factors that can change that number based on ingredients. If the cake has fresh fruit, cream cheese topping or fruit filing, these can all contribute to the shelf life.