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How to Display Cupcakes: Cute Ways to Present and Serve your Cupcakes!

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You've just made the perfect batch of the cutest ever cupcakes. Perhaps they're for a birthday party, or you've made them as a gift for someone, or maybe you just fancied baking and making yourself a treat!

But now that they're all cooked and sitting there looking yummy, how to present them? Luckily, you can now support your cupcake fetish (shh, it's okay, your secret is safe with me!) with a plethora of beautiful cupcake display stands. Plus, being a cupcake fiend myself, I came up with a few other innovative ideas on how to display those gorgeous cupcakes...

1. Display Cupcakes on a Cake Stand

Classic Cupcake Show

The easiest method of presenting your beautiful cupcakes is to simply put them on a normal cake stand. This can look very effective, particularly if the stand itself is a striking design, and the cupcakes are highly decorated.

This country-style shabby chic cake stand is perfect for showing off spring cupcakes. This short pedestal style is just one of the many options of cake stand - there are domed stands, tall stands, short stands, round stands, square stands, simple stands and ornate stands. Go for something that will match your your personality and taste in decor, and of course your preferred style of cupcake!


Anchor Hocking Presence Cake Dome Set


Arthur Court Grape Tuscan Footed Cake Stand with Glass Dome











Scrumptious cupcakes will look even more scrumptious upon the right stand. Whatever choice of display you choose, think about the type of cupcake you normally like to bake. If it tends to be mostly sumptuous chocolate ones, go for something ornate or in a simple complementary colour. For cute or flowery cupcakes, go for spring fresh colours and a vintage, shabby chic or country style design.


Rosanna Rococo Noir Black Large 12-Inch Cake Pedestal


BIA Cordon Bleu Melina's Garden Cake Stand


Luigi Bormioli Footed Cake Plate with Dome Cover












Kids cupcakes will look great on something bright and cheery. If you bake all kinds of cupcakes, then you might want to go for something universal in white or a simple pattern, so that you can match all kinds of cupcakes to it.


Rosanna Red Dots Pedestal Cake Stand, Gift-boxed


Ironwood Gourmet Acacia Wood Cake Stand


Clear Glass 12" Pedestal Wedding Cake Stand










Finally, just for fun, you can also get a cake stand that is perfect for kids parties! Big kids will love this too!

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2. Display Cupcakes on a Tiered Cake Stand

Pretty Cupcake Perfection!

Copyright Louise HeydenThis is how I usually display my cupcakes at the moment. All it takes is a really pretty tiered stand and your cupcakes will look even more amazing than they already do! There are all kinds of styles to choose from, so whether you like modern, shabby chic, vintage style, country cottage kitchen or psychedelic polka dots, the choice is wide and varied!

Up until now this has been my personal favourite method of displaying cupcakes, but since discovering cupcake stands (see next section) I have put one of those on my wishlist! Researching this lens has also opened my eyes to some amazing and beautiful ways to present those gorgeous little cakes, but there is just one problem... so many nice stands desired, but where to put them all? Luckily, many of them collapse down or come apart very easily. The one in this photo, for example, is my lovely white tiered stand. It unscrews via the silver pole running down the middle and comes apart/goes together very quickly. The pretty edging to the tiers make it a very aesthetic stand to use, and they also make nice plates too (providing you cover up the central hole with some food!)


Cupcake Design 3 Tier Cake Stand


3 TIER SERVER WITH HANDLE


Tea Room Folding 3 Tier Cake Stand with plates


Wilton 4-Tier Stacked Cupcake and Dessert Tower







Connoisseurs of cupcake making will see that there are lots of nice options here. From pretty dots to modern chic, or even going as far as a wedding cake tier. If you make a lot of cupcakes for parties, birthdays, BBQs or even everyday family consumption, it is nice to have some different ways to present them to your hungry crowd!


Wilton Tall Tier Cupcake Tower/Stand Set


Anchor Hocking Presence 3-Tier Platter Set


CAKE OR CUPCAKE 4 TIER CAKE STAND


Wilton Graceful Tiers Cake Stand




Beautiful cupcakes deserve beautiful presentation! I like this style, particularly in pretty vintage designs, because it reminds me of a proper English High Tea, or those gorgeous tea shops that serve cream teas, Earl Grey and dainty cucumber sandwiches!

3. Display Cupcakes on a Cupcake Stand

The Dedicated Cupcake Station!

Despite adoring the tiered cake stand (and I think I always will, mainly for the tea shop resemblance!), I also love this newer idea of a dedicated cupcake stand!

These gorgeous stands are a work of art in themselves, and with cupcakes on, are pure masterpieces! The stands have individual holders to take each cupcake, and come in a vast range of sizes, catering for anything from a few homemade cupcakes for tea, to a huge party.


Wilton Cupcakes and More Dessert Stand


Wilton 38 Count Cupcake Stand


Good Cook 4319 Collapsible Plastic Cupcake Stacker


Wilton 24-Count Mini Cupcakes N More Stand


SWEET SERVER 3 TIER CAKE/CUPCAKE STAND SCALLOPED


Wilton 19 Count Standard Cupcake Dessert Stand




















Personally, I prefer the wire stands as I think they look very chic, and make a wonderful centrepiece for a table. But the other designs are equally show-stopping, although of course, the display is only as good as your cupcakes!!

That said, I think these lovely stands would make a marvelous show of even the gloopiest cupcakes, don't you?


Wilton 18 Cup Cupcakes and More Dessert Stand


Wilton Cupcakes 'N More Dessert Stand
Small


CUPCAKE STAND-5 TIER
(HOLDS 27 CUPCAKES)












These stands are PERFECT for parties, and will certainly have your guests impressed with both your culinary skills AND your presentation skills!

4. Display Cupcakes on a Flat Pack Tiered Stand

Cupcake Practicality!

Back to tiered cupcake stands again - this time the card, flat-packed variety. These are great if you want a selection of affordable stands, or you don't have much storage room, or you want a display to travel around with for food fairs and so on.

The stands are made of card or board and slot together quickly and easily. You can buy some very pretty gingham stands in pink and blue HERE.


White Cupcake Stand, 8.5" x 12.5" x 14.5"


Gold Cupcake Stand, 8.5" x 12.5" x 14.5"


Silver Cupcake Stand, 8.5" x 12.5" x 14.5"

Must-Have Cupcake-Making Gadget!

Make Light Work of Cupcake Mixes with this Dualit Hand Blender

Dualit 88520 Professional 5 Speed Hand Mixer, Chrome

Dualit 88520 Professional 5 Speed Hand Mixer, Chrome

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Make beating, whisking, mixing and creaming ten times easier with this hand held mixer from Dualit. I have had my black version for a few years now and it performs perfectly every time, blending everything from cake mixes to whipped cream to meringue.

Has 5 speed settings and comes with dough hooks, a balloon whisk and two oversize flat beaters.

5. Display Cupcakes on a Themed Cupcake Stand

Perfect Party Cupcakes!

For kids parties, birthdays, holidays and other celebrations, these themed cupcake stands are a brilliant idea! There is something for everyone here, from fairies to sport, Halloween to Christmas. There's even a stand for graduation cupcakes!


Wilton Princess Cupcake Stand Kit


Wilton Sports Cupcake Stand Kit


Wilton Disney Fairies Cakescapes Cupcake Stand Kit


Wilton Spongebob Squarepants Cakescapes Cupcakes Stand Kit












What I like about these stands is that they inspire you to be creative. How many different fairy cupcakes can you come up with, or what kinds of sporting images can you bake atop a yummy mouthful of baked chocolate heaven?


Wilton Graduation Cupcake Stand


Wilton Halloween Cupcakes N More Dessert Stand


Wilton Celebration Cupcake Stand Kit


Wilton Primary Cupcake Stand Kit










You can find more themed stands below on eBay. I especially like the pumpkin Halloween stand from Wilton! These stands would make a great centrepiece for children's parties, and can be used again and again, year after year!

More Themed Cupcake Stands...

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Wedding Cupcake Tier

6. Display Cupcakes on a Platter

A Veritable Cupcake Spread!

Of course, you can serve up cupcakes on a good old fashioned plate - large or small. Even better, find a cupcake-patterned plate to serve them from!

If you want something similar with a little extra oomph, however, then a platter is a great alternative.


Bormioli Rocco Ginevra
Cake Platter
With Plastic Dome,
Gift Boxed


Antique Style White Porcelain Cake Platter


Luigi Bormioli Gallerie
4-in-1 Covered Plate
with Dome




FOOTED MIRRORED PLATTER


Gien Oiseau Bleu Fruits Cake Platter, Raspberries and Blackberries


Godinger Freedom Footed Cake Plate









Another idea for a very posh presentation of cupcakes is a silver platter. Great for a vintage or period-themed party, or classy dinner party! Wilton have a dedicated range of silver cake platters coming soon - check back for more info!



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7. Display Cupcakes on a Cupcake Plate

Aren't these just divine? The first one is simply exquisite and the second pastel shades are just darling!

For the cupcake maker who likes to see each cupcake shine in its own right, look no further than the magnificent cupcake plate! Made for showing off the very finest in cupcakes! There's one on my wishlist... is there one on yours?


Simon Pearce Small Glass Hartland Cupcake Plate


Rosanna Petit Treat Cupcake Stand White

Hey There Cupcake!

How do you do... cupcakes?

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Do you have a favourite way of displaying your cupcakes? Do you like to serve them individually or let people help themselves from a stand? Have your say here!

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8. More Ways to Display Cupcakes with the WOW Factor

Even More Unique and Unusual Cupcake Display Ideas!

Photo taken from Wikimedia Commons, copyrighted Katja SeatonMore Wonderful Ways to Show Off Your Cupcakes!!

* On a large glass dessert stand

* In a pretty woven basket

* On a swiveling cake server

* On a pedestal

* On a chrome wire display like the one below (just set the cupcakes on plates first!)

* In an egg box

* In decorative boxes


Pme Arts Crafts Ltd Swan-shaped Cake Stand


Wilton Cupcake Pedestal 4 Piece Set


Coronation Antique Nickel Cake Stand


Adjustable Cake Stand with Etched Glass Cloche



You can also place your cupcakes in an object that relates to the theme of cupcake - for example:

* Easter cupcakes in an Easter bonnet or large painted egg

* Flower cupcakes in a basket or (unused!) mini garden trug

* Valentine cupcakes in a large heart box or other heart-shaped object

* Pirate cupcakes in a treasure chest

* Halloween cupcakes in a pumpkin

How do YOU show off your cupcakes?

Do you have a great way of displaying and serving cupcakes not mentioned above? Please share your unique and creative ideas here!

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9. Storing your Cupcakes

Cupcakes Sitting Pretty

Copyright Louise HeydenYou've made some yummy cupcakes, and you have an equally yummy stand to serve them on, but if you've made them in advance, what to store them in?

If you want something pretty for this job then look no further than the beautiful cake tin. This lovely set of Mason Cash tins is what I stash my cupcake creations in - they are super practical as they come in different sizes for different sizes and batches of cupcake, they store inside each other when not in use, and of course, you can fit big cakes in them too!

You can find lots more wonderful cake tins to buy HERE!

Other practical solutions for cupcake storage include these great finds:


Wilton Cake Caddy


Rubbermaid Servin Saver White Cake Keeper


SNAP N LOCK CAKE KEEPER

10. Transporting your Cupcakes

Cupcakes on the Go

Are your cupcakes always on the go? Do you transport your creations about, either to shops and fairs or round to the neighbours?

If so, then you need some sumptuous travelling cupcake displays! Presentation is everything, after all! And these win hands down for both presentation AND practicality!


Progressive International Collapsible Cupcake and Cake Carrier


Glitterville Retro Decorative Party Cupcake Tin Carrier-Holds 12 Cupcakes


Oneida 24-Count Cupcake Carrying Case



These beautiful brights will get you noticed wherever you go, and your cupcakes too!


Cupcake Courier Petal Pink


Cupcake Courier
Soft Blue Sky


Wilton Ultimate 3-In-1 Cupcake Caddy and Carrier


Glitterville Decorative Vintage Style Party Cake Carrier Tin


Good Cook 24 Count Cupcake Pan and Carrying Case


Bakers Sto 'N Go Food Storage Container




















There are even fabulous cupcake-shaped cupcake holders to carry your cupcake to work or school in! Now that's what I call innovative!


Go Go Cupcake Holder Twin Pack


Kangaroom KDS01166MUKRSD Cupcake-Shaped Storage Bags, Set of 2


Cup-a-Cake cupcake carry case kid's School LUNCH


Range Kleen Set of 6 Cup Cake Holder, Pink


Fox Run Cupcake Carrier
Pink


Cup-A-Cake Single Cupcake Carrier

(Random Colors)

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