for the first time Jaynie Maxfield4 CAKE PLATES ‘Accake plate is any display surface on which you wish to place a cake. It can be your favorite china plate, a cake stand, a piece of cardboard covered with aluminum foil, or a cake round purchased at your local craft store. ‘The most important thing, about a cake plate is that itis large enough to hold and support the weight of the cake, Cake plates ccan be garnished to be hidden, if so desired. The following are a few cake plate options: Decorative Cake Plate—can be any plate in your kitchen on which the cake will fit. You may use plate styles from china to everyday ware. Turntables—come in various sizes and styles. ‘They range in price from under $10.00 to $80.00. Turntables make cake decorating easier by giving more maneuverability while working around the cake. Corrugated Cardboard Cake Rounds—come in various sizes and styles and offer strength and stability for your cake. Cake rounds can be purchased at your local craft store. They are available with ruffled edges or scalloped edges and come in white, silver foil, or gold foil. Cake rounds can also be ordered in other foil colors through speciality cake stores. They are inexpensive and can be discarded. Corrugated Cardboard Cake Boards (not shown)—come in various sizes and offer strength and stability for your cake. Because of their rectangular shape, they work well for square and sheet cakes. They are inexpensive and can be discarded. Acrylic Cake Plates—are custom-made acrylic surfaces. They are sturdy and versatile, Acrylic cake plates disappear into the setting in which the cake is placed.The more you bake, the better you will become; and when you are stuck, remember it is only food—and ‘you are smarter than food. So put in the time, let yourself learn, and start having fun.