Still, there's a reason this model is a perennial favorite with bakers of all skill levels. This stand does come with a separate nonskid pad, but it's still an extra step that you have to deal with. Unlike other turntables we reviewed, this model doesn't have nonskid padding, so if you are working on a super smooth surface (like a granite countertop), the stand might move a bit. The detachable top also means it's more convenient to store in a kitchen where real estate is always at a premium. Plus, it's handsome enough to use as a cake display stand all on its own.
The two-piece design also makes it easier to wipe down and clean. The simple smooth top stem, which inserts into the base, ensures that the stand rotates effortlessly in either direction. The heavy cast-iron base felt stable when I tested it, with little chance of getting knocked over. Top has welded rivets so not completely flatĪcross the board, from professional bakers and pastry chefs to cookbook authors, bloggers, and hundreds of online reviews, the Ateco 612 cast-iron cake stand is the go-to turntable for cake decorating.
