Hi, I am looking to purchase a good quality cake carrier- one that I can use for a tall layered cake, not a tiered cake. Just a basic good carrier that has a good seal, and a good handle. Any recommendations? Which do you use? pros and cons? Thanks!

I use this one for family cakes and cupcakes. Just remove the cupcake holders. It works great and doesn't buckle under the weight. Mine's pink.

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/three-tier-cupcake-carrier

Not sure what part of this planet you reside in but for me i won't go past these cake/cupcake couriers.
http://www.thecupcakecourier.com.au/

Made in Australia by an Australian Company - but after appearing on Ophra some time ago they are available in the States.

So veryyyyy sturdy -
They have four snap lock locks at each corner...making them very secure.
The handle which is incorporated in the lid is very comfortable - no fear of it breaking loose - or falloing apart.

I carried my sisters birthday cake - a 2 tier cake as seen in link below in them from one side of australia to the other about 9 hours of flying and waiting at airports inclusive.
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1767396


Have used them for a few years - never doubted them - never feared my cakes would crumble or fall out.

There are cheaper models out there
There are cheaper PLASTIC models out there

But my cakes are worth travelling in something secure and 100% food safe.

I won't buy or use cheap plastic crap from some far away place that doesn't have food safe standards.
I see so many in shops and on web sites - but when you read the small print you would be horrified to read - no food standards apply -

I can't phraise thecupcake courier ones high enough.

You get what you pay for - and that about says it all.

Bluehue.








You can use them to carry 36 cupcakes of a good height - or just for a tall cake.

I think we are all talking about the same item...

No drama, I'm sorry if I came across that way.

I think that it is ironic that we all love the same item. Good stuff is good stuff

Looks good! I just want to make sure you are talking about the three tier cupcake courier? That works well for a round birthday cake? How do you secure the cake plate down to the carrier? ( I am a She btw )

I use the stuff you can line your shelves with...not sure what it's called. It's grippy. Dollar store's finest!

Edited to add: It looks kind of like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AS9NB2/?tag=cakecentral-20

It actually looks out of stock in both sites

Grippy!That is brilliant! Would have never thought of that! I am bringing my sons birthday cake from New York to Michigan- wish me luck!! (driving 10 hours...)

Good luck, can't wait to see the pics!

Sure will! I am excited to get started on it next week. He requested a penguin cake, and has been waiting for it all year.

I have seen these carriers @ amazon.com also. HTH!

I have been checking out these carriers at stores lately but haven't bought one cause I already have carries.

I think I might break down though, I love how deep the cupcake part is as I always have issues with my cupcakes falling over in the other carriers. Plus I never even considered taking the trays out to use for taller cakes

I am in Canada but have seen them in Winners and HomeSence so you may want to check your local stores

thanks for all your help guys...here it is!!

cant get the picture to attach, but its uploaded to my pics on CC.

I have this cupcake carrier, it would also work for a tall cake I would think. The lid is collapsible so you can choose if you want it to be tall or short.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C741M2/?tag=cakecentral-20

Ooh, have to agree with everyone on the Cupcake Courier! I had been eyeballing it for some time on Amazon, and then found it one day at Costco for only $15. I LOVE it. It haven't had the need to use it for anything but cupcakes, but I do use it often. The corner locks are awesome, and I never have any fear of it breaking open. I take it to work a lot, and get lots of compliments on the carrier alone. In addition to functionality and sturdiness, it looks really cute. Oh, and ditto on the grippy stuff too! I have been using that stuff for a long time in my car, underneath cake boxes, platters, etc. For transporting ANYTHING that I don't want sliding around. I keep a few sheets of it in the storage compartment in my van. I know the dollar stores carry it, but I bought a HUGE roll of it at Costco for cheap. It's also marketed as shelf liner and can be bought at any home improvement store. Oh, also works as an excellent tool for loosening impossible to open jars!

On the topic of the 'Cupcake Courier' (made to hold 36 cupcakes) it's worth noting that it does NOT hold tall cupcakes. A cupcake with a piped swirl of icing will just fit, provided it is quite a low swirl. I have one, and for very low/flat cupcakes it is good. I have also used it to transport a small two-tier stacked cake. It is pretty sturdy. I just wish the designer had allowed more head-room for cupcakes.

Soph917- Just saw it at Costco yesterday. I can't believe they have it for so cheap! Its really cool