About
Innovative cake/cupcake carrier collapses to 1/2 its original height for storage and saving space in the dishwasher
Tiered cupcake trays hold up to 24 cupcakes with finger recesses for easy removal
Trays can be removed to accomodate layered round and square cakes
Collapsible lid features a carrying handle for easy transport; secured to the base with attached clips
Measures 16 inches in diameter and 5 inches high when collapsed; dishwasher safe
Easily transport tasty treats to any party! Our Collapsible Cupcake Carrier holds up to 24 cupcakes, a 10” (25.4 cm) layer round or 9” (22.8 cm) square cake. The tiered cupcake tray is extra tall to allow for heaps of decorative frosting. Best of all, the trays feature deep holes for cupcakes, so they won’t tip over while transporting and finger recesses for easy removal without getting hands messy. You simply remove the cupcake trays to accommodate layered-round and square cakes and to reveal the flat base with built in slicing guide for serving layer cakes. The cupcake trays fold up and nest inside the cake carrier, which collapses to ⅓ its original height for compact storage. This carrier is Patented and Dishwasher Safe. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. Progressive holds product patents worldwide and has gained respect as a world class kitchenware innovator. Prepworks from Progressive International is a line of products created by people who understand having the correct kitchen tool can make your cooking experience more enjoyable. Prepworks-essential items for today's cook.
- Color: White, burgundy
- Weight: 3 lb 5 oz
- Made In: China
- Warranty: Satisfaction guaranteed
- Dimensions: 16" diameter; 9-3/4" tall (4-1/2" collapsed)
- Composition: Plstic, silicone
- Manufacturer: Progressive International
- Other versions: 9-by-13-Inch Collapsible Cake Carrier
Apparent goal: | kids | gift/registry | home kitchens | restaurants | everywhere |
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Intended audience: | novice | advanced beginner | good home cook | gourmet | professional |
Diet/nutrition: | does not apply | scary | empty promises | helpful | essential |
Green?: | not especially | neutral | mixed blessing | earth friendly | green! |
Innovative: | step back | standing still | progress | trendy | genius |
Problem solving: | no better | baby steps | solid steps | giant steps | a revelation |
Competition: | outclassed | follower | in the pack | strong challenger | likely champ |
Ease of use: | impossible | frustrating | OK | simple | child's play |
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Intuitive: | Ph.D. required | barely | logical | effortless | brilliant |
Instructions: | missing | incomprehensible | adequate | unnecessary | excellent |
Quality: | cheesy | questionable | good | years of service | impressive |
Parts to lose: | inevitable | some/many | one-piece | self-storing | not a problem |
Power source: | none | hands | batteries | outlet | green |
Clean-up: | nightmare | wipe clean | soap & water | scouring pad | dishwasher |
Does it work?: | not at all | adequately | well | very well | perfectly |
Availability: | airfare required | online | kitchen store | department store | supermarket |
Easy to open?: | impossible | maddening | tolerable | good | opens itself |
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Green?: | fills a landfill | huge waste | passable | minimal waste | impressive |
Time saving: | time wasting | not really | modest | substantial | huge |
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Labor saving: | less efficient | marginal | a bit | noticeable | remarkable |
Money saving: | money wasted | none | $ | $$ | $$$ |
Beats the old way: | worse | no change | better | definitely | entirely new |
Where will it live?: | garage/attic | drawer | cabinet | countertop | elsewhere |
Fulfills ambitions: | falls short | almost there | satisfies | exceeds | home run |
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How often used: | once/twice | ≥daily | ≥weekly | ≥monthly | ≥yearly/holidays |
Worth the space?: | no | does not apply | w/unlimited space | w/limited space | absolutely |
Need it?: | a luxury | discretionary | basic equipment | for serious cooks | get it |
Value: | ouch! | a little pricey | worth splurging | on the money | a deal |
Overall rating: | skip it | fair | good | very good | excellent |
Comments: OK, it's not petite even when collapsed, but there are just times you need to carry a good-sized cake or two dozen cupcakes. Now you can, and when you're done, this carrier collapses to a bit less than half its height for storage.
The two cupcake trays, one of which has extendible legs, have fairly deep finger indentations, which makes it a little easier to get the cupcakes out. The trays can be removed if you want to transport a round or square cake in place of cupcakes. The bottom has a pattern that serves as a slicing guide for round cakes.
There are some comments online from people complaining that the carrier handle broke, resulting in cake/cupcake disasters and unutterable disappointment. We have tugged and tugged on the handle of our carrier, and it feels pretty sturdy to us. At the same time, it requires some effort to tug the carrier top from the collapsed position to the extended position, and perhaps it would be wise to take the carrier apart and push the top into the extended position from inside, rather than pulling it up with the handle. That would avoid putting so much pressure on the handle and also on the latches that hold the bottom in place. If the cake you're carrying is particularly heavy, valuable, etc., you may find more peace of mind if you carry it from the bottom. That way you also won't wonder if you've latched the bottom securely.
The whole thing can be washed in the dishwasher, but, good heavens, it takes a lot of space, and can you not wash off a little frosting by hand?
We have had way more cupcake-transport disasters without a cupcake carrier than with one, so if it's all the same to you, we'll happily go on using this one – and if we feel like living on the edge a little bit, we'll carry it by the handle.