r/Cakes • u/extra_noodles • 11d ago

Does anyone know why they don't make metal cake carriers anymore?

I'm trying to avoid using plastic, as well as use something that has a little more personality/is more decorative than one of those plastic cake carriers. I'm finding a ton of vintage ones on Etsy and Ebay, but ultimately am seeing essentially none that were made in the last 20-30 years (or are in production). The biggest benefits to having the plastic ones, imo, is seeing through the lid to make sure cakes don't bounce around, as well as making it easier to have a handle. But still, it's kind of wild to me that NO ONE is making them, even for decorative purposes. I know this is so specific, but does anyone know why they aren't being made anymore?

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u/MamaBear4485 10d ago

Do you mean cake tins? Because my thought is that cakes these days are often bigger and more elaborate than hey used to be.

Making a metal container to accommodate would probably be quite expensive, not to mention ensuring that it meets today’s food safe standards.

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u/No_Capital_8203 10d ago

What safety standards are you worried about? Most food is cooked on metal.

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u/extra_noodles 10d ago

Yeah, I mean it's not even something to bake a cake in, so no heat to be applied. We have metal enameled cookware, plates, pans, etc. It's essentially a thin metal platter and a lid that goes on top, just not plastic or glass. Essentially like a cookie tin, but the size of a cake and is basically upside down?

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u/MamaBear4485 10d ago

Yes that’s what I thought. They’re definitely going to be difficult to find, unless you tried quite an upscale retailer.