The cake stand owned by R. B. R. is a bit less valuable, but it still has an insurance replacement value of between $600 and $650 if it is in perfect condition.

Judy at the Rink, 2727 Prytania St., New Orleans, (504) 891-7018, judyattherink.com. Tahiti collection footed porcelain cake plate (10.5-inch diameter), $39.99.

The plate the dome rests on can also be glass or plastic, but some cake domes come with wood, metal or slate cake plates. This is a nice way to inject some interest and personal style in the cake ...

After Jules blows out the candles, she grabs a wine glass, turns it upside down, as uses it to cut the cake. RELATED: Mum’s easy $20 Woolies cake hack ...