Best Cake Lifters

Updated September 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Nordic Ware Cake Lifter
Nordic Ware
Cake Lifter
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Bottom Line

If you're handling cheesecakes and other larger, heavier cakes, choose this Nordic Ware lifter.

Pros

10-inch diameter head large enough to move most cakes. Spray lightly with cooking spray before each use to ensure cakes slide off easily. Non-stick coating cleans easily with hot soapy water. Great for separating cheesecake from spring-form bottom. Sturdy, but thin enough to slide under cakes. Offset handle makes moving cakes easier.

Cons

Combined weight of the heavy-duty lifter combined with cake is too heavy for some to lift.

Best Bang for the Buck
Wilton Cake Lifter
Wilton
Cake Lifter
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Bottom Line

This square, sturdy tool lifts cakes that are up to 12 inches.

Pros

Lift cakes up to 12 inches. Stainless steel blade. Non-slip handle made of ABS over TPE. Measures 8 by 8 by 1.5 inches. Lifts cookies, pizzas, and sandwiches, too. Great for moving cake from decorating turntable to cake stand. Blade edge is thin, so it's perfect for slipping under cakes. Very sturdy.

Cons

A little too flexible for cheesecakes.

Fat Daddio's Cake Lifter/Jumbo Cookie Spatula
Fat Daddio's
Cake Lifter/Jumbo Cookie Spatula
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Bottom Line

Use this 10-inch cake lifter from Fat Daddio's to lift even rich, moist cakes without sticking.

Pros

10-inch blade. Square shape. Lifter measures 15 inches overall. Made from 18-gauge stainless steel. Comfortable black resin handle. Moves moist cakes well. Sturdy. Strong enough to lift cheesecakes. Little sticking.

Cons

Too heavy for some to lift comfortably.

Cake Boss Stainless Steel Tools Collection Cake Lifter
Cake Boss
Stainless Steel Tools Collection Cake Lifter
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Bottom Line

If other cake lifters have proven too heavy for you, try this lightweight model from Cake Boss.

Pros

9-inch cake lifter. Stainless-steel blade with rubberized nylon handle. Heat safe to 500 degrees. Dishwasher safe, though hand washing is recommended. Lightweight but sturdy. Lifts even very dense, rich cakes.

Cons

Some soft cakes may stick to the lifter, even if floured.

Fox Run 7272 Large Oversized Stainless Steel Cookie Spatula
Fox Run
7272 Large Oversized Stainless Steel Cookie Spatula
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Bottom Line

This cake lifter features a beveled blade edge, which some bakers say helps it slide under the cake better than a flat edge.

Pros

8-inch stainless-steel blade with POM handle. Beveled edge for sliding under baked goods. Handle is angled and riveted. Features convenient metal loop for easy hanging and storage. Well-made. Great for baking, grilling, and stovetop cooking. Loop makes it easy to store.

Cons

Spatula elbow can bend when put under too much weight.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

27 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
228 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

When you’ve baked a perfect cake, the last thing you want is to risk breaking or misshaping it when you transfer it from the pan to a cake platter. What you need is a cake lifter. This useful utensil makes it possible to transfer delicate cakes and other foods such as like cookies or tarts, without risking disaster. Like giant spatulas, cake lifters come in widths from about 8” to about 12”, so choose a lifter that will accommodate the largest size you are likely to bake. The best cake lifters are sturdy enough to hold heavier cakes like cheesecakes, but still light enough to feel comfortable. A thin blade edge will slide under a cake most easily.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
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Royal Home
Extra-Large Stainless Steel Wide Spatula
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Waykea
Stainless Steel Round Baking Shovel Paddle
The team that worked on this review
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    Writer
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    Melinda
    Web Producer
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Wilton

Cake Lifter

Wilton

Cake Lifter

This square, sturdy tool lifts cakes that are up to 12 inches.

$22
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Nordic Ware

Cake Lifter

Nordic Ware

Cake Lifter

If you're handling cheesecakes and other larger, heavier cakes, choose this Nordic Ware lifter.

$20
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Fat Daddio's

Cake Lifter/Jumbo Cookie Spatula

Fat Daddio's

Cake Lifter/Jumbo Cookie Spatula

Use this 10-inch cake lifter from Fat Daddio's to lift even rich, moist cakes without sticking.

$19
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Cake Boss

Stainless Steel Tools Collection Cake Lifter

Cake Boss

Stainless Steel Tools Collection Cake Lifter

If other cake lifters have proven too heavy for you, try this lightweight model from Cake Boss.

$59
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Fox Run

7272 Large Oversized Stainless Steel Cookie Spatula

Fox Run

7272 Large Oversized Stainless Steel Cookie Spatula

This cake lifter features a beveled blade edge, which some bakers say helps it slide under the cake better than a flat edge.

$17

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