Ateco 1445 Cake Tester (August Thomsen)

A cake tester is a must for an avid baker and I am one. I have used my thermometer, pop sticks, and ice pick at various times, neither of which are good to test soft crumbed cakes. This thin-needled cake tester leaves no gaping hole and can be used multiple times to test for doneness without having to worry about ruining the cake.

Sandhya S. from Home cook Posted on 06/05/2013

This is a nice little inexpensive tool for easily checking the doneness of baked goods without damaging the product. It is a great tool to cook with too.

Rick M. Posted on 03/30/2013

One of the SINGLE most important tools in our bakery! The tester is nice and long to check doneness in our jumbo cupcakes and muffins.

Susan B. from Happy Day Cafe Posted on 03/23/2013

This is one of the basic supplies in a kithen you will reach for again and again! A simple, accurate way to determine the doneness of baked goods, and better than a toothpick because of it's nice long legnth that gets right to the center of larger, higher cakes. I like to include one or two of these in a new cook's gift, or buy a bunch for a cute favor at a shower or housewarming. Ateco is a quality company, and this is a quality product!

Mary D. from homeschool Posted on 01/24/2013

This is perfect for making sure your cakes and other baked goods are cooked. Just slide it into the cake and see if there's any stuff that comes out.

Aaron H. Posted on 11/18/2012

I love this little tool. I constantly leave it in my sleeve and when I do need to check on meats, seafood or vegetables I take it out and test it with this handy device.

Jennifer M. Posted on 11/18/2012

reusable and durable. the length is long enough to poke it deep into the middle part of the cake and the price is cheap enough to buy to stock up

Roelh L. Posted on 11/12/2012

I never thought I would recommend buying a cake tester but this one works very well. We use this on a daily basis and though it takes some getting used too, it works very well!

Mike J. from The Pie Kitchen Posted on 10/10/2012

Our resident baker says that it doesn't work as well as a good old knife. It also is rather easy to misplace--though its small size is indeed one of its benefits.

Michael B. from Bowers House Posted on 10/02/2012

Great product takes the guess work out of baking cakes. I would recomend this for anyone who bakes cakes. Great value and you can not even see the hole its so small.

Rosemary C. from Cummings Family Posted on 08/15/2012

Bought this in 2010 and it is still going strong. I use this every Sunday after baking to test my cakes. So its done its job. Another Great Product!

Janet J. Posted on 06/20/2012

This is a pretty neat product to have around the kitchen or bake shop. its a lot better to use one of these than just a tooth pick or something else. it leaves a very tiny hole.

Tom M. Posted on 03/25/2012

Love this cake tester. Really love how nice and thin it is. It doesn't make a noticeable hole in the cake as some other brands do.

Christine P. from Po's Pastries Posted on 02/15/2012

testing my cakes was a breeze when it comes to using this gadget its is light weight and easy cleanup do not have to soak before washing

Stacy J. from Lera's Cakes & Catering Posted on 01/17/2012

I bake very often and this works better than any toothpick. I love, love, love, this. It's inexpensive but works very well. It's better to order more than 1 since I keep losing mine.

Sena O. Posted on 11/04/2011

Love this cake tester! It made testing my cupcakes easier. I usually use toothpicks but not anymore, just a overall great product and purchase. Must have!!

Lateisha P. Posted on 10/19/2011

When baking cupcakes, you can never have enough cake testers. This works well, I just wish the top was not so flat, sometimes it's hard to pick up with potholders!

Nancy M. Posted on 08/16/2011

A fantastic little tool for cake baking! I had used everything from toothpicks, to chopsticks to even a butter knife to check the doneness of my cupcakes. This was such a great purchase, I recommend.

Amanda B. Posted on 07/07/2011

it works well when I remember to use it but I wish it was a little bit bigger. I bought several in case they get lost.

Eileen C. from Prescott Pines Camp Posted on 07/01/2011

Great little tool that is perfect for testing all sorts of baked goods. Great for the ones that are very delicate and can sometimes get destroyed when poked with a knife or fork!

Eric K. Posted on 06/20/2011

Neatest little gadget to have in your kitchen drawer to test cakes, etc. For so long I used the tip of a steak knife and that is overkill--this item is needle thin and works the best. Patricia, Front Royal, VA

Patricia A. Posted on 02/09/2011

This cake tester is simple to use, easy to handle and clean, and due to the bright colored grip, it is easy to spot on your counter top.

Ingrid S. Posted on 11/16/2010

This is a really handy little tool that anyone can afford to have in their kitchen. Skewers and tooth picks leave a big hole in my cakes. This leaves an almost unnoticeable hole. And it's easier to "read" than a toothpick. It's really clear when it's wet, holding a crumb, or dry. And the shipping is so fast!

Paul W. from Mahogany Roasters Posted on 09/30/2010

Have used this cake tester many times. I like the fact that the blue handle is east to hold on to so you don't drop it like some other skinny cake testers. I wish the lead point would be a little longer; but for the price, a must need instrument for any baker.

Chuck F. Posted on 08/16/2010

This item has been requested by my customers and I am happy to have been able to purchase them at such a good price. I've used ATECO cake testers for years and have always been completely satisfied.

Teresa C. Posted on 08/17/2009