... great way to save money: spend a buck or two for a cupcake rather than $4 or $5 per slice for cake. But bakers ... bakeries will rent you a cake stand, but you might have to purchase a cupcake stand. On the other hand, it is easier for a non-professional baker ... traditions associated with them. Cupcakes leave no room for a cake topper, and the customary cake cutting looks a little comical when your cake ...