Though I aspire to become more of a true chef in life, I am at heart a baker.  I love making cupcakes, muffins, cookies, cakes, and basically anything I really should NOT be eating.  Therefore, it comes as no real surprise that I have this intense desire to collect cake plates.  What better way to show off a true home-baked masterpiece than on a fabulous elevated pedestal??  With so many styles out there from the modern clear glass versions to old-fashioned colored ceramic beauties, there's a cake plate for just about every person's tastes.  Here are a few I'd love to start my collection off with....