Abstract: Cake plates in a multi-tiered cake are supported by adjustable length rods inserted into cake layers below the supported plates. By adjusting the lengths of the support rods it is possible to compensate for small variations in cake layer thickness and minor thickness variations within each cake layer. Each adjustable length rod can take the form of a main rod element having a threaded bore, and a rod extension element having a threaded shank extending into the bore. The adjustable length rod assemblies can be manufactured at relatively low cost.