The cake plate by matali crasset: a pedestal of lively and stimulating range of colours Cake plate with interposable elements in melamine. It's been designed by matali crasset und Pierre Hermé. This Plate is a pedestal. As a matter of fact it is there to put the spotlight on the cake, to show off the high quality pastries, and in this sense is an invitation to become a gourmet in the kitchen. The idea came to Matali Crasset while pondering concentric circles in pastry making. The range of colours has been developed to radiate a harmony that is both lively and stimulating.