Hiya, just wondering if anyone haqd any good tips? I havent got a kitchen aid and am struggling to get my cakes level, anyone can help??

Thanks

You will find varying techiques here for levelling cakes. I use the Wilton small leveler - costs around $4 at Michaels. I also have a torpedo level that I use once the cake is filled to ensure it's completely level.

Thanks alot will try those

I use the cake strips that make that cake rise evenly then I use the wilton cake leveler and then I actually use a level and serrated knife until it's perfect!

wow sounds very effective will try too!

Thanks

Interesting i have never heard of the torpedo leveler?! Must look in into that!
I use the Wilton bake-even strips while baking then the wilton small leveler

Here is the cake leveler http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=3E30D67E-475A-BAC0-5792C543763E855E&fid=78510F78-475A-BAC0-5DD469DF1DB0367C

And a torpedo level is just a small level you can buy at the hardware store. Mine's plastic http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100648004

I learned this one here on CC; gave it a try and it works great!

Remove the cake from the pan. Place 2 or 3 cardboards in the pan. Place the cake back in the pan. The cake is now slightly taller than the pan. Using the pan as a guide, slide off the top. And there you have it .... a PERFECTLY level cake!

I do this once in awhile when I have a cake that doesn't rise higher than the pan.

I have the strips but i used them maybe once or twice but I do use the wilton leveler every time - very easy - take only a few seconds.

I use an Agbay deluxe! I get a perfectly level and torted cake every time and it's 100% reliable and stress free. Worth EVERY penny

Remove the cake from the pan. Place 2 or 3 cardboards in the pan. Place the cake back in the pan. The cake is now slightly taller than the pan. Using the pan as a guide, slide off the top. And there you have it .... a PERFECTLY level cake!

- Thats a really good one i will try that thanks

I use the larger cake leveler and love it. Also put a liquid level on top of cake to make sure its level all the way around.

Every time I used the wilton large leveler my cake was uneven. It's a real piece of crap. I'm ordering the agbay next month.

I've been told to put a flower nail in while i bake the cake. I tried it and it didn't work i still had to level the cake myself by cutting it.

Flower nail, heating core, baking strips .... they will help REDUCE the amount of doming, but they won't eliminate it completely. They help the cake bake more evenly and uniform. So yeah .... you may still have to do some trimming but your cakes will bake better because of even heat distribution.

I just used my new Agbay leveller...WOW. I've never had such a beautiful result, and Maureen from Agbay is such a delight to work with!!

I overfill my pans with batter so it will rise above the pan. I take fishing line and cut the cake off level with the pan.

When I take the cake out of the oven, I take a clean towel and using my hand, smoosh the top down a bit. Learned that here on CC.

GREAT tip thanks!