Here a the link for agbay, I saw a post about it the other day, and I was wondering if it's really that easy to level the cakes? I am using Wilton right now, and I don't get the result I want.. ...

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Anna

Link to agbay

http://www.agbayproducts.com/

Yes, yes, triple yes!!! I can't possibly say enough good and wonderful things about the Agbay!!! I am only a hobby a baker, and didn't know if it would be worth the investment, since it is a pretty hefty price for someone who doesn't make any profit from any of this ... but OH MY GOODNESS, it has been fantastic. It takes me five minutes (no kidding, FIVE MINUTES) to torte and level six layers of cake, and since that has always been one of the most painful parts of pre-decorating for me, it's amazing how I even look forward to it now. PErfect every time.

HTH!

-Emi.

YES!! The Agbay may be the perfect cake tool. It's easy to use, does it's job perfectly every time and is exactly as advertised. And the people who invented it are just lovely. If you order say "hi" to Maureen from me. No I don't really know her other than being an enthusiastic customer.

I heart my Agbay!

Its amazing, its the only product that i have never seen get a bad review.

BTW: Love mine too.

I'm going to second, third and fourth everything here. The Agbay is the BEST thing ever! Worth every single penny!!! I got mine for Christmas and I've never been so excited. Had to bake a cake right away just to try it.

Here's me cutting a mudcake. It works beautifully!!!

It will slice right thru nuts and chocolate chips too.

The most wonderful tool I have!!!! I just got mine about a month ago and I seriously don't know how I ever lived without it!!!!!!! Perfect level cakes, 100% of the time!!!!!

Do you suggest getting the double blade?I am getting one for Mothers Day and might as well make it worth it!

Yes, double blade for sure! You won't BELIEVE how easy and perfect your cakes will be to torte and level ... so perfect!

OMG... Thanks for the opinion and to boonenati for the pics !! i love how even the leyers look, a dream come true for an OCD like me when it comes to leyering and evening things LOL

Time to save for one !!!
Anna

mine is on its way to the uk as I type, very excited!
How do you stop the cake sliding around as you cut, though? It looks like you need both hands to operate it? Sometimes I do little six inch cakes for people, how would I keep that still as I slice? is there a technique?

OMG, the next thing I WANT is an Agbay!! and yes I'm also a hobby baker that make no $$ making cakes whatsoever. Plusssss I already have a collection of 'cake toys.'


edited to correct spelling

I actually grab the Agbay in the top middle part of the handle and put my other hand on top of the cake to keep it in place.

I have been wanting the agbay for a long time...it looks wonderful...and forgive me if this sounds ignorant but the idea doesn't seem that complex. I showed it to my husband and told him I wanted one and he said "baby I can make that no problem..." Is there something i'm missing?

I just ordered mine last week. Maureen is wonderful-she asked where I heard about it & of course, she was familiar with Cake Central She said they were really busy this week-she can always tell when there is a new Agbay thread going! I ordered it on Thurs & I got it on Sat It is only a little wider than the piece of junk large Wilton leveler (I did the happy dance all the way to the garbage can with it!!)
A couple of tips she gave... when making a white cake, she levels it, flips it over and then takes off 1/8" to remove the brown "crust" on the bottom.

Also..After she tortes/fills the cake, she will adjust the blade and run the WHOLE cake under the Agbay so she has a level surface to ice. The layers of filling can throw the final layer off a bit at times.
I would really recommend the blade cleaning tool-it SAFELY removes that gooey cake residue on the blade.
You can now buy the single blade and then upgrade later with the second blade-totally brilliant I love people who are nice and sell GREAT Products!!!

I do it like Leah, hold the agbay with one hand and the top of the cake with my other hand. I have only the single blade. Has anyone upgraded their single to the double?

Rachie, one thing I like about the agbay is the measurements on either side. It's super precise for making sure the blade is level.

I love this tool! But be very carefull! Super sharp blades, I cut myself pretty good with it. But, I do agree it is one the best tools out there for caking.

ahh thats great. thanks for the tips ladies. I wish mine would hurry up, think its stuck in customs...bet their wives are all trying it out lol!
I did wonder about the non slip mat stuff, so if the one handed technique doesn't work for me, than I'll get some!

Oh actually all the flights into the uk are grounded at the moment, so maybe thats it.......booohooo!!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Agbay. Probably my most favourite piece of equipment I have.

I've had mine for about 5 years and the blade is still as sharp as ever. I don't think the double bladed one was out when I got mine, but it's so quick and easy to use, that I don't miss not having the second blade!

I have the blade cleaner (which is still in its bag... I carefully wipe the blade with a cloth). I do wish I'd bought the polystyrene (styrofoam) blade. That would have been handy to have!!

That's EXACTLY what I do.

Relznik - I am the same. I bought the blade cleaning tool but it is in the same package that it came in. I just wipe it down with a wet towel. I absolutely love this tool!

I have one and I adore it.