I am completely new at this and want to know how to cut a cake evenly into layers. I have seen a tool for this in many cake decorating stores, but don't know if it is really necessary. If you use just a serrated knife, how do you know you are cutting even layers?
I guess I should clarify a bit more. I am wanting to know how to slice off the top layer of a cake evenly so that it is level before stacking another layer on top.
Thanks, does the dental floss have to be waxed floss?
Yes, you can use a knife, just put the cake on a turntable and hold the knife steady while you turn the turntable to score. If it is even, start slicing while rotating--work toward the center may take a couple rotations. Use a long knife so you can see the tip is level also.
I do like the small wilton wire cake slicer. The huge one didn't work so well for me.
I saw a cool one on King Arthur Flour site. it has an adjustable base with a little serrated blade, You rotate it around the cake to score it, or rotate the cake around it, then it has a floss or string to cut through.
Thanks for all the help and advice. I did find another posting on this topic which said some people just push the cake down before it has cooled completely while it is still in the pan and then there is no need for cutting to get that level top. Anyone try this technique?
Given how much time and money we spend making the cakes, I think a cake leveler or two is the best money you can spend. I can level and torte a cake into several layers in just a few minutes, and since the leveler has guides I am 100% sure that each of my cakes will have exactly the same number of layers and each will be exactly the same thickness.
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