Are you making cake at home? If yes, then you definitely know that baking is all about science. The right kind of ingredients, mixed in the right proportions and baked for a certain amount of time helps you get those soft and fluffy freshly baked cakes every time. In fact, the slightest change in the process can often ruin all your energy and cake. That’s why we find hundreds of tutorials on the internet showing how to bake a fluffy cake perfectly. But what we often miss is the presentation part of our baking game. We believe that taste (of food) speaks everything, but presentation also plays an important role in grabbing people’s attention. Ask yourself, don’t you drool just looking at a perfectly sliced and well decorated cake? of course you do! But cutting a cake is not as easy as it seems. We often end up spoiling or spoiling the cake altogether. Think unevenly cut cakes served at birthday parties; Too relatable?!
That’s why we thought of sharing with you some super easy hacks for slicing cake perfectly, just like a professional. Following these simple steps will help you get an evenly sliced cake every time. Just have a look.
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Here are 5 easy tips for cutting a cake perfectly:
1. Refrigerate the Cake
Always keep the cake in the fridge for some time before cutting it. This will firm up the cake and make it easier for you to icing it evenly.
2. Use a Large Knife
Always use a large knife – a bread knife or a chef’s knife – to cut the cake. This will help you to have a firm grip while slicing.
3. Use a Hot and Wet Knife
This is one of the most effective hacks to follow. Take a knife, heat it for a few seconds and wipe it off with a wet cloth. Then immediately cut the cake. This will help it slide through the frosting without smearing it.
4. Wipe the knife in between
Never allow frosting or crumbs to collect on the knife. This makes cutting the cake even more difficult. In fact, it is always suggested to wipe the knife at regular intervals while cutting the cake.
5. Use Dental Floss or Thread
If you have a large sheet of cake, a thread or dental floss is the best tool to use. It helps you cut the cake cleanly, without the fear of the cake becoming crumbly.
Now that you’ve got these amazing hacks, what are you waiting for? Prepare yourself a delicious piece of cake, slice it and enjoy. Here are some amazing cake recipes for you.
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