How to cut a cake?

     Cutting a cake might seem like such an easy thing to do. Until you manage to fail right in front of your in-laws or other special guests. How can you fail by cutting a cake, you might ask. It's simple: the knife can stick to your cake (or frosting, or cream) causing it to tear apart. And you will be left with a slice of crumbs. I have made this mistake many times until I learned how to cut a cake properly.



     The most important thing you need to be careful about is your knife. You have to choose your cutting knife according to the type of cake you need to cut. And remember that after cutting a slice, you need to clean your knife with a clean cloth.

        How to cut a layered cake?

     Cutting a layered cake, a pound cake or any kind of cake with a soft crumb can easily end in a disaster. I recommend using a long, thin-bladed knife (slicing knife). Use a gentle sawing motion, and the knife will work its way into your cake delicately. 
     If you choose to use a thick-bladed knife or a serrated knife, you will end up with lots of crumbs.

        How to cut a fluffy cake?

     Cutting a fluffy cake like a chiffon cake or an angel food cake can also be tricky. Giving the fact that these cakes are very light, using the wrong knife can compress them when cutting.
     I recommend using a serrated knife and gently cut into the cake with a sawing motion, to keep the cake's airiness.

        How to cut a cheesecake?

     To properly cut a cheesecake (or any other dense cakes) I recommend using a sharp, thin-bladed slicing knife. But there's a catch here: you should rinse your knife in hot water and then dry it with a clean towel between cuts. In this way, you will prevent the cake from sticking to the knife.

     I know how important it is to present our desserts to their best advantage. And that also included that you should know how to cut a cake properly. As you can see, it's really not a big deal, if you know which knife to use according to your type of cake.
     Remember that it's important to clean your knife properly after every slicing.
     Do you happen to know any other tips on cutting a cake? Make sure you let me know in the comments. Don't forget to share these tips with your family and friends!
     Happy Baking!