How to Cut a Cake Layer in Half

Place toothpicks at the halfway point around the edges of the cake layer, as shown in the image., Align unflavored dental floss around the row of toothpicks., When the floss is fully wrapped around the cake, cross the ends of the floss and hold each...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Place toothpicks at the halfway point around the edges of the cake layer

    If you're making a spongy cake, it helps to make a few cuts with a serrated knife along the toothpick row, to give the floss something to bite into. , Pull each end out and away from the cake, so the floss cuts through the cake as the circle of floss tightens.

    Move the floss slightly from side to side to help the cutting movement. ,,,
  2. Step 2: as shown in the image.

  3. Step 3: Align unflavored dental floss around the row of toothpicks.

  4. Step 4: When the floss is fully wrapped around the cake

  5. Step 5: cross the ends of the floss and hold each end in each hand.

  6. Step 6: Now you have two layers of cake.

  7. Step 7: Slide a piece of cardboard or a baking sheet (with no sides) between the two layers and lift off the top layer.

  8. Step 8: Finished.

Detailed Guide

If you're making a spongy cake, it helps to make a few cuts with a serrated knife along the toothpick row, to give the floss something to bite into. , Pull each end out and away from the cake, so the floss cuts through the cake as the circle of floss tightens.

Move the floss slightly from side to side to help the cutting movement. ,,,

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