Make certain you select the right knife to cut your cake. Before you practice this new cake-cutting method, be sure you have a serrated knife on hand to do the job. Sure, most knives, including a good chef’s knife will be up for the task, but a serrated knife will allow you gently saw back and forth if needed, which prevents the cake from squashing. This works well with an angel food cake or other confection on the more delicate side. What you will appreciate about this out-to-in slicing technique is you can still use a warmed knife to slice cake to prevent tearing as an added safeguard.
Of course, there are other precautions you can take to ensure a beautiful slice every time. Some people like to place their cake in the fridge for 20 minutes before cutting it up. This can help prevent crumbs and allows the frosting to stiffen up so it doesn’t smear against the knife. Just make sure you plan accordingly so your cake slices can warm up to room temperature before serving. And if you’re interested in more slicing tips, do read our hacks to cutting cake that you wish you’d known sooner.
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