The Right Way to Cut a Cake
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Cakes are almost part of every celebration in our family, including birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, weddings, and more. One of my favorites is a mango cake with layers of wafers, chocolate mousse, cream, and fresh mango cubes. It’s a very tall cake, unlike the usual ones from bakeshops. We’ve been ordering it for the last couple of years but still don’t know how to cut it properly.
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It is really good when freshly made, but once cut and refrigerated, it becomes very dry. So, last weekend, I decided to search for the right way to cut a cake and saw this video from Mashed. I wish I had known this hack sooner. It’s definitely a game-changer! No more dry cake from now on. Try this cake-slicing trick next time you buy a cake.
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Cake Slicing Methods From the Internet
Cutting board
Katherine Sabbath’s method requires a cutting board. Press a large cutting board against the cake and then slice it horizontally. Place the slice onto the cutting board, then cut into small slices. The downside with this method is that the moist inside is left exposed to air, which makes the cakes dry and crumbly over time when refrigerated.
Dental floss
Ditch the knife and use dental floss. Delish suggests using an unflavored dental flood as it will keep the icing perfectly intact.
The Best Way to Cut a Cake
According to British mathematician Francais Galton, the best way to cut a cake to maximize its potential freshness is by cutting a big slice right through the middle and then cutting that slice horizontally to your desired thickness. Once you are done eating and ready to place the rest of the cake in the refrigerator, gently push the two remaining halves together. This cutting method will prevent the air from drying out the cake. It will keep it moist and soft.
To cut another slice, just slice across the cake again, this time perpendicular to your first slice. See the photo below for reference. The cake will be separated into four pieces of roughly the same size. After eating, push the remaining pieces once again.
The Right Way to Cut a Cake
