So you've purchased a cake from Simply Irresitible....and now you want to know best way to cut it? This cutting guide can help. Included are different sizes of round cakes (most common)
and where to make the cuts. This cake cutting guide can help in determining the number of slices a round cake can provide. This guide assumes a standard tier height of 3 1/2 iches and in most cases (except for 4 and 5 inch rounds)
an outer wedge width of 1½
inches.
TIP: Lightly score the entire cake with your intended cutting pattern before “diving in”.
Multi-tiered or stacked cakes follow the same principles as single-tiered cakes. You will want to remove each tier before attempting to cut them. we separate each tier with a thin, cardboard mat. Using a spatula slipped in between the tiers, makes separating them easy.
TIP: There may be supports made from wooden dowel rod or soda straws in the middle of the cake tiers. You will want to remove such supports from each tier before cutting. In large or top heavy cakes, PVC may also be used for center support. In those cases, the cake itself should slide up and over the support.
TIP: Run your knife under hot water. This will make cutting the cake easier. Ever heard the expression “like a hot knife through butter”?
Sheet Celebration Cakes
To cut sheet cakes,
move in 2 inches from the outer edge and top to bottom. Then slice approximately
1 1/2 inch pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 inches and slice again until
the entire cake is cut.
Square Cakes
Cut as you would a sheet cake.
Round Cakes
To cut round cakes- 8 inches or bigger, move in two inches from the cake's outer edge; cut a circle and then slice approximately 2 inch pieces within the circle. Now move in another 2 inches, cut another circle, slice approximately 2 inch pieces and so on until the cake is completely cut.
or
like chart below you can cut them like a square again moving in 2 inches cut straight across then do 2 inch slices, move in another 2 inches cut across length and 2 inch slices etc..
Specialty Celebration Cakes
Follow instruction on each style except within rows cut 2 inch sections not 1 for party servings. 1 inch is for wedding servings.