How to Get Flawless Cake Slices
First things first: Using a knife, draw a faint outline of your slices on top of the cake. Don’t cut yet—this way you can see beforehand if your slices look even and fix them if they don’t!
Then:
The Dental Floss Method:
- Get unwaxed (and unflavored) dental floss.
- Pull out a piece that is at least 4" longer than the diameter of your cake.
- Grip the floss at each end and pull tightly.
- With smooth, continuous motions, pull the floss through the cake, starting at the top and moving downwards.
- You may want to clean the floss off periodically with a paper towel.
The Hot Knife Method: Works great with both buttercream and mousse cakes (and it’s my personal favorite).
- Grab your chef’s knife (a Fat Daddio's CK-14 works well), a pitcher of hot water (running water works as well, but a pitcher is easier and more manageable), and a towel.

- Heat up the blade of your knife by dipping it in the water. Remove it from the water and dry it off with the towel.
- Slice your cake. Every other slice or so it may be a good idea to heat the knife in the water again.
Use a Cake Leveler: Fat Daddio's has two styles to choose from (Fat Daddio's CL)
- Place cake on flat surface

- Adjust the Fat Daddio's Cake Leveler to the the height needed
- Drag cake leveler across the cake surface.
For more inspiration, visit our Tips and Techniques Pinterest board.