On the surface it looks easy, but cutting a cake correctly requires precision and a different technique.
Most of the time, pies are round and the pieces we cut are triangular. But what happens when the cake is a certain height or includes fillings or a square shape…
In addition to the previous tip, and as with ham or cheese, the perfect cut of a cake harbors an underground world of keys to consider:
Number of invitations
The first thing we need to know to divide up the cake portions properly is how many guests are going to enjoy them. And so we define how many pieces to cut and what size they will be.
Traditional way
How many times have you cut your cake with a serrated knife by hand and in the center? But how many times have you been frustrated because those cuts didn't turn out the same or as you'd hoped? The key is to have the necessary tools, such as a special cake scoop or cutting board, as well as a serrated knife. You'll also need another knife of the same length, a spoon or a fork with which to mark the cuts you make on your cake.
Is there a way to cut a cake scientifically? Well, there is, and it takes us all the way back to 1906, when Francis Galton, a British scientist, came up with a way not only to satisfy all our guests, but also to ensure that the remaining pieces don't dry out.
Scientific method
And what is your method? By cutting the cake in half, end to end. Once this has been done, Mr Galton suggests making another identical cut, in parallel. Two crescent-shaped portions, to be joined together when storing the cake in the fridge, to avoid any dry pieces the next day.
Other formulas
Cutters advocate that dental floss is ideal for making a clean, easy cut in sponge cakes. Of course, this technique only works well with small cakes. Of course, in some specialized stores you'll be able to find laminating molds, a kind of ring that adjusts to the size of your cake.
By following these tips, you'll manage to cut your cake perfectly every time, impressing your guests and delighting their taste buds.
Keys to cutting cakes
In addition to the previous tip, and as is the case with ham or cheese, the perfect cut of a cake harbors an underground world of keys to keep in mind:
Number of invitations
The first thing we need to know in order to divide the cake portions properly is the number of guests who will be enjoying it. And so we define how many pieces to cut and what size they will be.
Traditional way
How many times have you cut your cake with a serrated knife by hand and in the center? But how many times have you been frustrated because those cuts didn't turn out the same or as you'd hoped? The key is to have the necessary tools, such as a special cake scoop or cutting board, as well as a serrated knife. You'll also need another knife of the same length, a spoon or a fork with which to mark the cuts you make on your cake.
Scientific method
Is there a way to cut a cake scientifically? Well, there is, and it takes us back to 1906, when Francis Galton, a British scientist, came up with a way not only to satisfy all our guests, but also to ensure that the remaining pieces don't dry out. And what's your method? By cutting the cake in half, end to end. Once that's done, Mr. Galton suggests making another, exactly identical cut, in parallel. Two crescent-shaped portions, to be joined together when storing the cake in the fridge, so that the next day there won't be any dry bits.
Other formulas
Cutters advocate that dental floss is ideal for making a clean, easy cut in sponge cakes. Of course, this technique only works well with small cakes. Of course, in some specialized stores you'll be able to find laminating molds, a kind of ring that adjusts to the size of your cake.
By following these tips, you'll manage to cut your cake perfectly every time, impressing your guests and delighting their taste buds.
Elizabeth Daza Cardenas, a cake-cutting expert
In the networks, we find ways to cut a cake, which, because of its simplicity and skill, has gone viral. This is the case of Elizabeth Daza Cardenas (@elidaca_21). The instagrammer cuts a large cake using a board or food-cutting base and a knife. The rectangular piece is again divided into three pieces. The result is impeccable, to the delight of your guests.
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