Cut cake layers like the pros

Cutting a cake base isn't as difficult as you might think, and it's essential when baking cakes. To make a filled or layered cake , the prepared cake base needs to be cut into several evenly thick layers. A cake base cutter can be a great help with this. If you don't have a cake base cutter, you can also cut the layers with a bread knife or score the cake with a knife, insert a strong string into the scores, and pull it tight.

How to successfully transport a cake

Transporting a cake can be a delicate matter. To ensure it arrives undamaged, cakes should always be thoroughly chilled before transport. This helps fillings and frostings, such as buttercream and chocolate, to hold their shape better and keep the cake together.

Sturdy polystyrene boxes or cardboard boxes are ideal for transporting cakes. Line them with ice packs to keep the cake cold during transit. The box or cardboard box should be large enough so the cake doesn't bump against anything and stands upright. For longer journeys, there are also small transport refrigerators and special cake containers available. Don't forget: always secure the box, cardboard box, etc., in the car to ensure it remains stable.

Heavy and very tall cakes are particularly susceptible to vibrations during transport. Therefore, multi-tiered creations should be prepared as much as possible but transported in individual layers. Decorative elements that could easily fall off or break are best transported in separate boxes (lined with kitchen paper) and attached to the cake only on site.

For shorter distances, it is sufficient to wrap the cake generously in transparent gift paper.

The perfect fondant figurines

Fondant decorations (e.g., flowers or sugar roses) can be made 1-2 weeks in advance and stored in dry, airtight containers. Buttercream can also be prepared ahead of time: Covered with plastic wrap, it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 14 days. Remove the buttercream about 1 hour before use, let it come to room temperature, and stir well.