How To Properly Cut A Tiered Wedding Cake
Traditionally the top tier of the wedding cake was saved until the first childs christening. In order to cut the cake together the right hand of the groom is placed on top of the right hand of the bride.
The first slice of cake is served to the bride by the groom the second piece is served to the groom by the bride.
How to properly cut a tiered wedding cake. But when couples began to wait longer before starting a family the significance of the top tier changed and is now known to be saved for the bride and grooms first wedding anniversary. Aug 06 2008 For square cakes move in 2 inches from the outer edge of the cake and cut a straight line through the tier. Then slice that row into 1-inch pieces of cake.
Sep 28 2017 Measure 2 inches in from the edge and cut a circle that follows the circle of the cake. To start dowelling the cake cut the dowels to tier height insert a dowel into the tier going down to the cake card mark the height of the dowel with a food safe pen taking the dowel out and cut it to size. Use that dowel as a guide and cut the other dowels at the same height for that tier.
Once that portion has been served measure in 2 additional inches and cut another circle. Cut about two inches over from there and then youll cut two one-inch wedges one for you and one for your groom. Then move in another 2 inches and slice again until the entire tier is cut.
Holding the cake base for security youll make a slice on that base layer about two inches toward the center or just outside the above layers placement. Insert dowel rods into cakes spacing about 1 12in. For cakes 12 in.
Sep 03 2007 To cut the cake view it from the above and make a circle within the tier as shown in the diagram about 4 inches from the outer edge of the cake. Repeat this step until you reach the base layer of your cake. Move in two inches from the tiers outer edge.
And mark the midway line again. Now youve got an X marking the center of the cakeeach slice should end at this spot. Make sure to clean your knife between cuts so that the icing and pieces of cake do not get on pieces of the cake later.
Cut the dowel rods even with the height of the cakes. Cut clear through this circle with your knife and then slice wedges of cake from the outer perimeter of the cake. So each piece is 4 inches high 1 inch thick and 2 inches deep and thats plenty of cake.
Apr 19 2016 Proper etiquette calls for making an announcement before the cake cutting ceremony takes place. From edge of the cake board imprint. Repeat for all cake tiers.
Or larger insert at least 3 additional dowel rods towards the center of the imprint. Pieces within the circle. The center core of each tier and the small top tier can be cut into 3rds 4ths and 6ths depending on size.
To begin slide your knife under the cake board and remove the top tier of your wedding cake. Feb 10 2020 When slicing a round cake its really easy to end up with unevenly sized slicesnot ideal. Now move in another 2 in cut another circle slice 1 in.
Remove the layer and gently place it down. Push each dowel firmly into the cake. Before you cut take a piece of fishing line or dental floss and mark a line down the middle the cake.
Make sure the top of all dowel rods are even with the top of the cake. Repeat the the process until youve cut the entire tier. Pieces and so on until the tier is completely cut.
Cut a circle and then slice 1 in. Cut the outer circle of the cake into 1-inch slices frequently wiping the blade of the knife to prevent buildup.
