Cake Preparation

After the cake has cooled one hour, you will need to level it. This is true for all cakes, even for shaped cakes, like a bear cake. Leveling removes the crown from the cake center and gives you an even decorating surface.

Trim off the raised center portion using a serrated knife or a Wilton Cake Leveler. (We recommend using the Cake Leveler.)

If using a knife, place the cake on a cardboard cake circle, then place on a Wilton Trim ‘N Turn Turntable. While slowly rotating the turntable, move the knife back and forth across the top of the cake in a sawing motion to remove the crown. Try to keep the knife level as you cut. Brush off all loose crumbs. If you're using the Cake Leveler, start with your cake on a cardboard cake circle. Measure the height you want to cut from your cake, then position the ends of the cutting wire into the side notches to reach that height. Keep the legs standing level on your work surface, and cut into the cake, using an easy sliding motion.