You’re not alone if you and your family flip a coin to choose who gets to cut the circular birthday cake. Many individuals attempt to avoid the dreadful cake-cutting ritual. It doesn’t have to be that difficult. You can cut like a pro with the appropriate knife and skill.

Hi! My name is Shea, and I have yet to encounter a dessert that I did not like. Yet, cutting was not always an easy task. I can now claim, after a lot of effort, that I can cut all types of shapes of cakes without it seeming like a cake bomb erupted in my kitchen.

Continue reading if you want to know how to cut a circular cake. I’m going to show you three different fast and simple techniques to obtain the ideal cut every time. You will cheerfully volunteer to cut the cake at your next gathering by the end!

Let’s get started with the cakes!

How to Cut a Round Cake

A circular cake may be sliced in three simple ways. It means you have a lot of choices! If one strategy does not work for you, try another. Oh, and did I mention I’ll throw in a few more helpful hints at the end?

1. Method 1: Quick Triangles

Your initial impulse when you see a round cake is to start slicing equal-sized sections; and guess what? Nothing is wrong with it. In reality, this is most likely the easiest technique to cut and begin enjoying delectable cakes.

But, plunging your knife into the cake at random will not result in success. Remember to use a serrated knife, to heat the knife in hot water, and to be accurate. When you’re ready to play, do the following:

1. Place your serrated knife in hot water to ‘heat up.’
2. Slice the cake right down the middle.
3. Cut into fours.
4. Cut into smaller, equal-sized triangles.

It shouldn’t be too difficult to generate equal-sized pieces after cutting the cake in half and fourths. Yet, if you want to go the additional mile for precision, you may always use a ruler. But, I doubt that partygoers would notice any changes!

2. Method 2: Strips

A spherical cake sliced into strips? Are you coming back? That sounds like an oxymoron, I know. But I assure you that it is both simpler and cooler than you imagine. In fact, utilizing this strategy may be simpler than using the triangle method. This is how you do it.

1. Warm your serrated knife in hot water.
2. Cut the cake lengthwise into sections, around two or three inches.
3. Lay a section of cake on a flat surface.
4. Cut into smaller strips.

The width of the strips is totally up to you. A conventional round cake that serves eight people may easily feed 20+ with small-sized strips. Thus, if you’re on a tight budget and want to make more use of your round cake, this can be the technique for you.

Method 3: Double Cut

The last option is to use the infamous double cut. You will effectively be making two cakes out of a single round cake with this cutting approach. Of course, you’ll need your hot serrated knife for this procedure. Then proceed as follows:

1. Cut a circle in the middle of the cake. The goal here is to create the same length. So, if the outer circle is three inches, then the inner circle should be three inches, too. You may want to use a ruler for this.
2. Slice the outer circle into small, servable pieces.
3. When you’ve finished with the exterior, start cutting into the interior cake.

This is another excellent choice for individuals who want to make the most of their round cake. You can serve more people since you are basically receiving two cakes for the price of one, however the slices may be smaller than a standard piece of cake.

One useful tip to remember for all approaches is to clean the knife after each cut. This will result in a cleaner piece of cake that appears like it came straight from a professional bakeshop. Ready to wow your visitors!

FAQs

Now that we’ve covered three round cake cutting techniques, let’s look at some of the most often asked questions about this subject. Let’s look closely, cake cutters!

What is the best way to cut a round cake?

It everything boils down to personal taste. Cutting into large triangles is the greatest approach for producing large portions of cake quickly. The strip or double-cut approach is perfect if you want fewer portions to serve more people.

How do you cut a cake without it crumbling?

To prevent the legendary cake collapsing when cutting, use a warmed-up serrated knife. After each slice, it should be cleaned. Likewise, if it is a newly cooked cake, ensure sure it has completely cooled before trying to cut it.

How do you cut a round cake in half?

It’s actually rather straightforward. You may either eyeball it or use a ruler to ensure that the cake is sliced into two equal portions. Just take your knife and cut straight down the center. Avoid using a seesaw motion, since this might result in an ugly crumbling.

How do you cut a round cake into 10 pieces?

It might be difficult, but not impossible, to be that accurate with the number of slices. The easiest way to begin is to cut the cake in half. Next, on each side, cut five slices. If needed, use a ruler.

Final Thoughts

Cutting a circular cake does not have to be difficult. There are three methods, each of which produces a distinct shape and size of cake. The secret is to use a warmed-up serrated knife and to clean up after each cut. Avoid sawing motions and, if necessary, use a ruler.

How should a circular cake be cut? Which of these ways do you employ, and which is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments section!