How-to Video: Cut and Fill a Cake like a Pro! (Cake Decorating Series)

by zoe on May 31, 2011 · 15 comments | Print Print | Print Email this to a friend

As a result of your comments about what cake decorating techniques you want to learn I have created a new series on Zoë Bakes. I figure we should start at the beginning. There is no sense in learning how to pipe the perfect rose if your cake is listing and the icing is falling off or covered in cake crumbs. It is just as important to know how to slice and fill your cake, as it is to write “Happy Birthday” in fancy letters, so I am going to show you how to create a professional looking cake from start to finish. In this video I will start with a cake that domed while baking, cut it into layers, fill it and create the perfect foundation for the cake you see above. In the next few posts I will teach you to crumb coat, cover the cake with smooth buttercream and finish with professional looking writing for a special occasion.

The cake decorating tools I used in this video are:

Revolving Cake Decorating Stand – this is an essential piece of equipment for making a smooth cake more easily. There are many types, but I like one with some weight on the base so it won’t move around as you are using it.

10-Inch Super Slicer – This serrated knife makes slicing your cakes much easier and because it has a rounded edge, instead of pointed teeth, it kicks up far less crumbs. I also use this knife for finely chopping chocolate.

Stay tuned for my next video on Crumb Coating a Cake. Doing a proper crumb coat gives you the insurance that cake crumbs won’t end up messing up your final layer of icing. Then onto writing like a pro.

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{ 15 comments… read them below or add one }

1 rachael May 31, 2011 at 11:09 am: I agree on the rotating stand. I just use a circular spice rack and a cake stand, though. Works perfectly!
2 zoe May 31, 2011 at 11:16 am: Hi Rachael,

Very cool idea! Anything that rotates will do the trick!

Cheers, Zoë
3 Laurie Jesch-Kulseth @ Relish It May 31, 2011 at 11:30 am: Excellent video, Zoe! Can’t wait for part 2
4 Helen in CA May 31, 2011 at 3:13 pm: wish I could get video.
Darn dial-up!
5 Matt May 31, 2011 at 4:36 pm: Awesome! Can’t wait for the rest.
6 Sonia@7spice May 31, 2011 at 5:03 pm: Didn’t know this. It’s really helpful and you made it easy. Many thanks Zoë!
7 Monica May 31, 2011 at 6:03 pm: I use to do it this way, and obviously was very bad in keep it nice and even during the cut, rotating stand and all.. so I found this and it’s the best thing ever! Nice, even cuts…

http://astore.amazon.com/sweetbites-20/detail/B004705VGM

Love your tutorials (and your site), cannot wait for the next one!
8 Mickie May 31, 2011 at 6:16 pm: You make it look sooo easy~!! Luvvit~! ;+)
9 Cecilia Bowerman May 31, 2011 at 9:32 pm: Thanks for than information, is always very useful. I must buy a rotating stands. Thanks again as always your information is fantastic!!!!
10 Mika June 1, 2011 at 6:28 am: I love this new posts serie, you had a great idea…
11 S.Lynn June 2, 2011 at 1:33 pm: I put toothpicks around the cake (about 6-7 of them) then weave unwaxed dental floss around them, cross the ends, then pull. Works every time for a clean cut.
12 zoe June 2, 2011 at 3:26 pm: Hi S.Lynn,

Fabulous idea, I’ll give it a try!

Thanks, Zoë
13 Miriam Landers June 4, 2011 at 8:56 pm: Great video, looking forward to the next one.
14 Cammy June 7, 2011 at 12:00 am: Love!!!
Do you have an email subscribe list? I dont happen to see it, but Id love to follow you!
Cammy
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15 zoe June 7, 2011 at 5:35 am: Hi Cammy,

Thanks for the idea, we will get on that. Until then we can offer the RSS.

Thanks, Zoë