Cake Care
From picking up your cake to serving, how not to ruin it!

Pick Up

Smaller birthday cakes and tortes are no problem getting home.  On the other hand large specialty cakes take some foresight.  Make sure you have enough room in your trunk for the size cake you are purchasing.  Normally the largest cake is a full sheet that measures about 25x18 inches.  Ask the baker how much room is needed.

How to store your cake at home

Keep the cake away from sun drenched windows and as cool as possible.  Pound and Layer Cakes need not be refrigerated.  Strawberry Shortcakes and certain tortes need to be refrigerated.  If you don't have room for this (as most people) pick up the cake as close to the party as possible since we will have it under refrigeration, it should keep just fine for an hour or so.

Cutting and serving your cake

Here's where most people have a problem.  The lighter the cake the more difficult it is to cut.  A sharp, thin blade knife is best.  Line up the cut and push the knife straight down through the cake and pull out at the bottom.  If you can manage to have a pitcher of hot water handy keep the knife in there between cuts.  Use a triangular cake server to transfer the cake to a serving plate.  If you are not sure how many cuts you can get out of a cake, or how to line them up ask the baker.