How to split a cake evenly with thread video

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Many cake recipes use two sandwich tins to create a cake with two or more layers. But if you’ve made a deeper cake in one tin, there’s a high chance you’ll need to cut it in half to add a filling. Sounds simple? It is with this technique, where you can learn how to neatly split a sponge cake in half with our quick and simple video.

How to split a cake evenly with thread video

Wave goodbye to lopsided cakes and wonky fillings!

This technique for cutting a cake in half is super-simple, needing only a few toothpicks and a piece of strong cotton or floss. It’ll look like magic to kids too.

If you don’t have toothpicks, you can try our other method where you cut a guideline with a serrated knife first.

Here’s the video: