Mastering cake layers

START AHEAD & TOOL UP

For best results when crafting a show-stopping layered cake, plan ahead and make sure to bake the sponges the day before you need to assemble and ice them. This makes them easier to cut and handle than when they are just freshly baked. Then, onto the cutting; always rest one hand on top of the cake for stability as you take a sharp knife around the cake to mark where you need to slice, ensuring rounds of equal thickness. Then, taking your cheese wire or cooking string and cut through the cake using steady hands and confidence!