A Good Way To Cut
Your Special Cake !!
After disassembling the wedding cake, start
cutting the largest tier first. This way, if you
have any leftover cake, it will be the smaller,
easier-to-store tiers. Cut a 2" strip down one
side of the cake.
This part is optional, but it makes for a cleaner
cut of cake. Gently tip the 2" strip of cake onto
it's side. Don't worry .... the cake is very sturdy
and won't shatter! You can  leave the 2" strip
standing and cut it as shown in the next steps.
      
Once the 2" strip is on it's side, start cutting
pieces 1" wide. (A standard wedding cake
serving is 1" x 2" x 4"). Using a cake cutting
comb (as shown in the picture) or a gloved
hand will help keep the cake "hands free" and
less messy for the person cutting the cake.
Transfer the cut piece of cake to a plate. Notice
how using the cake cutting comb prevents
your hands from getting all sticky with icing!
Continue cutting 1" pieces from the 2" strip.
When the 2" strip is gone, cut another 2" strip
from the remaining cake and repeat the
process.

When you get to the last 2" strip, it is strongly
recommended that it be placed on it's side for
cutting. Since it's the last strip, it doesn't have
anything to lean against and it could fall over
during the cutting of the last few pieces.
A diagram showing the cutting method
on a round cake.
The following cutting guide will provide you with just-right dessert sized
portions from your round cake.  This "straight line" method makes for less
mess when cutting, and more pieces of cake!  Even the 8" round cake, which
people usually cut into "wedge" shaped servings, can be cut using this
method.  (A standard party sized serving is 1.5" x 2" x 4"H, and a standard
wedding sized serving is 1" x 2"x x4"H)