How to evenly level your cake layers perfectly every time - Cake tip 4

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2015
  • Tired of getting crooked cakes? with just a good knife and a turn table I get perfectly level cakes every time, not matter what size or shape.
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    Leveling cakes is SUPER easy! just a turn table and sharp knife and a little practice you'll have perfectly level cakes every time.
    ASHLEE MARIE CAKES is all about from scratch recipes, cake decorating tutorials and fun themed foods. I believe anyone can be a chef with the right tips and tricks. I love creating delicious food at home and enjoy sharing my recipes with you. I'm self taught and if I can do it you can do it
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Komentáře • 93

  • @Immutable1
    @Immutable1 Před 4 lety +78

    I sprinkle a bit of sugar on top of each pan of batter before baking & this helps eliminate rounded tops & the need to cut. No crumbs to deal with.

  • @user-lt7bg3nm3j
    @user-lt7bg3nm3j Před 21 dnem

    You have certainly taken this to a new level with me to be straight with you !

  • @TiarahAdams
    @TiarahAdams Před 4 lety +17

    If only I had a turn table now

  • @spsb1971
    @spsb1971 Před 6 lety +32

    Hello I want to say that I love baking but cake leveling is simply not my thing so this video really helped. Thanks!!

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 6 lety +4

      you are so very welcome hope it goes better next time you give it a try!

  • @rissaheart
    @rissaheart Před rokem

    Thank you so much for making this super fast and very efficient video! It helped me so much!!! I can’t believe you don’t have more views for this video . Thank you again for doing such a wonderful job and explaining everything so it can be so simple ❤️❤️❤️🤗

  • @meegsbrite22
    @meegsbrite22 Před 8 lety +9

    Wow! That is so helpful! I can't wait to try it out. Looks way better than any other method I have tried. Thank you!

  • @vickimilander2172
    @vickimilander2172 Před 4 lety +4

    You explain it so well and I appreciate your relaxed mannerisms. Cake decorating should be fun :)

  • @ArianaZ6
    @ArianaZ6 Před 4 lety +2

    Very helpful, thank you! 👏💕

  • @amandapiff1296
    @amandapiff1296 Před 4 lety

    This was amazing! Thank you!

  • @taliac.lautman6522
    @taliac.lautman6522 Před 2 lety

    This was so helpful thanks!

  • @annette0902
    @annette0902 Před 2 měsíci

    This is genius! Thank you so much.

  • @langleysmith8595
    @langleysmith8595 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much that was so helpful

  • @heatherp626
    @heatherp626 Před 8 lety +7

    Awesome tips here!! Thank you!!

  • @gloriamargarita
    @gloriamargarita Před 2 lety

    Finally! A real solution! Thanks, new subbie

  • @catscompany735
    @catscompany735 Před 4 lety +3

    I have cake levelers for several different size cakes & I use my knife the same as in this video & they come out perfect each time plus I can get the layers as thin as a quarter inch! As for the “one with the wire”, that’s not a “leveler” at least mine says it’s not a leveler. It’s just to make the top flat!

  • @jrose7464
    @jrose7464 Před 5 lety +3

    This is the absolute best way to level a cake!! I have tried different levelers that I purchased and they do not work as you said in your video. This works every time!! Thanks so much!

  • @thebeachhouse
    @thebeachhouse Před 9 lety +18

    I love the quality of your videos! Keep up the great work.

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 9 lety +1

      wow! +The Beach House thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

  • @PoopaJEM
    @PoopaJEM Před rokem

    love the tip and being able to do it without having to buy a new tool.

  • @kayslittlekitchen
    @kayslittlekitchen Před 4 měsíci

    Fabulous video, thanks!

  • @lidiasandoval8167
    @lidiasandoval8167 Před 10 měsíci

    Amazing thank you so much !! I’m making my son’s bday cake and this worked so well! I dreaded this part, but now it’s not so scary haha

  • @TamaraRecipes
    @TamaraRecipes Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much i really need this tutorial.

  • @sydnielandis363
    @sydnielandis363 Před 3 lety +6

    I love this! I'm making my first layered cake and I feel so much more confident. This is always the most intimidating part 😅

  • @eshali
    @eshali Před 2 lety

    cant wait to use this trick! how long should i cool my cake before cutting?

  • @shraddhagupta6876
    @shraddhagupta6876 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the tips

  • @emilybrinjak2202
    @emilybrinjak2202 Před 4 lety

    Worked for me😁

  • @redlipsrealtor
    @redlipsrealtor Před 4 lety

    Thanks!

  • @taki203
    @taki203 Před 3 lety

    I owe you my life ma’am

  • @001SapoBBQ
    @001SapoBBQ Před 9 lety +5

    Yeah !!! I need to learn this.... Thanks for a great instructional video.... I need to find a turning table now... This is very enjoyable video. Cake making time!!! - Sapo

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 9 lety +1

      thank you so much +Cookin with Surfin Sapo Even a cake stand on a spice rack turn table works great, anything that spin's smoothly! have fun!

    • @001SapoBBQ
      @001SapoBBQ Před 9 lety

      ok Great!!!

  • @alexaerzar6997
    @alexaerzar6997 Před 3 lety +2

    This worked so well I don’t even have a turn table so I just used a cooling rack aha. I’ve only made a cake 3 times and it was perfect

  • @svillalonp
    @svillalonp Před 8 lety +4

    Hi, now I see this cakes, I have to say I always have a problem to make my cake sponge, and usually is dry...
    which is the best recipe for dipping or drunk sponge cake? I'm sure you must have a very good one
    Thanks again :)

  • @Andrea-vr2eq
    @Andrea-vr2eq Před 2 lety

    Great guide. Having a cake emergency here. What if you don't have a turntable?

  • @SHETTERBUG
    @SHETTERBUG Před rokem

    Thankyou

  • @yasmineburton4579
    @yasmineburton4579 Před 6 lety

    Hi Ashlee!!!! Is it the same process if you wanted to get two cake layers out of one? Your videos are inspiring keep up the good work!

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 6 lety +2

      split a cake layer in half so you get two thinner layers? yes, same thing. and thank you so much!

  • @mackgray6097
    @mackgray6097 Před 5 lety +1

    Use a wet paper towel wrapped in aluminum foil folded to about 2". Wrap around pan and fold down
    press any against bottom and make sure that the pan sets level. This keeps the circumference from
    cooking faster than the center pushing uncooked batter toward the center. Results no dome in center.

    • @gadearayed2457
      @gadearayed2457 Před 4 lety

      mack gray yes I bought cake strips from amazon works the same way

    • @xylema.
      @xylema. Před 4 lety

      Gadear Ayed do you have to cut it afterwards at all? Or do you just leave it and it’s fine for decorating?

  • @letymaciel2990
    @letymaciel2990 Před 8 lety +1

    Love your videos. You're so friendly and genuine person. Happy 2016! PS: Do you have any recipes to share? I need to bake a wedding cake (5 tiers) next year and I still don't find the "most trust" recipe (moist, good taste, and "steady") for such big project. Thanks! Keep sharing your great projects

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 8 lety

      +Lety Maciel Thank you so much! I don't share CAKE recipes, since they are my business, but I share a ton of other recipes on my blog.

    • @letymaciel2990
      @letymaciel2990 Před 8 lety

      Thanks anyway. You're awesome! Happy 2016.

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 8 lety

      +Lety Maciel Happy New years to you too!

    • @BonusFry
      @BonusFry Před 3 lety

      😄 🍽

  • @priyankajoshi8295
    @priyankajoshi8295 Před 3 lety +1

    How about for square or rectangle cakes? Any tips??

  • @irenemason3830
    @irenemason3830 Před 6 lety

    Hi Ashlee, that is one of my problems, I bought the serated cake leveller and you are right its not always even when you cut your layers through. The problem is I would like to know what if you have used this device and found once you cut your layers they are uneven which is the best way to get them even again?

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 6 lety

      that's why I don't recommend using them, I've never seen one that didn't bend and leave uneven layers since they are just so very thin and pliable. My knife is super strong and doesn't bend at all. honestly if you use a leveler and are left with uneven cakes I'd say do your best to blance the uneven sides, if one side is taller match it up to the short side on the other layer. The center will be uneven but hopefully the over call cake is even. Trying to fix it by cutting more and more and more and more off will leave you with almost no cake and a lot of scraps.

    • @irenemason3830
      @irenemason3830 Před 6 lety

      Yes I tried that still came out with being a little uneven. Thanks for your advice great tips. It annoys me though when the cake stores sell all these devices and they dont work properly.

  • @erikac3742
    @erikac3742 Před 11 měsíci

    Should the cake be cold like from the fridge cold before slicing?

  • @aishawilson7649
    @aishawilson7649 Před 8 lety +2

    do you level your cakes right out if the freezer? and do you put your cake in the fridge between buttercream layers?

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 8 lety +2

      +Aisha Wilson i NEVER put cake in the fridge, it dries it out. I usually let them thaw a bit before leveling (I carve cakes frozen, but level more thawed.

  • @mahakikitchen4089
    @mahakikitchen4089 Před 8 lety +4

    hi ashlee. do you level your cake before or after freezing ?
    coz whenever I level the cake after freezing & thawing, sometimes the center of the cake is still hard

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 8 lety +3

      great question - after - I don't want to cut into it before freezing that would release a TON of steam and moister, and the whole point of freezing while it's warm is to trap that steam in the cake. Just let it thaw completely before leveling and you'll be fine. honestly I carve my cakes frozen so a little frozen center doesn't bother me

    • @mahakikitchen4089
      @mahakikitchen4089 Před 8 lety +1

      +Ashlee Marie Cakes btw, for time saving, can i freeze a cake that has already buttercream filling (just filling, No crumbcoat/frosting) ? I'll wrap them tightly though....
      thanks for your advice

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 8 lety +1

      you can chill them for a few mins, but I personally wouldn't freeze them, but you can freeze cake and you can freeze frosting so other then the condensation causing issues it is safe

  • @susanrosero7369
    @susanrosero7369 Před 6 lety

    hi ashlee do u have that recipe of ur cake?i want try it?

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 6 lety

      I haven't put this recipe up yet - working on getting al lmy cake recipes up eventually

  • @sherriv4860
    @sherriv4860 Před 2 lety

    I think I need to invest in a cake turner...

  • @hollyrose8211
    @hollyrose8211 Před 7 lety

    Hi, is the knife that you are using a bread knife? If not, would a bread knife work? Thanks. I love you tips!

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 7 lety

      its a 10" serrated blade - I bought this one cause it's long but not thin and bendable like so many - yes you can cut bread with it but also roasts, poultry and seafood - it's amazing amzn.to/1TElX3O

    • @stephen32frazier
      @stephen32frazier Před 4 lety

      Who is this tips that you love?

  • @graphicsdesignedforyou

    How do you make more slices within each layer for a torte?

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 5 lety

      the same way - just be careful not to cut too thin! and when it does get thin use a cardboard circle to slide between and pick up the layer vs trying to use your hands.

  • @paularivera3211
    @paularivera3211 Před 7 lety

    hi, what cake recipe did u use for this video?

  • @FIRING_BLIND
    @FIRING_BLIND Před 4 lety

    What if I don’t have a turntable?

  • @Cfernq
    @Cfernq Před 3 lety

    What if you don't have a turn table?

  • @ezrahenry9263
    @ezrahenry9263 Před rokem

    I am about to rebake 5 6 inch cakes since I found this video and my layered cake looks like the leaning tower of pizza 🤦‍♀️

  • @cynthiabarker522
    @cynthiabarker522 Před 4 lety

    I won't be able to do that as well as you do. I'm a klutz.

  • @really5580
    @really5580 Před rokem

    2:34... looks a little lop sided to me.

  • @maryzweers8463
    @maryzweers8463 Před 3 lety

    Thankyou , we don’t need extra tools to buy and store

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 3 lety

      The tools I use are not necessary, they just make cake leveling much easier

  • @alphafish4756
    @alphafish4756 Před 6 lety

    What do I do I dont have a turnt table

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 5 lety

      Here is a great way to make your own turntable! czcams.com/video/64M8fC2nolI/video.html

    • @stephen32frazier
      @stephen32frazier Před 4 lety

      Give your table some drinks and a little molly, crank the music and I assure you your table will be turnt.

  • @xxXXxx-te2if
    @xxXXxx-te2if Před 6 lety

    My dad used a jig saw

    • @Ashleemariecakes
      @Ashleemariecakes  Před 5 lety

      Haha yes I haven't tried power tools yet but I'm sure it worked!

  • @MrScottbrady1
    @MrScottbrady1 Před 4 lety

    You’re cutting a cake, not doing a set of squats

    • @israelaguilarramirez9868
      @israelaguilarramirez9868 Před 4 lety

      people take cakes seriously, if thats not you move along🗿

    • @MrScottbrady1
      @MrScottbrady1 Před 4 lety

      Israel Aguilar Ramirez she’s literally warming up like she’s about to run in the Olympics though 😂

  • @justinwilliam2902
    @justinwilliam2902 Před 4 lety

    I'm sorry but your earrings distracted me.