cut a topsy turvy cake
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Tags: largest cake, topsy turvy, topsy turvy cake, turvy cake, cake same, circle from, parchment circleA topsy turvy cake is a whimsical addition to any party table, and its presence will have guests scratching their heads as to how it was constructed. Each of the three cake tiers is set at an angle, giving the entire concoction the look of a surreptitiously set cake that seems like it could topple at any minute but in actuality is stable and solid. If you want to bake and decorate your own topsy turvy cake, you can easily create it, as long as you know the secret cutting technique to allow the cake to sit steady and strong.
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Things You'll Need
- Buttercream icing
- 10-inch round cakes, 3
- 8-inch round cakes, 3
- 6-inch round cakes, 3
- Sharp serrated knife
- Parchment paper
- Pencil
Instructions
1
Spread a layer of buttercream icing on top of one of the largest cake layers then place another layer of the same size on top of the icing. Put icing on the second cake and top it with the last largest layer so you get a three-layer stack of large cakes.
2
Stack up the middle and smallest sized cake layers to make two more individual three-layer cakes. Use icing between each layer to hold the cakes together. Line the three cakes up in order of largest to smallest.
3
Cut into the top layer of the largest cake starting from the left, upper edge and cutting down at an angle. The knife should come out along the lower, right edge of the cake to create angled surface on the top of the cake. Cut the middle and smallest cake in the same way so all three cakes have angled tops. Make sure you only cut through the top tier of each cake.
4
Place the middle sized cake on top of a piece of parchment paper and trace its base with a pencil. Pull the paper out from underneath the cake and cut out the circle. Make a parchment circle from the smallest cake in the same way.
5
Lay middle-sized parchment circle on top of the largest cake and center the paper so it is in the middle of the cake. Trace around the parchment circle using the tip of a knife then remove the paper. Repeat with the smaller circle on the middle-sized cake.
6
Cut into the top layer of the largest cake along the traced circle. Don't cut further than the top layer or you will make the cut too deep. Remove the cut-out circle from the top layer to create a round indentation in the cake.
7
Cut out the traced circle from the top tier of the middle-sized cake in the same way you did with the largest cake. Proceed with assembling the cake with whatever methods you want.
Tips &- Warnings
Set the cakes in the freezer in between cuttings to firm up the icing and make slicing into them easier.
Do not use very light or crumbly cakes for topsy turvy construction, because the cake will not be strong enough.
Source: www.ehow.com
