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After the cake has cooled at least one hour, you'll need to level the top of the cake. This can be done in one of two ways.
 
Using a Serrated Knife
Leveling the Cake with a KnifePlace the cake on a circle board, then place the board on a Wilton Trim 'n Turn Cake Stand. While slowly rotating the stand, move the knife back and forth across the top of cake in a sawing motion to remove the crown. Try to keep knife level as you cut.
 
Using the Wilton Cake Leveler
Leveling the Cake with a LevelerPosition the ends of the cutting wire (or feet on large leveler) into the notches at the desired height. With legs standing on the work surface, cut into the crusted edge using an easy sawing motion, then proceed by gently gliding through the cake.
 

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