To level a cake without trimming, place a damp towel over the warm cake in the pan immediately after baking. This traps steam, keeping the top pliable and helping it settle evenly as it cools. Then, gently press a flat, sturdy object like a cutting board on top. The combination of steam and weight redistributes the cake's structure, resulting in a flat top suitable for stacking and frosting. This technique is ideal for dome-prone cakes such as butter cakes.
Placing a clean, damp towel over a warm cake while it cools traps steam, keeping the top soft and pliable, which helps the cake settle evenly.
Using a flat, sturdy object to apply light pressure on the cake while it cools encourages a level shape without needing to carve off excess.
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