The perfect layer cakes assemble with flat, even cake layers. But so often, cakes are domed on top when they come out of the oven. Baking with cake strips minimizes doming, but even the tiniest domes ...

Ta-dah! You've made a gorgeous tiered cake for a party or special event. But after choosing your cake recipe, baking, icing, and assembling it all, the thought of cutting it may be a little daunting.