why do layers break?

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Permalink Reply by Julie F on October 11, 2010 at 11:24pm

Have you let them cool completely before trying to move them? The only time I've really had problems is when I've tried to pick up a cake before cooling. Are you refereing to the whole cake, or after it has been cut into layers? When I am layering and filling a larger layer I slide a falet cookie sheet between the cut lars to lift them off and slide it off of the pan when I am putting it back on.

Permalink Reply by Eileen Murillo-Glazier on October 12, 2010 at 6:43am

Larger layers need extra support when you're moving them. Try using a flat cookie sheet to slide under the layer to lift it. I agree the cake needs to be cold before you tort it and lift the layers. You can sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar on the cookie sheet to help slide the cake on and off. Hope that helps you.

Permalink Reply by Julie F on October 12, 2010 at 9:54am

Julie F said:

Have you let them cool completely before trying to move them? The only time I've really had problems is when I've tried to pick up a cake before cooling. Are you refering to the whole cake, or after it has been cut into layers? When I am layering and filling a larger layer I slide a flatt cookie sheet between the cut layers to lift them off and slide it off of the pan when I am putting it back on.

Permalink Reply by Ruth Cropper on October 12, 2010 at 11:32am

I sometimes have trouble with cake layers larger than 12". The cookie sheet is a great idea. There is a product from Wilton that is smaller that a cookie sheet and very productive; it's called Wilton Cake Lifter. Not as large as a cookie sheet, therefore easier to handle. You can find them online.

Permalink Reply by Cindy on October 13, 2010 at 10:21am

Thanks! I will give it a try. I think that I may have underbaked also. It was done in the middle but, I wonder if I had left it a little longer in the oven would it have been more sturdy.

Ruth Cropper said:

I sometimes have trouble with cake layers larger than 12". The cookie sheet is a great idea. There is a product from Wilton that is smaller that a cookie sheet and very productive; it's called Wilton Cake Lifter. Not as large as a cookie sheet, therefore easier to handle. You can find them online.

Permalink Reply by Renee Luckett on February 20, 2012 at 12:35pm

try sliding a cake board under them (wrap it in tin foil to make the layers slide off easily, and so u can use it again) then for sure it wont break and its the easiest way ive found in 7 years.