The Wilton Cake Lifter. I knew it would be an amazing purchase from the time I first laid eyes on it.
I really haven't had much of a problem lifting cake layer until lately. The cakes that I normally bake are all round cakes, and I've grown rather used to the shape, size, strength, and durability of the cake so I have no issues with that. My hand can - almost - cover the whole top of the cake, thus making it easier to lift and flip...or whatever. But in my last two cake decorating classes I had to bake 9 x 13 inch cakes, which required a little finesse on my part. In our first class we learned to torte (cutting a cake in half horizontally to make 2 layers) and ever since then all my cakes are like that. Well the 9 x 13 was no exception, but it was so much longer and not quite as durable and sturdy as the round cakes so it was a little more difficult. Here comes the finesse.....The first one I made I ended up having my fiancee help me out with the lifting, using 4 spatulas....and it worked, but I knew there had to be a better way. Then I remembered the cake lifter.
It was much easier to use than I would have imagined.
If the above picture doesn't convince you I took a picture of me lifting it higher above the carrying case.
I want to point out that I do end up leveling my cake....well, as much as I can with the way they bake in my janky oven. lol.
So I ended up putting this thing to the ultimate test with one cake. I ended up moving the cake three times and it did not tear once from the lifter. It went in and came out from under the cake effortlessly and the rubber grip for the handle made it so much easier! I HIGHLY recommend this product to anyone who is a cake decorator or who is thinking about becoming one. I would also recommend the cake leveler, which you can see in the above pictures to the left of the cake. It makes the whole process of layering cakes as easy as brushing your teeth.....but without all that effort. :)
As mentioned in the title, the Wilton Cake Lifter has been......tested and approved. :D
♥kayla
