How to Cut Angel Food Cake (Without Smashing It)

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Knowing how to cut angel food cake properly will save you from ruining that lovely, delicate cake. Use the wrong technique, and you’ll end up smashing your cake into a flattened, gummy mess.

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METHOD #1 WITH A SERRATED KNIFE

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METHOD #2 WITH AN ELECTRIC KNIFE

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METHOD #3 WITH A CAKE BREAKER

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Which Option Is Best?

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