Struggling to divvy up a birthday cake so everyone gets a slice? It’s a common headache, especially when you’re aiming for equal portions.
You’re trying to be fair, doling out decent-sized pieces without the cake disappearing before everyone’s served. But no matter how you slice it, there’s always that one piece that’s either too generous or miserly.
Whether you’re serving up for a big bash or catering to kids and grown-ups alike, it requires a steady hand and a keen eye to nail it – and even then, things can go pear-shaped! But fear not, cake lovers, because a baking whiz has just spilled the beans on TikTok about stretching your cake to feed more mouths.
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In a viral clip with over 10,000 views, the culinary wizards at Lily Vanilli London have cracked the code to turning a modest six-inch cake into a whopping 32 slices. That’s enough to keep an entire classroom munching happily, reports the Express.
The savvy bakers shared this gem after being bombarded with “loads of questions” about slicing cakes for parties.
To ensure no one misses out, they advise, “Start by cutting the cake into 8 even slices. Next, cut each of these sections twice more to create a diamond shape in the centre.”
“Finally, divide the remaining diamond-shaped slices into two even triangles. Now you’re ready to share with 32 friends! ” They’ve dished out their foolproof technique, urging you to “save this for your next party.”
Followers appeared to be smitten with the idea, with one leaving a comment that said “This is actually great for kids parties! They rarely eat large portions of cake and this will reduce waste”. Another agreed, saying, “This is perfect for the ones that want to just have a little piece”.
However, some cake enthusiasts expressed concern that the slices were a tad too small, with one pointing out, “Typically when people get a piece of cake they want more than 3 bites!”