Cutting a wedding cake can be daunting but with a little research ahead, including a talk with the baker to determine the shape, size, consistency, and firmness, this task should be a piece of … cake.

A diagram on how to cut a wedding cake is a great help too. Fortunately, Wilton has graciously provided cutting guides for cakes of all shapes and sizes here. There are guides for square, round, heart, petal, oval, hexagonal, and paisley shapes.

Check out this YouTube video of a pro cutting a square tier. Specially note the way the knife is held, the angle of the cut, and how crumbs were constantly wiped off the blade.