F. Dick 6-inch Cake Server

Classic cake service, such as slicing and plating a Black Forest cake, calls for a cake server that cuts and lifts in one tool. This 6-inch F. Dick server has a serrated side for delicate layers such as puff pastry and phyllo, and a plain side that cuts through pie crust and cake.

The plain side is sharp enough to cut, but it is not a knife edge that will injure a hand. The broad blade slides under a slice and lifts it onto a plate without breaking it. The riveted handle gives a steady grip when serving a tall layer cake.

It also serves tarts, quiches and lasagna. The broad blade supports each slice on the way to the plate.

For cutting and leveling cakes before assembly, a long serrated knife such as the Superior 10-inch scalloped bread knife works well. To spread and smooth icing, see the F. Dick Superior 5-inch offset spatula.